Stokes' theorem — For the equation governing viscous drag in fluids, see Stokes law. Topics in Calculus Fundamental theorem Limits of functions Continuity Mean value theorem Differential calculus Derivative Change of variables Implicit differentiatio … Wikipedia
Stokes' law — In 1851, George Gabriel Stokes derived an expression, now known as Stokes law, for the frictional force also called drag force exerted on spherical objects with very small Reynolds numbers (e.g., very small particles) in a continuous viscous… … Wikipedia
stokes' law — noun Usage: usually capitalized S Etymology: after Sir George G. Stokes 1. : a law in physics: the frequency of luminescence excited by radiation does not exceed that of the exciting radiation 2. : a law in physics: the force required to move a… … Useful english dictionary
Laws of science — The laws of science are various established scientific laws, or physical laws as they are sometimes called, that are considered universal and invariable facts of the physical world. Laws of science may, however, be disproved if new facts or… … Wikipedia
Derivation of the Navier–Stokes equations — The intent of this article is to highlight the important points of the derivation of the Navier–Stokes equations as well as the application and formulation for different families of fluids. Contents 1 Basic assumptions 2 The material derivative 3 … Wikipedia
List of eponymous laws — This list of eponymous laws provides links to articles on laws, adages, and other succinct observations or predictions named after a person. In some cases the person named has coined the law – such as Parkinson s law. In others, the work or… … Wikipedia
Rob Stokes — Infobox Politician width = height = caption = honorific suffix = BA LLB LLM MP office = Member of Legislative Assembly of New South Wales term start = 24 March 2007 term end = predecessor = Alex McTaggart successor = Incumbent constituency =… … Wikipedia
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Adrian Stokes (critic) — This article is not about the painter Adrian Scott Stokes Adrian Stokes (27 October1902 – 15 December1972) was a British writer and painter, known principally as an influential art critic. He was also a published poet.Freudian art historian and… … Wikipedia
Fick's laws of diffusion — For the technique of measuring cardiac output, see Fick principle. Molecular diffusion from a microscopic and macroscopic point of view. Initially, there are solute molecules on the left side of a barrier (purple line) and none on the right. The… … Wikipedia
Irish Literature — • It is uncertain at what period and in what manner the Irish discovered the use of letters. It may have been through direct commerce with Gaul, but it is more probable, as McNeill has shown in his study of Irish oghams, that it was from the… … Catholic encyclopedia