Essays on Physics

Technology isn’t free. Whether it be maintaining power for an entire building or just simply charging a cell phone, some type of energy is being used to keep these both functioning. This energy that we use is not going to last forever, and even though…

This study is about the importance of electricity in schools and how this leads to improved academic performance of the schools. The education sector in any nation is an important sector to growth in any economy and it must be treated with priority. Today the…

Electricity theft is an progressively common problem in a lot of countries. The theft of electricity is the major interest of transmission and distribution losses in the supply of electricity not in the generation. Power utilities have revealed huge financial losses due to theft and…

Some of you might have been in an argument about nuclear power, whether it is a good method to produce energy or rather a detrimental one. We found this topic very captivating but confusing, so we tried to get to grips with it. Before we…

If a nuclear war or bomb was to occur, it would have a various amount ofnegative effects, or disadvantages, on the earth, plants, animals, and the human population. A majority of living organisms would be significantly harmed or killed. A large factor of a nuclear…

 Plummeting temperatures and the appearance of snow are common signs that winter is approaching. For many homeowners, this means cranking up the thermostat and preparing for the impending cold weather. The change in outside temperatures greatly influences the comfort of our homes because energy is…

The Energy Policy was created from lessons learning in the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s on issues we had to recover from that causes great economic struggles for the US in those years. The US learned from those issues and created an Energy policy that should…

Everything in our daily lives involves physics, everyone uses basic physics concepts to navigate everyday life, and it interacts our daily life actions from the time we wake till time we go to bed. Physics governs our life when understandings the physical world laws and…

Throughout the Industrial Revolution years, many inventions were made and new things were discovered. The inventions made were and still are useful in everyday lifestyles. It definitely was not all doom and gloom as there were many treasuring events that happened and all the new…

Based case study for the country that adopted and implemented nuclear energy for energy usage and consumption is in country of India. Basically, Nuclear energy sources is the form of high kinetic energy that collides and break by attraction forces between molecules and it’s formed…

Science and engineering to a large extent live in separate worlds with their journals and conferences. It, therefore, took several years for thermodynamics to enter engineering circles. Well, in this article, ‘Current Trends in Finite-Time Thermodynamics,’ the author, Bjarne Andresen (a Professor of Physics at…

The review of the articles presents the characteristics of heat transfer in tube. Heat transfer of fluid and refrigerant flowing through a tube can occur in different types of thermal processes. Besides that, the design of tube can lead to other factors of heat transfer….

Polymer which is used tire cord manufacturing, is transferred with jacketed transfer line and heating box to provide thermal stability of the system after extrusion process. The heating box is heated with Dowtherm-A vapor to prevent heat loss from the polymer. In order to increase…

Nanofluids in modern age are attracting the attention of researchers. In many industrial applications, nuclear reactors, transportation, electronics as well as biomedicine and food, the method of improving nanofluid heat transfer takes pace. The main focus of this article is to explain the fundamental processes…

Solar still is a device which is used to obtain fresh drinkable water from saline water with the use of solar radiations and solar desalination process. There are number of solar still designs and various ways to increase its performance. So, in this review paper…

Environmental issues which include global warming and rapid climate change have become a serious problem faced by us today. This occurs when certain gases such as carbon dioxide (CO₂), Nitrous oxide (N₂O), chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) and hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) in the atmosphere traps heat radiating from Earth…

Forced Convection of air in horizontal tubes with conical inserts has been studied experimentally. The experiments are performed in turbulent regime. Different arrangement of conical ring have been employed for the experiments by different researchers. It was found that insertion of rings have significantly increased…

Wind has been used as a supply of power for several years. The generation of electricity from wind has experienced a noteworthy pace within the past decade due to depleting typical resources and increasing environmental issues. Wind energy conversion has become a reliable and competitive means for power generation. The life span of contemporary wind turbines is currently 20-25 years, which is…

This paper uses non destructive ultrasonic techniques to study the molecular interaction in the binary mixture of Allyl amine with 2-methoxy ethanol. Ultrasonic velocity (U) , density (ρ) viscosity (η) for the binary liquid mixtures of, 2-methoxy ethanol with Allyl aminehave been measured for 2MHz…

The problem at hand is that Egypt’s population is growing at alarming rates. This means in order to support this ever-growing population more resources are needed one of which is energy.  Also currently the government relies mostly on non-renewable energy sources. As is well known…

The study by Tsai and Kass was referenced to support the effects of low level ethanol, but was not a similar to my investigation. A study by Danziger et. al investigated the effects of ethanol on ECC coupling in cardiac myocytes as a whole, looking…

Sometimes, we wonder, “What causes movement?” or “How do things move?” All this is explained in “Sir Isaac Newton’s Laws Of Motion”. In this essay, I will be talking about and explaining these laws and how they are more relatable to our lives that we…

Speed looks like a white or pinkish powder that sometimes looks like crystals. You can also buy it in a paste form which is usually white, gray, or brown. It can also be damp and gritty. Some people say that speed tasted very bitter and…

There are many different laws that govern the use of force. The use of force itself can be broken down into different categories like self-defense, the duty to retreat, and more. These laws apply to civilians as well as members of law enforcement and have…

Force is the thing where we put our whole pressure on an object, so to get more clear understanding we can call force in simple words that the force is the push and pull of an object. The daily life force is also known as…

Speed is known as the ability to move the body or body parts quickly. In sports, this would be the maximum rate at which one covers a distance or performs a move. This component is needed in a plethora of health and fitness activities ranging…

Man and Nature were the zenith in our God’s art of creation. In the early period of Man’s existence, he lived a very simple life in close relation with Nature. However, as civilization developed, Man’s needs grew manifold. He rapidly and recklessly exhausted the earth’s…

The rapid growth in the world’s population from 7.6 billion to 9.8 billion by 2050(as per UN report) and the escalating demand for urbanization continues to drive energy price. The global electricity demand has been growing two times the overall energy use, while, the global…

Life as we know it is based on electricity, even if we aren’t aware of it. Without electricity we would not be able to shower with warm and clean water, cook with an oven and store food on a fridge, have powered lights or even…

Today the world is totally relying on electricity. If we lost it, the whole world will be a dark place. Truth be told, a huge part of modern-day facilities will be lost to us without electricity. Without caring about any of these so many people…

During this time we are going through an environmental awareness phase. This also brings the question do we actually need more nuclear power plants or not? There are a lot of positives and a lot of negatives but are the positives worth the risk to…

Ah! Those delightful winter months! That time of year, when you think about glistening white sheets of snow, snowflakes on your nose! Cold, dark and gloomy, yet a season that never fails to entrance and conjure up your imagination of all things warm and cozy….

Introduction The density or weight of a given volume of mud is determined by using a mud balance. The mud balance consists of a constant volume sample cup with a lid connected to the balance arm. A level bubble which is built into the beam…

When you put water on the fire and get it to boil past its boiling point, it will gradually turn to vapor, which is its gaseous form. In this form, the water composition can take up more space and are sparsely distributed. When you cool…

Introduction The Density of a mud is the weight per unit volume expressed either in pounds per gallon or pounds per cubic foot. The density of the mud is important in order to maintain both the hydrostatic pressure as well as the pressure exerted by…

Introduction In order for us to determine the density or weight of a given mud, we can use a mud balance. In our experiment a 4-scale metal mud balance was used. The mud balance is being made in a way that the fixed volume cup…

Introduction The earth is flat, that’s what people thought before the Greek geographer Eratosthenes proposed the idea that the earth was round. People have also thought the earth was the center of our solar system but that was debunked by copernicus. There are also many…

Introduction As Neil Armstrong once said “Mystery creates wonder and wonder is the basis of man’s desire to understand”. The great unknown of space travel has intrigued and captivated people for generations and in recent years’ development in technologies have allowed more and more exploration…

The interest in space and space travel increases with the influence of the films taken, which in turn leads to the question of how applicable the concepts in such films are. In this article, let’s take a look at whether the artificial gravity spacecraft mentioned…

Why Do We Need Gravity? The role of gravity is much more than just preventing us from floating, it helps the human body to grow and develop. It makes the muscles and bones work hard, keeping them intact. It keeps our body functions running. Effects…

Introduction Venezuela is the largest oil reserve country in the world and once it was the richest country in Latin America but it faces the largest social, political and economic crisis in the world today. And the problem of Venezuela is not about natural disasters…

Introduction Imagine yourself with scissors for hands, you live all alone in a vast creepy mansion, and all of your neighbors are scared of you. Imagine yourself as a young man who is unhappy with himself and wants to dump his aunt into wax for…

Introduction You have probably seen the movie “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” or “Beetlejuice”, but did you know that Tim Burton was the director for mostly all the spine-chilling movies you have watched including some of his animation at Disney. Tim Burton works as a…

Thomas Alva Edison once said, “Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” He is famous for inventing the light bulb and phonograph, although he invented many more things. 2,332, to be…

Many know Thomas Edison for inventing the electric light bulb, one of the most important inventions ever to be built by man. Thomas Edison wanted to expand the way entertainment reached people especially the middle class. By doing so, he had his own plan. The…

This report will be mainly concentrating on a company called British petroleum also world widely commonly known as Bp. the point focuses of this report is to examine and evaluate the current strategic situation of BP within the energy sector. Also as this report go…

Introduction Hydrostatic Pressure Hydrostatic pressure is a pressure exerted by fluid from any directions at equilibrium with the presence of gravitational force. Based on this concept,it is learnt that the pressure increases proportionally with the depth/height of the fluid as the weight of fluid exerted…

In cell ecology e- carrying series stays the phase now procedure of cell that from our food proceeds energy. This exists as the 3rd step used for breathing of aerobic. cellular breathing has path where consumption of energy done by cell of our body through…

The study consisted in the investigation on a prototype of hybrid turbine characterized by a geometry Darrieus with 4 fixed blades and a Savonius, positioned internally at the Darrenius, constituted by flexible wings which vary in their extension, reducing the extension at the increase of…

The authors in this study examined the travel speed characteristics of passenger vehicles, trucks, and buses through different states with different speed limits policies, to arise and make certain of the effects of Differential speed limits (DSL) against Uniform speed limits (USL). The spot-speed data…

Firstly, before looking at the formal methods of electrostatics, we would like to look at the basis of electrostatic.What is electrostatic?Electrostatics is a branch of physics in science which deals with the phenomena and the properties of stationary electric charges.What are the laws governing electrostatics?There…

You will find ways in which lighting is beneficial from daily tasks to their mental well being. We can help improve lighting in spaces, that will help those who do struggle with vision loss. Finding the best solutions for way-finding, encouraging activities, and task oriented…

Introduction On this assignment we were tasked with conducting a practical recording that gives a greater understanding of what surround sound is, the microphone techniques used to conduct it, the setting up in the control room as to how the sound will be spread evenly…

Deforestation is defined by cutting of tress in a forested area. The deterioration of forest resources and poor economic performance in the Philippines call for a serious rethinking of economic policies addressing both environmental and economic objectives. The recent economic literature suggests the possibility of…

ABSTRACT As the technology of human kind progresses the need for energy further increases, with it the search for renewable sources of energy had become the priority of various individuals and research institutes. Part of these renewable sources are the oceans and seas. One kind…

Introduction Quantum dots are tiny particles or nanocrystals of a semiconducting materials with diameters in the range of 2-10 nanometer (10-50 atoms). As result of this phenomenon, quantum dots can emit any color of the light from the same materials simply by changing the dots…

Cofficient Of Linear Expansionaim To determine by practical means within a laboratory environment, a value for the coefficient of linear expansion of a given material and compare the result with an accepted published value. The following apparatus were used to conduct the experiment. a. PASCO…

The impact of effect stack or the responses should be dissected regardless as their belongings could harm the framework with significant power. a concise investigation is to be finished amid the outline stage to foresee about the subsequent harms because of these dangers or perils….

Although power sector reforms in Africa have been prevalent, the original intent for the policy reforms and restructuring were not achieved. Evidently, state-owned electricity utility companies have encouraged investment inputs from foreign investors through Independent Power Production, but the standard reform results of a fully…

The damaging potency of hydrocarbons on natural and cultivated crops is voraciously documented. This research investigated the noxiousness of hydrocarbons on aerobic and anaerobic enzymes in cowpea and maize seedlings. Viable seeds of these food crops were planted in soil treated with different concentrations of…

A final control element is a device that physically changes a process as a result of a change in a control system setpoint. This is typically done with the use of an actuator and a control valve. The actuator accepts a signal from the control…

In Nature Energy’s informative article titled “Solar conversion of CO2 to CO using Earth-abundant electrocatalysts prepared by atomic layer modification of CuO,” the focal point of the entire essay is emphasized through the main study, which involves the use of copper oxide nanowires, along with…

ABSTRACT Energy is an important source in the world of economic, social and industrial development of any nation. During the last several decades, energy demand of the world has been increasing continuously at a large rate due to increase in population, industrialization, transportation etc. Alternatives…

The most notable supportive policy development that has opened up possibilities for small and medium power producers is the advent of feed-in-tariffs. The REFiT offers investors pre-determined rates for various sources and technologies with an objective to promote the uptake of renewables and promote smaller…

By law, smallholders are required to sell their coffee through local growing cooperatives, who then pass the coffee to millers for processing and grading. For decades, coffee milling was managed by five mills, including the Kenya Planters Cooperative Union (KPCU) the largest mill. The mills…

Core and shell buildings contain electrical systems that are far more complex in comparison to traditional methods of construction. In some cases, it can be difficult to implement electrical services, as they need to be designed to service tenants which are still unknown. Electrical engineering…

Abstract Background: The Japanese quail, Coturnix japonica has been shown to be an efficient animal model for studying the retinal disorders. The retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) cells of this animal model and human monocyte cells were used to determine the conditions under which irradiation of…

The Energy Independence and Security Act was signed on December 19, 2007 by President George Bush. This act aimed to move the United States toward greater energy independence by increasing the production of clean, renewable fuels and increase the efficiency of products, buildings, and vehicles…

The Internet of Things is a suite of technologies and associated business processes that imbues devices of all types with an ability to communicate information about their status to other systems, creating the opportunity to evaluate and act on this new source of information. Definition:…

Solar power is the conversion of energy from sunlight into electricity, either directly using photovoltaic (PV), indirectly using concentrated solar power or the combination. Solar energy is radiant light and heat from the sun that is harness using a range of ever-evolving technologies such as…

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is an independent regulatory agency with up to five members that are appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate. The members are the following; Chairman Kevin J. McIntyre, Commissioner Cheryl A. LaFleur, Commissioner Neil Chatterjee, and Commissioner…

Every year, sometime between Lent and Corpus Christi, my grandmother used to soak water in the kitchen stove and stir it slowly, while pouring metallic porcelain cups filled with salt. Then, he added the hydrated lime and mixed everything until it acquired a texture similar…

Electro Static; what is it? When materials rub together, an electric charge can build up. If the material is an insulator, that charge is held and doesn’t move and is referred to as static electricity. Electro Static Discharge; what is it? When the charged object…

Auditory hallucination is when a person hears voices that aren’t real and don’t come from a specific source, it can range from a simple sound to hearing music so clearly, it’s hard to believe there’s no band or radio nearby. People hear is voices. Sometimes,…

Introduction Galactic Cosmic Rays (GCR), which aremainly originated outside the solar sys-tem,propagate through the galactic mediumwith relatively weak magnetic field and in-teract with the medium and magnetic field. While in the heliosphere they interact withthe electromagnetic field carried by the solarwind, which effectively modify their…

Overview Many industrialized countries now have some form of nuclear power under control of the government. With schematics on how to produce weapons readily available, it has become increasingly likely that a terrorist group will resort to creating their own nuclear weapons in the near…

Police use of force is a topic that is heavily debated on because there is not a single set definition of the use of force, even with the research that has been done with this topic they still have not come up with a single…

Mr. Trash Wheel is a trash interceptor runs on Solar and hydro energy. It works in the citynamed Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. The trash wheel was created by John Kellett. It clears waste materials from the river so it could not enters the Chesapeake Bay area….

Introduction Energy Having a strong and reliable source of energy is a key foundation and fundamental for all economies. While economies continue to grow and become dependent on more complex based infrastructure and sophisticated technological systems, energy becomes ever more important to individuals, enterprises and…

The following is an EPE framework (Yingying Seow 2011). In this framework, the energy is consumed by various activities along with a manufacturing application. This is categorised into two groups: Direct and Indirect Energy. The EPE framework consists of the Indirect Energy and the Direct…