The New Encyclopædia Britannica in 30 Volumes: Macropædia : Knowledge in Depth. - 19 Bd, Volumes 1-19Encyclopædia Britannica, 1974 |
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... effects . One of the simplest instances of relational ( or context ) effects in perception is that of brightness contrast . Thus , the apparent brightness of a stimulus depends not only on its own luminance but also on that of the ...
... effects . One of the simplest instances of relational ( or context ) effects in perception is that of brightness contrast . Thus , the apparent brightness of a stimulus depends not only on its own luminance but also on that of the ...
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... Effects of pressure on plants . Marine plants must remain near the surface of the ocean since light is necessary for photosynthesis . Most plants , however , are unable to move actively and remain near the surface by increasing their ...
... Effects of pressure on plants . Marine plants must remain near the surface of the ocean since light is necessary for photosynthesis . Most plants , however , are unable to move actively and remain near the surface by increasing their ...
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... Effects of been maintained for several days at a pressure of 1,000 atm and a temperature of 104 ° C. All biological activities depend upon the chemical reac- High pressures may produce a number of effects on both tions that constitute ...
... Effects of been maintained for several days at a pressure of 1,000 atm and a temperature of 104 ° C. All biological activities depend upon the chemical reac- High pressures may produce a number of effects on both tions that constitute ...
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