The Night Sky: A Simultaneous Window Into the Past and Present
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A 4 page overview of several basic astronomical phenomena. The author explains how eclipses occur and why they are limited to only a few per year. The paper then progresses on to an examination of the contention that when we look to the night sky we are not only seeing the present but also the past. The characteristics of light are used to explain this contention. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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The Physics of Basketball
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of the physics of basketball. Both the physics of bouncing the ball as well as shooting hoops are discussed. The advantage of the underhand throw is emphasized. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA246bkt.rtf

The Physics of the Golf Swing
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Everything in the universe demonstrates some form of motion, and motion can be evaluated through the application of a number of physical properties and laws. Even the initiation and swing of a golf club can be evaluated as a physical process and laws of physics and motion, including Newton's Laws of Motion, can be applied to this simple task. This 5 page paper reflects the application of a number of physical properties and laws of physics to the golf swing. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Golfphys.wps

The Production and Use of Three-Phase AC Supplies
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5 pages. This paper gives an overview of the use of the three-phase AC as well as the building and dynamics of the three-phase AC. Mathematical implications are included as well. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: JGA3phac.rtf

The Pros and Cons of Nanotechnology in Warfare
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This 7 page paper looks at the science of nanotechnology that can create innovative and powerful tools for warfare. Its use in communications, maintenance and other factors are discussed. Potential positive and negative effects of this type of technology are included. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA209nan.rtf

The Sokal Hoax
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of the Sokal Hoax, the hoax perpetuated by a respected physicist in 1996. Supporters and critics of Sokal's actions are discussed as are implications of the hoax. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Study of the Mechanics of Materials
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This is a 3 page paper discussing the mechanics of materials as used in civil engineering. The mechanics of materials is an important area of study within the civil engineering discipline which examines the properties of materials under a variety of conditions which may be present in the field. In order for materials to be used within design, industrial and other projects, materials must be tested for their structural strength in the areas of stress, strain, fatigue and types of deformation and other aspects before being applied in any operational system. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Trebuchet
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A 3 page description of this medieval tool of war. The author describes both the mechanics and the physics that affect trebuchet function. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The van der Waals equation
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A paper which looks at the life and career of van der Waals and explains the importance of the van der Waals Equation of State in the development of molecular science. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: JLvdwaal.rtf

The Varieties of Quantum Reality
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This 5 page paper goes into eight types of realities as suggested by Nick Herbert, but focuses only on a few. The paper concludes that the many worlds perspective is the most logical. Bibliography lists 7 sources
Filename: SA148Q.rtf

Traffic Flow
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As the problem of traffic congestion excellerates, the need to find solutions becomes more demanding. This 7 page paper provides background information on the theories being considered and posits a model for a study of traffic patterns in relation to employment. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Transportation and metering of fluids & Agitation and mixing of liquids
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This 7 page paper is a summary of Chapter 8; Transportation and metering of fluids and Chapter 9 Agitation and mixing of liquids from the book Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering by Warren McCabe, Julian Smith and Peter Harriott.
Filename: TEfluidagi.rtf