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    Gravitational Potential Energy. This is energy that is stored in an object, it is also the energy of a particle acquired from position, or condition, rather than motion. Things that have potential energy are a raised weight, coiled spring, a charged battery or even food etc, energy causes change within systems.
The dictionary meaning is ‘the energy possessed by a body by virtue of its position relative to others, electric charge, electric charge, and other factors’. Elastic potential energy is the

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    and why are people addicted to it. - The movement of a rollercoaster relies on two types of energies: Gravitational Potential Energy (GPE) and Kinetic Energy (KE). GPE is a stored energy due to gravity (Potential & Kinetic Energy, 2015). (KE is an energy of motion (Kinetic energy, 2015). -Potential energy (PE) is stored energy, has potential to do work. -Gravitational potential energy (GPE) is the energy of position (vertical). An object has GPE whenever it is

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    The Stiff Truth About Rigor Mortis         Growing up, I have always been intrigued by murder mysteries. My favorite shows consisted of Criminal Minds, CSI, and NCIS. From watching these shows episode after episode, I have become familiarized with the term “Rigor Mortis”. Rigor Mortis is referred to as the third stage of death, where the muscles in the body contract leaving the body “stiff” for a period of time. Rigor Mortis occurs shortly after death, usually within three to four hours when the

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    is what physics is all about. There is kinetic energy, potential energy, conservation of energy, velocity, acceleration, mass, force, and gravity. Energy gives you the ability to do work. Energy is everywhere in nature

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    clear developmental peak and subsequent senescence that are physiologically distinct. As in mammals, Aplysia show several aging-dependent changes such as changes in anatomy and function in identified neurons [8], behavioral changes [9,10], expression of mRNAs [11], and neurotransmitter regulation [12]. (2) A simple and well-studied nervous system and behavioral repertoire to facilitate the study of neurological and behavioral correlates of aging at the level of single neurons and circuits. (3) Two

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    show several aging-dependent changes such as changes in anatomy and function in identified neurons [8], behavioral changes [9,10], expression of mRNAs [11], and neurotransmitter regulation [12]. (2) A simple and well-studied nervous system and behavioral repertoire to facilitate the study of neurological and behavioral correlates of aging at the level of single neurons and circuits. (3) Two learning assays (Sensitization and Habituation of the GWR) proposed in this study are well studied and show

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    To create a voltage across the cell membrane there must be Resting Potential: an electrical difference across the membrane of a nerve cell during an inactive period. This electrical difference generates a voltage that must be maintained to create a “ready state” that allows the cell to fire or create action potential across the axon. Without Resting Potential, there is no driving force for the main ions inside and outside of the cell. Neurons’ intracellular fluid tends to be more negatively charged

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    Ever since the first commercial roller coaster was built in the United States in 1884, roller coasters have been seen in amusement parks all around the world. These rides, seen in all shapes and sizes, are widely recognized for their thrills. At sudden twists and turns, riders experience large levels of excitement. But what makes a roller coaster so exciting? The answer is physics. In the process of designing roller coasters, engineers use concepts such as Newton’s three laws of motion to make

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    between two neurons is called the synapse. In order for the synapse to operate, an action potential must first happen. If one does not work, then the whole neurological function will not, which will eventually lead to humans not working at all as a whole. This paper will look into the two following subjects in Neurological Functioning: 1. Action Potential 2. The Synapse Understanding the roles of the action potential and synapse will help the reader’s have a sense of knowledge in the subject to fully

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    the possibility for change. This means that every change around us, and every movement of life needs energy. As it states in the Law of Conservation of Energy, energy can neither be created nor destroyed. Also, everything always has energy or the potential to change due to energy. In our energy poster, we have a scene that consists of what is commonly known as the show Peter Pan. Within this opening bedroom scene, the actors onstage have the ability to ‘fly’ due to the a wire attached to each actor

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