Assignment 7 Chapter 24: 1. When was the first quasar discovered? The first quasar was discovered in the 1950’s. 2. What is the theory of the existence of quasars? In 1965, Jim Gunn and Bruce Peterson of Caltech predicted that distant quasars should show evidence of the end of the cosmic dark ages. But until recently, no one had ever seen an object distant enough to check their prediction 3. Where can we find quasars and what are the main characteristics? Quasars have little or
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times we are experiencing right now. C. Definition of terms Poverty means inability to secure the minimum consumption requirements for life, health and efficiency on account of insufficient income or property. These requirements include minimum human needs in respect of food, clothing, housing, education and health. Gini coefficient : The Gini coefficient is a measure of statistical dispersion. It is commonly used as a measure of inequality of income or wealth. It has, however, also found application
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ENTROPY AND ENERGY DENSITY From the beginning of the universe, during the big bang up to now, entropy has been steadily increasing while energy density is decreasing. Putting aside the steady state theory, wherein the universe is static, and utilizing the expanding universe theory, we arrive to this conclusion. Entropy is the state of disarray and chaos in the universe. It has been increasing ever since the big bang. With the formula for entropy being Joules/Kelvin (energy over temperature)
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Final Exam Marcene K. Jack UMUC 1209 HRMN 395 6380 The American Association of Motor vehicle Administrators also known as AAMVA is located in Arlington Virginia. AAMVA’s mission is “to support North American motor vehicle and law enforcement agencies in achieving their mission.” This non-profit organization was founded in 1933 to represent “the state officials in the United States and Canada who administer and enforce motor vehicle laws.” As of June 2012 AAMVA has a total of 105 fulltime employees
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5/11/2011 IPE 381 Chapter:13 Measurement of Screw Thread Abdullah-Al-Mamun Lecturer, Dept. of IPE Outline • • • • Common terms Pitch Errors Errors in Measurement Effective Dia Measurement 1 5/11/2011 Screw Thread • A SCREW THREAD is a ridge of uniform section in the form of a helix on the external or internal surface of a cylinder. • the PITCH of a thread P is the distance from a point on the thread form to the corresponding point on the next form, measured parallel to the axis
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Biodiversity is the foundation of ecosystem services to which human well-being is intimately linked. No feature of Earth is more complex, dynamic, and varied than the layer of living organisms that occupy its surfaces and its seas, and no feature is experiencing more dramatic change at the hands of humans than this extraordinary, singularly unique feature of Earth. This layer of living organisms—the biosphere—through the collective meta¬bolic activities of its innumerable plants, animals, and microbes
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Western sense has been the reflection of what it means to be an individual in society, in relation to others, in face of the various amorphous structures that are the nation, as in body politic, the identity of the multitude, as in community, and human worth as such, with all the struggles for recognition that have and continue to take place. This has been most emphasized in the question of the state of nature, brought with Enlightenment thinkers, but any account of the origin seems to presuppose
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amount to the use of one third of the worlds fresh water. This fact tells us that there is no other single human activity that has a bigger impact on the planet then our unhealthy way of eating. But the Mediterranean
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Applying Metrics To Human Characteristics: Biometrics Degree (950 Words) From law enforcement to financial services to gaming and security, biometrics is an area that has seen a lot of use in recent years. If you want to be part of this exciting industry, then a degree in Biometrics can be an important first step. Whether you are interested in making life more convenient for people through biometric systems, enhancing security or improving privacy, it is a challenging, but rewarding industry to
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had promised a massive change to “modernize health care by making all health records standardized and electronic.” A group of Senators and the President have as a matter of fact already convened to put together a bill to have every citizen have Bio-metric ID or VeriChip in their bodies. This idea has approached from Obama’s ambition for computerizing of all medical records in order to make health care more cost-effective. If this bill passes and becomes a law in the United States, the microchip will
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