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  2. Active Brownian particle - Wikipedia

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    An active Brownian particle (ABP) is a model of self-propelled motion in a dissipative environment. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] It is a nonequilibrium generalization of a Brownian particle . The self-propulsion results from a force that acts on the particle's center of mass and points in the direction of an intrinsic body axis (the particle orientation ...

  3. Brownian motion - Wikipedia

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    Brown was studying pollen grains of the plant Clarkia pulchella suspended in water under a microscope when he observed minute particles, ejected by the pollen grains, executing a jittery motion. By repeating the experiment with particles of inorganic matter he was able to rule out that the motion was life-related, although its origin was yet to ...

  4. History of passive solar building design - Wikipedia

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    In the United States, interest in passive solar building design was significantly stimulated by the 1973 oil crisis. [10] Dozens of pattern books were published in this period, including the Passive Solar Energy Book by Edward Mazria. [11] In 1977, the U.S. Department of Energy was created, and in 1978 Solar Energy Tax credits were provided.

  5. Subduction polarity reversal - Wikipedia

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    The direction of the subduction system changes since the break-off of slab creates the space, which is the major parameter of this model. [4] The evolution diagram showing how the subduction reversal initiated by a break-off slab at subducting plate: Brown colour is the less dense continental crusts; White colour is the oceanic crust; 1. Two ...

  6. Spacecraft thermal control - Wikipedia

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    The thermal control subsystem can be composed of both passive and active items and works in two ways: Protects the equipment from overheating, either by thermal insulation from external heat fluxes (such as the Sun or the planetary infrared and albedo flux), or by proper heat removal from internal sources (such as the heat emitted by the internal electronic equipment).

  7. Active investing vs. passive investing: What’s the difference?

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    Active and passive investing each have some positives and negatives, but the vast majority of investors are going to be best served by taking advantage of passive investing through an index fund.

  8. Brownian noise - Wikipedia

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    The term "Brown noise" does not come from the color, but after Robert Brown, who documented the erratic motion for multiple types of inanimate particles in water. The term "red noise" comes from the "white noise"/"white light" analogy; red noise is strong in longer wavelengths, similar to the red end of the visible spectrum.

  9. Thoughts of suicide can be active or passive, but what is the ...

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    Suicidal ideation (suicidal thoughts) exists on a spectrum: passive and active. Experts say the main difference between passive and active suicidal ideation is the intent and plan that accompanies ...