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    Physics 12 - Circular Motion Extra Problems 1. A 1400 kg car is travelling at 25 m/s on a circular hill of radius 210 m. What is the normal force on this car at the top of the hill? [pic] [pic] 2. In an amusement park‚ a 2.8 m radius “drum” rotates such that a person does not fall when the “floor” drops away. [pic] If the coefficient of friction between the person and the wall is 0.35‚ what is the maximum period of the rotation so that a person will not fall? A. 2.0 s B. 3.4 s C.

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    roles drums play in their culture. Also called Membranophones‚ the East African drums play a critical role in their society. In Kenya a plethora of membranophones are vital to their way of life. They have not been subdivided in the indices as the indices as the information available is insufficiently reliable. Where some authors give classificatory detail others only record the word "drum" and thus the potential for error in the indices

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    I remember the moment that I realized I would like to be a part of the North Shore Band leader. It was my freshman year‚ the second week of summer band. I had ate something terrible that caused me to be sick. As I was on the side the drum majors seemed to very caring and sympathetic of my situation. That was the moment that I realized that I want to be one of those kind caring people. I am the best candidate for the job because I am a very accepting and open person to criticism. I am a very persistent

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    When the poem starts‚ the narrator urges the drums and bugles to play their music loudly and powerful‚ so it bursts through doors and windows into schools and churches. He even urges the instruments to disturb newlyweds and farmers. Then‚ as if on repeat‚ he once again urges the drums and bugles to play‚ except he describes their sound hoping it will reach across the city. He wants it to keep people up at night and keep them from working during the day. If people chose to ignore it and carry on with

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    race. Background Analysis of the Poem Commentary – Piano and Drums by Gabriel Okara In Gabriel Okara’s poem‚ “Piano and Drums”‚ Okara expresses his feelings and thoughts of a primitive society in contrast to a western society. Being an African himself‚ and having studied in a western society‚ the poem reflects the confusion in his emotions as well as the loss of self-identity. The title of the poem itself‚ “Piano and Drums” displays a sense of dissimilarity and contrast as the instruments

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    Drum Taps By Walt Whitman

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    experiences; however‚ there are poems that have themes such as death and democracy. In his collection “Drum Taps” Whitman speaks about the Civil War and its effects on the American people. Many scholars‚ and myself believe that throughout this collection he changes his tone. Leslie Jamison says that critics have dismissed Walt Whitman’s work as mediocracy‚ but that when looking at his later pieces such as “Drum Taps” you can see his true genius. He begins the collection with a cheery tone and sound effects

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    four months. But on October 7th It all started With that small nose bleed off the small stool. In Drums‚ Girls + Dangerous Pie A book made by Author Jordan Sonnenblick. It tells the Story about an 8th grader named Steven Alper and his crazy life after he found out his brother has leukemia a type of cancer and how they get thought it. The Main Character Steven is a drummer he loves to play the drums. He is 14 and he is in 8th grade Making it to High School All-City Band Concert. His Favorite Candy

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    Uses[edit] Drums are usually played by striking with the hand‚ or with one or two sticks. In many traditional cultures‚ drums have a symbolic function and are used in religious ceremonies. Drums are often used in music therapy‚ especially hand drums‚ because of their tactile nature and easy use by a wide variety of people.[2] In popular music and jazz‚ "drums" usually refers to a drum kit or a set of drums (with some cymbals)‚ and "drummer" to the person who plays them. Drums acquired even

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    Drumming! A history of drums and drumming from past to present. General Purpose: To inform the class about the history of drums and drumming. Specific Purpose: At the end of my informative speech‚ I would like everyone to understand where drums came from and how they are used today. Thesis: Drums give the world of music rhythm. Without drums and drum beats‚ I believe that music today would not be as good as it is currently. Introduction: A. How many in here like to listen to music

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    Drum Major Research Paper

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    There are many ways to define a drum major. A lot of the things I know about being a drum major are not things I was told as an expectation‚ but things that I was shown through the actions of these leaders. I’ve been told that a drum major is defined as one who leads the band into success‚ but I know that it’s a whole lot more than that. One should be approachable and knowledgeable‚ enthusiastic and serious‚ skilful and experienced. A drum major is someone who has independence but would never leave

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