Key Difference – Conduction vs Induction The key difference between conduction and induction is that, in conduction, energy is transferred by employing matter while, in induction, no medium or contact is required to transfer to energy. What is Conduction? Conduction is the process which transfer energy by either thermal or electric form. In thermal conduction, […]
Difference between Hydrometer and Hygrometer
Key Difference – Hydrometer vs Hygrometer Hydrometer and Hygrometer are two different measuring gauges and the key difference between them is that Hydrometer measures the relative density of a liquid while Hygrometer measures the humidity in a given volume. What is a Hygrometer? By definition, Hygrometer is an instrument that can measure humidity in […]
Difference Between Sliding and Rolling friction
Key Difference – Sliding vs Rolling friction The key difference between sliding and rolling friction is that, sliding friction can be considered as a type of friction while rolling friction cannot be considered as a friction. However, rolling friction is often misunderstood to be a type of friction by a lot of students. Let […]
Difference Between Photoelectric Effect and Photovoltaic Effect
Photoelectric Effect vs Photovoltaic Effect The ways in which the electrons are emitted in the photoelectric effect and photovoltaic effect create the difference between them. The prefix ‘photo’ in these two terms suggests that both these processes occur due to the interaction of light. In fact, they involve the emission of electrons by the absorption […]
Difference Between Dry Cell and Wet Cell
The key difference between dry cell and wet cell is that in dry cells, either a porous container or mixing with a gel medium restrains the flow of electrolyte whereas wet cells have a fluid and the fluid is free to move. A device that can produce an electromotive force, and subsequently a current as […]
Difference Between Alpha Beta and Gamma Radiation
Alpha Beta vs Gamma Radiation A stream of energy quanta or particles with high energy is known as radiation. It naturally occurs when an unstable nucleus transforms into a stable nucleus. The excess energy is carried away by these particles or quanta. Alpha Radiation (α Radiation) A helium-4 nucleus emitted by a larger atomic […]
Difference Between Pitch and Volume
Pitch vs Volume Loudness and Pitch are characteristics of sounds. Loudness refers to the magnitude of the sound heard, and pitch is related to the frequency of the sound. Loudness, in common terms, is referred as the volume. Pitch and volume are parts of music and sound engineering vernacular, but the term loudness is […]
Difference Between Pulse and Wave
Pulse vs Wave Waves are a very common occurrence in nature. The origin of waves lies in the vibrations. A sudden change in the energy of a system or an object results in an immediate change, in the energy of the surroundings. This energy dissipates through the medium by different mechanisms to restore the […]
Difference Between Peak to Peak and RMS
Peak to Peak vs RMS Peak to Peak and RMS amplitudes are two measures of an alternating signal/source. Peak to peak amplitude is measured from the signal and RMS value has to be derived from the measurements. Peak to Peak Peak amplitude is the maximum amplitude obtained by a signal/source in a given interval. […]
Difference Between Light and Radio Waves
Light vs Radio Waves Energy is one of the primary constituents of the universe. It is conserved throughout the physical universe, never created or never destroyed but transforming from one form to another. Human technology, primarily, is based on the knowledge of methods to manipulate these forms to produce a desired outcome. In physics, […]
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