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101History of variational principles in physics — A variational principle in physics is an alternative method for determining the state or dynamics of a physical system, by identifying it as an extremum (minimum, maximum or saddle point) of a function or functional. This article describes the… …
102Chandrasekhar limit — When a star starts running out of fuel, it usually cools off and collapses (possibly with a supernova) into one of three compact forms, depending on its total mass: a White Dwarf, a big lump of Carbon and Oxygen atoms, almost like one huge… …
103Robert Hertzberg — Infobox Officeholder name = Robert M. Hertzberg order2 = 64th Speaker of the California State Assembly term start2 = April 13, 2000 term end2 = February 6, 2002 predecessor2 = Antonio Villaraigosa successor2 = Herb J. Wesson, Jr. birth date =… …
104Debye–Hückel theory — The Debye–Hückel theory was proposed by Peter Debye and Erich Hückel as a theoretical explanation for departures from ideality in solutions of electrolytes.[1] It was based on an extremely simplified model of the electrolyte solution but… …
105Meteorology — For other uses of the root word meteor , see Meteor (disambiguation). For the work by Aristotle, see Meteorology (Aristotle). Not to be confused with Metrology. Part of the Nature series on Weather   …
106List of meteorology topics — This is a list of meteorology topics. The terms relate to meteorology, the interdisciplinary scientific study of the atmosphere that focuses on weather processes and forecasting. (see also: List of meteorological phenomena)AlphanumericTOC… …
107Gravitation — is a natural phenomenon by which objects with mass attract one another [http://math.ucr.edu/home/baez/physics/Relativity/GR/grav speed.html Does Gravity Travel at the Speed of Light?] , UCR Mathematics . 1998. Retrieved 3 July 2008] . In everyday …
108Thermionic emission — Closeup of the filament on a low pressure mercury gas discharge lamp showing white thermionic emission mix coating on the central portion of the coil. Typically made of a mixture of barium, strontium and calcium oxides, the coating is sputtered… …
109Action (physics) — In physics, the action is a particular quantity in a physical system that can be used to describe its operation. Action is an alternative to differential equations. The action is not necessarily the same for different types of systems.The action… …
110Dam — This article is about structures for water impoundment. For other uses, see Dam (disambiguation). Hoover Dam, a concrete arch gravity dam in Black Canyon of the Colorado River. Lake Mead in the background is impounded by the dam …
