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==Science== |
==Science== |
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* In fields of knowledge, a tipping point is the point at which a system is displaced from a state of stable equilibrium into a different state.<ref>{{cite doi|10.1073/pnas.0705414105}}</ref> Examples are: |
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** [[Tipping point (physics)]], in which the system is the position of a physical object |
** [[Tipping point (physics)]], in which the system is the position of a physical object |
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** [[Tipping point (sociology)]], is the event of a previously rare phenomenon becoming rapidly and dramatically more common. |
** [[Tipping point (sociology)]], is the event of a previously rare phenomenon becoming rapidly and dramatically more common. |
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** [[Tipping point (climatology)]], in which the system is the global climate |
** [[Tipping point (climatology)]], in which the system is the global climate |
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** [[Planetary boundaries]], in which (according to the proponents of the framework) living within the boundaries' stable state retains planetary habitability on Earth. |
** [[Planetary boundaries]], in which (according to the proponents of the framework) living within the boundaries' stable state retains planetary habitability on Earth. |
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** In [[catastrophe theory]], the value of the parameter in which the set of equilibria abruptly change |
** In [[catastrophe theory]], the value of the parameter in which the set of equilibria abruptly change |
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* [[Angle of repose]], the maximum angle of a stable slope of granular materials |
* [[Angle of repose]], the maximum angle of a stable slope of granular materials |
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==Other uses== |
==Other uses== |
Revision as of 01:10, 16 January 2012
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Tipping point may refer to:
Science
- In fields of knowledge, a tipping point is the point at which a system is displaced from a state of stable equilibrium into a different state.[1] Examples are:
- Tipping point (physics), in which the system is the position of a physical object
- Tipping point (sociology), is the event of a previously rare phenomenon becoming rapidly and dramatically more common.
- Tipping point (climatology), in which the system is the global climate
- Planetary boundaries, in which (according to the proponents of the framework) living within the boundaries' stable state retains planetary habitability on Earth.
- In economics, the point at which a dominant technology or player defines the standard for an industry-resulting in "winner-take-all" economies of scale and scope.
- In catastrophe theory, the value of the parameter in which the set of equilibria abruptly change
- Angle of repose, the maximum angle of a stable slope of granular materials
Other uses
- The Tipping Point (book), by Malcolm Gladwell
- The Tipping Point (album), by The Roots
- "The Tipping Point" (The Outer Limits episode)
- "Tipping Point" (CSI: Miami episode)
- Tipping Point Community, a philanthropic organization
- TippingPoint, a network security company
References
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