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  2. Ovoid (projective geometry) - Wikipedia

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    To the definition of an ovoid: t tangent, s secant line. In projective geometry an ovoid is a sphere like pointset (surface) in a projective space of dimension d ≥ 3. Simple examples in a real projective space are hyperspheres . The essential geometric properties of an ovoid are:

  3. Concretion - Wikipedia

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    A concretion is a hard and compact mass formed by the precipitation of mineral cement within the spaces between particles, and is found in sedimentary rock or soil. [1] Concretions are often ovoid or spherical in shape, although irregular shapes also occur.

  4. Eötvös experiment - Wikipedia

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    As seen from the Earth's frame of reference (or "lab frame", which is not an inertial frame of reference), the primary forces acting on the balanced masses are the string tension, gravity, and the centrifugal force due to the rotation of the Earth. Gravity is calculated by Newton's law of universal gravitation, which depends on gravitational mass.

  5. Oval - Wikipedia

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    To the definition of an oval in a projective plane To the definition of an ovoid. In a projective plane a set Ω of points is called an oval, if: Any line l meets Ω in at most two points, and; For any point P ∈ Ω there exists exactly one tangent line t through P, i.e., t ∩ Ω = {P}.

  6. Glossary of geology - Wikipedia

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    Also called Indianite. A mineral from the lime-rich end of the plagioclase group of minerals. Anorthites are usually silicates of calcium and aluminium occurring in some basic igneous rocks, typically those produced by the contact metamorphism of impure calcareous sediments. anticline An arched fold in which the layers usually dip away from the fold axis. Contrast syncline. aphanic Having the ...

  7. Ovoid (polar space) - Wikipedia

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    An ovoid of () (a symplectic polar space of rank n) would contain + points. However it only has an ovoid if and only n = 2 {\displaystyle n=2} and q is even. In that case, when the polar space is embedded into P G ( 3 , q ) {\displaystyle PG(3,q)} the classical way, it is also an ovoid in the projective geometry sense.

  8. Physical geography - Wikipedia

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    Coastal geography is the study of the dynamic interface between the ocean and the land, incorporating both the physical geography (i.e. coastal geomorphology, geology, and oceanography) and the human geography of the coast.

  9. Langmuir adsorption model - Wikipedia

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    Homogeneous surfaces (or heterogeneous surfaces that exhibit homogeneous adsorption (single-site)) have a constant of adsorption as a function of the occupied-sites fraction. On the other hand, heterogeneous adsorbents (multi-site) have a variable of adsorption depending on the sites occupation. When the adsorbate pressure (or concentration) is ...