optical telescopes. As we go through the history of optical telescope we can see that there are a few concepts that are fundamental to all the different types of optical telescopes‚ from the reflecting to the refracting to the hybrid of the two these are as follows. The lens and its properties were known prior to the invention of the optical telescope with simple lenses made from rock crystal being found before recorded history (George & Yannis‚ 1987). The properties of light such
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Assignment 1 Miss. Dzigbodi Ama Agbodra. A brief history of Mathematics. Ecs/13/01/0396 The area of study known as the history of mathematics is primarily an investigation into the origin of discoveries in mathematics and‚ to a lesser extent‚ an investigation into the mathematical methods and notation of the past. Before the modern age and the worldwide spread of knowledge‚ written examples of new mathematical developments have come to light
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The History of Schizophrenia Schizophrenia is a severe psychiatric disorder with symptoms of emotional instability‚ detachment from reality‚ and withdrawal into the self. The word "Schizophrenia" is less than 100 years old. However the disease was first identified as a discrete mental illness by Dr. Emile Kraepelin in the 1887 and the illness itself is generally believed to have accompanied mankind throughout its history. There are documents that identify Schizophrenia can be traced to the old
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U.S. History ushistory.org Homepage American History From Pre-Columbian to the New Millennium The word history comes from the Greek word historía which means "to learn or know by inquiry." In the pieces that follow‚ we encourage you to probe‚ dispute‚ dig deeper — inquire. History is not static. It ’s fluid. It changes and grows and becomes richer and more complex when any individual interacts with it. Knowledge of history is empowering. An event is but the furthest ripple of an ever-expanding
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specifically for East and Southeast Asians. However‚ it has now been seen in almost all parts of the world. This is because of the time period it came from. With its history‚ its similar properties of other foods‚ and globalization of the world‚ boba has become popular wherever it goes. The boba drink was accidentally invented. The history begins in 1988 where a Taiwanese teahouse manager had a sweetened tapioca pudding and some tea during a meeting. She poured the tapioca pearls from the pudding to
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English 3 Honors 4 March 2011 Golf: A History Golf often makes people think of boring‚ old men walking around a huge green course. This is not always the case. Many different people have been known to enjoy the game of golf. Where golf came from is bound to surprise some people who think it is just for elderly people. Golf is very interesting to learn about‚ including: the history‚ association’s tournaments‚ women in golf‚ and famous players. The history of golf is widely discussed and no one
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American History Précis In the short story American History by Judith Ortiz Cofer encourages us to understand our own feeling and being sensitive to the situation around us before we act. Cofer supports her claim by describing Elena’s insensitivity to the president’s death visiting Eugene while everyone was still mourning. Eugene’s Mother assumes that Elena‚ her family‚ or Puerto rico immigrants in general are insensitive to the tragedy. “I don’t know how you people do it‚” pg 301 Eugene’s mother
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course of our regular classes at Trivandrum; for our Contact Classes at Ernakulam‚ Kozhikode; and for our Orientation Workshops in different parts of the country. 1. Comprehensive Notes for UGC-NET (Rs. 1500) • Detailed notes on Literary History‚ Theory • Glossary of Literary and Theoretical Terms • Major Topics selected from NET Question Papers • Objective Questions & Question Bank based on past Question Papers • Summary of all topics in capsule form for Quick Revision FREE OFFER:
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------------------------------------------------- History of circle The word "circle" derives from the Greek‚ kirkos "a circle‚" from the base ker- which means to turn or bend. The origins of the words "circus" and "circuit" are closely related. The circle has been known since before the beginning of recorded history. Natural circles would have been observed‚ such as the Moon‚ Sun‚ and a short plant stalk blowing in the wind on sand‚ which forms a circle shape in the sand. The circle is the basis
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History of the Flute The oldest flute ever discovered may be a fragment of the femur of a juvenile cave bear‚ with two to four holes‚ found at Divje Babe in Slovenia and dated to about 43‚000 years ago. However‚ this has been disputed.[13][14] In 2008 another flute dated back to at least 35‚000 years ago was discovered in Hohle Fels cave near Ulm‚ Germany.[15] The five-holed flute has a V-shaped mouthpiece and is made from a vulture wing bone. The researchers involved in the discovery officially
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