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Discovering Science 9
Space unit
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Science
9th Grade
11/17/2012

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Acetate
Definition
a type of plastic used in photographic film and overhead transparencies
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Action-at-a-distance forces
Definition
forces that can have an effect on an object without touching it
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Adaptive optics
Definition
optical design that uses an adaptable mirror or liquid crystal array to reduce image distortion, such as that caused by the atmosphere
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Alkali metals
Definition
Colimn 1 of the periodic table; include the metallic elements lithium, sodium, potassium, rubidium,cesium, and francium
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Amperes (A)
Definition
unit for measuring electric current; very small currents measured in milliamperes (mA); 1 A= 1000 mA
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