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101Ice sheet dynamics — describe the motion within large bodies of ice, such those currently on Greenland and Antarctica. Ice motion is dominated by the movement of glaciers, whose gravity driven activity is controlled by two main variable factors: the temperature and… …
102Curling — Highest governing body World Curling Federation N …
103Inclined plane — This article deals with the physical structure. For related terms, see canal inclined plane, cable railway, funicular, or fixed wing aircraft (airplane). , but the inclined plane allows the same work to be done with a smaller force exerted over a …
104Stiction — is an informal portmanteau of the term static friction ( μ s), perhaps also influenced by the verb stick .Two solid objects pressing against each other (but not sliding) will require some threshold of force parallel to the surface of contact in… …
105Scandinavian flick — The Scandinavian flick, Finnish flick, Manji Drifting, or Pendulum turn, is a technique used in rallying. While approaching the turn the driver applies a slight steering input to the opposite direction of the turn, then steering into the turn,… …
106Fretting — Le terme de fretting a été inventé pour décrire les phénomènes physiques particuliers d usure, déformation, oxydation, corrosion[1], fissuration, adhésion ou autres modifications physicochimique, électrochimiques et structurale de la matière… …
107ship — 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… …
108tunnels and underground excavations — ▪ engineering Introduction Great tunnels of the world Great tunnels of the worldhorizontal underground passageway produced by excavation or occasionally by nature s action in dissolving a soluble rock, such as limestone. A vertical opening …
109Stirling engine — Alpha type Stirling engine. There are two cylinders. The expansion cylinder (red) is maintained at a high temperature while the compression cylinder (blue) is cooled. The passage between the two cylinders contains the regenerator …
110Glossary of climbing terms — This page describes terms and jargon related to climbing and mountaineering. Contents: Top · 0–9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z A …
