Anti-intellectualism in American LifeKnopf, 1970 - 434 pages |
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... become radioactive . The nuclei of all atoms , whether in dust , drinking water , or doorknobs , are bombarded by neutrons , with the result that a tremendous complexity of unstable radioactive materials is formed . Some have very short ...
... become radioactive . The nuclei of all atoms , whether in dust , drinking water , or doorknobs , are bombarded by neutrons , with the result that a tremendous complexity of unstable radioactive materials is formed . Some have very short ...
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... become a gas molecule or vapor molecule . This is called evaporation . In solids , the molecules are still more tightly bound . They may still vibrate in thermal agitation , but no longer may they move about ; they are restricted to one ...
... become a gas molecule or vapor molecule . This is called evaporation . In solids , the molecules are still more tightly bound . They may still vibrate in thermal agitation , but no longer may they move about ; they are restricted to one ...
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... become highly charged . As they discharge to each other and to the ground , they form a thunderstorm and usually , although not always , conditions become favorable for a thunder shower which " clears the air . " In the spring when the ...
... become highly charged . As they discharge to each other and to the ground , they form a thunderstorm and usually , although not always , conditions become favorable for a thunder shower which " clears the air . " In the spring when the ...
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Conception of the Universe | 2 |
Systems of Measuring Units and Some Basic Physical | 11 |
Energy and Related Concepts | 20 |
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acceleration alpha particle altitude amount angle applied atmosphere atomic number axis beam beta particle body called charged particles chemical circuit coil color container cosmic rays curve direct current direction discussed distance Doppler effect earth effect electrical electromagnetic radiation electron volts electrons electrostatic emitted equator example fluorescent force frequency glass gravity greater heat hertz Huygen's principle hydrogen incandescent increase infrared intensity ionization joules kinetic energy lamp length lens light lines liquid magnetic field mass material measured mechanical meter miles mirror molecules motion move muscle neutrons normal nuclear nucleus object observe optical orbit path phenomena physical polarized poles positive pressure waves protons radio radioactive reflection result rotation shown in Fig signal sound space spectrum speed stars surface temperature thermal tube ultraviolet unit vapor velocity vibrating visible voltage volts wavelengths weight wire X-rays