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Concave vs Convex Any object that has a curvature is either convex or concave. Convex and concave curves are useful to us human beings and are used by manufacturers to make products that make things easier for us in life. However, there are many differences between the two types of curves that will be discussed […]
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Circular Motion vs Rotational Motion Circular motion and rotational motion are two special types of motions in the study of motion in physics. Though both types of motions have similarities, there are obvious differences that need to be explained. People are confused between the concepts involved in a circular and a rotational motion. This article […]
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Center of Gravity vs Center of Mass The center of mass and center of gravity are two concepts frequently encounters in the study of physics. These are also concepts that are most confused between, and often people use them interchangeably, which is erroneous. This article will explain the difference between center of mass and center […]
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Oscillation vs Vibration In the world of physics of sound and movement the terms oscillation and vibration occupy an important place. Both oscillation and vibration are seen in our daily life and sometimes they are beneficial and at times detrimental. Oscillation of a body is generally in a to and fro manner but vibration can […]
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Speed vs Velocity Speed and velocity are two very important concepts in science, and despite being similar, they are quite different from one another. People always confuse whether they should use one or the other when talking about a moving object. To help remove confusion, this article will highlight the difference between these two terms […]
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Speed vs Acceleration Speed and acceleration are common terms that are encountered by students studying motion in physics. These are the terms that are also used in daily life and those who do not know the difference are often confused and use the terms interchangeably which is incorrect.. This article will explain the two terms […]
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Virtual vs Real Images Virtual and real images are two kinds of images that are apparent reproduction of real objects formed by a mirror or a lens. These images are formed through processes of reflection, refraction or diffracted rays of light. In a real image, light rays are brought to a focus at the position […]
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Evaporation vs Transpiration Evaporation and transpiration are two different mechanisms through which removal of water from the surface of the earth into the atmosphere takes place. Evaporation and transpiration are similar in the sense that both result in loss of water that is released in the atmosphere. However there are differences between the two mechanisms […]
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盎司vs每盎司盎司是一个计量单位of weight and is used in many countries. Roughly equal to 28 grams, ounce is used in many systems but two more popular systems are avoirdupois ounce and troy ounce. Avoirdupois ounce is simply known as ounce and used in all parts of the world […]
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Ohmic vs Non Ohmic Conductors Electricity is flow of electrons and there are some substances that do not allow electricity to be passed through them and are known as non conductors. But there are some, such as metals, that are good conductors of electricity. Between these conductors also, there is a classification of Ohmic and […]