absolute timeThe concept of absolute time was a foundational concept of physics as articulated by Isaac Newton in the 1600’s. It was(...) Read More
acausal“Acausal” means not having a cause. In classical physics all events are believed to have a cause; none are acausal. In(...) Read More
accelerationAbbreviation: a
In physics, acceleration is speeding up, slowing down, or changing direction. Acceleration contrasts(...) Read More
action-at-a-distance
Action-at-a-distance is the creation of an effect without physically touching. An example is magnetism: a magnet pulls(...) Read More
atomAn atom is the tiniest component of an element which shares in the element’s properties. Break down matter any further and(...) Read More
atomic numberThe atomic number of an atom is the number of protons in its nucleus. For example, an atom of carbon has six protons and has(...) Read More
b
BB is the symbol that represents the strength and direction, in any particular location, of the magnetic field due to the(...) Read More
complementary propertiesComplementary properties are pairs of properties to which the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle applies. The Heisenberg(...) Read More
complex numberThis is an example of a complex number: 3 + 4i. It means take 3 and add 4 times i. The letter i is the symbol for the square(...) Read More