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Kinetic Energy Essays and Term Papers
Fusion EnergyA fusion reaction is one in which two atomic nuclei merge to form a
heavier nucleus. this is the process that happens in in the stars. In
average stars, like the sun, the process of fusion is converting hydrogen
nuclei (or protons) into helium nuclei. There is an enormous amount of
kinetic ...
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Geothermal EnergyPhysics 009
Professor Arns
The human population is currently using up its fossil fuel supplies at
staggering rates. Before long we will be forced to turn somewhere else for
energy. There are many possibilities such as hydroelectric energy, nuclear
energy, wind energy, solar energy and ...
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Geothermal EnergyBy Sean Griffiths
Physics 200
The human population is currently using up its fossil fuel supplies at staggering rates. Before long we will be forced to turn somewhere else for energy. There are many possibilities such as hydroelectric energy, nuclear energy, wind energy, solar energy and to name ...
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Nuclear EnergyFrom Theory to Practice
The nuclear age began in Germany, in the 1930s in the lab of chemist
Otto Hahn.
Hahn was attempting to produce radium (In great need during the war) by
bombarding uranium atoms with neutrons. To his surprise, he ended up with
a much lighter element, barium.
That ...
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Alternate Energy SourcesAs most people know our energy supply is slowly running out. We are using energy sources that either pollute the air, take up natural resources or cause damage to other forms of life. Today, we are working on other forms of energy that do not pollute or cause harm to the environment. Here are ...
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Rates Of ReactionBACKGROUND INFORMATION
What affects the rate of reaction? 1) The surface area of the magnesium. 2)
The temperature of the reaction. 3) Concentration of the hydrochloric acid. 4)
Presence of a catalyst.
In the experiment we use hydrochloric acid which reacts with the magnesium to
form magnesium ...
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Gas LawsGAS LAWS
Gases are the only state of matter that can be easily expanded and compressed; because of this gases don't have a constant pressure. Pressure is the force exerted per unit of surface area and is caused when gas particles collide with a surface. The pressure of a gas can be measured ...
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Steam TurbinesThe invention of the water turbine was so successful that eventually,
the idea came about for extracting power from steam. Steam has one great
advantage over water-it expands in volume with tremendous velocity. To be the
most effective, a steam turbine must run at a very high speed. No wheel ...
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How Guns WorkA gun is a weapon that uses the force of an explosive propellant to project a
missile.
Guns or firearms are classified by the diameter of the barrel opening. This is
known as the calibre of the gun. Anything with a calibre up to and including .
60 calibre(0.6 inches) is known as a firearm.
The ...
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Fusion 2Fusion reactions are inhibited by the electrical repulsive force that acts between two positively charged nuclei. For fusion to occur, the two nuclei must approach each other at high speed to overcome the electrical repulsion and attain a sufficiently small separation (less than one-trillionth of ...
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Nuclear Energy-This is energy that binds together components of an
atomic nucleus. This is made by the process of nuclear fission. Nuclear
fission is produced when an atomic atom is split. The way nuclear pore is made
is in a nuclear reactor, this is most likely located in a nuclear power plant.
the fission ...
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Nuclear PowerProducing energy from a plant is very complicated. The process of
nuclear energy involves the fission of atoms, the release of energy from fission
as heat, and the transfer of heat to electricity in power plants.
The process of splitting the atom is called nuclear fission. Fission can ...
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The Power of the WindHailey Marmolejo
November 8, 2012
SCIE 2320.12
Paul Walter
The Power of the Wind
Wind is an efficient source of energy, offering clean and ample electricity. Harnessing energy from the wind has been done for thousands of years, using three major types of wind power: mechanical power, sail ...
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Intermolecular Bonding EssayWrite an essay on intermolecular bonding. Explain how each type of bond arises
and the evidence for the existence of each. Comment on their strengths in
relation to the types of atoms involved; the covalent bond and relative to each
other. Use the concepts of different types and strengths of ...
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What Is Physics?As I researched, I found many different definitions of Physics, some being very complex and others being simple and to the point. In defining physics, firstly, I would have to mention that the early history of physics is interrelated with that of other sciences, maths and concepts. As we know, ...
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How Does pH Buffer Affect Catalase’s Rate Of Reaction?Factors that affect rate of reaction
Research Question:
How does pH buffer affect catalase's rate of reaction?
Introduction:
pH buffer:
a mixture of a weak acid and its conjugate base or a weak base and its conjugate acid. It is used to prevent changes in the pH of a solution. Buffer ...
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Pre-Eclampsia And Eclampsia Disorders In Pregnant WomenPre-eclampsia and eclampsia are disorders in pregnant women. Pre-
eclampsia is hypertension and eclampsia is the worsening of pre-eclampsia where
the woman experiences convulsions or goes into a coma. The complication of
eclampsia in a pregnant woman can put her and her unborn child at risk. A ...
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Fission Or FusionI think that right now, fission is the only way that we can get more
energy out of a nuclear reaction than we put in. First, the energy per fission
is very large. In practical units, the fission of 1 kg (2.2 lb) of uranium-235
releases 18.7 million kilowatt-hours as heat. Second, the fission ...
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Nuclear FusionFor a fusion reaction to take place, the nuclei, which are positively charged,
must have enough kinetic energy to overcome their electrostatic force of
repulsion. This can occur either when one nucleus is accelerated to high
energies by an accelerating device, or when the energies of both nuclei ...
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