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Record 1 2009-10-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atomic Physics
  • Nuclear Physics
DEF

A collision between two particles in which part of their kinetic energy is transformed to another form of energy.

OBS

The total amount of energy remains the same.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique atomique
  • Physique nucléaire
DEF

Collision entre deux particules au cours de laquelle une partie de leur énergie cinétique est convertie sous une autre forme d'énergie.

Spanish

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