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121Hyperbola — This article is about a geometrical curve, a conic section. For the term used in rhetoric, see Hyperbole …
122Wave equation — Not to be confused with Wave function. The wave equation is an important second order linear partial differential equation for the description of waves – as they occur in physics – such as sound waves, light waves and water waves. It arises in… …
123Arc length — Determining the length of an irregular arc segment is also called rectification of a curve. Historically, many methods were used for specific curves. The advent of infinitesimal calculus led to a general formula that provides closed form… …
124Transrapid/German — The Transrapid is a maglev high speed train that can be used for both passenger services and goods transportation. It is manufactured and marketed by [http://www.transrapid.de Transrapid Intl. GmbH Co. KG] , a partnership of Siemens and… …
125Conic section — Types of conic sections: 1. Parabola 2. Circle and ellipse 3. Hyperbola …
126building construction — Techniques and industry involved in the assembly and erection of structures. Early humans built primarily for shelter, using simple methods. Building materials came from the land, and fabrication was dictated by the limits of the materials and… …
127physical 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… …
128Nuclear binding energy — is the energy required to split a nucleus of an atom into its component parts. The component parts are neutrons and protons, which are collectively called nucleons. If the binding energy for the products is higher when light nuclei fuse, or when… …
