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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Part I. Question 1 Aristotle uses two methods to prove light cannot travel. Besides his empirical explanation‚ where he observes that for the supposed motion of light to go “unnoticed from where the sun rises to where it sets is asking too much” (418b26)‚ he also provides an argument that is understood through the “light of reason.” (418b24) To understand his contention we must refer to his definitions of light and the transparent. The transparent is‚ for Aristotle‚ the medium of sight; it is “what
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Name: Mellanie Light Age: 17 YY Ability: She uses swords in a fight and has a sixth sense that enables her to feel a person’s aura‚ read people’s mind and detect dark spirits. Also she’s a light guardian. Name: Taylor Black Age: 17 WE Ability: Among the other members his combats skills are the highest but his specialty is close combat. He knows a lot about Dark magic since he’s the Dark guardian. Name: Sarah Parker Age: 18 YO Ability: She doesn’t use any weapon in a fight because her
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A PROJECT REPORT ON AUTOMATIC ROOM LIGHT CONTROLLER WITH VISITOR COUNTER IN THE PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIRMENT FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY In ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING By AKSHAY (07020102003) Under the guidance of Ast. Prof. TARUN BHATT AMRAPALI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCES SHIKSHA NAGAR LAMACHUR‚ HALDWANI (263139) U.K Technical University; Dehradun. April‚ 2011 TABLE OF CONTENT * Certificate
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The film The Dark Knight Rises is very phallocentric and masculine. It also focuses on and uses gothic themes to present and challenge the fears a current age person has in today’s society. Its use of gothic themes creates a setting that helps amplify and enhance these fears. The setting has a gloomy atmosphere‚ urban decay. A sense of an underworld is created through dark tunnels and hidden secrets‚ this also gives Gotham City a labyrinthine quality. The film also uses aerial shots of the city‚
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as far as abducting a settler to replace one of their own. The Light in the Forest illustrates a story of a little boy who was taken by the Indians from his English settler parents. Growing up with the Natives‚ the boy believed he was one of them. However‚ when the Natives returned the true son‚ taken eleven years’ prior‚ The Natives didn’t not cause conflict when returning the boy but deep down wanted the boy for themselves. The Light in the Forest gives a great example where True Sons Indian father
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The Dark Passenger Here I sit in my car outside the house. Tonight’s the night. It has been to long. Tonight i will relieve my hunger for death. Emily Smith. I have been watching her for the last week or so‚ or so i think. i don’t really keep track anymore. Sometimes i catch myself walking into work on saturdays and sundays. I just have other things to worry about other than the day of the week‚ like Emily Smith. Why did i pick her? I really don’t know. I guess you could say she’s attractive. Now
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Street Light [pic] Submitted By: Introduction Automatic Streetlight needs no manual operation for switching ON and OFF when there is need of light. It detects itself weather there is need for light or not. When darkness rises to a certain value then automatically streetlight is switched ON and when there is other source of light i.e. day time‚ the street light gets OFF. The sensitiveness of the street light canal so be adjusted. In our project
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My Hero! My hero is the greatest player of all time. My hero flies like superman‚ when he is going for a header in the sky‚ he jumps like the hulk when someone slide tackle him. He fights like Captain America when he is defending a ball‚ he shoots like the Iron Man when he is trying to score a goal and he is as smart as Greg Proops when it comes to decision making on a field. My hero was born to be the greatest ‚ he was born to entertain people and to make them happy. My hero is the best at whatever
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A Light Bulb Moment What is a light bulb moment? A light bulb moment can mean a sudden inspiration‚ revelation‚ or recognition. There many moments in life that bring on an light bulb moment. I get numerous moments where the light bulb goes off and i think of something. That will work well with my originality. These ideas started just as i began to write. "Ah! Now I see" i suddenly realized that this was an immediate light bulb moment for me as I thought of what
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