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English-russian dictionary of physics. 2013.
English-russian dictionary of physics. 2013.
Ellipticity — El lip*tic i*ty, n. [Cf. F. ellipticit[ e].] Deviation of an ellipse or a spheroid from the form of a circle or a sphere; especially, in reference to the figure of the earth, the difference between the equatorial and polar semidiameters, divided… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Figure of the Earth — An oblate spheroid Geodesy … Wikipedia
Flattening — Ellipticity redirects here. For ellipticity in differential calculus, see elliptic operator. This article is about geometry. For psychopathology, see flattening of affect. The flattening, ellipticity, or oblateness of an oblate spheroid is a… … Wikipedia
Polarization — ( Brit. polarisation) is a property of waves that describes the orientation of their oscillations. For transverse waves, it describes the orientation of the oscillations in the plane perpendicular to the wave s direction of travel. Longitudinal… … Wikipedia
Weak gravitational lensing — While the presence of any mass bends the path of light passing near it, this effect rarely produces the giant arcs and multiple images associated with strong gravitational lensing. Most lines of sight in the universe are thoroughly in the weak… … Wikipedia
Normal mode — For other types of mode, see Mode (disambiguation). Vibration of a single normal mode of a circular disc with a pinned boundary condition along the entire outer edge. See other modes. A normal mode of an oscillating system is a pattern of motio … Wikipedia
Milankovich , Milutin — (1879–1958) Yugoslavian mathematician Milankovich was born at Dalj in Croatia and was educated at the Institute of Technology in Vienna, where he obtained his PhD in 1904. He then moved to the University of Belgrade, remaining there for the rest… … Scientists
flattening — The ratio of the difference between the equatorial radius (major semi axis) and the polar radius (minor semi axis) of the earth to the equatorial radius. Also called compression. The flattening of the earth is the ellipticity of the spheroid, and … Aviation dictionary
climate — /kluy mit/, n. 1. the composite or generally prevailing weather conditions of a region, as temperature, air pressure, humidity, precipitation, sunshine, cloudiness, and winds, throughout the year, averaged over a series of years. 2. a region or… … Universalium
Space elevator — A space elevator for Earth would consist of a cable anchored to the Earth s equator, reaching into space. By attaching a counterweight at the end (or by further extending the cable upward for the same purpose), the center of mass is kept well… … Wikipedia
Pendulum — This article is about pendulums. For other uses, see Pendulum (disambiguation). Simple gravity pendulum model assumes no friction or air resistance … Wikipedia