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88What is momentum? An intuitive understanding.
Something like "force" is intuitive because we equate force with pain. Getting punched at school (as most geeks learn) hurts, and the more of this 'force' that the bully uses, the more it hurts. Similarly, energy has an intuitive experience. The parodied geek character will tell you all about that 200m into the school cross country run. But what is momentum?
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87Driving Faster Does Not Save that Much Time
Speeding, do you really save any time when you go a few miles over the posted speed limits on the highways. The answer will surprise you when you look at it mathematically.
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86Types Of Erosion
Erosion is a natural geological process in which the breakdown of rocks under sea and on land occurs due to natural forces. Erosion is a complex and a highly important natural phenomenon. It is due to erosion that the earth has shaped it self over...
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84Swimming Pool Circulation - Physics
In the pool business there are many reasons why pool builders should have paid attention in high school. Alas, many did not so doing this sort of math can hurt their brains. Trust me, this water stuff can be...
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83Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce: An Affordable Classic Italian Sports Car for the Rest of Us
Are you looking for a sporty classic convertible that you don’t really need but would like to have? A car to cruise around in on those beautiful spring mornings with the wind in your hair and sweet heart by your side. Everyone’s looking for a...
82Buying A Good Gaming Computer (PC) 2012
So you're looking for a blazingly fast computer that will annihilate low frame-rates and vault you into a new generation of gaming? Look no further, I have scoured the web for products that fit the bill: consistently applauded reviews, cutting edge...
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81Definition of elastic and muscular artery, vein, capillary, Velocity of blood flow, Varicose Veins and Arteriosclerosis
Complete definition of elastic and muscular arteries, veins and capillaries. Moreover, why does the velocity and pressure of blood flow change? Last but not least, prevention, cause, treatment and symptoms of Varicose veins and Arteriosclerosis (atherosclerosis).
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83Origin and Evolution of Black Holes
Black holes evolve from stars of more than 5 solar masses that run out of fuel and can no longer prevent gravitational collapse. When a star reaches the iron 56 stage, no energy can come from fusion. Lack of radiative energy results in an implosion - explosion that creates both a type 2 supernova and a black hole remnant.
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80The Moon Landing - One Giant Leap
The moon landing was probably the most exciting event known to mankind ... It was also the most dangerous mission ever ... thousands of miles away, the apollo 11 moon landing mission, just the Radio relaying commentaries from the VOA ... three US astronauts, Armstrong, Aldrin, and Collins, led by mission commander Neil Armstrong, each of them a star ... bigger than each and every previous explorer on planet earth ...
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82Terminal Velocity and Drag
Terminal velocity is created due to the resistance of the atmosphere to something passing through it. Dense objects have a higher terminal velocity than less dense ones. A lead ball and a human being have a high terminal velocity and a feather or leaf has a low terminal velocity, which is why we use wings and flying suits to lower terminal velocity and fly.
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