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    followed a traditional pre-med undergraduate curriculum. Though I initially did not have a significant aptitude for physics, I harbored an inherent curiosity of the subject, and have taken it upon myself to spend my undergraduate education focused on it. The journey ahead was trying, but one that has made me a stronger individual. Growing up, I did not have a particular affinity towards physics. In fact, I firmly recall despising the subject in high school. There was seemingly no possible connection to

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    acknowledged for her work, she was extremely fervent about physics, once stating, “I love physics with all my heart. It is a kind of personal love, as one has for a person to whom one is grateful for many things” (Finkbeiner). Meitner’s parents were of Moravian and Russian decent. While they were included in the Jewish community, they did not practice Judaism. Meitner had a private tutor, due to the fact that women could not receive the same education as

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    his doctoral thesis "A New Determination of Molecular Dimensions" to the university in Zurich which was accepted in July. During this same year he published four pioneering papers in the scientific magazine "Annalen der Physik" which revolutionized physics around the turn of the century.“ (Einstein-webstie.de) These are just few of his contributions to the world of scientific discovery , he also continued to enter more and more to scientific journal and dis prove what others thought to be exact truth

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    of Problem Solving A common claim for the benefits of students taking introductory physics classes is that students are taught essential problem solving skills. The skills that students learn in these classes can be transferred, thus enabling them to be better problem solvers across the board. Is this truly what is happening, though? Unfortunately, students’ thought processes in general about solutions to physics problems is entirely formula-centered with the objective being to determine some unknown

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    Archimedes was born in Syracuse, Italy. Syracuse was known for its people’s interest in commerce, art, and science, which was probably one of the reasons why many of Archimedes’ discoveries are related to science. When he was older, he traveled to Alexandria, the home of Euclid for a period of time, to continue his studies. Euclid was a very well known mathematician who made important discoveries in geometry, and Archimedes was highly influenced by his works. When he went back to Syracuse, he created

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    “The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science” (Einstein). As stated in this quote, Albert Einstein was a thinker of great proportions, and he accomplished many feats. The physicist was born on March 14, 1879 in Ulm, Germany, and he passed away April 18, 1955 in Princeton, New Jersey. He made large changes across the world especially in the United States of America. His advancements in experimental theories, involvement in WWI, and in

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    three basic theories are the most widely known theories that Newton proposed. The development of these theories founded what is now modern physics. These theories also gained Newton attention and credibility in the scientific community, which further helped spread his accomplishments. The discovery of these laws, laid down a basic foundation for the physics of motion. Newton's three laws of gravity changed the way in which the world was perceived, because of their accuracy in describing many unexplained

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    subject matter that would meet my requirements. After learning about the vast unknown of the universe I became entranced by the immeasurable quantity of information yet to be ascertained. This has developed into an exceptional interest in the field of physics and astrophysics. While at Waynesville it was required of me to take a career aptitude test. These tests can be helpful to many people, but this was not the case

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    Jeray Wimbley Professor Sherman ENGL 1301 October 31, 2016 Albert Einstein There have been many influential people throughout time. And as time continues to move forward, there will be new influential people that come into the world. Everyone and anyone can influence others. Sometimes for the greater good or the worst. It all depends on the mindset of the person. In addition to what I just previously stated, there are people that influence other just by doing what they love to do. For this reason

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    start gong to Grammar school at Grantham. In 1659 his mother pulled him from school to make him a farmer. One year later he returns to Grantham School to finish his education. The headmaster John Stokes saw Newton potential so Newton start going to Trinity College in Cambridge where he became interested in mathematics optics, physics and astronomy. In April 1664 Newton begins to make mathematical entries in his “Waste Book” In 1665 Newton school close due to the Plague (disease) Newton moves back

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