Physics Definitions 2

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  • Created on: 20-04-13 11:08
Isotope
An element that has more or less neutrons than it would normally.
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Nuclear fusion
The joining of light nuclei.
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Nuclear fission
The splitting of a large nucleus.
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rms value of a time-varying voltage
The value of direct voltage that gives the same power output as the average ac power output.
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Polarized light
Light in which the electric field vector only vibrates in one plane.
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emf
The power supplied per unit current
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Degraded energy
Energy transferred to the surroundings and dissipates/spread out. No longer available to perform useful work.
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The joining of light nuclei.

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Nuclear fusion

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The splitting of a large nucleus.

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The value of direct voltage that gives the same power output as the average ac power output.

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Light in which the electric field vector only vibrates in one plane.

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