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... energy - absorbing devices are designed to augment restraint systems by absorbing energy from the occupant while minimizing his injuries . The energy- absorbing steering column , introduced in 1967 , is a good example of such a device ...
... energy - absorbing devices are designed to augment restraint systems by absorbing energy from the occupant while minimizing his injuries . The energy- absorbing steering column , introduced in 1967 , is a good example of such a device ...
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... energy in which certain large molecules and cells are self- reproducing . Water is a major predisposing factor , for all life depends on it . The elements carbon , hydrogen , nitro- gen , oxygen , phosphorus , and sulfur , when combined ...
... energy in which certain large molecules and cells are self- reproducing . Water is a major predisposing factor , for all life depends on it . The elements carbon , hydrogen , nitro- gen , oxygen , phosphorus , and sulfur , when combined ...
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... energy conversion conversion from incident sunlight into organic matter ( net primary of energy productivity ) seldom is as large as 3 percent and usually into matter is 1 percent or less . Estimates for a cornfield , for exam- ple ...
... energy conversion conversion from incident sunlight into organic matter ( net primary of energy productivity ) seldom is as large as 3 percent and usually into matter is 1 percent or less . Estimates for a cornfield , for exam- ple ...
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