Discussion Linear inequalities come in one of the following basic forms: a < x < b x < b x > a x < a or x > b Respond Come up with a real-life situation that models each of the four types of inequalities listed above. Provide a written description of the situation. Express […]
Conduct your own physical experiment using the scientific method and give a 1 page written description of each step.
Physical experiment Conduct your own physical experiment using the scientific method. Research the scientific method and give a 1 page written description of each step. You will then document your process with photos and/or video. Results will also be shared by uploading such media (or the links) of your process to the discussion board in […]
Prepare a lab report on Determination of gravitational acceleration on the earth using a mathematical pendulum.
Gravitational acceleration on the earth Prepare a lab report on Determination of gravitational acceleration on the earth using a mathematical pendulum.
Explain what can you do to improve your sleep behavior and ensure you get a good night’s rest?
Sensation and Perception & Sleep Respond to one of the following options, and label the beginning of your post indicating either Option 1 or Option 2: Option 1: Sensation and perception are two different processes. Does sensory stimulus shape our perceptions? Do our perceptions misinterpret our sensations? How does that happen? Option 2: What is […]
Are numbers on the axis spaced out proportionally or have they been varied to create a dramatic impression?
Misleading Graphs After exploring different types of graphs this week, it is unfortunate to learn that there are sometimes misleading graphs used in the news, politics, medicine, etc. in order to sway a decision or belief. Some items to watch out for in graphs are— Is there a title that explains what the graph is […]
In a two-page paper, research and explain how physics is used in a specific profession of your choice.
Technology In a two-page paper, research how physics is used in a specific profession of your choice. Identify two physics principles used in the profession as well as explain, in detail, how they are used.
Construct an 88% confidence interval for the proportion of all women who feel that Valentine’s Day is their favorite occasion to receive flowers.
Exam 1) A doctor claims that less than 75% of the patients that he performs a knee replacement surgery on return to work in the first 3 months after the operation. A sample of 50 patients that had a knee replaced by the doctor showed that only 34 of them returned to work within 3 […]
If a single thermonuclear power plant produces 1,300 MW of electric power, and the generator voltage is 20kV, what is the generator current?
Electricity distribution Complete the following exercises: Ch. 10: #14, Ch.11: #1,3 (see eqn. 11.3). Question #14 deals with biofuel, while #1,3 deal with electricity distribution. Incorporate Ohm’s Law and combine the definition of the area of a circle with info provided for wires. Additional questions from Dr. B : #AB 1 If a single thermonuclear […]
Initially (months = 0), what is the cost difference between the current loan versus refinancing?
Comparing cell phone plans over time A common comparison problem is choosing between two options whose cost increases over time as a linear function. Ex: People commonly must choose between cell phone plans. One plan might be costlier per month but includes a phone, while another plan is cheaper per month but requires buying a […]
How much does a user save with the $2000 deductible plan over the $500 deductible plan for medical costs of $15,000 (the cost of having a baby)?
2.6 Piecewise linear functions Commonly, a function isn’t just one line, but rather consists of two or more pieces, each piece being a line with a different slope. Such a function is known as a piecewise linear function. Such a function is graphed by graphing each piece. 2.6.1: Piecewise linear function: Day’s earnings with overtime pay. Start 2x speed […]