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Magnetic Levitation in High Speed Trains
As society has become more fast-paced, the need for a more efficient mode of transportation has arisen. One recent technology that meets this new demand is the maglev or magnetic levitation train. In this article, you will learn how magnetism is used...Published on July 7, 2011 to Mechanical Engineering
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Identifying and Purchasing Resistors
Robots use many resistors on their circuit boards. These resistors are so crucial for electronics that they would not operate without them. Therefore, it is important to know how to identify resistors if one wants to build or analyze an electronic part...Published on June 29, 2011 to Mechanical Engineering
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Recommended Additional Features for Multimeters in Robot Building
In order to make robot building even more efficient, you don't only purchase any multimeter, but you can purchase one with extra features that are not typically included in basic multimeters. Although the price will be higher, it is well worth the...Published on June 29, 2011 to Mechanical Engineering
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The Brains and Body of a Robot
Robots are an essential part of technology today. However, most people overlook the similarities robots have with humans, in terms of a control center and a structure. Two key components of most robots are the brains, in the form of microcontroller chips...Published on June 28, 2011 to Mechanical Engineering
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The Effects of World War I
Following the mass carnage of WWI—over 25 million deaths—the world resolved never to repeat this atrocity. Such a staggering figure forced the major powers into a cautious state. A combination of harsh and meager measures were taken to maintain...Published on May 24, 2011 to Homework Tips & Study Guides
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Democratic Reform of the Canadian Parliamentary System
A discussion of the Canadian parliamentary system in terms of democratic ideals and certain measures to be taken in order to achieve greater democracy in Canadian society.Published on May 23, 2011 to K-12 Learning
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Addressing the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus
After learning about differentiation and being introduced to integration as a complex way of doing sums, it is crucial to bring these two concepts together. The relationship between them form the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, which allows us to evaluate...Published on February 26, 2011 to Homework Tips & Study Guides
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How to Calculate Acceleration
This guide defines acceleration in terms of its physical sense and goes in detail into the two types of acceleration, average and instantaneous. Also find out how to calculate acceleration.Published on January 10, 2011 to Homework Tips & Study Guides
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How Tape Recorders Work
The fundamental forces of magnetism and electricity have been the backbone of much technological advancement in the past century. One such breakthrough is the invention of the tape recorder, which demonstrates the underlying effects of these forces.Published on August 10, 2010 to Mechanical Engineering
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Counters for the Detection of Radioactive Emissions
Radioactive emissions can interact with atoms of other materials. The rate of nuclear decay can be derived by measuring the radioactivity of a sample, or its effects on these interactions over a period of time. Two devices that aid in this measurement...Published on August 3, 2010 to Mechanical Engineering