Light is a form of energy which stimulates the sensation of vision. The sun emits a continuous stream of energy, consisting of ultra-violet, visible, and […]
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Application of Fraunhofer Lines and Kirchoff’s Laws in Spectrum Analysis
Fraunhofer Lines: In 1814 Fraunhofer noticed that the sun’s spectrum was crossed by many hundreds of dark lines. These Fraunhofer lines, as they are called, […]
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The Biography Of Sir Isaac Newton
Sir Isaac Newton, (25 December 1642- 20 march 1726) described in his time as a natural philosopher, was an English Physicist, mathematician, theologian, author and […]
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Laboratory and Industrial Uses of Multimeter and Voltmeter
A multimeter instrument is one which is adapted for measuring both current and voltage. It has a shunt R as shown, and a series of […]
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Working Principles,Types and Uses of a Galvanometer
A Danish physicist & chemist Hans Christan Ørsted discovered the first instrument to calculate current or create magnetic fields. A French physicist & mathematician André […]
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Explosions in Outer Space and their Consequences
Ever wondered what explosions in outer space could mean? Explosions are quite harmful, they could happen both accidentally or knowing(like when a TNT is detonated), […]
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Classification and Production of Spectra through Excitation
1. Flame Spectra: The temperature of a Bunsen flame is high enough to vaporize certain solids. Thus if a piece of platinum wire is dipped […]
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6 Fundamental Differences Between Light and Sound Wave
There are some basic and fundamental properties peculiar to a light and sound wave that differentiates one from the other. These differences account for the […]
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How Polarization in Water Voltameter Occurs
The water voltameter gives a very good credence to the idea of polarization. When the potential difference across the voltameter is less than 1.7volts, the […]
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Working Principles and Uses of Total Radiation Pyrometers
Total Radiation Pyrometers are less common compared to optical pyrometers and are available in different types such as the: 1. Fery Total Radiation Pyrometer and […]
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