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What is the spreading of waves as they pass through an aperture or around an obstacle called?
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diffraction
What phenomenon describes the slowing of time for an object moving at relativistic speeds?
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time dilation
What law states that an induced electromotive force always opposes the change that produced it?
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Lenz's law
What is the process by which light nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus?
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nuclear fusion
What is the shape of a planet's orbit according to Kepler's first law?
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ellipse
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What is the process by which light nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus?
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nuclear fusion
What is the temperature of absolute zero in degrees Celsius?
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-273.15°C
What is the term for the change in velocity over time?
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Acceleration
What is the name of the law that states the total magnetic flux through a closed surface is zero?
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Gauss's law for magnetism
What is the process by which a nucleus emits alpha, beta, or gamma radiation?
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Radioactive decay
What type of wave requires a medium to travel through?
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Mechanical wave