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As used in mechanical engineering, the term tractive force can either refer to the total traction a vehicle exerts on a surface, or the amount of the total ... more

The sine wave or sinusoid is a mathematical curve that describes a smooth repetitive oscillation. It is named after the function sine, of which it is the ... more

The amount of electrical charge that must be added to an isolated conductor to raise its electrical potential by one unit

The Weber number (We) is a dimensionless number in fluid mechanics that is often useful in analysing fluid flows where there is an interface between two ... more

The electric power produced by an electric current “ I “ passing through an electric potential (voltage) difference of “ V “

Half-life is the amount of time required for the amount of something to fall to half its initial value. The term is very commonly used in nuclear physics ... more

A number of systems exist for the conversion of grades from other countries into German grades. One such system, used by most universities in ... more

A banked turn (aka. banking turn) is a turn or change of direction in which the vehicle banks or inclines, usually towards the inside of the turn. For a ... more

In biology or human geography, population growth is the increase in the number of individuals in a population.
The “population growth ... more

Ohm’s law states that the current through a conductor between two points is directly proportional to the potential difference across the two points, ... more