This document is a chapter about motion and speed that includes definitions of key vocabulary words and explanations of concepts. It defines motion as a change in position, and position as the location of an object. Distance is defined as how far an object is from one position to another, and is measured using a ruler or tape measure. Speed is the distance an object moves over a certain amount of time, and is calculated as speed equals distance divided by time. Faster moving objects cover more distance in a shorter time compared to slower moving objects. Maps are used to show the positions of objects and use directions like north, south, east and west to help readers understand locations.
The document discusses key concepts related to motion including:
1) Motion is defined as a change in position relative to a reference point. Speed is the distance traveled over time, while velocity also includes direction of motion.
2) Speed and velocity can be calculated using the equation distance/time. Resultant velocity combines multiple velocities based on whether they are in the same or opposite directions.
3) Graphs can show motion, with steeper lines on a distance-time graph indicating faster speed and horizontal lines showing constant speed. A speed-time graph can also indicate if an object is slowing, speeding up, or stationary.
This document contains notes from a review of motion, speed, and velocity. It includes definitions, equations, example problems and their solutions related to these concepts. Speed is defined as the distance traveled over a period of time. Velocity includes both speed and direction of motion. Examples show how to calculate speed from distance and time, or time from distance and speed. Average speed is the total distance divided by the total time.
The document discusses speed and motion. It provides examples of the fastest animals, humans, vehicles, and other objects. It discusses key concepts such as speed being the distance traveled over time. Motion is defined as relative based on the frame of reference. Speed, time, and distance are shown to have a direct relationship through equations. Constant and average speed are also explained.
Mechanics is the branch of physics concerned with forces and motion. It is divided into statics, kinematics, and dynamics. Statics deals with forces in equilibrium, kinematics with motion without forces, and dynamics with the relationship between forces and motion. Motion refers to a change in an object's position over time and can be described in terms of distance traveled, displacement, speed, and velocity. Distance is a scalar quantity representing total path length, while displacement is a vector quantity referring to straight-line distance between start and end points. Speed is a scalar measure of distance covered per unit time, and velocity is a vector measure representing rate of change of displacement over time.
Core Content Coaching Grade 8 Force & Motion and Speed Velocity & Accelerati...raegan_witt-malandruccolo
This document provides resources and guidance for teaching a unit on force and motion in 8th grade science. It outlines the unit's purpose and TEKS, or learning standards, which involve forces, motion, and energy. A pacing guide schedules lessons over several weeks. Suggested resources include textbooks, websites on vectors and physics concepts, and formative assessment questions from prior STAAR exams. The document recommends anchoring lessons with activities to practice key vocabulary and review prior learning. It also provides examples of higher-order thinking questions and differentiation strategies for diverse learners.
The document discusses the properties of water. It has a chemical formula of H2O and is polar due to the unequal distribution of charges between the hydrogen and oxygen atoms. This polarity allows hydrogen bonds to form between water molecules. Water can exist naturally as a solid, liquid, and gas and is described as a universal solvent because it can dissolve both polar and ionic substances due to its chemical composition and physical properties. The story at the end implies that water is the universal solvent that was discovered.
This document is a chapter about motion and speed that includes definitions of key vocabulary words and explanations of concepts. It defines motion as a change in position, and position as the location of an object. Distance is defined as how far an object is from one position to another, and is measured using a ruler or tape measure. Speed is the distance an object moves over a certain amount of time, and is calculated as speed equals distance divided by time. Faster moving objects cover more distance in a shorter time compared to slower moving objects. Maps are used to show the positions of objects and use directions like north, south, east and west to help readers understand locations.
The document discusses key concepts related to motion including:
1) Motion is defined as a change in position relative to a reference point. Speed is the distance traveled over time, while velocity also includes direction of motion.
2) Speed and velocity can be calculated using the equation distance/time. Resultant velocity combines multiple velocities based on whether they are in the same or opposite directions.
3) Graphs can show motion, with steeper lines on a distance-time graph indicating faster speed and horizontal lines showing constant speed. A speed-time graph can also indicate if an object is slowing, speeding up, or stationary.
This document contains notes from a review of motion, speed, and velocity. It includes definitions, equations, example problems and their solutions related to these concepts. Speed is defined as the distance traveled over a period of time. Velocity includes both speed and direction of motion. Examples show how to calculate speed from distance and time, or time from distance and speed. Average speed is the total distance divided by the total time.
The document discusses speed and motion. It provides examples of the fastest animals, humans, vehicles, and other objects. It discusses key concepts such as speed being the distance traveled over time. Motion is defined as relative based on the frame of reference. Speed, time, and distance are shown to have a direct relationship through equations. Constant and average speed are also explained.
Mechanics is the branch of physics concerned with forces and motion. It is divided into statics, kinematics, and dynamics. Statics deals with forces in equilibrium, kinematics with motion without forces, and dynamics with the relationship between forces and motion. Motion refers to a change in an object's position over time and can be described in terms of distance traveled, displacement, speed, and velocity. Distance is a scalar quantity representing total path length, while displacement is a vector quantity referring to straight-line distance between start and end points. Speed is a scalar measure of distance covered per unit time, and velocity is a vector measure representing rate of change of displacement over time.
Core Content Coaching Grade 8 Force & Motion and Speed Velocity & Accelerati...raegan_witt-malandruccolo
This document provides resources and guidance for teaching a unit on force and motion in 8th grade science. It outlines the unit's purpose and TEKS, or learning standards, which involve forces, motion, and energy. A pacing guide schedules lessons over several weeks. Suggested resources include textbooks, websites on vectors and physics concepts, and formative assessment questions from prior STAAR exams. The document recommends anchoring lessons with activities to practice key vocabulary and review prior learning. It also provides examples of higher-order thinking questions and differentiation strategies for diverse learners.
The document discusses the properties of water. It has a chemical formula of H2O and is polar due to the unequal distribution of charges between the hydrogen and oxygen atoms. This polarity allows hydrogen bonds to form between water molecules. Water can exist naturally as a solid, liquid, and gas and is described as a universal solvent because it can dissolve both polar and ionic substances due to its chemical composition and physical properties. The story at the end implies that water is the universal solvent that was discovered.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like depression and anxiety.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against developing mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like anxiety and depression.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise boosts blood flow, releases endorphins, and promotes changes in the brain which help enhance one's emotional well-being and mental clarity.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
The document discusses several key concepts in physical science including density, viscosity, conductivity, buoyancy, states of matter, and phase change. It defines density as mass over volume and explains how to measure the density of irregular objects using water displacement. Viscosity is defined as the resistance to flow, with thicker liquids exhibiting slower movement. Conductivity refers to the movement of heat or electricity through a substance, with NaCl and nails conducting due to metal atoms. Buoyancy allows objects to float based on their volume in a fluid. The three states of matter - solid, liquid, and gas - are defined by their distinctive properties. Phase changes from solid to liquid to gas occur at specific temperatures and involve physical not chemical changes to the substance
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like anxiety and depression.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like depression and anxiety.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against developing mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like anxiety and depression.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise boosts blood flow, releases endorphins, and promotes changes in the brain which help enhance one's emotional well-being and mental clarity.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
The document discusses several key concepts in physical science including density, viscosity, conductivity, buoyancy, states of matter, and phase change. It defines density as mass over volume and explains how to measure the density of irregular objects using water displacement. Viscosity is defined as the resistance to flow, with thicker liquids exhibiting slower movement. Conductivity refers to the movement of heat or electricity through a substance, with NaCl and nails conducting due to metal atoms. Buoyancy allows objects to float based on their volume in a fluid. The three states of matter - solid, liquid, and gas - are defined by their distinctive properties. Phase changes from solid to liquid to gas occur at specific temperatures and involve physical not chemical changes to the substance
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like anxiety and depression.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness, happiness and focus.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like anxiety and depression.
(June 12, 2024) Webinar: Development of PET theranostics targeting the molecu...Scintica Instrumentation
Targeting Hsp90 and its pathogen Orthologs with Tethered Inhibitors as a Diagnostic and Therapeutic Strategy for cancer and infectious diseases with Dr. Timothy Haystead.
Candidate young stellar objects in the S-cluster: Kinematic analysis of a sub...Sérgio Sacani
Context. The observation of several L-band emission sources in the S cluster has led to a rich discussion of their nature. However, a definitive answer to the classification of the dusty objects requires an explanation for the detection of compact Doppler-shifted Brγ emission. The ionized hydrogen in combination with the observation of mid-infrared L-band continuum emission suggests that most of these sources are embedded in a dusty envelope. These embedded sources are part of the S-cluster, and their relationship to the S-stars is still under debate. To date, the question of the origin of these two populations has been vague, although all explanations favor migration processes for the individual cluster members. Aims. This work revisits the S-cluster and its dusty members orbiting the supermassive black hole SgrA* on bound Keplerian orbits from a kinematic perspective. The aim is to explore the Keplerian parameters for patterns that might imply a nonrandom distribution of the sample. Additionally, various analytical aspects are considered to address the nature of the dusty sources. Methods. Based on the photometric analysis, we estimated the individual H−K and K−L colors for the source sample and compared the results to known cluster members. The classification revealed a noticeable contrast between the S-stars and the dusty sources. To fit the flux-density distribution, we utilized the radiative transfer code HYPERION and implemented a young stellar object Class I model. We obtained the position angle from the Keplerian fit results; additionally, we analyzed the distribution of the inclinations and the longitudes of the ascending node. Results. The colors of the dusty sources suggest a stellar nature consistent with the spectral energy distribution in the near and midinfrared domains. Furthermore, the evaporation timescales of dusty and gaseous clumps in the vicinity of SgrA* are much shorter ( 2yr) than the epochs covered by the observations (≈15yr). In addition to the strong evidence for the stellar classification of the D-sources, we also find a clear disk-like pattern following the arrangements of S-stars proposed in the literature. Furthermore, we find a global intrinsic inclination for all dusty sources of 60 ± 20◦, implying a common formation process. Conclusions. The pattern of the dusty sources manifested in the distribution of the position angles, inclinations, and longitudes of the ascending node strongly suggests two different scenarios: the main-sequence stars and the dusty stellar S-cluster sources share a common formation history or migrated with a similar formation channel in the vicinity of SgrA*. Alternatively, the gravitational influence of SgrA* in combination with a massive perturber, such as a putative intermediate mass black hole in the IRS 13 cluster, forces the dusty objects and S-stars to follow a particular orbital arrangement. Key words. stars: black holes– stars: formation– Galaxy: center– galaxies: star formation
Discovery of An Apparent Red, High-Velocity Type Ia Supernova at 𝐳 = 2.9 wi...Sérgio Sacani
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Mending Clothing to Support Sustainable Fashion_CIMaR 2024.pdfSelcen Ozturkcan
Ozturkcan, S., Berndt, A., & Angelakis, A. (2024). Mending clothing to support sustainable fashion. Presented at the 31st Annual Conference by the Consortium for International Marketing Research (CIMaR), 10-13 Jun 2024, University of Gävle, Sweden.
ESA/ACT Science Coffee: Diego Blas - Gravitational wave detection with orbita...Advanced-Concepts-Team
Presentation in the Science Coffee of the Advanced Concepts Team of the European Space Agency on the 07.06.2024.
Speaker: Diego Blas (IFAE/ICREA)
Title: Gravitational wave detection with orbital motion of Moon and artificial
Abstract:
In this talk I will describe some recent ideas to find gravitational waves from supermassive black holes or of primordial origin by studying their secular effect on the orbital motion of the Moon or satellites that are laser ranged.
Signatures of wave erosion in Titan’s coastsSérgio Sacani
The shorelines of Titan’s hydrocarbon seas trace flooded erosional landforms such as river valleys; however, it isunclear whether coastal erosion has subsequently altered these shorelines. Spacecraft observations and theo-retical models suggest that wind may cause waves to form on Titan’s seas, potentially driving coastal erosion,but the observational evidence of waves is indirect, and the processes affecting shoreline evolution on Titanremain unknown. No widely accepted framework exists for using shoreline morphology to quantitatively dis-cern coastal erosion mechanisms, even on Earth, where the dominant mechanisms are known. We combinelandscape evolution models with measurements of shoreline shape on Earth to characterize how differentcoastal erosion mechanisms affect shoreline morphology. Applying this framework to Titan, we find that theshorelines of Titan’s seas are most consistent with flooded landscapes that subsequently have been eroded bywaves, rather than a uniform erosional process or no coastal erosion, particularly if wave growth saturates atfetch lengths of tens of kilometers.
Describing and Interpreting an Immersive Learning Case with the Immersion Cub...Leonel Morgado
Current descriptions of immersive learning cases are often difficult or impossible to compare. This is due to a myriad of different options on what details to include, which aspects are relevant, and on the descriptive approaches employed. Also, these aspects often combine very specific details with more general guidelines or indicate intents and rationales without clarifying their implementation. In this paper we provide a method to describe immersive learning cases that is structured to enable comparisons, yet flexible enough to allow researchers and practitioners to decide which aspects to include. This method leverages a taxonomy that classifies educational aspects at three levels (uses, practices, and strategies) and then utilizes two frameworks, the Immersive Learning Brain and the Immersion Cube, to enable a structured description and interpretation of immersive learning cases. The method is then demonstrated on a published immersive learning case on training for wind turbine maintenance using virtual reality. Applying the method results in a structured artifact, the Immersive Learning Case Sheet, that tags the case with its proximal uses, practices, and strategies, and refines the free text case description to ensure that matching details are included. This contribution is thus a case description method in support of future comparative research of immersive learning cases. We then discuss how the resulting description and interpretation can be leveraged to change immersion learning cases, by enriching them (considering low-effort changes or additions) or innovating (exploring more challenging avenues of transformation). The method holds significant promise to support better-grounded research in immersive learning.
PPT on Sustainable Land Management presented at the three-day 'Training and Validation Workshop on Modules of Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) Technologies in South Asia' workshop on April 22, 2024.
PPT on Direct Seeded Rice presented at the three-day 'Training and Validation Workshop on Modules of Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) Technologies in South Asia' workshop on April 22, 2024.