In optics‚ corpuscular theory of light‚ originally set forward by Pierre Gassendi‚ states that light is made up of small discrete particles called "corpuscles" (little particles) which travel in a straight line with a finite velocity and possess kinetic energy. It was largely developed by Sir Isaac Newton. Newton’s theory remained in force for more than 100 years and took precedence overHuygens’ wave front theory‚ partly because of Newton’s great prestige. However when the corpuscular theory failed
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The Light at the end of the Tunnel Time is a funny thing. One second you’re wishing to get through the day‚ and the next you are praying for just one more moment. My mom had been sick for years; she had more health problems than anyone I have ever met. When she was down at the hospital in Chicago over Spring Break undergoing a major surgery‚ my brother and I had high hopes that she would make it through successfully. When we were finally able to visit her on Easter‚ my parents had some big news
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Light Dependent Reactions The light dependent reaction of photosynthesis involves the transfer of sunlight energy into two things: The production of ATP Reduction of coenzyme NADP to NADPH NADP – Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate NADPH – Reduced NADP The energy from sunlight is used to excite an electron‚ within a primary pigment‚ to a higher energy level. The excited electron is then donated to an electron acceptor leaving the chlorophyll molecule oxidised and reducing the acceptor
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The poem "The Charge of the Light Brigade" uses imagery and figurative language to create the tone of exhilaration and the theme of honouring the qualities of the Light Brigade. The poem is an allusion to an actual light cavalry brigade who fought against the Russian army in the Crimean War. Throughout the poem‚ the poet uses strong imagery and metaphors to help describe the dangers that the Brigade faced‚ which in turn explained the reason to honour the Brigade for their victory. Furthermore‚ the
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Inversion‚ repetition‚ balance and climax. The poem relates an incident which occurred during the Crimean war in 1854. England‚ France and Turkey fought the Russian forces. The battle took place at a small port Balaclava in Crimean. The British Light Brigade‚ a cavalry of unit of six hundred soldiers were ordered to fight the Russians‚ a war ordered to change a battery of Russian guns. Though the soldiers knew it was a wrong order‚ almost all of them laid down their lives. Their immortal heroism
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Even through the darkest times in life‚ there is always light. Moreover‚ light brightens to overwhelm the darkness. In Night by Elie Wiesel and Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare‚ a major conflict exists to which people are killed from their violent and inhuman actions. These conflict last for so long‚ seeming as if there will never be a resolution. However‚ the motif of light is presented as the thought to never give up for Eliezer‚ Romeo‚ and Juliet‚ in order to reach their goal of freedom
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“ Stage Lights” Bryanna Plaisir For me‚ being on a stage brings a sense of home and peacefulness. It’s where I belong. But I didn’t always feel this way. I had started theatre my sophomore year and had anticipated on continuing during my junior year‚ but was sadly hindered from continuing. I had all my classes set‚ but theatre hadn’t managed to fit. So I sat back‚ riding my way through junior year while continuing to audition and help the theatre
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The book Friday Night Lights by H.G. Bissinger is about a high school football team from a small town in Odessa‚ Texas. The citizens of Odessa are football-crazed fanatics which thrive off the highschool football team‚ the Permian Panthers. For them‚ football is the most important aspect in their lives that they even value the teams winning record over grades. There is very little regard given to education among the highschool. Much of the town’s businesses are in dismal condition because oil‚ its
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Lights‚ Camera‚ History Book Review Lights‚ Camera‚ History takes the reader through history within the film. A large problem this book faces is the depiction of history within films and the challenges directors face. This book provides an enthusiastic argument in the defense of directors saying the purpose is to make money not be historians. It is important to tell students do not accept what you see as fact. In the chapter “In Praise of the Biopic‚” the author talks about: “Reds‚ They Died with
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How the Russian Revolution Changed the Lives of People in Different Social Groups in Russian Society The Russian Revolution was supposed to bring about change for the better and be a fantastic new beginning for the troubled state of Russia. However‚ the concept of a revolution is sometimes a lot more appealing than the actual results of a revolution. Revolutions never occur without hurting a certain group of people‚ which goes without saying‚ but they also try to better life for other groups
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