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  2. Relative change - Wikipedia

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    The actual difference is not usually a good way to compare the numbers, in particular because it depends on the unit of measurement. For instance, 1 m is the same as 100 cm, but the absolute difference between 2 and 1 m is 1 while the absolute difference between 200 and 100 cm is 100, giving the impression of a larger difference. [4]

  3. Coefficient of performance - Wikipedia

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    Measured values for actual systems will always be significantly less than these theoretical maxima. In Europe, the standard test conditions for ground source heat pump units use 308 K (35 °C; 95 °F) for and 273 K (0 °C; 32 °F) for . According to the above formula, the maximum theoretical COPs would be

  4. Energy conversion efficiency - Wikipedia

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    The theoretical-maximum efficacy lowers for wavelengths at either side of 555 nm. For example, low-pressure sodium lamps produce monochromatic light at 589 nm with a luminous efficacy of 200 lm/w, which is the highest of any lamp. The theoretical-maximum efficacy at that wavelength is 525 lm/w, so the lamp has a luminous efficiency of 38.1%.

  5. Theoretical physics - Wikipedia

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    Theoretical physics is a branch of physics that employs mathematical models and abstractions of physical objects and systems to rationalize, explain, and predict natural phenomena. This is in contrast to experimental physics , which uses experimental tools to probe these phenomena.

  6. Thermal efficiency - Wikipedia

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    The above efficiency formulas are based on simple idealized mathematical models of engines, with no friction and working fluids that obey simplified thermodynamic models. Real engines have many departures from ideal behavior that waste energy, reducing actual efficiencies below the theoretical values given above. Examples are: friction of ...

  7. Analytical mechanics - Wikipedia

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    In theoretical physics and mathematical physics, analytical mechanics, or theoretical mechanics is a collection of closely related formulations of classical mechanics. Analytical mechanics uses scalar properties of motion representing the system as a whole—usually its kinetic energy and potential energy .

  8. Just-noticeable difference - Wikipedia

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    The JND formula has an objective interpretation (implied at the start of this entry) as the disparity between levels of the presented stimulus that is detected on 50% of occasions by a particular observed response, [3] rather than what is subjectively "noticed" or as a difference in magnitudes of consciously experienced 'sensations'.

  9. Yield (chemistry) - Wikipedia

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    The percent yield is a comparison between the actual yield—which is the weight of the intended product of a chemical reaction in a laboratory setting—and the theoretical yield—the measurement of pure intended isolated product, based on the chemical equation of a flawless chemical reaction, [1] and is defined as,