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Geosynchronous vs Geostationary Orbit An orbit is a curved path in space, in which celestial objects tend to rotate. The underlying principle of the orbit is closely related to gravity, and it was not clearly explained until newton’s theory of gravity was published. To understand the principle, consider a ball attached to a string […]
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Grid North vs True North North Pole is considered to be the point at which the axis of rotation of the earth intersects the earth’s surface in the northern hemisphere. Even though it gives the impression that this is a fixed point, based on the application the real point varies. Therefore, several alternative definitions […]
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Sampling vs Quantization In digital signal processing and related fields, sampling and quantization are two methods, rather steps, used in the discretization of an analog signal in converting it to a digital signal. With the advent of electronics and computers, almost all the technological functions are digitized so they can be handled by computers […]
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Electromagnetic Radiation vs Electromagnetic Waves Energy is one of the primary constituents of the universe. It is conserved throughout the physical universe, never created or never destroyed but transforming from one form to another. Human technology, primarily, is based on the knowledge of methods to manipulate these forms, to produce a desired outcome. In […]
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Pressure vs Flow Pressure and flow are two terms often used when dealing with fluid; that is liquids or gasses. These two properties are characteristics of the state of fluid. Both fluid pressure and flow are point properties. More about Pressure The pressure of a fluid is defined as the force acting per unit […]
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Visible Light vs X rays Electromagnetic spectrum is a very useful concept used in the study of physics. X-rays are a type of electromagnetic rays which are used for medical purposes. The most obvious usage of visible light is human vision. In this article, we are going to discuss what X-rays and visible light […]
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Resistance vs Resistor Whenever there is factor hindering the desired action of anything we say there is a resistance to that action. We experience this situation in electrical circuits too. When an electric current passes through a material, it poses a resistance to the flow of the current. This is simply known as the […]
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Force vs Stress Force and stress are concepts used in daily life for very commonplace situations, such as exercising power over something is usually being called force, and someone pressurized mentally being called stressed. Though their meanings are derived from the similarity they share in physical concepts, explicit analysis display significant differences from the […]
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Static vs Sliding Friction When there is relative motion or an attempt between two surfaces in contact, forces are created opposing the movement. Generally these forces are known as friction. Friction occurs among solid surfaces, fluid surfaces, and among fluid /solid surfaces. The friction inside a fluid is known as viscosity. Discussion of this […]
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Absolute vs Apparent Magnitude The astronomical objects have fascinated human race and captured the imagination of most brilliant minds on earth for thousands of years. It is the first natural wonder to be closely analysed by the human mind. In their investigation, the ancient astronomers needed tools to evaluate their observations, which are not […]