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velocity selection

[vəˈlɒsɪti səˈlɛkʃən]
nounpl: velocity selections
seleção de velocidade
1. A technique or process in physics where particles of a specific velocity are separated from a mixture of particles with different velocities, typically using crossed electric and magnetic fields
The velocity selection method allowed researchers to isolate particles moving at exactly 1000 meters per second.
O método de seleção de velocidade permitiu aos pesquisadores isolar partículas movendo-se a exatamente 1000 metros por segundo.
2. In mass spectrometry and particle physics, the filtering of charged particles based on their velocity to achieve precise measurements
Velocity selection is crucial in the operation of a mass spectrometer.
A seleção de velocidade é crucial no funcionamento de um espectrômetro de massa.
Synonyms
velocity filteringvelocity filterspeed selection

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
seleção de velocidade
Standard technical term used in physics education and research
Portugal
seleção de velocidade
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; technical terminology is standardized
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