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Structural load  — Research Starter

Structural load refers to the forces and stresses applied to a building or other structure, which can include its own weight, the weight of occupants or contents, and environmental influences. There…

Stoichiometry  — Research Starter

Stoichiometry is a branch of chemistry that focuses on the proportional quantities of elements and compounds involved in chemical reactions. It is often referred to as the "mathematics behind…

State of matter  — Research Starter

The state of matter refers to the distinct forms that different phases of matter take on, which are primarily determined by the arrangement and behavior of molecules. The three most common states are…

Speed of Light  — Research Starter

The speed of light is the rate at which light travels through space, specifically measured in a vacuum, where no matter is present. Represented by the symbol "c," the speed of light is approximately…

Solvent  — Research Starter

A solvent is a liquid capable of dissolving other substances, forming a solution in the process. Common examples include water, ethanol, kerosene, and acetone, each serving various practical…

Solubility  — Research Starter

Solubility refers to the ability of one substance to dissolve in another, forming a solution, which is a homogeneous mixture where individual components are evenly distributed. The extent to which a…

Solar system  — Research Starter

The solar system is a collection of celestial bodies that orbit the sun, which is the central star. It consists of eight recognized planets—Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and…

Signal (electrical engineering)  — Research Starter

In electrical engineering, a signal is a physical quantity that transmits information, functioning as a time-varying voltage that can convey diverse forms of data, including audio and video. Signals…

Scientific notation  — Research Starter

Scientific notation is a mathematical system used to express very large or very small numbers in a more concise and manageable format. It reformats numbers using exponents and decimal points, making…