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Nuclear Reactions and Electromagnetic Applications

Nuclear Reactions and Electromagnetic Applications Scientists such as Heinrich Hertz, Philipp Lenard, Max Planck, and Albert Einstein made scientific contributions that ultimately demonstrated that light is electromagnetic radiation, and that it has a “dual nature.” Some electromagnetic phenomena are best…

Electromagnetism Applications

Electromagnetism Applications discussion-  Research and discuss the aurora borealis in terms of electric charges, magnetic fields, and forces. Which times of the year are best for seeing the northern lights, and where are the best places to view them? Explain…

Household Energy Use

Household Energy Use Discussion-   It’s possible to save a great deal of electrical energy (and money and natural resources) with some simple changes in household electrical use. The trouble is that most of these changes mean either changing behavior or…

Electricity, DNA & Fields

Electricity, DNA & Fields discussion- An enormous amount of electricity is created at power-generating stations and sent across the country through wires that carry high voltages. Appliances, power lines, airport and military radars, substations, transformers, computers, and other equipment that…

Light & Refraction

Light & Refraction Discussion – Discuss your experience when standing in front of different types of mirrors in a fun house or even in a clothing store. Why do you look taller or shorter, narrower or wider, or distorted in…

Thermodynamics and Climate

Thermodynamics and Climate Imagine you’re driving along a road and you approach a bridge. You notice a sign that reads, “Bridge freezes before road.” Why do bridges become covered with ice before roads do? Research this question and respond in…

Map Project Guide

Map Project Guide The map project is designed to give you insight into the thinking processes and procedures necessary to put together the many different types of maps that are used in the textbook and presented to you in class.…

Diamond’s Collapse Framework

Diamond’s Collapse Framework Please answer at least one of the following questions: Diamond proposes that the processes through which past and present societies have undermined themselves by damaging their environments fall into 12 types (8 relate to past societies, while…

Innovation Assignment

Innovation Assignment Throughout this course, you will learn about different examples of innovation and efforts by organizations to create a culture that encourages innovations, share your personal experience with innovation. (how do you think you could use the ability to…

Astronomy Observation Log

Astronomy Observation Log For this assignment, you have to make at least two observations on two different days. You will have to observe astronomical objects (the moon, planets and/or some constellations). You will have to measure the angular extension of one…