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The temperature coefficient quantifies the change in a physical property of a material or system per degree change in temperature. It is crucial for understanding how temperature variations impact the performance and reliability of electronic components, materials, and chemical reactions.
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The refractory period is a brief time after an action potential during which a neuron is unable to fire another action potential, ensuring unidirectional propagation of nerve impulses. It is divided into the absolute refractory period, where no new action potential can be initiated, and the relative refractory period, where a stronger-than-usual stimulus is needed to elicit a response.
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