Physics

Tor A.
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  1. impulse
    an impelling force or strength
  2. special relativity
    a physical theory of relativity based on the assumption that the speed of light in a vacuum is a constant and the assumption that the laws of physics are invariant in all inertial systems
  3. general relativity
    a generalization of special relativity to include gravity
  4. quantum mechanics
    the branch of quantum physics that accounts for matter at the atomic level; an extension of statistical mechanics based on quantum theory (especially the Pauli exclusion principle)
  5. nucleus
    a part of the cell responsible for growth and reproduction
  6. neutron
    a subatomic particle with zero charge
  7. quark
    fundamental subatomic particle that has a fractional charge
  8. despite
    contemptuous disregard
  9. interaction
    mutual or reciprocal dealings or influence
  10. concept
    an abstract or general idea inferred from specific instances
  11. law
    the collection of rules imposed by authority
  12. electric charge
    the quantity of unbalanced electricity in a body (either positive or negative) and construed as an excess or deficiency of electrons
  13. foundation
    the basis on which something is grounded
  14. violate
    fail to agree with; go against
  15. seemingly
    from appearances alone
  16. innocuous
    not injurious to physical or mental health
  17. discrete
    constituting a separate entity or part
  18. matter
    that which has mass and occupies space
  19. tide
    the periodic rise and fall of the sea level
  20. celestial
    relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven
  21. tentative
    hesitant or lacking confidence; unsettled in mind or opinion
  22. inexorably
    in a manner impervious to change or persuasion
  23. nuclear
    constituting the core or central part
  24. nucleus
    a part of the cell responsible for growth and reproduction
  25. inertia
    the tendency of something to stay in rest or motion
  26. possess
    have ownership of
  27. pumpkin
    a coarse vine widely cultivated for its large pulpy round orange fruit with firm orange skin and numerous seeds; subspecies of Cucurbita pepo include the summer squashes and a few autumn squashes
  28. centripetal force
    the inward force on a body moving in a curved path around another body
  29. equilibrium
    a stable situation in which forces cancel one another
  30. exert
    put to use
  31. cart
    a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal
  32. considerable
    large in number, amount, extent, or degree
  33. gravitational
    of or relating to or caused by gravitation
  34. potential energy
    energy stored by a body or system by virtue of its position
  35. rough
    having or caused by an irregular surface
  36. accuracy
    the quality of being near to the true value
  37. significant
    rich in implication
Created on Fri Jul 25 11:52:51 EDT 2008 (updated Wed Mar 09 10:25:36 EST 2011)

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