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... pattern is the change from darkness to light . Where daylight patterns are not consistent , as in outer space , regimented cycles are es- tablished to simulate the 24 - hour day . If one tries to break the circadian rhythm by ignor- ing ...
... pattern is the change from darkness to light . Where daylight patterns are not consistent , as in outer space , regimented cycles are es- tablished to simulate the 24 - hour day . If one tries to break the circadian rhythm by ignor- ing ...
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... patterns of electrical activity of the brain ( brain waves ) recorded by an electroencephalograph . Dur- ing wide - awake consciousness the pattern of brain waves consists of rapid irregular waves of low amplitude or voltage . In ...
... patterns of electrical activity of the brain ( brain waves ) recorded by an electroencephalograph . Dur- ing wide - awake consciousness the pattern of brain waves consists of rapid irregular waves of low amplitude or voltage . In ...
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... patterns , usually in- volving two different magnetic atoms , so that only partial reinforcement of magnetic fields occurs . Raising the temperature to the Curie point for any of the materials in these three classes entirely disrupts ...
... patterns , usually in- volving two different magnetic atoms , so that only partial reinforcement of magnetic fields occurs . Raising the temperature to the Curie point for any of the materials in these three classes entirely disrupts ...
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