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1Schiehallion experiment — Schiehallion s isolated position and symmetrical shape lent well to the experiment The Schiehallion experiment was an 18th century experiment to determine the mean density of the Earth. Funded by a grant from the …
2Ocular tonometry — This article is about Ocular tonometry. For Gastric Tonometry, see Gastric tonometry. Ocular tonometry Intervention A patient in front of a tonometer ICD 9 CM …
3Phoenix (spacecraft) — This article is about the Mars lander. For the Star Trek spacecraft, see Phoenix (Star Trek). For other uses, see Phoenix (disambiguation). Phoenix Mars Mission Artist s impression of the Phoenix spacecraft as it lands on Mars Operator NASA …
4Accurizing — is the process of improving the accuracy of a firearm or airgun.cite web |url=http://saami.org/Glossary/index.cfm |title=SAAMI glossary |accessdate=2007 08 30] For firearms, accuracy is defined as the ability to hit exactly what you re aiming at …
5Aspect ratio (wing) — In aerodynamics, the aspect ratio of a wing is defined as the square of the wing span divided by the wing area.:AR = {b^2 over S}where: b is the wing span, and: S is the wing area.Informally, a high aspect ratio indicates long, narrow wings,… …
6Lorentz force — This article is about the equation governing the electromagnetic force. For a qualitative overview of the electromagnetic force, see Electromagnetism. For magnetic force of one magnet on another, see force between magnets. Electromagnetism …
7physical science, principles of — Introduction the procedures and concepts employed by those who study the inorganic world. physical science, like all the natural sciences, is concerned with describing and relating to one another those experiences of the surrounding… …
8MICROSCOPIE — La révolution qui consiste, à la fin du XVIe siècle, à regarder «à la loupe» non plus directement un objet, mais son image agrandie est à l’origine de la microscopie. L’étymologie (du grec mikros , petit, et skopein , examiner) renvoie à l’examen …
9Mass spectrometry — (MS) is an analytical technique that measures the mass to charge ratio of charged particles.[1] It is used for determining masses of particles, for determining the elemental composition of a sample or molecule, and for elucidating the chemical… …
10List of important publications in physics — Optics Book of Optics *Ibn al Haytham (Alhacen)Description: The Book of Optics (Arabic: Kitab al Manazir , Latin: De Aspectibus ) is a seven volume treatise on optics and physics, written by the Iraqi Arab Muslim scientist Ibn al Haytham… …
