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Absolute error General Terms The difference between the...
Absolute inequality Algebra Absolute inequality is an...
Absolute specific gravity Engineering Mechanics Absolute specific gravity is the...
Absolute value Algebra Absolute value (or modulus) is the...
Acceleration Physics Acceleration is the rate of...
Acceleration due to gravity Engineering Mechanics Acceleration due to gravity is the...
algebraic sum Algebra The total of a set of quantities...
Algorithm General Terms The logical steps that lead to the...
Allotropy Strength of Materials Also known as polymorphism. The...
Allowable Stress Engineering Mechanics Also called working stress. It is...
Alternating current Physics A current that periodically...
Altitude Geometry Altitude of a trapezoid or...
Amortization Schedule Engineering Economy A table which shows the amount of...
analytic geometry Analytic Geometry Analytical geometry or coordinate...
Angle Trigonometry Angle is the space between two...
Angular velocity Engineering Mechanics The change in angle per unit of...
Annuity Engineering Economy A series of payments made at equal...
Annuity-certain Engineering Economy A fixed period annuity for which...
annulus Geometry the plane figure formed between...
Antiderivative Calculus The function F(x) whose derivative...
apogee Geometry The point in the orbit of the moon...
Archimedes' principle Fluid Mechanics The weight of the liquid displaced...
Argument Algebra A member of the domain space of a...
Asset Engineering Economy Something of monetary value.
associative law Algebra The mathematical law stating that...
asysmptote Geometry A line that a curve approaches but...
Atmospheric Pressure Physics The pressure earth's atmosphere...
Atmospheric Pressure Physics The pressure earth's atmosphere...
Atom Physics The smallest stable building...
Axiom General Terms Axiom is a statement the truth of...