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  • 1Scattering — is a general physical process where some forms of radiation, such as light, sound, or moving particles, are forced to deviate from a straight trajectory by one or more localized non uniformities in the medium through which they pass. In… …

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  • 2The Feynman Lectures on Physics — by Richard Feynman, Robert Leighton, and Matthew Sands is perhaps Feynman s most accessible technical work and is considered a classic introduction to modern physics. It includes lectures on mathematics, electromagnetism, Newtonian physics,… …

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  • 3scattering —   the diffusion of insolation by particles in the atmosphere. This radiation does not reach the surface as a result …

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  • 4Atmosphere of Earth — Air redirects here. For other uses, see Air (disambiguation). Qualities of air redirects here. It is not to be confused with Air quality …

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  • 5atmosphere — atmosphereless, adj. /at meuhs fear /, n., v., atmosphered, atmosphering. n. 1. the gaseous envelope surrounding the earth; the air. 2. this medium at a given place. 3. Astron. the gaseous envelope surrounding a heavenly body. 4. Chem. any… …

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  • 6scattering — /skat euhr ing/, adj. 1. distributed or occurring here and there at irregular intervals; scattered. 2. straggling, as an assemblage of parts. 3. (of votes) cast in small numbers for various candidates. 4. distributing, dispersing, or separating.… …

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  • 8Rayleigh scattering — n. [after RAYLEIGH 3d Baron] a type of scattering that occurs when light waves pass through particles that are smaller than the wavelength: this type of scattering in the atmosphere makes the sky appear blue …

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  • 9radiation scattering — The diversion of radiation (thermal, electromagnetic, or nuclear) from its original path as a result of interaction or collisions with atoms, molecules, or larger particles in the atmosphere or other media between the source of the radiation (e.g …

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  • 10List of The Batman villains — The following is a list of the villains who have appeared in the Batman animated series, The Batman , their background in the show and their likely inspirations. NOTOC =Bane= * Voice Actor: Joaquim de Almeida (in Traction ); Ron Perlman (in Team… …

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