The Gravity Probe B Launch Decision – Case Study Gravity Probe B (GP-B) was a satellite based mission funded by NASA. Efforts were led by the Stanford University physics department and Lockheed Martin‚ Stanford University being the primary contractor and Lockheed Martin as the subcontractor. Rex Geveden‚ the Deputy Center Director at Marshall Space Flight Center‚ was the Program Manager at NASA and the primary leader of the GP-B launch mission. The mission objective was to test two of the predictions
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2.0 Displacement (meters and centimeters) (1) Work (0.1) Power (0.1) 11 m‚ 18 cm 559 279.5 11 m‚ 32 cm 566 269.5 10 m‚ 33 cm 516.5 271.8 11 m‚ 32 cm 566 257.3 10 m‚ 32 cm 516 286.7 10 m‚ 89.4 cm 544.7 273.0 Veloctiy (m/s) Displacement/Time Acceleration (m/s/s) Velocity/Time Trial 1 11.18/2.0 = 5.59 5.59/2.0 = 2.80 Trial 2 11.32/2.1 = 5.39 5.39/2.1 = 2.57 Trial 3 10.33/1.9 = 5.43 5.43/1.9 = 2.90 Trial 4 11.00/2.2 = 5.15 5.15/2.2 = 2.34 Trial 5 10.32/1.8 = 5.73 5.73/1.8 = 3.18 Mean: 5.46 2
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Patel Nil Period 7 05/09/13 Static and Kinetic Friction Objectives:- * Use a Dual-Range Force Sensor to measure the force of static friction. * Determine the relationship between force of static friction and the weight of an object. * Measure the coefficients of static and kinetic friction for a particular block and track. * Use a Motion Detector to independently measure the coefficient of kinetic friction and compare it to the previously measured value. * Determine if the
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Lamia Doueihi 2/27/15 AP European History Newtonian Physics and Darwinian Biology on European Culture Sir Isaac Newton and Charles Darwin were both influential men who had impacted European culture during their respected eras‚ and in later eras. Newton was an English physicist and mathematician. During the Enlightenment‚ his Newtonian physics impacted European culture with his effects on science. Charles Darwin was an English naturalist and geologist. One of his greatest impacts on European culture
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material‚ gravity separation‚ centrifugal force field of the spiral chute‚ centrifuges‚ cyclone and other gravity separation equipment. Gravity separation is often said that the re-election‚ it is the relative density‚ particle size‚ shape differences between be separation of mineral particles and their media (water‚ air or other relatively high density liquid) movement in the rate and direction different‚ so that the mutual separation of mineral processing methods. Gravity separation is also used for
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Define due process and its origins The definition of due process according to Wilson (2009) is protection against arbitrary deprivation of life‚ liberty‚ or property as guaranteed in the 5th and 14th amendments. Throughout the history of the United States‚ its constitutions‚ statues and case law have provided standards for fair treatment of citizens by federal‚ state and local governments. “Due process is one of the most controversial.” Doctrines currently applied by the Supreme Court. Due process
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While riding the wheel of fate while it is continuously moving I felt the greatest acceleration at the bottom of the Ferris wheel. We don’t experience a great acceleration at the top because our weight pushes us toward the center so it cancels some forces that will give a greater acceleration while when we are at the bottom of the wheel both rotation and weight are acting on us so it results to a greater acceleration. As I observed the position of the horizon varies with my position like when I’m at
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After those two phases‚ the swing - load phase is next. This phase is when you start to make your approach. The approach steps usually consist of three steps. These steps are the jab step‚ the drive step‚ and the foot that is placed laterally of the football. The lower leg muscles play a huge role in kicking a field goal. It is recommended that the athlete has strong quadricep muscles. The psoas major‚ erector spinae‚ abdominals‚ and the spinal postural muscles are usually stable. The body has two
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Due Diligence Legislation assignment #2 1. Where did the term “due diligence” come from‚ what case? The term due diligence came form the case Sault Ste. Marie‚ know as strict liability offences‚ by Supreme court of Canada. Due diligence and the strict liability were offered in response to the inadequacies of the existing criminal law‚ due to the actions that occurred in polluting the water source in Sault Ste. Marie‚ Ontario. “SCC”) in R v. Sault Ste. Marie‚ [1978] 2 S.C.R
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Falling Objects Name: __________________________ Hour: _____ Score: __________ Directions: Solve the following problems. Make sure you use all of the problem solving guidelines AND remember units!! 1. What is the equation for the velocity of a falling object? 2. What is the equation for finding distance of a falling object? 3. What are the unit for velocity? _____________________________________ 4. An apple drops from a tree and hits the ground in 1.5s. What
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