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  2. Theory of forms - Wikipedia

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    In philosophy and specifically metaphysics, the theory of Forms, theory of Ideas, [1] [2] [3] Platonic idealism, or Platonic realism is a theory widely credited to the Classical Greek philosopher Plato. The theory suggests that the physical world is not as real or true as "Forms". According to this theory, Forms—conventionally capitalized and ...

  3. Physical comedy - Wikipedia

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    Physical comedy is a form of comedy focused on manipulation of the body for a humorous effect. It can include slapstick, clowning, mime, physical stunts, or making funny faces. [1] Physical comedy originated as part of the Commedia dell'arte. [2] It is now sometimes incorporated into sitcoms; for example, in the sitcom Three's Company, actor ...

  4. Timeline of video formats - Wikipedia

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    VHS. Video Home System. Analog video recording on tape cassettes. Beat Betamax to become the dominant format for home analog video. 1978. LaserDisc. Close-up of grooves on a LaserDisc. Analog video that was read via laser stored on a 12 inch disc. 1981.

  5. Physical pharmacy - Wikipedia

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    Physical pharmacy is the branch of pharmacy that concentrates on the applications of physics and chemistry to the study of pharmacy. In other words, it is the study of the effects that dosage forms have on their environment by addressing issues at the molecular level. [1] It emphasis on the physical characteristics and actions of the drug ...

  6. Hickman High School - Wikipedia

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    Hickman High School. /  38.96333°N 92.33139°W  / 38.96333; -92.33139. David Henry Hickman High School (commonly Hickman or HHS) is a public secondary school in Columbia, Missouri, United States, serving students in grades 9 – 12. Built in 1927, it is the oldest of four high schools in the Columbia Public Schools, [5] with admission ...

  7. Urban morphology - Wikipedia

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    Urban morphology. Development of the road networks an urban structure of Cologne, Germany, 1845 to 1987. Urban morphology is the study of the formation of human settlements and the process of their formation and transformation. [1] The study seeks to understand the spatial structure and character of a metropolitan area, city, town or village by ...

  8. Capacitor - Wikipedia

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    The physical form and construction of practical capacitors vary widely and many types of capacitor are in common use. Most capacitors contain at least two electrical conductors, often in the form of metallic plates or surfaces separated by a dielectric medium. A conductor may be a foil, thin film, sintered bead of metal, or an electrolyte. The ...

  9. Physical abuse - Wikipedia

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    These forms of treatment may include training in social competence and management of daily demands in an effort to decrease parental stress, which is a known risk factor for physical abuse. Although these treatment and prevention strategies are to help children and parents of children who have been abused, some of these methods can also be ...