S.I. units
S.I. units or Système International d’Unités. A complete metric system of units of measurement for scientists; fundamental quantities are length […]
Glossary Terms
Selenium
Se or selenium, refers to a toxic nonmetallic element related to sulphur and tellurium; occurs in several allotropic forms; a
Self-pollination
Self-pollination is the transfer or fall of pollen grains from an anther to a stigma on the same plant. Usually
Significant figures
Significant figures: Any digit of a number that is known with certainty; any digit of a number beginning with the
slope
The slope or Gradient of a line is a number that measures its “steepness”, usually denoted by the letter m.
Space-time
Space-time refers to the four-dimensional coordinate system (3 dimensions of space and 1 of time) in which physical events are
Stable equilibrium
Stable equilibrium is the kind of equilibrium of a body so placed that if moved it will return to its
Standard form
Standard form also known as Scientific notation, is a way of writing down very large or very small numbers easily
Static friction
Static friction is the friction that exists between a stationary object and the surface on which it is resting.
