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This glossary of physics is a list of definitions of terms and concepts relevant to physics, its sub-disciplines, and related fields, including mechanics, materials science, nuclear physics, particle physics, and thermodynamics. For more inclusive glossaries concerning related fields of science and technology, see Glossary of chemistry terms ...
Frequency (of waves) The number of waves produced per second is called its frequency. Frequency (of oscillations) The number of oscillations made by an oscillating body per second is called the frequency. Friction The force that resists the motion of one surface relative to another with which it is in contact.
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A simple "jiggle" recipe. So, we would like to make a 3D point \( p_n \in \mathbb R^3\) at the \( n^{\text th} \) animation frame jiggle. One way to do this is to have a target point (\(target \in \mathbb R^3\)) which will attract \( p_n \) in such a way that it "jiggles" around his \( target \).
A more formal definition might be: a sufficiently stable electrically neutral group of at least two atoms, in a definite arrangement, held together by very strong chemical bonds. A molecule may consist of atoms of the same chemical element (e.g. oxygen: O 2) or of different elements (e.g. water: H 2 O).
Jun 3, 2017 · Straight section Gradient = k Loading and unloading plot a loop, if a stretch is elastic, the curve starts and finishes in the same position (the origin). If plastic deformation occurs, the unloading line has the same gradient (k) but crosses the x axis at a different point
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Mar 12, 2024 · Negative charges have fields that point at them, so the charge \(-q\) makes a field that points to the right, i.e., has a positive \(x\) component. Using the answer to the self-check, we have \[\begin{align*} E_{-q,x} &= \frac{ kq}{ b^2} \\ E_{-q,y} &= 0 . \end{align*}\]
3 days ago · A Dictionary of Physics (6 ed.) This is the most popular dictionary of physics available. It contains over 3,800 entries covering all commonly encountered physics terms and concepts, as well as terms from the related fields of astronomy, astrophysics, and physical chemistry. With 200 new entries and expanded coverage in areas including applied ...
