...Diario de un boricua que se mudó al norte 12 de agosto- Hoy me mudé a mi nueva casa en el estado de Pensilvania. ¡Qué paz! Todo es tan bonito aquí. Las montañas son majestuosas. Casi no puedo esperar a verlas cubiertas de nieve. ¡Qué bueno haber dejado atrás el calor, la humedad, el tráfico, el ruido y el vacilón de Puerto Rico. ¡Esto si es vida! 14 de octubre- Pensilvania es el lugar más bonito que he visto en mi vida. Las hojas han pasado por todos los tonos de color entre amarillo y rojo. Que bueno es poder disfrutar de las cuatro estaciones del año. Salí a pasear por los bosques y por primera vez vi un ciervo. ¡Qué animal tan estilizado! Es sin lugar a dudas, uno de los animales más vistosos que he visto en mi vida. Con ese porte real, luce sus cuernos como una corona ceñida en una frente siempre erguida, dejando saber que él es el indiscutible rey del bosque. Esto tiene que ser el paraíso. ¡Esto si es vida! 11 de noviembre- Pronto comenzará la temporada de caza de ciervos. No puedo imaginarme que alguien le quiera hacer daño a esas criaturas de Dios. Ya llega el invierno y nevará pronto. ¡Esto si es vida! 2 de diciembre- Anoche nevó. ¡Qué alegría! Me desperté y me encontré que todo estaba cubierto de una capa blanca. Parecía una postal, una película. Salí a quitar la nieve de los escalones, a palear la entrada. Me restregué en la nieve y después tuve una pelea de bolas de nieve con los vecinos (yo gané). La niveladora me volvió a ensuciar la entrada. Pero bueno, que...
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...Encyclopedia Britannica described that, “Nuclear energy, also called atomic energy, energy that is released in significant amounts in processes that affect atomic nuclei, the dense cores of atoms” (“Nuclear Energy”, 2013). The term nuclear energy includes nuclear fusion, nuclear fission and nuclear decay (radioactivity). Nuclear fission is the main method used in providing the nuclear energy as is provides the most energy compare to nuclear fusion and nuclear decay. In order to provide a large amount of energy, nuclear power plant is built. By using the heat energy gained from nuclear reaction, it drives the steam turbines which in turns generate the electricity. Nuclear power plant could be environment friendly as it emits low amount of carbon dioxide. The nuclear waste should not be overlook as it has a very long term impact to the environment. PHYSICS IN NUCLEAR ENERGY Nuclear energy can be formed either by nuclear fission, nuclear fusion or nuclear decay. Nuclear fission is the splitting apart of a heavy atom such as uranium into smaller atoms like xenon and caesium. Fission is triggered when an atom hit the stable uranium, causing it to become unstable and split into smaller stable atoms with heat and neutrons (European Fusion Development Agreement, n.d.). This heat is what being used in nuclear...
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...Starting in the 1970s, opposition to nuclear power rose. D. Preview: I will be talking about only a fraction of the production, applications and effects /rewards of nuclear energy. Including: i. What nuclear energy is and how nuclear energy is made. ii. Uses of nuclear energy. iii. Advantages and disadvantages of nuclear energy. Transition: First, Let’s explore what nuclear energy is and how it is made. BODY First Main Point II. Nuclear energy is any method of doing work that makes use of nuclear fission or nuclear fusion reactions. The term refers to both the uncontrolled release of nuclear energy, as in atomic weapons, and to the controlled release of energy, as in nuclear power plants. A. Nuclear fission i. Nuclear fission, occurs when an atom splits in two, releasing a massive amount of energy and several subatomic particles called neutrons. These neutrons hit and split other atoms, beginning and sustaining the chain reaction. B. Nuclear fusion i....
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...Klavdia Alekseyevna Vikhireva, with whom he raised two daughters and a son before she died in 1969. He returned to Moscow in 1945 to study at the Theoretical Department of FIAN.He received his Ph.D. in 1947. After the end of World War II, he researched cosmic rays. In mid-1948 he participated in the Soviet atomic bomb project under Igor Kurchatov and Igor Tamm. The first Soviet atomic device was tested on August 29, 1949. After moving to Sarov in 1950, Sakharov played a key role in the development of the first megaton-range Soviet hydrogen bomb using a design known as Sakharov's Third Idea in Russia and the Teller-Ulam design in the United States. Before his Third Idea, Sakharov tried a "layer cake" of alternating layers of fission and fusion fuel. The...
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...dependency on fossil fuels. Through fusion and fission, nuclear power has many important uses such as power and national security, but it also has some controversial effects on human health and the environment. Cause: Weapons Nuclear weapons are created through nuclear fusion reactions, which occurs when two light atoms are fused at high speeds to create a larger atom with a heavier nucleus. This reaction releases monumental amounts of energy and creates large explosions. The most famous examples of nuclear weapon use were the hydrogen bombs dropped on the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan, in 1945. The creation and retention of these weapons was also a main factor in the Cold War between the United States and Soviet Union. Many nations believe these weapons increase national security by dissuading other nations from attacking them. Effect: Radiation While the bombing on Japan did cause serious physical damage due to the initial explosion, the health effects of radiation from nuclear weapons can be more devastating than the original explosion. Ionizing radiation from weapons causes living cells to sicken or mutate, causing nausea, vomiting, open sores, skin irritation, burns, ulcers, internal bleeding, hair loss and cancer. Acute exposure from the initial explosion and prolonged exposure from lingering radiation can affect an area for decades. Cause: Power Nuclear power plants use nuclear fission to create energy. During fusion, rods of uranium are bombarded with...
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...SCI 115 M4 Assignment 1 Discussion - The Promises and Perils of Nuclear Power Click Link Below To Buy: http://hwaid.com/shop/sci-115-m4-assignment-1-discussion/ Assignment 1: Discussion—The Promises and Perils of Nuclear Power The term nuclear power refers to the production of electrical energy via controlled nuclear reactions. These reactions generate heat that, in turn, creates steam that runs the generators to produce electricity. Approximately 1/8th of the electricity produced in the world is derived from nuclear power. In this assignment, you will analyze the use of nuclear power as an energy resource. Respond to the following: •Discuss the scientific and technical concepts related to the use of nuclear power as an energy resource. Address the following in your response: oHow is energy released in a nuclear reaction? oHow are nuclear reactions controlled? oWhat elements are involved in nuclear power production? oWhat nuclear forces are involved? •Explain the advantages and disadvantages of nuclear energy, detailing issues related to production, delivery, cost, radiation, air quality, and waste. •Identify a country whose electricity production infrastructure relies heavily on nuclear power. Compare and contrast the use of nuclear power in the United States with the use of nuclear power in this country. Provide examples of the use of nuclear power in your community or state. •Consider the three major nuclear accidents in the history of the industry: 3-Mile...
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...were created inside stars. 10. Nuclear fusion only releases energy when elements are higher than what nuclear fusion produce certain isotopes of lighter elements. 11. 2,8,20,28, 50, 82, 126, 114 and 184 12. It lasts 3.7 minutes 13. Because the sequence of spherical magical numbers cannot be extended this way 14. Binding energy. 15. In the shell model for the nucleus, magic numbers are numbers of nucleons at which a shell is filled Task...
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...differentcharacteristic of the members.Richie was a happy person they like happy people to interact,Cindy is approachable to the customer, Divine Grace is the one who givean idea. And Leah Rose Burata who give us a moral support day by day.This will cater authentic Asian Fusion Cuisine and exceptionalservice that will continue the tradition of a quality family dining. At the heartof Reptica Resto Bar (fine dining) is a deep regard for our valued guests who will patronize our ideals and aspirations in putting up this business. An ideas restaurant thatwill evoke life’s simple joys, command satisfaction and inspiretoetherness Product / Service Reptica Restobar located in the middle of the Famous MetrowalkCommercial Complex in Ortigas Center. Reptica Restobar attracted many regular customer be it young or old. We have a live cooking show to the customer, to seewhat happen to htier food preparation. At the 1st floor we have a good ambianceand set- up to the customer, 2nd floor we have a lived band and acoustic bandthat really enjoy of them.At Reptica Retobar (fine dinning) we believe in a making our guest feellike they are in a real family owned Restaurant. A place with a warm, invitingatmosphere and authentic Asian Fusion Cuisine fare that are certain to give thema single unique and exceptional Dining...
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...People are always discussing how to make better use of nuclear energy, so people should learn more about what nuclear fission and nuclear fusion are. Nuclear fusion is two or more atoms of small mass synthesize a relatively large atom. For example, deuterium and tritium occurs nuclear interaction with each other under certain conditions, such as high temperature and high pressure. They can generate neutrons and helium -4. Rather, nuclear fission is an atom of large mass that is divided into two or more relatively small atoms. The principle of atomic bombs and the current nuclear power plants is both according to the nuclear fission. In the process, both of them will release huge energy, but the nuclearfusion releases greater energy....
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...Management Summary Most important conclusions of each chapter if the manager of the particular company reads this summary, he or she will have gathered enough essential information to make reading the rest of the report unnecessary (max.1 page) Opportunities to choose the United States as an export country are the growth of the population, the high GDP per capita and the location of our target group. But the biggest opportunity is the increasing popularity of Asian food and the growth of the amount of Asian restaurant that comes with it. On the other hand there are some threats when exporting to the U.S. The exchange rate of the U.S. dollar, cultural differences and the required visa you need for visiting the U.S. Table of contents List of figures (if used) List of tables (if used) List of abbreviations (if used) Chapter 1 Introduction We have chosen to import Asian Gastronomy Interior from China and Thailand, and export these Interior to the United States and Australia. We selected China, Thailand and India as importing countries, because of the low production costs in these countries, and there are no better countries to produce Asian Gastronomy Interior than Asian countries themselves. We want to export to the United States and Australia, because both of them are countries within many different cultures can be found, no language barriers will occur, and finally, Asian style is very/ becomes more and more popular in the catering industry. We have...
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...consumer? The Ford Fusion Hybrid faces some pretty good competition from several direct and indirect competition. Hybrids are becoming more popular and some are going to choose based on the company and not the actual vehicle. Chevrolet, Honda, and Toyota have some good competitive models for those people who are being targeted. The environmentally minded and those wanting to cut their fuel consumption are also being targeted by the all electric cars on the market and the very high gas mileage vehicles offered by most manufacturers of vehicles. When looking at hybrids, the target markets include those people who are environmentally savvy and those who want value for their money. The ability to gain from the low fuel consumption combined with safety issues of driving in any conditions and in any type of traveling traffic is a goal feature to promote in those markets. However, many will still prefer the more comfortable knowledge of how the high mileage cars work and their reliability. People wanting to just lower their gas bills will be targets of these types of vehicles and though they may have the dual concerns of the environment, people are often slow to change. So far, the Ford Fusion is selling very well to its target markets and even with the all electric competition of the Ford Focus, the Fusion is expected to remain a good seller. One aspect that makes it popular and more competitive, especially with the Prius and the other hybrids is the size. The Fusion is not a small...
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...Jackson played in bands with Carlos Santana and Jerry Garcia. In the early 1980s he played on three albums for Jean-Luc Ponty and with the rock band Taxxi. From 1986 to 1987 he was a session musician for the rock group Journey. Jackson played on Journey's 1986 album Raised on Radio. He moved to Italy in the late 1980s and played on a record by Italian pop star Zucchero. The record, Zucchero and the Randy Jackson Band, was produced by Corrado Rustici who played guitar with Jackson on many albums in the early 1980s. He also played with Billy Cobham. In 1985, Keith Richards was asked to provide music for the Whoopi Goldberg comedy vehicle Jumpin' Jack Flash. Richards assembled an all-star band which included Aretha Franklin on piano and lead vocals and Jackson on bass guitar. This song was the fourth track on Aretha's 1986 album titled Aretha. Jackson can be seen in the song's video. In the late 1980s, Jackson was still doing sessions. He was notably on the first solo album by famed session guitarist Steve Lukather. Jackson was a featured bass guitarist on five songs on Maze's 1989 "Silky Soul" album. He also performed on several of Kenny G's albums. Jackson was the bass guitarist on the 1991 self-titled Divinyls album (which features the song "I Touch Myself") as well as featured bassist on several tracks of Tracy Chapman's 1992 release, Matters of the Heart. He performed on the singles "Bang Bang Bang", "Open Arms", and "Dreaming on a World". That same year, Jackson also played...
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...Inertia Definition of Inertia: Inertia is the reluctance of a body to have its speed change. Newton’s Definition: The vis insita, or innate force of matter, is a power of resisting by which every body, as much as in it lies, endeavours to preserve its present state, whether it be of rest or of moving uniformly forward in a straight line. The term inertia derives from the Latin work “iner” which translates to “idle”. It was Isaac Newton who was the first person to define inertia. This was then presented as his first law of motion. Although Galileo formally introduced the concept of inertia. And as everyone knows Newton’s inspiration came from an apple that had fallen. He asked questions like why did it fall? What determined the speed at which it fell? The reason why the apple fell was because it had a force acted upon it. This force was gravity. This force is absent in space so a body will continue its path unless it hits into something. When an object is stopped abruptly the higher the speed the body was moving at the bigger the force impacted on the body that it hit. This is why it would hurt when you catch a sliothar and your hand is completely stagnant. Some day to day examples of inertia are: • Being pushed back into your seat when an airplane takes off • Being jerked forward when your car suddenly stops • The “tablecloth trick” yanking a table cloth while the dishes remain in place. Electromagnetic spectrum The electromagnetic spectrum...
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...Armando I Cortes Nov. 17. 2025 Mrs.Lisa Smith The Formation of a Star The basic idea of star formation is gravitational collapse – the contraction of a region of gas under the influence of gravity. This is a simple process that would be expected to occur in any region of material dense enough for collisions between atoms to radiate away energy. However, the gas must be dense enough for collisions to occur and the temperature must be low enough for the atomic velocities not to be able to escape the system's gravity, so star formation only occurs in a few areas. The sites of star formation in the galaxy are mostly located within molecular clouds – expansive, cool clouds of mostly hydrogen and helium gas. Molecular clouds are on average too diffuse to contract gravitationally, but within a cloud are regions of locally higher density, which are the sites of active star formation. It is not known exactly what causes molecular clouds and star-forming regions to be distributed as they are. However, it appears to be related to the spiral-arm structure of spiral galaxies, which is thought to be the result of density waves passing through the disk, compressing matter and igniting star formation in their wake, leaving the trails of young, hot, blue stars in their wake that are the primary feature of spiral galaxies. The distribution of gas in these regions is probably erratic enough that once a sufficient compression comes through a large number of separated...
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...| | What is the helium fusion reaction, and why does it require much higher temperatures than hydrogen fusion? | | | | | Selected Answer: | Helium fusion reaction is the transformation of 3 Helium nuclei into one carbon nucleus. It requires much higher temperatures than hydrogen fusion because it has a greater positive charge (two protons), which requires a strong force to deal with electromagnetic repulsion. | Correct Answer: | The helium fusion reaction is the "triple alpha process". In this process three helium-4 nuclei (the alphas) are converted into one carbon-12 nucleus.The triple alpha process requires higher temperatures than proton fusion because the Coulomb barrier is larger. | | | | | * Question 2 Needs Grading | | | What happens to a low-mass star after it exhausts its core helium? | | | | | Selected Answer: | The low-mass star dies after exhausting its core helium. | Correct Answer: | The process of fusing helium creates carbon. Eventually the core will run out of helium, leaving an inert carbon core surrounded by a helium fusing shell (still surrounded by a hydrogen fusing shell). Both shells will contract, creating higher temperatures forcing the star to expand to a double shell-burning giant. The double shell burning will last a few million years or less. The star will never again achieve equilibrium like it had on the main sequence. Instead the star will undergo thermal pulses where the fusion rate increases dramatically...
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