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    Chapter 6 DIFFUSION IN SOLIDS • How does diffusion occur? • Why is it an important part of processing? • How can the rate of diffusion be predicted for some simple cases? • How does diffusion depend on structure and temperature? Driving force for movement In general‚ force is a position derivative of energy (F = - dE/dr). In other words‚ if there is any energy difference in space‚ there is a force which will act on matters - Force will move things. (ex1) Potential energy by gravity:

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    competitive construction costs high occupancy less time to get back his investment User’s view : transparency comfort reliability and sustainability SMART MATERIALS: Self Cleaning Glass Smart Concrete Color Changing Materials CONNECTING TO THE GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT : Inclusion of recycled materials with additional improvement

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    Discovery of PHB... Polyhydroxybutyrate‚ or PHB‚ was discovered in 1926 by French microbiologist‚ Maurice Lemoigne‚ who was researching the use of bacteria to produce polyesters‚ at the time. However‚ it was overlooked and forgotten for over 30 years‚ as there wasn’t any need for such a biopolymer; petroleum was still inexpensive and abundant so PHB was unnecessary. In 1957‚ PHB was rediscovered in Britain and USA‚ and was further developed and researched during the 1960s. The mass production

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    “Leadership is more concerned with people than is management” Do you agree? Explain. It is in my opinion that leadership does show a more personal concern with people than management does. If you refer back to the table in the power point for chapter one you will see the breakdown between management and leadership. In terms of the relationship category it clearly shows for management: Focusing on objects-producing/selling goods and services. Based on position power acting as boss. Where for leadership

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    Associate Level Material Appendix F Reading Strategies Worksheet Identify two reading goals‚ one short-term and one long-term. * Long-term reading goal: Establish a better reading strategy Short-term reading goal: Read my text at a quicker pace Write a 100- to 150-word response to each of the following questions: * How do you currently approach the weekly readings in the course? During my weekly readings I start by previewing and scanning information. I read titles and

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    Problems in Youth Athletics One of the greatest feelings a parent can experience is watching a child excel in an activity. Rightfully so‚ many parents encourage children to perform well in sports. The problems start when the encouragement begins to go too far. Many parents and coaches toady exceed the boundaries of encouragement‚ and enter a realm of abuse. A lot of this behavior will start when a parent of coach believes that they are mentoring the next superstar athlete. When parents and coaches

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    Material used in engine block casting In order to meet the above functional requirements the material used for manufacturing the product should contain many properties. They are‚ the material should contain high strength‚ modulus of elasticity‚ wear resistance‚ ability to withstand vibrations‚ and corrosion resistance. High strength is mostly concerned in diesel engines because of their high compression ratios compared with petrol engines. In diesel engine its compression ratios are normally 17:1

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    RESEARCH METHODS AND MATERIALS I. Methods What kind of method of this research do you use? (Quantitative or Qualitative?) Explain the reasons why you use quantitative method. What do you want to find out through this method? Quantitative Research Method: When you think of quantitative methods‚ you will probably have specific things in mind. You will probably be thinking of statistics‚ numbers‚ etc… Quantitative research is essentially about collecting numerical data to explain a particular phenomenon

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    to express the hope and pray‚ they are : S + hope and‚ S + wish. Example of hope : I hope (that) she’ll like these flowers. Her mother hoped (that) Judith would become a doctor. I hope (that) you won’t think me rude. I hope you’ll enjoy good health and every happiness in the 21st Century. Another example of hope in dialog. Gina : “Hi‚ Jean. How are you doing?” Jean : “Bad.” Gina : “What’s wrong?” Jean : “My father got sick. He has to stay in the hospital for a few days to get

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    Yoshida 2 Table of Contents Introduction………………………………………………………………………………………………………...3 Significance of “Too Proud to Fight”………………………………………………………………………4 Historical Background………………………………………………………………………………………….6 The Speech and Rhetorical Methods Used…………………………...……………………………...…9 The Lusitania and Immigration Policy………………………………………………………………....19 Neutrality and Democracy……………………………………………………………………………….....25 The Significance of the Rhetorical Presidency…………………………………………………...…27 Conclusion…………………………………………………………………………………………………………30

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