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1speed skating — speed skater, speedskater, n. ice skating as a form of racing, usually on an oval course and against other competitors or the clock. Also, speedskating. [1880 85] * * * Sport of racing on ice skates. The blade of the speed skate is longer and… …
2Speed limit — For a discussion of the maximum speed possible in the universe, see speed of light and special relativity. A road speed limit is the maximum speed allowed by law for road vehicles. Speed limits are commonly set and enforced by the legislative… …
3Curve fitting — best fit redirects here. For placing ( fitting ) variable sized objects in storage, see fragmentation (computer). Curve fitting is the process of constructing a curve, or mathematical function, that has the best fit to a series of data points,… …
4Résistance aérodynamique — Aérodynamique Test aérodynamique d un Ford Flex. L aérodynamique est une branche de la dynamique des fluides qui porte principalement sur la compréhension et l analyse des écoulements d air, ainsi qu éventuellement sur leurs effets sur des… …
5Long track speed skating — For related forms of competition, see Speed skating. Competitive speed skater Speed skating (also long track speed skating) is an Olympic sport where competitors are timed while crossing a set distance. It is also a sport for leisure. Sports such …
6Froude resistance curve — The Froude resistance curve is a limitation on the speed conventional displacement ships may achieve.Hydrofoil, planing, and submerged buoyancy [http://ness.external.lmco.com/nessb/ship systems/applications/seaslice.html] craft are able to exceed …
7vacuum technology — Introduction all processes and physical measurements carried out under conditions of below normal atmospheric pressure. A process or physical measurement is generally performed in a vacuum for one of the following reasons: (1) to remove the …
8ship — shipless, adj. shiplessly, adv. /ship/, n., v., shipped, shipping. n. 1. a vessel, esp. a large oceangoing one propelled by sails or engines. 2. Naut. a. a sailing vessel square rigged on all of three or more masts, having jibs, staysails, and a… …
9analysis — /euh nal euh sis/, n., pl. analyses / seez /. 1. the separating of any material or abstract entity into its constituent elements (opposed to synthesis). 2. this process as a method of studying the nature of something or of determining its… …
10Nobel Prizes — ▪ 2009 Introduction Prize for Peace The 2008 Nobel Prize for Peace was awarded to Martti Ahtisaari, former president (1994–2000) of Finland, for his work over more than 30 years in settling international disputes, many involving ethnic,… …
