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... elements , and this is consistent with the theory that the Moon has undergone general magmatic differentiation that might have led to the formation of a nickel - iron core . Dynamical considerations limit the mass of iron in any lunar ...
... elements , and this is consistent with the theory that the Moon has undergone general magmatic differentiation that might have led to the formation of a nickel - iron core . Dynamical considerations limit the mass of iron in any lunar ...
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... elements represents only a small percentage of the resting length of the muscle . Full maximum tension is not apparent at the end of the muscle until the contractile elements have shortened enough to stretch the elastic elements ...
... elements represents only a small percentage of the resting length of the muscle . Full maximum tension is not apparent at the end of the muscle until the contractile elements have shortened enough to stretch the elastic elements ...
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... elements . Platinum is the only common element in the group and the other metals generally are found al- loyed with it . The atoms of both platinum and palladium are arranged in cubic closest packing , and these metals have structures ...
... elements . Platinum is the only common element in the group and the other metals generally are found al- loyed with it . The atoms of both platinum and palladium are arranged in cubic closest packing , and these metals have structures ...
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