Physics
This page provides access to all physics articles covering topics that begin with the letter A.
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Compton Wavelength
The **Compton wavelength** is a fundamental quantum-relativistic length scale associated with a massive particle. It emerges naturally in the analysis of photon–particle scattering and expresses the scale at which quantum field-theoretic effects of localization become…
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Average Velocity
When we talk about average velocity in physics, what we’re really doing is introducing a very clean and precise way to describe motion over a finite interval of time. Think of it as a big-picture…
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Angular Wavenumber
The angular wavenumber, commonly symbolized as (k), is one of the most fundamental quantities in wave theory. It expresses the rate at which a wave’s phase progresses through space, capturing the essential idea of spatial…
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Ampere’s Circuital Law
Ampere’s Circuital Law is one of the fundamental laws of electromagnetism, forming an integral part of Maxwell’s equations, which describe the behavior of electric and magnetic fields. This law relates the magnetic field circulating around…
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Adhesive Force
Adhesive force is a physical phenomenon that governs how two different substances cling to one another when brought into contact. Unlike cohesive force, which binds molecules of the same substance together, adhesive force operates across…