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Physical Chemistry

Arrhenius Theory of Acids and Bases

Science > Chemistry > Physical Chemistry > Ionic Equilibria > Arrhenius Theory In this article, we shall study the Arrhenius theory of acids and bases, its advantages and limitations. Classical or Functional Definitions of Acid and Base: Acid: An acid is defined as a substance whose water solution has a sour taste, turns blue litmus to […]

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General Biology

Binomial Nomenclature

Science > Biology > General Biology > Diversity of Living Organisms > Binomial Nomenclature Biologists follow universally accepted principles to provide scientific names to known organisms. Each name has two components – the Generic name (genus) and the specific epithet (species name). Hence the system is called binomial nomenclature. We can compare the generic (genus) […]

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General Biology

Taxonomic Hierarchy

Science > Biology > General Biology > Diversity of Living Organisms > Taxonomic Hierarchy In this article, we shall study the taxonomic hierarchy and the concept of species. The Concept of Species: A group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding is called species. They are usually described in […]

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General Biology

Branches of Biology (Brief Idea)

Science > Biology > General Biology > Branches of Biology > Branches of Biology (Brief Idea) In the previous article, we have studied the importance of biology. In this article, we shall study different branches of biology. On the Basis of Kind of Organism: Depending upon the kind of organism, the branches of biology are […]

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General Biology

Importance of the Study of Biology

Science > Biology > Introduction to Biology > Importance of the Study of Biology Biology is a branch of science which studies living beings that all plants and animals including humans. It is a word derived from Greek words (Greek: bios = life; logos = study). No one can say when the study of biology exactly […]

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Jurisprudence

Modes of Acquisition of Ownership

In this article, we shall study the subject matter of ownership and the modes of acquisition of ownership. The Subject Matter of Ownership: The main subject-matter of ownership consists of a material object, such as land and chattels. But ownership is by no means limited to things of this category. A man’s wealth1 may consist […]

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Jurisprudence

Characteristics of Ownership

In the previous article, we have studied the meaning of the term “ownership”. In this article, we shall study the characteristics of ownership. According to Salmond, ownership denotes a relation between a person and an object forming the subject-matter of his ownership. It consists of complex of rights, all of which are rights in rem, […]

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Jurisprudence

Introduction to Ownership

The concept of ownership is one of the fundamental juristic concepts common to all systems of law. The concept of ownership seems to have come into being when the society changed from nomadic to agricultural. Roman Law: In Roman law possession and ownership were recognized as two separate and distinct conceptions. In Roman law, a […]

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Physics

Simple Numerical Problems on Force

Science > Physics > Force > Simple Numerical Problems on Force In this article, we shall study to solve numerical problems to calculate the magnitude of force, momentum, and change in momentum. Example – 01: The speed of a tortoise and hare are 1 m/s and 3 m/s respectively. The mass of the hare is 5 […]

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Physics

1.2.1.3 Other Important Units (Not Part of S.I. System)

Science > Physics > Introduction to Measurements > Other Important Units The quantity to be measured may be very large so that the SI unit of that quantity may be smaller to use or the quantity to be measured is so small that the SI unit of that quantity is very large to use. Hence […]