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The difference in ... gives an estimate of the resonance energy.

The last three chapters have given us an insight into the workings of the fluvial denudation process.

The foregoing discussion gives an idea of the error that would ...

Figure 6 gives an indication of the variation of specific weight with engine size.

The respiratory quotient provides a rough idea of the chemical nature of a material being oxidized.

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