Condition number — In the field of numerical analysis, the condition number of a function with respect to an argument measures the asymptotically worst case of how much the function can change in proportion to small changes in the argument. The function is the… … Wikipedia
Backward wave oscillator — A backward wave oscillator (BWO), also called carcinotron (a trade name for tubes manufactured by CSF, now Thales) or backward wave tube, is a vacuum tube that is used to generate microwaves up to the terahertz range. It belongs to the traveling… … Wikipedia
Backward bending supply curve of labour — This supply curve shows how the change in real wage rates affects the amount of hours worked by employees.Referring to the graph, if real wages were to increase from W1 to W2 then the worker will obtain a greater utility, due to their higher… … Wikipedia
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backward scatter — i. A form of ionospheric propagation of electromagnetic waves via its E and F layers. These layers are highly ionized and have properties of refracting electromagnetic waves back to the earth. Normally, almost all electromagnetic signals are… … Aviation dictionary
Other Backward Class — The Central Government of India classifies some of its citizens based on their social and economic condition as Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Other Backward Class (OBC). The OBC list presented by the commission is dynamic… … Wikipedia
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