Electrostatic generatorAn electrostatic generator, or electrostatic machine, is an electrical generator that produces static electricity, or electricity at high voltage and low continuous current. The knowledge of static electricity dates back to the earliest civilizations, but for millennia it remained merely an interesting and mystifying phenomenon, without a theory to explain its behavior and often confused with magnetism.
Concept de soivignette|La perception de soi est définie par le concept de soi, la connaissance de soi, l'estime de soi et le soi social. Le concept de soi, de l'anglais self-concept, est un ensemble de croyances à propos de soi-même qui inclut des éléments tels que la performance académique, l'identité de genre, l'identité sexuelle et l'identité ethnique. Dans le langage courant, le concept de soi répond à la question « Qui suis-je ? ». vignette|Le concept de soi est constitué d'auto-schémas et du soi passé, présent et futur.
Plane of referenceIn celestial mechanics, the plane of reference (or reference plane) is the plane used to define orbital elements (positions). The two main orbital elements that are measured with respect to the plane of reference are the inclination and the longitude of the ascending node. Depending on the type of body being described, there are four different kinds of reference planes that are typically used: The ecliptic or invariable plane for planets, asteroids, comets, etc.