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SIX DEGREES
Six Degrees: Summary of Chapter 4
Six Degrees: Summary of Chapter 4
Introduction
The chapter begins with the introduction to ancient Alexandria and a description of the setting. The author discusses Poseidon, the Lord of the Seas. Alexandria was home to Poseidon, and he is said to ride the waters in ...
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RADIATION PROTECTION
Radiation Protection
Radiation Protection
What is Radiation?
In physics, radiation is a process in which energetic particles or energy or waves travel through a medium or space. There are two distinct types of radiation; ionizing and non-ionizing. The word radiation is commonly used in reference to ionizing radiation only (i.e., ...
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PHYSICS
Physics
Physics
The Unraveling World
Climate is greatly changed because of global warming. This can be explained by the example of a light as when the pressure increases; change in temperature is noticed. Charles Darwin's evolution by natural selection has been used since long. Global warming has negatively impacted the climate ...
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Ohm's Law of Electricity
Introduction
The most fundamental equation in electrical circuits is called Ohm's Law. While doing experiments on how well metals conducted electricity, German physicist Georg Ohm discovered the law in 1827. Ohm's Law is the equation V = I R and is used in both AC and DC circuits. ...
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SUMMARY CH 0-3
Summary Ch 0-3
Summary Ch 0-3
The Slow Awakening
In the introduction, the author states the problems that the earth is facing or can face in the future. One of the predicted catastrophes within decades is the shortage of resources. Another issue that has been prevailing for years is the ...
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PERSONAL STATEMENT
Personal Statement on Science
Personal Statement on Science
Introduction
I have overcome every obstacle of my life with hard work and dedication. I have always enjoyed working in a team, but I also relish the opportunity to work individually. I take responsibility for my dealings and actions in a challenging ...
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HEAT CONDUCTION
Heat conduction
Heat Conduction
Conduction is heat transfer by means of molecular agitation within a material without any motion of the material as a whole. If one end of a metal rod is at a higher temperature, then energy will be transferred down the rod toward the colder ...
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KRIPKE'S THEORY OF REFERENCE
Kripke's theory of Reference
Kripke's theory of Reference
Introduction
The theory of reference is a theory of how terms acquire specific referents. Such theories have been used to describe many referring terms, particularly logical terms, proper names, and natural kind terms. In the case of names, for example, a ...
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AUDIO-VISION
Audio-Vision
Audio-Vision
Introduction
Michel Chion (Creil, 1947) was a composer of experimental music. He taught at several institutions in France and currently held the position of Associate Professor at the University of Paris III Sorbonne Nouvell, where he was a theoretical and audiovisual relations professor. Sergei Eisenstein is another popular personality ...
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The physics of jumping
Jumping (also called as leaping), is the movement or locomotion in which a subject such as animal, human or object such as robot or a mechanical system propels in the air. Jumping, as in sports, is different from other athletic activities such as galloping and running. ...