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Gravity and Velocity, 2005.
A discussion of two physics experiments about gravity and velocity.
2,300 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 2 sources, APA, AU$ 115.95
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This paper presents two physics experiments. The first experiment is measuring gravity using Atwood's machine, a system of weights and pulleys. The second experiment is measuring velocity using a collision experiment with a ball rolling down an incline. The paper presents the methodology, theoetical calculations and experimental calculations.
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David Leavitt's ?Gravity?, 2005.
This paper discusses David Leavitt's "Gravity", a story of the relationship between a young man dying of AIDS and his mother.
1,010 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 0 sources, AU$ 51.95
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This paper explains that the title of David Leavitt's book "Gravity" represents the double motif in the story, which are the finality of his last days of life and the effect this has on his mother and the inevitable force that spares no one. The author points out that gravity is a universal force and the cause of virtually all deterioration of both human beings and their structures; although others may not die of the same disease that will take Theo, they all will die eventually. The paper relates that gravity also has a metaphysical and psychological meaning because it is the force that pulls down toward the earth and must be must be reckoned with just as Theo's mother is willing to defy gravity as long as she needs to be a source of support for Theo.
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"Theo has come home to his mother's house to die, and in a recollection he describes his first experience at the theater, enhanced by his mother's putting her own glasses on her son to enable him to see the action clearly. He wonders how deeply his mother is affected by his current condition and the various inconveniences and unpleasantries associated with his care, performed by his mother with no show of emotion. As the two attempt to engage in the normal activities of everyday life as much as possible, they enter a gift shop to buy a wedding present for his cousin. Theo's mother has always engaged in a competition with her sister, Bibi, regarding their sons. Bibi has only given Theo trivial gifts, so she wants to buy a suitably impressive gift to show her up."
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"Gravity's Rainbow: The Musical", 2002.
Explores the novel "Gravity's Rainbow" by Thomas Pynchon.
723 words (approx. 2.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 37.95
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The paper examines the novel "Gravity Rainbow" by contemporary American author, Thomas Pynchon, which fictionalizes a theater-going experience. The paper discusses Pynchon's use of musical elements in his novel and the way they are interspersed in the storyline. Finally, it examines the possibility of creating a screenplay based on "Gravity Rainbow" and shows why such a move would not be successful.
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"There are a few new variables that come into play if the reader is to take the theater references seriously. The foremost one is the introduction of anew perspective, anew point of view: the audience. In previous works, Pynchon has always tried to play to the masses. He allows for multiple impressions and ideas, and pays lip service to as many as feasible. In The Crying of Lot 49, for instance, a reader can pursue a the story from several individual angles only to arrive at one conclusion: that the answer is being held just beyond the last page. In Gravity's Rainbow, Pynchon continues to play these mind games with the reader by handing them multiple impressions over various characters and situations in the form of multiple narrative voices, interspersing the thoughts of several character in the mainstream of one dominant voice. This is most prevalent in the first chapter, where most of the characters are introduced. The readers' perceptions are colored from the onset of the story. Naturally, most of the theatrical references are scattered in this section. Everything slides into place for chapter two, the credits are over, and the movie rolls."
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Concrete Gravity Dams, 2007.
An overview of the design and function of concrete gravity dams.
1,954 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 12 sources, MLA, AU$ 91.95
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This paper discusses how concrete gravity dams are effective in most part due to their extreme size and weight, which counters all external forces, and how, used for many things, dams such as these can generate enormous amounts of hydropower and create massive reservoirs when necessary. Although dams do pose a certain amount of risk on the environment and those living around them, the positive aspects of dams seem to outweigh this risk.This paper explores the design behind concrete gravity dams, including but not limited to hydropower uses, effective external and internal forces, dam site selection, and many other related topics.
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"Throughout the history of dams, many failures have been attributed to weaknesses in the concrete used in the construction of the dam. Because the concrete is the main component in most large dams, it is important that it meets certain standards. Concrete is susceptible to deterioration, especially if it is constantly freezing and thawing (Jansen 109). It is important, when designing a concrete gravity dam, to recognize that the concrete will become saturated over time. When the Saint Francis Dam collapsed in 1928 less than two years after it had been built, it was found that the engineers had not implemented into the design the idea that the concrete would become saturated and therefore become less effective. For this reason, among others, the resultant vector of the forces acting on the dam was misplaced (outside of the middle third of the foot) and the dam eventually collapsed (Jansen 181). In later investigations, the concrete was also found to have a void ratio of 14%, which would increase the degree of saturation (Jansen 179). "
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"In Defiance of Gravity", 2004.
An analysis of the "Harper's Magazine" article, "In Defiance of Gravity: Writing, Wisdom and the Fabulous Club Gemini," written by Tom Robbins.
1,346 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 66.95
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This paper discusses Tom Robbins's article, "In Defiance of Gravity: Writing, Wisdom and the Fabulous Club Gemini," as it appeared in "Harper's Magazine". The paper examines how Robbins takes a serious look at the lack of playfulness and cosmic wisdom in Western literature. The paper explains that he uses his personal experience to emphasize how important this element is. Robbins's article is effective because he is taking a serious event in his life and using it as a teaching tool.
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"Robbins also calls this playfulness "crazy wisdom" (Robbins), which is "the opposite of conventional wisdom" (Robbins). While this mindset might be difficult and unpopular, it is something to which we should strive. This can be seen in Robbins own experience on the bridge. Something as simple as a cat's meow triggered something in his memory that caused him to think of this playful state of mind. It was not something that Robbins set out to do on the bridge but the moment changed his life and how he thinks about life and writing. It is interesting because if Robbins had not been on the bridge, he might not have had this revelation. Strangely, he had to be at one extreme point in his life to see another extreme aspect of living. Without the desperation that led him to the bridge, he might not have had the insight or courage to realize what he did."
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Thomas Pynchon?s "Gravity?s Rainbow", 2002.
This paper discusses the social placement of Americans in the National Book Award winner ?Gravity?s Rainbow? by Thomas Pynchon.
520 words (approx. 2.1 pages), 3 sources, AU$ 27.95
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This paper examines the character Slothrop in Pynchon?s ?Gravity?s Rainbow?, who has dropped his social placement in Europe because he is an American. The paper points out that when Slothrop's parents lost their money during the depression, he was forced to affiliate himself with the poor and he now speaks in the American vernacular which automatically orients him to the lower class. The author observed that Pynchon?s use of vernacular language extends beyond dialogue and carries over into the narrative voice.
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"Two Americans who do seem to possess a degree of respect in the novel that others do not are Bodine and Waxwing. They command respect because of their various connections throughout Europe. They have the demeanor of businessmen who offer a degree of utility to the other characters, which posits them in a category of power. However, both men's activities are criminal and underworldly, suggesting that people give them respect out of fear instead of in response to their character. Their actual power through criminal intimidation overrides the familiarity of their vernacular."
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Velocity Experiment Using a Thin-Walled Cylinder, 2000.
A report on an experiment designed to demonstrate that the radius r of a thin-walled, rigid-body cylinder, when neglecting friction, has no effect upon the velocity of the center of mass vcm of the cylinder down an inclined plane of constant angle q.
1,700 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 2 sources, AU$ 80.95
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"This is accomplished by showing that vcm of the cylinder is a function of gravity g down an inclined plane and the height h of the inclined plane, unaffected by the radius of the cylinder as given in the equation
vcm = (gh)1/2
The lab is an original comprehensive work with a full theoretical background of derived equations, and tables and graphs displaying all pertinent experimental data. "
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Human Diamagnetism Gravity Antenna Levitation, 2002.
This paper explores the scientific phenomenon of levitation.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 2 sources, AU$ 38.95
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Long thought of as a simple conjuring trick, an optical illusion, or something only deep meditation could bring about, levitation is now gaining validation and respect as a legitimate scientific event. Researchers in the field of levitation are now discovering that levitation is brought about by certain magnetic forces which are focused through the use of a human conduit or "antenna." This paper looks at techniques for achieving levitation and the scientific principles behind the phenomenon.
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The Newtonian Universe, 2004.
This paper studies the Newtonian Universe, laws of gravity, the development of calculus, the laws of motion and the idea of the clockwork universe.
1,582 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 80.95
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This paper looks at the Newtonian Universe, laws of gravity, the development of calculus, the laws of motion and the idea of the clockwork universe.
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"Sir Isaac Newton was considered by many the most important figure in the development of modern science, and his accomplishments covered a broad scope, from fundamental contributions to physics and astronomy, to the invention in parallel with Liebnitz of the mathematical field of calculus and Newtonian mechanics which came to be regarded as the ultimate explanatory science. Sir Isaac Newton changed the understanding of the universe with his three laws of motion."
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Effects of Weightlessness, 2001.
A scientific research of the gravity and weightlessness of humans in space.
1,020 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 1 source, AU$ 53.95
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This is a paper that summarizes the observations of journalist, Glenn Zorpette, who accompanied engineering majors from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) who studied heat convection in artificial gravity by building a spinning assembly that produces centrifugal force in a test cell.
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"The scientific research was conducted in the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's world-renowned Vomit Comet, a KC-135A aircraft that is flown so as to provide weightlessness in 25-second snippets. The plane is usually used for research conducted on a professional basis but undergraduate students are allowed to make use of the plane and conduct studies related to weightlessness. "
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Keynesian and Marshallian Economics, 1995.
Describes the relationship of Keynes' and Alfred Marshall's ideas on expectations, quantity of money, liquidity preference for holding money and velocity of circulation.
3,150 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 13 sources, AU$ 162.95
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"THE MARSHALLIAN CONTRIBUTION TO THE KEYNESIAN ARGUMENT
Introduction
The purpose of this research to consider the Marshallian contribution to the Keynesian argument. These contributions are related primarily to the concept of expectations and to monetary theory."
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Iran, 2007.
A political discussion on Iran.
2,268 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 9 sources, MLA, AU$ 102.95
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This paper offers an opinionated discussion on Iran. It highlights examples where Iran has behaved in an unethical manner. It mentions Iran's use of nuclear power, religious fundamentalism and the aim of achieving absolute power at any cost. The author concludes with a subjective view on the future of Iran in context of the world and war.
Table of Contents:
Sources of Instability
Moral Centers of Gravity in Iran
The Most Important Issues to the Iranian Moral Centers of Gravity and Their Objectives
Bibliography
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"Iran's negative attitude towards the concept of western democracy was reiterated through the tensions that arose a few years ago, within the framework of the country's relations with the U.S.A., tensions that may degenerate into an armed conflict any time now. The starting point of this dispute was U.S.A.'s supposition of Iran producing nuclear weapons. The latter infirmed American accusations by stating that the single purpose of its nuclear program consisted of generating electricity. Consequently, nuclear power is exclusively used in a research context, being aimed to play a significant role in humanity's scientific progress. On the other hand, Iran's adherence to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) proves once more that the purpose of this activity is a peaceful one. Still, U.S.A. weren't taken in by Iran's categorical statements and remained loyal to their original belief that Iran's handling of nuclear power poses a serious threat. "
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Emile Durkheim?s Social Theories, 2004.
This paper discusses Emile Durkheim?s social theories, including social solidarity, integration, and interaction.
805 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 1 source, APA, AU$ 41.95
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This paper explains that, during the 19th century, the field of social sciences was introduced to the revolutionary ideas of a French social theorist,Emile Durkheim, author of the discourse on social integration and solidarity, ?Suicide: A Study in Sociology". The author points out that, in Durkheim's Law of Social Gravity, he explains how the physical structure of an environment or local area influences the social structure of its people. The paper applies Durkheim's theories on the suicide phenomenon, The Law of Social Gravity, to present-day gang behavior of lower-class youth.
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"Thus, in the case of suicide, Durkheim applies this social law, where he posits,?? groups that have a higher social density have less likelihood that their members will kill themselves? because social structure? (makes an individual) less individualistic? With higher social density, the meaning of life is attached to participation in the group, not to one?s own wishes? (190). In effect, because there is greater social interaction and integration in societies with high social density, there is less danger that an individual will feel alienated in his/her own society. Groups within the society also help integrate an individual in the society, giving him/her a sense of identity and belongingness in that group, and in effect, in the society as well."
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String Theory, 2005.
A look at a theory within the realm of physics known as string theory.
1,500 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 72.95
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This paper explains string theory, which has been put forth by physicists in an effort to develop a theory of gravity that can be incorporated into the quantum understanding of nature. The paper explains that string theory hypothesizes that classical point particles are actually infinitesimally small lines or, perhaps, loops and that the theory supports the concept that all quantum particles, including the messenger particle of gravity, or graviton, are components of a single, master superfield.
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"Generally speaking, considering the enormous amount of matter that was concentrated in a tiny space after the Big Bang, the setting for unification is contained by almost unbelievable energy levels. Efforts to achieve this "mathematically" have been reasonably successful and are termed Grand Unified Theories, or GUT. So far, physicists have managed to unify the electromagnetic, weak, and strong interactions into one formalism."
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Late Mover Advantages in e-Commerce, 2008.
A complete research project validating late mover advantages in e-commerce.
10,525 words (approx. 42.1 pages), 11 sources, APA, AU$ 306.95
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This paper explains that, although early mover advantage is often seen as the preferred method of market entry, in e-commerce, late movers can outperform and gain a higher level of trust with customers, by synchronizing all relevant systems through the use of the late mover process framework defined in this dissertation. This research is based on seven major hypotheses relating to a late mover e-commerce strategy. The author describes a multi-phased approach to the research design, based on qualitative research completed through the case study method in addition to the use of statistical analysis on a late mover company's relevant data in terms of transaction volumes and velocities of order management systems specifically. Several figures, tables, and graphs are included with the paper.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
The Use of PIMS in Evaluating New Market Entrants
Apple's iPod: Sustainable First Mover Advantage based on Process Efficiency
Contributions to Research
Statement of Research Question and/or Hypotheses
Research Design
Methodology
Research Objectives
Secondary Data Collection
Primary Data Collection
Research Strategies for the Literature Study
Procedure
Quantitative Research
Results
Table: Late Mover Advantage in Mass Customization
Late Mover Trust Infrastructure Components
Late Mover Factors in Velocity
Late Mover Displacement Strategies
Early Mover Mistakes that Lead to Late Mover Wins
Late Mover Processes that Lead to Trusted Advisor Status
Late Mover Failed Processes
Discussion
Figure: Proposed Late Mover Process Framework
Defining the Late Mover Maturity Model
Late Mover Maturity Model Assumptions
Late Mover Maturity Model Implications for Manufacturing and E-Commerce
Qualitative Research Using Interviews
Discussion
Abstract
Appendices
Appendix: PIMS Variables Analyzed
Timescale
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"Despite much of the secondary research showing that aggressive pricing is ineffective, this is the most common late market entrant strategy, according to industry experts this is because late movers assume that markets they are entering are much more price elastic than they really are. While in high tech this practice of entering new markets by aggressive pricing strategies sometimes is responded to with bundling (which is a strategic error in the part of early movers protecting market share) the most common defensive strategy is to create more opportunities for customers to participate in the product development process."
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Lodovico as Moral Commentator, 2008.
This paper analyzes the character Lodovico's dramatic role of moral commentator in William Shakespeare's "Othello".
778 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 40.95
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The paper illustrates how Lodovico defines the immorality and cruelty in Othello's behaviors that will eventually end in his tragic death. The paper explains that Lodovico as a marginal character is written into the play by Shakespeare to help the reader realize the gravity of Othello's actions and the inevitable tragedy that surrounds the deceptions of Iago.
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"Lodovico's role as moral commentator on Othello's behaviors brings insights into the tragedy of the play, which many of the other characters are too self-involved to perceive. In latter parts of the play, Othello's increasingly violent behaviors are clearly noticed when he strikes Desdemona: "Is this the noble Moor whom our full Senate/Call all in all sufficient?" (IV, i., ll.2712-2713). This increasingly potent sense of volatility on the part of Othello is clearly defined by Lodovico, who can see the immorality of this action against a woman. Shakespeare portrays Lodovico as a moral gauge that allows the audience to realize the effects of Othello's behavior through an external source (Bloom 45)."
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