Physics began when man first started to study his surroundings. Early applications of physics include the invention of the wheel and of primitive weapons. The people who built Stone Henge had knowledge of physical mechanics in order to move the rocks and place them on top of each other. It was not until during the period of Greek culture that the first systematic treatment of physics started with the use of mechanics. Thales is often said to have been the first scientist‚ and the first Greek philosopher
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The type of physics that I will be presenting is a branch of Fluid Mechanics. Fluid mechanics studies the physics of gases and liquids. Hydraulics is defined as: "a branch of science that deals with practical applications of liquid in motion." Merriam-Webster’s Medical Dictionary‚ via www.dictionary.com The science started over thousands of years ago with Aristotle (384-322 B.C.) and Archimedes (287-212 B.C.). Many European scientists also contributed to hydraulics‚ including
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10.1 & 10.2 Outline AP Edition College Physics p. 290-297 I. 10.1 The Basic Energy Model 1. The Basic Energy Model (Intro) a. The fundamental forms of energy are kinetic‚ potential‚ and thermal energy. b. Most of the time will be spent understanding the transforming of energy. c. Energy can be transformed by applying a mechanical force. d. The law of conservation of energy‚ energy is neither created nor destroyed‚ is consider by scientists to be the most important law of
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April 29‚ 2014 Abstract The objective project was to use our knowledge of physic properties to create a working car that was powered by a mouse trap. I found that the lighter the car was and the more traction the car had‚ the further it travelled. Introduction The purpose of this project was to create a car that is powered by a mouse trap. We were to use our knowledge of physics laws to make the best car we can. I knew from Newton’s Law‚ F=ma‚ that if my car had a lower
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M10/4/PHYSI/SP2/ENG/TZ1/XX+ 22106511 Physics standard level PaPer 2 Candidate session number Monday 10 May 2010 (afternoon) 0 1 hour 15 minutes 0 INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES • • • • • Write your session number in the boxes above. Do not open this examination paper until instructed to do so. Section A: answer all of Section A in the spaces provided. Section B: answer one question from Section B in the spaces provided. At the end of the examination‚ indicate the
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A4006828 Page Introduction 3 Structural Sources of Power and Support 3 Decision Making Process Building Support and Trust 4 Personal Sources of Power and Leadership 6 Networking and Sustaining her Powerful Position 7 Conclusion 10 Appendix A 11 Table 1: Phases of the Judgement Process Appendix B Table 2: Personal Sources of Power Appendix C Table 3: Leadership Styles Bibliography 11 12 12 13 13 14 2 Joseph Lynn Organisational Behaviour
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Transpiration and Leaf Resistance By: Bernina Berber Introduction Transpiration is a part of the water cycle process‚ and it is the loss of water vapor from parts of the plants. It is a process similar to evaporation. Evaporation and diffusion cause the plant tissue to have negative water potential. If you were to compare transpiration it would be like saying it is close to sweating (but in plants)‚ especially in leaves but also in stems‚ flowers and roots. Stomata are dots with openings on
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Put the fan/parachute on a chair and don’t move it. 5. Drop the parachute. 6. Use the ruler to measure the distance and record. Safety: Not to hurt anyone when you drop the parachute. Data and calculation: No air resistance Fan The hair drier (small wind force) The hair drier (big wind force) Two hair drier Trial 1 64 52 50 88 113 Trial 2 70 47 65 65 85 Trial 3 74 90 71 72 58 Average (cm) 69.3 63 62 75 85.3 How to calculate the
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UNITS‚ PHYSICAL QUANTITIES AND VECTORS 1 1.1. IDENTIFY: Convert units from mi to km and from km to ft. SET UP: 1 in. = 2.54 cm ‚ 1 km = 1000 m ‚ 12 in. = 1 ft ‚ 1 mi = 5280 ft . ⎛ 5280 ft ⎞⎛ 12 in. ⎞⎛ 2.54 cm ⎞⎛ 1 m ⎞⎛ 1 km ⎞ EXECUTE: (a) 1.00 mi = (1.00 mi) ⎜ ⎟⎜ ⎟⎜ ⎟⎜ 2 ⎟⎜ 3 ⎟ = 1.61 km ⎝ 1 mi ⎠⎝ 1 ft ⎠⎝ 1 in. ⎠⎝ 10 cm ⎠⎝ 10 m ⎠ 1.2. ⎛ 103 m ⎞⎛ 102 cm ⎞ ⎛ 1 in. ⎞⎛ 1 ft ⎞ 3 (b) 1.00 km = (1.00 km) ⎜ ⎟⎜ ⎟⎜ ⎟⎜ ⎟ = 3.28 × 10 ft 1 km ⎠⎝ 1 m ⎠ ⎝ 2.54 cm ⎠⎝ 12 in. ⎠ ⎝ EVALUATE: A mile is
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Physics of a Light Bulb Catherine Bellet Lab Partners: Natalie Russell Alex Harris TA: Chad Lunceford PHY 114 TH @ 2:25pm Abstract: Ohm’s law states‚ via the equation V=I*R‚ that the voltage found across a piece of material is proportional to the current. If the temperature remains constant therefore the resistance is found to remain constant. Stefan-Boltzmann law states that when the temperature if above an average of 1000K‚ then the relationship of voltage and current should be found
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