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07 Jul 2011
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Lab Report: Hand warmer

Thesis - 8 pages - Physics

Various chemicals were tested for use in a hot pack, and calcium chloride was found to be the most desirable. A very cheap and effective hot pack design was made from a Ziploc bag and duct tape, which insulates the pack and helps keep it warm for longer. Another type of bag, a breakable...

07 Jul 2011
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Report: Pottery Glaze

Thesis - 6 pages - Physics

A combination of research and laboratory experimenting were used to determine which of the four suggested compounds was most suitable for a ceramic pottery glaze. The melting and boiling points of the compounds were researched, and the color of crystal and solution, conductivity, and solubility...

07 Jul 2011
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Report: Pest Eliminator

Thesis - 5 pages - Physics

Spectrophotometry and a Beer's Law plot were applied to determine the concentration of a solution of chromium(III) nitrate with unknown concentration supplied by the company Pest Eliminator. A quadratic data set was re-expressed into a linear data set, which was then analyzed with a linear model;...

07 Jul 2011
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Report: Mercury in Fluorescent Lights

Thesis - 3 pages - Physics

Fluorescent lights in the Westford Academy science wing were checked for the presence of mercury. A spectrometer was used instead of a physical means, since this is the most economical and efficient solution. The wavelengths of the lines seen when the spectroscopes were pointed at the desired...

29 Jun 2011
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Metaphysics- Is water necessarily identical to H2O?: An argument

Thesis - 5 pages - Physics

Kripke holds that the declaration “water is identical to H2O” is necessarily true. According to Kripke, this true statement is only knowable through experience (a posteriori), and cannot be determined by definitions of words only. Even though it is only a posteriori, Kripke claims that...

14 Mar 2011
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Principal causes of atmospheric motion

Thesis - 3 pages - Physics

All parts of the atmosphere does not receive energy in a homogeneous manner. This difference leads to air motion following the principle that warm air is likely to reach high altitudes due to its low density compared to cool air. The difference in temperature and pressure is one of the key points...

23 Aug 2010
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Measurement analysis: Experiment

Thesis - 2 pages - Physics

In this experiment, we use basic equipments such as ruler, scale and stop watch to make measurements of length, mass and time. In the first investigation, we make measurements to obtain values for derived quantities, such as the density of the cylinders. In the second investigation, we measure...

17 Aug 2010
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The alkaline electric battery

Thesis - 4 pages - Physics

The material in the anode of the alkaline battery is a zinc metal powder. Its production is carefully monitored to ensure its chemical purity and accurate particle size. These provide a surface quality which enhances the reaction of the battery. Indeed, a good quality surface enables contact with...

17 Aug 2010
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Sir Isaac Newton: Life, discoveries and the laws of motion

Thesis - 5 pages - Physics

Sir Isaac Newton laid the foundation of modern physics in the late seventeenth century. He described in mathematical terms, the fall and the movement of the body and defined the three fundamental laws of universal gravity. He also developed the calculus, pioneered important work in optics,...

17 Aug 2010
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Recrystallization and melting point experiment

Thesis - 2 pages - Physics

In this experiment, we purified an unknown substance by recrystallizing it. Then, we determined the unknown substance's melting point and then confirm its identity by mixing with o-Toluic acid, Acetanilide, Benzoic acid, P-Toluene sulfonamide and Salicylic acid. There are certain dangers and...

17 Aug 2010
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Boiling point determination experiment

Thesis - 2 pages - Physics

In this experiment, we investigated a physical property called the boiling point. The objective of our experiment is to measure the boiling point of an unknown liquid by using only a small amount of that liquid, and then we compare the boiling point to the boiling points of the three liquids:...

16 Aug 2010
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Einstein and the evolution of physics

Thesis - 2 pages - Physics

In this paper, we will try to understand in brief the physical concepts by Einstein and the basics of their creation and operation. At the forefront, Einstein dismisses the notion that science and ideas are the perfect reflection of reality. Physical concepts are creations of the human mind which...

13 Aug 2010
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Caps and their influence on wine

Thesis - 7 pages - Physics

The cap is a cylindrical piece usually used as bottle stoppers. Historically, it was used by the Greeks and Romans to seal jars. Despite its history, the cap disappeared for over a thousand years and reappeared in the late nineteenth century in the form of cork. Today bottle caps are made of...

13 Aug 2010
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Manufacturing process of optical fiber

Thesis - 5 pages - Physics

The initial studies in optical networking were undertaken in the 1970's. It was discovered that a glass fiber encased in an opaque sheath was capable of transmitting data at a speed higher than that of light. The optical fiber is thus one of the greatest technological advances in the area of...

11 Aug 2010
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Acidosis, alkalosis and genetics

Thesis - 3 pages - Physics

These two terms are used to describe the unusual conditions when a patient's blood pH is not within its healthy range. It measures how acidic the blood is. It is normal for pH to fall between 7.35- 7.45 as this will make sure that metabolic processes function properly. There are situations...

06 Aug 2010
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Experiment: Computational chemistry lab

Thesis - 5 pages - Physics

Using AM1 and ZINDO molecular modeling, we calculated the excitations energies of four thiacyanine dyes DTC, DTCC, DTDC, DTTC to be 430nm, 485nm, 544nm, and 600nm. Using UV?Visible Absorption Spectroscopy, in a previous lab we determined that the absorption wavelengths were 422nm, 544nm, 655nm,...

06 Aug 2010
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Experiment: Magnetic susceptibility measurements of solids lab

Thesis - 4 pages - Physics

Nine of a possible eleven solid complexes were tested for magnetic properties using a magnetic susceptibility balance. From this data, the number of unpaired electrons were calculated using an estimate value of ?(1+ ?eff2)-1. These experimental numbers were compared to the calculated number of...

06 Aug 2010
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Atomic force microscopy lab: An experiment

Thesis - 5 pages - Physics

Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) methods were used to characterize two samples in two different modes. Contact mode was used to characterize a zinc oxide sample and tapping mode was used to characterize a grating sample. The distance between the grating lines was calculated to be 1.173?m. The two...

05 Aug 2010
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Aristotle on physics: Chance and causes

Thesis - 2 pages - Physics

Aristotle's view of Physics seems to emerge out of the primary question of “Why?” Similarly, “Why do things; does anything happen?” I'm aiming to direct my paper more to the philosophy of “chance”, however to reach that aspect I must first identify the other...

29 Jul 2010
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The synthesis of tert-pentyl chloride

Thesis - 3 pages - Physics

Synthesis of new compounds serves important practical purposes. The pharmaceutical industry continuously seeks and develops new compounds as potential drugs for treating disease. The agricultural industry also relies on synthesis to produce new organic chemicals for weed, pest, and fungi control....

29 Jun 2010
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Sorption and desorption of chromium in bentonite and kaolinite mixtures

Thesis - 6 pages - Physics

Chromium sorption in soil occurs under different conditions based on the oxidative state of the Cr ion. Variety of factors is influencing the sorption of Cationic Cr III in sub surface environments. In this study, sorption of Cr III has been studied in mixtures of different percentages of...

16 Jun 2010
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Fibers and their importance

Thesis - 4 pages - Physics

Communication is the key to the existence of mankind. In the field of telecommunication, the horizons are constantly expanding. In this regard, the optical fiber is a wonder tool in the field of telecommunication. We are aware of the fact that light has a tendency to spread in a straight line,...

24 May 2010
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FMS layout optimization using metaheuristic

Thesis - 6 pages - Physics

Today, Flexible Manufacturing System (FMS) seems to be a very promising technology as it provides flexibility, which is essential for highly competitive, dynamic and change in manufacturing environment. Layout of an industry is the key for productivity. To improve productivity, manufacturing lead...

10 May 2010
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Local short term wind speed estimation using back propagation algorithm

Thesis - 14 pages - Physics

Apart from weather forecasting, wind speed prediction is required to estimate atmospheric effects on telecommunication systems such as satellites in launch, electromagnetic signal propagation in wireless channel, inland and water vehicle navigation, air traffic control, missile guidance etc. Wind...

10 May 2010
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Water distribution system optimization using Tabu search

Thesis - 4 pages - Physics

Water distribution systems are complex interconnected networks that require extensive planning and maintenance to ensure the required quantity of water is delivered at the required demand nodes. Good maintenance practices can extend the life of water distribution system components and optimal...

29 Apr 2010
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An adaptive incremental fuzzy controller for output voltage regulation of boost converters

Thesis - 5 pages - Physics

In this paper an adaptive incremental fuzzy controller (IFC) for output voltage regulation (OVR) in DC-DC boost converters is proposed. The method, first determines a base duty cycle (BDC) for nominal system parameters and voltage regulation specifications, to which, fractional duty cycle...

29 Apr 2010
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Deploy robust data transmission over the noisy channel

Thesis - 2 pages - Physics

The secret data is encrypted and permutated using the chaos method. Experiments show the good quality of the stego-image and resistant against the various noise attacks (Like Salt and Pepper). At the same time, the proposed algorithm exhibits good encryption speed, less computations and excellent...

28 Apr 2010
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Adopting dynamic self tuning fuzzy worked on output voltage regulation of DC-DC buck converters

Thesis - 4 pages - Physics

In this paper a dynamic self tuning fuzzy controller scheme is proposed for output voltage regulation of DC-DC Buck Converters and is verified by means of simulation. The proposed fuzzy controller scheme adapts the scale factor of its output variable depending on the continuous measurement of...

20 Apr 2010
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Preparation and analytical investigation of electrodeposited nickel aluminum oxide composite coatings

Thesis - 11 pages - Physics

Composite coating methods play a major role in enhancing the life of the components by improving the wear resistance of the surface coating used. Electrodeposited composite coatings consist of a metal matrix with either a ceramic or cermets particle addition which represents the new development...

20 Apr 2010
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Vendor selection under uncertainty

Thesis - 6 pages - Physics

Vendor selection is of strategic importance to companies. This paper uses fuzzy tools for vendor selection to improve decision-making (DM) through a more systematic and logical approach. Expert opinion is portrayed by allocating different fuzzy weights to the linguistic data in the form of...