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  • 41physical science — physical scientist. 1. any of the natural sciences dealing with inanimate matter or with energy, as physics, chemistry, and astronomy. 2. these sciences collectively. [1835 45] * * * Introduction       the systematic study of the inorganic world …

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  • 42Atom — The atom is the smallest unit of an element that retains the chemical properties of that element. An atom has an electron cloud consisting of negatively charged electrons surrounding a dense nucleus. The nucleus contains positively charged… …

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  • 43Kilogram — Kg redirects here. For other uses, see Kg (disambiguation). Kilogram A computer generated image of the international prototype kilogram (IPK). The IPK is the kilogram. The IPK, which is roughly the size of a golf ball, sits here alongside a ruler …

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  • 44Megatsunami — An artist s rendering of wave shoaling of a tsunami. Megatsunami (also known as iminami (斎波?, purification wave )) …

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  • 45Physical oceanography — World ocean bathymetry. Physical oceanography is the study of physical conditions and physical processes within the ocean, especially the motions and physical properties of ocean waters. Physical oceanography is one of several sub domains into… …

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  • 46List of physics topics A-E — NOTOC 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 ZList of physics topics F L >>AAb Am* Abbe number * Abbe, Ernst * Absolute zero * Accelerating universe * Acceleration * Acoustic theory * Action (physics) * Active laser medium * Adiabatic… …

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  • 47Rogue wave — This article is about the deep ocean rogue waves which occur far out at sea. For tsunami and tidal wave phenomena, see those respective articles. For other uses, see Rogue wave (disambiguation). The Draupner wave, a single giant wave measured on… …

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  • 48Sea-based X-band Radar — is a floating, self propelled, mobile radar station designed to operate in high winds and heavy seas. It is part of the United States Government s Ballistic Missile Defense System.The Sea Based X Band Radar is mounted on a 5th generation… …

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  • 49Femtosecond pulse shaping — In optics, Femtosecond pulse shaping refers to various techniques to modify the temporal profile of an ultrashort pulse from a laser. Pulse shaping can be used to shorten/elongate the duration of optical pulse, or to generate more complex… …

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  • 50lighthouse — /luyt hows /, n., pl. lighthouses / how ziz/. 1. a tower or other structure displaying or flashing a very bright light for the guidance of ships in avoiding dangerous areas, in following certain routes, etc. 2. either of two cylindrical metal… …

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