significant figures When we use an equipment to take measurement‚ it is important to be honest when reporting a measurement‚ so that it does not appear to be more accurate than the equipment used to make the measurement allows. To achieve this‚ we can control the number of significant figures used to report the measurement. When we look at a number‚ its first significant figure is the first digit from the left‚ other than 0. E.g. - in the number 539 the first significant figure is 5 - in
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Catherine Tennison Humanities DC A3 Venus Figures Venus figures have been found in various places of the world‚ at different time periods. This implies that all cultures shared a common belief or a common thought of women and their bodies. The Venus figures are most popularly known to represent fertility. These figurines were typically made from soft stone (steatite‚ calcite or limestone)‚ bone‚ ivory‚ wood‚ or ceramic clays. The similarity of each Venus figurine from each time period shows
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for the things in the Reckoning with Mestizaje gallery‚ I decided that the item that most correctly represents the term mestizaje would be the Zemi figure. A zemi is defined as being a deified ancestor revered in the Caribbean. Zemis were among the first indigenous objects collected by Europeans in the New World and sent back as curiosities. The figures originated in the Caribbean and were even prevalent in the lives of the Native peoples well before the Spanish conquest. When the Spaniards arrived
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Significant Figures Even in this day and age with all of the equipment and technology available to us‚ whenever someone works with a numerical value that was given‚ measured‚ or calculated they can assume that it has some degree of uncertainty. There will always be some degree of uncertainty because as human beings we do not possess the skill to make exact measurements. Take for example if a group of students were performing in a lab and a step in the procedure was to measure a piece of metal.
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Dr. James A. Banks gave a speech on multicultural education. Afterwards as Tucker (1998) writes‚ “a math teacher says to me‚ ‘What you said is fine for social studies‚ but it has nothing to do with me’ (p. 1). I mention this selection because I am a math major‚ and I asked myself a similar question. One of the first thoughts to myself revealed my own bias and misconceptions towards the readings. Furthermore‚ as I read through the content‚ I observed the author did little to change my perceptions
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In the discussion of how much of Dr. King’s Vision do I think has been realized today compared to the 1960’s when he gave his speech and how much do I think has not changed. I believe M.L.K knew 1963 was only the beginning and everyone should not settle or Gabe up or the nation will continue to “send out bad checks”. Back in 1960’s there were protests in the black community for example to be granted citizenship rights and stopping police brutality. Which has not changed because now there is
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David Hyde Pierce was born on the 3rd of April 1959‚ in Saratoga‚ New York. He is the youngest out of 3 siblings. David is the son of George and Laura Pierce‚ both are deceased. His father was an actor and performed locally. His mother was an insurance agent. He has 2 sisters and their names are Barbara and Nancy. His brother’s name is Thomas. He had an interest in music but it was mostly Piano. He regularly played the organ at Bethesda Episcopal Church. David found out he had a love for drama when
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Missouri smitten with Hyde Reed finds the much talked about night club owner‚ to be pompous and overhyped. And Hyde‚ rich‚ arrogant‚ but charming with a plethora of women at his disposal‚ finds something he hasn’t in a long time when he runs into Sophie at Fringe‚ the night club he owns. And as these unlikely two navigate around their differences‚ driving one another mad‚ their attraction is undeniable. However‚ as their relationship progresses‚ Sophie’s fear that she cannot trust Hyde are confirmed‚ when
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“Figures of speech are sometimes used to effectively convey a sense of place.” Explain and evaluate how this is achieved in text 22 and one other text of your choice. Text 22 and text 23 both use figures of speech to effectively convey a sense of place. Text 22 is a private diary in second person singular‚ this is a positive view on travel‚ the writer’s attitudes and personality emerges with exuberance‚ energy and enthusiasm for the people she meets and the landscape she sees. The audience of
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LIST OF FIGURES Fig 3.1 Power Supply…..…………………......……..….………………………………………..6 Fig 3.2 Circuit Diagram Of MAX232…………..…………………………………...……………9 Fig 3.3 PIC Diagram………..……………………………………..……………………..............13 Fig 3.4 Relay Operation….……………………………………..….….………………………....14 Fig 3.5 Relay Energized (On)……...……………………………....…………………………….15 Fig 3.6 Relay De-Energizing (Off)………...……...…………………..…………………………16 Fig 3.7 Relay Operation (2)…...………………………….…….....……………………………..17 Fig 3.8 Torque Production in Dc Motor…………………………
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