1 HSC PHYSICS > MOTORS AND GENERATORS| AC & DC Gather secondary information to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of AC and DC generators and relate these to their use. AC generators Advantages The slip rings of an AC generator have a continuous surface that allows the brushes to remain in contact with the ring’s surface. Thus the brushes in an AC generator do not wear out as fast as in a DC generator as they do not create an electric short circuit every half-turn. Therefore
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HOMEWORK : Essay Essay 2 : Advantages and disadvantages of Nuclear Power As an important part of science‚ at the moment‚ nuclear technology is being continually and effectively developed. Regarding to nuclear‚ there has always been controversies over whether its advantages outweigh its disadvantages. From my point of view‚ the matter of the use of nuclear power should be taken seriously and thought about carefully with positive attitude towards it. On the one hand‚ nuclear has
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The advantages and Disadvantages of Distance Learning A few years ago‚ distance learning was seen as an inferior way but nowadays even famous and established traditional colleges and universities are providing distance learning courses and it is generally considered a way to improve one’s life. However‚ people still argue whether distance learning give more advantage or disadvantage. Some of them who see the benefit of distance learning will
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THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF LIVING IN A CITY Have you ever thought of the advantages and disadvantages of living in cities? It may seem at first that living in cities have only good sides but further consideration shows that it also got negative sides. Frankly speaking‚ living in a big city has its pros and cons as well. Opinions about big cities are divided. To start with‚ cities provide you with a lot of facilities which are close at your door step. In Kuala Lumpur for example‚ thanks
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London Olympics 2012 London Olympics 2012 There are many advantages and disadvantages to London for hosting the Olympic Games. Advantages: Urban regeneration the East-end of London will be the main focus of the Olympic Zone‚ Stratford being host to a brand new 80‚000-seater Olympic Stadium. Housing One of the long-term benefits of the games is the provision of 5‚000 homes following the conversion of the Olympic Village after the games. However the cost of housing may increase as a result
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share a mission and collective responsibility as they work together to achieve a goal.” The team’s performance is a sum total of each individual’s contribution to the group. (Bovee‚ Thill and Mescon‚ Ed. 2007‚ p. 269). Team work has several advantages for businesses and the people who work for them. Higher quality decisions are usually the result of several people sharing their input based on their individual life and occupational experiences that may provide a broader perspective of the problem
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Fiber Optics An optical fiber is a thin and flexible fiber that carries the light between the two ends of the fiber. Optical fibers are widely used in Fiber Optic Communications‚ which is the transmission over longer distances at higher bandwidths than other communications. A fiber optic communication system consists of three components: an optical transmitter‚ a fiber optic cable‚ and an optical receiver. The optical transmitter converts electrical signal to
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Advantages and disadvantages of Cell Phones It is for a fact that having a mobile phone now a days is a sort of a necessity and it is an inevitable truth that mobile industry is taking everyone by a storm. From the very basic thing of making a call to texting‚ and now internet access for just a touch of your finger tips. There are millions of mobile phone users. The mobile phone usage is beneficial and at the same time the usage can also be useless and have certain disadvantages. Advantages
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Accounting for partnerships Accounting for partnerships – Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of partnerships. Identify and discuss the Financial Accounting Standards (FAS) that govern accounting for partnerships including both creation‚ operation‚ and liquidation. What are the tax consequences of partnerships. The legal definition of a partnership is pretty simple. It is an association of two or more persons who have not incorporated; and carry on a business for profit as co-owners
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Working for yourself is the American dream. Most employees have dreamed of being their own boss‚ and it has many benefits‚ but there are a few disadvantages to it as well. Advantages of working for yourself are that you are responsible to yourself. Your destiny is in your own hands‚ as well as your financial future. You determine how much work you do‚ when you go to work‚ when you quit for the day‚ when you take a vacation‚ how long the lunch break will be‚ and if you really want to put up with
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