The way CDs work is basic but complicated at the same time. The plastic cover on the CD is to help prevent the aluminum from getting scratched and ruined. The plastic is also the main base of the CD itself. The plastic base or the CD is about 0.047in or 1.2 mm thick. It usually has 2 layers on it for the body and the protective layer. The DVD player reads on 1 and 0 it is a way the computers work too but this time on a CD. If they were to stretch the 1 and 0 out it would reach about 3 miles if not
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.......................5 Root causes of nylons.........................................................................................................6 Project team……………………………………………………………………………....7 Cost of using plastics……………………………………………………………………..8 Cost of recycling plastics…………………………………………………………………9 Solutions…………………………………………………………………………………11 ------------------------------------------------- ABSTRACT Global warming (Climate Change) is a subject of global interest because of it’s
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Not all the colors of the dyed baths were the same as the colors of the original materials. As referred to Picture 1‚ the Onion Skin Dye made the dye bath turn into a light yellow color; However‚ this color did not look like the color of the onion skin. The Carrot Tops Dye had not changed the color of the dyed bath but stayed clear throughout the experiment. On the other hand‚ in Picture 2‚ the Zinger tea and Chamomile tea had deeper color in their dyed baths: orange and dark red‚ respectively. None
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Trimble found a plastic bag containing suspected marijuana in the top dresser drawer in the south bedroom (HSE #4). Detective Harpe found suspected marijuana inside a box on top of the dresser located on the south wall of the south bedroom (HSE #5). He also found a bottle of suspected liquid Tussionex and a pipe on top of the nightstand in the south bedroom (HSE #6). Detective Harpe also found a bottle of miscellaneous tablets‚ a plastic baggie containing suspected marijuana and a plastic baggie containing
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purchased some cleaning supplies in case the bathroom situation becomes a very messy and disgusting place. A first-aid kit is essential because in case some drastic thing happens‚ a first aid kit just might save a life. I bought a plastic bin for the pee to go in‚ and some plastic bags for the waste. It may not be the cleanest way‚ but it is the cheapest‚easiest way. A battery operated radio will allow you listen to emergency messages that may save your life. I chose my gadget to be a Jetboil cooking system
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Assignment question: What are the main problems associated with using plastic bags? Identify solutions to reduce these problems. Word count: 742 Tutor name: Bird‚ Marianne City University Number: 110065767 Submission Date: 26/10/2011 Plastic bags have been used on a daily basis since 1977 (Williamson‚ 2003) as a means of carrying items such as groceries as they are not only convenient but also cheap. However‚ the over-use of plastic bags has posed significant threats to the environment in recent
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OCEAN PLASTICS POLLUTION: A GLOBAL TRAGEDY FOR OUR OCEANS AND SEA LIFE Plastic never goes away. And it’s increasingly finding its way into our oceans and onto our beaches. In the Los Angeles area alone‚ 10 metric tons of plastic fragments — like grocery bags‚ straws and soda bottles — are carried into the Pacific Ocean every day. Today billions of pounds of plastic can be found in swirling convergences making up about 40 percent of the world’s ocean surfaces. Plastics pollution has a direct and
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When playing sports‚ it is important to have the right equipment. One piece of equipment people tend to overlook is the footwear. Wearing the right footwear is key when playing basketball because it could really make or break your game. Selecting the right shoe for playing basketball in is an important decision‚ and there many choices from which to choose. two popular choices are Jordan and Adidas. Even though Adidas shoes and Jordan shoes are similar in many ways‚ there are three important differences
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know what he meant by that because I was looking at the sky‚ searching for any kind of bird‚ but I could not see anything. “Right there in the tree‚” he said‚ and pointed at a plastic bag that was stuck in a tree. At that moment‚ I did not spend much time thinking about those “pigeons‚” but since that day‚ I see those plastic bags wherever I go. They are flying around‚ hanging in trees‚ or piling up on fences. Not only that‚ they mess up the appearance of the city‚ harm the environment‚ and can
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top three most feasible technological solutions. In order of current usability they are; 1. Water recycling 2. Desalination 3. OTEC (Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion) Water Recycling Water recycling here on Oahu is an important part of ensuring a sustainable water supply for future generations. Through the natural water cycle‚ the earth has recycled and reused water for millions of years. Water recycling generally refers to projects that use technology to speed up these natural processes. Recycled water
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