ATTENTION: The Singapore Copyright Act applies to the use of this document. Nanyang Technological University Library AE1001 NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY SEMESTER 1 EXAMINATION 2009-2010 AE1001 – DISCOVERY COURSE I November/December 2009 Time Allowed: 2½ hours Seat Number: Matriculation Number: INSTRUCTIONS 1. This paper contains FIVE (5) questions and comprises NINE (9) pages. 2. Answer ALL questions. Support your answers with formulae and figures whenever appropriate. 3. Write the
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Association of Diving Instructor (PADI)‚ a “DEEP DIVE” is considered to be anything from 18 meters (60 ft) to 30 meters (100 ft). A scuba diver moves around underwater by using swim-fins attached to the feet‚ however external propulsion can be provided by a diver propulsion vehicle. Scuba diving may be performed for a number of reasons; either for recreational purposes or employed professionally to perform tasks underwater such as military‚ rescue‚ or scientific diving. However‚ all deep-sea divers
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in rotating machinery. In order for a plane to fly or move it needs some kind of propulsion system to provide for thrust. A propulsion system is a machine that pushes an object forward‚ based on Newton’s third law. The gas turbine engine substitutes for the propulsion system. The two important areas of gas turbine engines are aircraft propulsion and electric power generation. When it is used for aircraft propulsion‚ the gas turbine produces just enough power to drive the compressor and a small generator
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investigated are SEP-Chem and Hybrid. Similarly‚ they both use split methods combining solar electric and chemical propulsions to escort man on a mission to mars‚ and back to Earth. Even though‚ they both can provide the extraordinary ride it’s their unique performance abilities that sets them apart. In conjunction with using split methods in solar electric and chemical propulsions both transportation methods will also use a split method approach by transporting the bulk of cargo separate from the
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multiplying...) you have to consider both the magnitude and the direction. This makes dealing with vector quantities a little more complicated than scalars. On the slide we list some of the physical quantities discussed in the Beginner’s Guide to Propulsion and group them into either vector or scalar quantities. Of particular interest‚ the forces‚ which operate on a flying aircraft‚ the weight‚ thrust‚ and aerodynamic forces‚ are all vector quantities. The resulting motion of the aircraft in terms
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Sided Linear Induction Motor using Stream Function approach Abstract-This paper presents the analysis of longitudinal end effects in a single sided linear induction motor leading to the calculation of fields and currents in the rotor sheet and propulsion and levitation forces. Such problem can be tackled by vector potential or stream function approach. The present paper adopts the second approach. A second order partial differential equation has been formulated for calculation of stream function
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Magnetohydrodynamic drive In concept‚ MHD is attractive because it offers a propulsion system that requires no moving parts. It works on a principle similar to that of an electric motor or generator; that is‚ passing an electrical current through a magnetic field creates a force. In an MHD propulsion system‚ a magnetic field is created within the hull‚ and sea water is used to conduct the electric current‚ as shown in the illustrations accompanying this story. The underlying principle is known
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Appendix 4 25 Appendix 5 26 Appendix 6 28 Appendix 7 30 Appendix 8 31 Appendix 9 33 Appendix 10 35 Background Information Sport relies on three major physics concepts: force‚ acceleration and velocity; many of which involve elastic propulsion and/or projectile motion. Various types of sporting equipment are constructed with springs and elastics‚ in order to absorb a force or apply a force to another object. In the context of this investigation‚ the spring is utilised to propel an object
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this trip at the moment because I’ve got a super little bike which I ride there and back. Well‚ I don’t exactly ride it because both pedals have fallen off and the chain has snapped‚ so now it’s more like a hobby-bike. I use my feet for brakes and propulsion.4 It works very well and my balance is now so good that I can ride my brother’s big bike if someone helps me to get on and off. When we get to Daniel’s school I have a race around the playground and annoy a few of Dan’s
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Mataas na Paaralang Neptali A. Gonzales Nueve de Pebrero St.‚ Brgy. Mauway Mandaluyong City Title: “Firecracker should be banned in the Philippines” S.Y: 2012-2013 Submitted by: Joris E. Magno IV – Amber Submitted to: Mrs. Theresa Aquino Feudo Submission on: February 22 ‚ 2013 Introduction With our technology today we can substitute some firecrackers while celebrating New Years Eve. The aim of this project was to help the students be more curious about the situation surrounding
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