Intrinsic and extrinsic properties
Properties of an object which are/aren't part of the object itself / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In science and engineering, an intrinsic property is a property of a specified subject that exists itself or within the subject. An extrinsic property is not essential or inherent to the subject that is being characterized. For example, mass is an intrinsic property of any physical object, whereas weight is an extrinsic property that depends on the strength of the gravitational field in which the object is placed.
Not to be confused with Intrinsic and extrinsic properties (philosophy).
"Intrinsic" redirects here. For other uses, see Intrinsic (disambiguation).
Not to be confused with intensive and extensive properties.
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