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    In this experiment‚ one of the big is osmosis‚ and how it had the overall impact in this excitement a little on osmosis. Osmosis takes place when two solutions of different concentrations are separated by a semi-permeable membrane in which the solvent can pass through but not the solute. In our experiment‚ we used a sucrose solution that will be a hypotonic concentration of solute. This tells us that the solution has a lower concentration of water than does the cells. Therefore‚ due to osmosis‚ the

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    watched the Milgram experiment during the first lecture. The result of the experiment was very shocking to me – over half of the subjects would keep shocking the ‘learners’ until the end just because the experimenters required them to do so‚ even though the learners cried desperately for help. I think this experiment has fully revealed the destructive side of authority‚ which can turn a mature and conscientious adult into a tool for punishment or even killing. The experiment reminds me of the painful

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    better judgment; whether under the direct authority or not. The objective of the experiment was to gauge how individuals respond to having the authority and carrying out duties per their job requirements‚ regardless if it affects their morals or way of life. Stanley‚ the culmination of his experiment people abide by and be in agreement out of fear when they under pressure. The accomplishment in conducting the experiment was determined by category. For example‚ category one was to determine who was

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    Salt Water Experiment

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    point of water. I bet you didn’t know that! There’s a reason for that‚ but I’ll explain that a little later. First‚ let’s find out if salt can actually change the freezing and boiling point of water. To do so‚ we need to do an experiment. Now‚ if you’re going to do an experiment‚ you’re going to need a hypothesis. Let’s use mine. I said “if we know salt in the ocean’s water can affect its temperature‚ then I wondered if adding salt to regular tap water and bottled water would raise the water’s boiling

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    African American Culture in a Modern American Dominant Sociology Intro to Sociology September 3‚ 2010 Janice Caparro African American culture in the United States refers to the cultural contributions of Americans African descent to the culture of the United States‚ either as part of or distinct from American culture. The distinct identity of African American culture is rooted in the historical experience of the African American people. The culture is both distinct and enormously influential

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    Yale University psychologist‚ Stanley Milgram‚ conducted an experiment in 1961 focusing on the conflict between obedience to authority and personal conscience. He examined justifications for acts of genocide offered by those accused at the World War II Nuremberg War Criminal trials. Their defense often was based on "obedience" - that they were just following orders from their superiors. Milgram’s experiment‚ which he told his participants was about learning‚ was to have participants (teacher) question

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    Hooke's Law Experiment

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    HOOKE’S LAW EXPERIMENT Aim: The aim of this experiment is to determine the force constant (k) of the particular spring used. Introduction Hooke’s Law: Hooke’s Law is a law that shows the relationship between the forces applied to a spring and change in its length (extension). The relation is best explained by the equation: F= -k Δx F: Is force applied to the spring this can be either the strain or stress that acts upon the spring. k: Is the spring constant and details how hard

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    Effect of all-natural bath and body wash on millet seed growth. This experiment was conducted to determine what effect a household chemical would have on the growth of a plant. Everyday multitudes of chemicals are washed down the drains inside of our homes; many of these same chemicals are then being introduced into the environment through our water sources‚ such as rivers. This experiment will test the effect of all-natural bath and shower gel would have on the growth cycle of millet seeds. The

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    Abstract: Asch (1951) conformity experiment was conducted to investigate the extent of social pressure from a majority group on an individual. Asch conducted this study because he disagreed with Sherif’s (1935) conformity experiment‚ which had a small light in a dark room that did not move but he wanted to see how social pressure might affect a participant answer. Psychologist had earlier discovered that a small light in a dark room appeared to be moving‚ this was an illusion. Asch disagreed with

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    Lab Experiment 5

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    Title: Liquids and Solids Purpose: The experiment will help determine two important physical properties‚ boiling and melting point‚ of liquids and solids. Procedure: Before starting the experiment I gathered all materials appropriate for the experiment and prepare a safe environment for my experiment. I record the boiling point of the Isopropyl Alcohol and the melting point of powdered Acetamide with lab equipment such as the thermometer‚ capillary tube‚ beaker‚ test tube‚ and burner fuel

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