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    Lexus Research Paper

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    Lexus used a superconductor, a technology that won the nobel prize when it was discovered 20 years later by Heike Kamerlingh Onnes. Another 20 years went by before it was discovered that the superconductive state also repels magnetic fields. This budding old technology allowed

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    stood as an interesting to point to me since I learned that it was an abnormal noble gas in Chemistry in 10th grade. In Chapter One of The Disappearing Spoon, Kean discussed the use of helium as a superconductor at temperatures below -450 degrees Fahrenheit. From my physics class, I knew that superconductors were things that had no resistance and conducted electricity the best. What surprised me was the fact was that helium was the first superfluid to be discovered and that when it was present at such

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    UNIT 9.3 MOTORS & GENERATORS  gather, analyse and present information to explain how induction is used in cooktops in electric ranges Lenz’s Law: “An induced EMF always gives rise to a current that creates a magnetic field that opposes the original change in flux ”1 Eddy Currents: circular movements of electrons due to a changing flux passing through the metal Induction cooktops use electromagnetic induction to produce heat. Under the cooktop are electromagnetic coils (induction coils) with

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    Edmond, OK ABSTRACT “Superfluids” are fluids that have zero viscosity. This means that the fluid will flow with zero friction as well as leak through certain surfaces that are otherwise considered sealed. In addition, superfluids are also superconductors. The paper discusses liquid helium, its discovery, properties applications and limitations. INTRODUCTION The discovery of what are known as “superfluids” was made relatively simultaneously in 1937 by two independent factions on opposite sides

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    This paper presents the details of a recent study on the removal of the screening-current-induced field (SCIF) in a pancake-type noninsulated high-temperature superconductor (HTS) coil (NI coil). To determine the SCIF in the NI coil, the magnetic flux density (Bz) was calculated using the equivalent circuit model of the coil and compared to Bz obtained empirically. The experimental results exhibited that the SCIF elimination in the NI coil enhanced upon increasing the amplitude and frequency of the

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    My sci-fi paper will follow the unfortunate events surrounding a spaceship and its crew on the far rim of the galaxy. It will feature the events that unfold after the spacecraft comes into contact with a hypervelocity star (HVS). An HVS is defined as a star that is traveling faster than the escape velocity of the galaxy. In addition, the spacecraft will use a quantum vacuum plasma thruster (Q-thruster) as its propulsion system as described by Dr. Harold White 's research at NASA. As humans reach

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    Transportation is a main problem in society. To understand this, you need to know the relationship between magnetism and temperature. It is important to understand this because in Japan, bullet trains operate using extremely cold magnets. People also want to know more about them as they become more popular! Repeated experimentation by experts say that if the magnet is cold, the strength of it will go up. To understand this, you need to know about magnetism, temperature, and magnetism strength

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    reaction between cadmium sulfide and NH3, in the presents of thiourea yield a  of 579(nm). The % error of the reaction is 1.24%. Introduction: There are 3 types of metals for electricity conducting: metallic conductor, semiconductor, and superconductor. Metallic conductors allow the free flow of ions and electrons through a sample; and its conductivity decreases as the temperature increases. Semiconductors allow the flow of both ions and electrons through the sample but not completely free;

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    Wiz Khalifa Thesis

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    Wiz Khalifa was handcuffed at the Los Angeles International Airport on Saturday, August 22. The rapper was reportedly approached by police officers because he refused to get off of his hoverboard. In a video posted online, you can hear the altercation between Khalifa and the cops. “This? I didn’t do nothing anyway,” he said. “What you want to do? Put me in jail because I didn’t listen to what you say? We can have all the conversations you want to, you can end up on TMZ, destined to become as famous

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    director position of the Canadian Light Source(CLS). The importance of the CLS is due to its purpose. The CLS is where top scientists from around the world collaborate to attempt to solve some of our world’s biggest phenomena ranging from viruses, superconductors, and surprisingly dinosaurs. Since george was the director of this, he can also be considered one of the masterminds of this whole project, proving his vitality to the chemistry and scientific community. Not only did Dr Bancroft’s research activities

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