needed to increase the temperature of 1 kg of the substance by 1 ºC. Different substances have different specific heat capacities. Heat capacity of substances substance specific heat capacity J/kg/ºC water 4181 lead 128 oxygen 918 Source 2- http://www.le.ac.uk/se/centres/sci/selfstudy/particle02.html In a solid the strong attractions between the particles hold them tightly packed together. Even though they are vibrating this is not enough to disrupt the structure. When a solid is heated
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Volume 11‚ Number 2‚ 2011 DSP Based Control Implementation of an AC/DC Converter with Improved Input Current Distortion Pisit WISUTMETHEEKORN‚ Viboon CHUNKAG Electrical Engineering Department‚King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok‚ Thailand S5010190048@kmutnb.ac.th ‚ vck@kmutnb.ac.th 1 Abstract—This paper presents a digital signal processor based control of an AC/DC converter with nearly unity power factor. Normally‚ the output voltage of a single-phase AC/DC converter comprises
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE 2014 DIVERSITY IMMIGRANT VISA PROGRAM (DV-2014) The congressionally mandated Diversity Immigrant Visa Program is administered on an annual basis by the Department of State and conducted based on United States law‚ specifically Section 203(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). This law provides for a class of immigrants known as “diversity immigrants‚” with visas made available to persons from countries with historically low rates of immigration to the United States
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His classmates called him J.C.‚ but his teacher did not understand him when he gave his name and took it as Jesse instead (Online‚ Owens). Jesse had a very difficult life when he was growing up because his parents were poor; he had lots of responsibilities. Many of his duties consisted of being a delivery boy‚ repairing shoes and loading freight cars. In the time he was not working‚ he would run for enjoyment and found it to be quite entertaining. Only because of a man who was very encouraging
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UNIT 007 Principles of assessment in lifelong learning Craig Pearson (1400 words) 1.1 1.2 1.3 2.1 2.2 Explain the types of assessment used in lifelong learning. Explain the use of methods of assessment in lifelong learning. Compare the strengths and limitations of assessment methods to meet individual learner needs. Explain ways to involve the learner in the assessment process. Explain the role of peer and self-assessment in the assessment process. Assessments are the process of evaluating an
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Corporate Social Responsibility task 3 Using my research and the information I have gathered on my 3 business‚ the John Lewis partnership‚ McDonalds and ASDA‚ I am now going to evaluate the effect these businesses have on their local community and decide how they benefit and impact the community. John Lewis Partnership The John Lewis Partnership is probably the business that has the best impact over all as it focusses on promoting what it has done to increase its CSR. One thing it has done is
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answer parts a through d. Include all calculations and spreadsheets in your post. Explain why the moving average method was used instead of another forecasting method. What might be another forecasting method that could prove to be just as useful? 2. The figures below indicate the number of mergers that took place in the savings and loan industry over a 12-year period. Year Mergers Year Mergers 2000 46 2006 83 2001 46 2007 123 2002 62 2008 97 2003 45 2009 186 2004 64 2010 225 2005 61 2011 240 a
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and physical abilities/disabilities. Differences‚ whether real or perceived‚ have a direct effect on inequality. Inequality in society can be seen as a lack of balance between people in the form of wealth distribution‚ opportunities available and other resources which are shared within a society. You can also find inequalities for the disabled in gaining access to public transport‚ shops doors and pavements/sidewalks. City Road has a good example of differences within a society. This street has
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Level 3 Btec National Health and Social Care UNIT 6: Personal and Professional Development in Health and Social Care Assignment 1: Understand the Learning Process This assignment will be aimed at the following grading criteria for this unit: P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 M1 M2 M3 D1 D2 Grading
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are when you review your own actions and experiences in your role‚ critically and constructively‚ with the intention of improving the way you conduct yourself. The aim being to provide a better service in the future and personal improvement. Why Is It Reflective Practice Important. Reflective practice is important in as much that it enables me to review real life situations I have been in‚ how I dealt with them‚ how I felt and the outcome of how I acted towards others all these will enable
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