a current, alternating sinusoidally, produced by an alternating p.d. in a circuit
alternating current
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two sources are * if they emit waves with a constant phase and path difference and have the same frequency. The term can also be applied to waves if they have a constant phase difference as they pass a point
coherence
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the energy per unit charge given by any source of electrical supply to the charges set in motion
emf
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an object * when it breaks into two or more pieces when placed under stress
fracture
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the energy U within a system allowing it to do work or transfer enery thermally
internal energy
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a material (often water) used to slow down neutrons in a fission reactor, as slower neutrons are more likely to be captured by nuclei to prompt further fission
moderator
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the name given to the quanta of energy electromagnetic waves of frequency f are emitted and absorbed in
photons
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when considering the biological effects of radiation, the chance of developing cancer due to the radiation emitted is 3-5% per sievert
risk
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the time for one complete oscillation of a pendulum or other vibrating system
time period
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Card 2
Front
two sources are * if they emit waves with a constant phase and path difference and have the same frequency. The term can also be applied to waves if they have a constant phase difference as they pass a point
Back
coherence
Card 3
Front
the energy per unit charge given by any source of electrical supply to the charges set in motion
Back
Card 4
Front
an object * when it breaks into two or more pieces when placed under stress
Back
Card 5
Front
the energy U within a system allowing it to do work or transfer enery thermally
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