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Science Made Simple: What Is Symmetry in Physics?


What Is Symmetry in Physics? In physics, symmetry refers to how particles behave when space, time, or quantum numbers are reversed. We’re used to seeing simple types of symmetry in everyday life. For example, a human face is very nearly symmetrical when reflected left to right. But a face is comple

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