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Newtonian Space-time
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This 5 page report discusses the theory of
Sir Isaac Newton regarding space-time and that “true, and
mathematical time, of itself, and from its own nature, flows
equably without relation to anything external.... Absolute space,
in its own nature, without relation to anything external.”
Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BWnewtsp.wps
Nuclear Power
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A 4 page paper which examines nuclear power. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RApcnuc.rtf
Observable/Theoretical Distinction
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A 7 page paper which examines and analyzes Grover Mazwell’s essay “Theoretical Entities” and Bas van Fraassen’s text “A Defense of the Observational/Theoretical Distinction.” No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAthry7.rtf
Opals: A Consideration of Origin, Characteristics, and Enhancement Techniques
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An 8 page overview of the geological and physical characteristics of opals. As do all gemstones, opals vary significantly in value. This is determined both by the natural characteristics of the stone and by the degree of enhancement that is employed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPgemOpl.rtf
OUT FROM UNDER THE APPLE TREE: ISAAC NEWTON AND HIS IMPACT
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This 5 page paper examines Sir Isaac Newton and his part in the scientific revolution that impacted Europe during the late 1600s. The paper also discusses Newton's development of calculus, as well as his invention of the scientific method. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MTnewton.rtf
Physics / Theories Explained
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A 5 page research paper that identifies the different branches of classical physics; identifies the two primary theories of modern physics and offers a brief description of advances made in the science during the 20th Century. Eightfold Way theory, or the theory of groupings, is explained. Bibliography included.
Filename: Physics.wps
Physics and the Catapult
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A 4 page discussion of the catapult. This paper describes the design of the catapult and how changing different aspects of that design can change its efficiency. Bibliography lists sources.
Filename: PPcatapultAngle.rtf
Position Displacement & Distance Traveled By An Object
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A 7 page paper that provides an overview of these two elements as they relate to velocity. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Velocity.RTF
Progress in Ancient Alchemy
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A 4 page discussion of the many inroads made by ancient alchemists. Although our modern world tends to scoff at alchemy, it involved not just the pursuit to turn other substances into gold but rather formed the rudiments of ancient science. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPalchem.rtf