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    statement: For any acute angle α, we draw a right triangle that includes α. The sine of α, abbreviated sin α, is the ratio of the length of the opposite this angle to the length of the hypotenuse of the triangle. If we simplify we get a formula which says: It is shown in a diagram below. We can see immediately that this definition has a weak point. It does not tell us exactly which right triangle to draw. There are many right triangles, large ones and small ones that include a given angle α.…

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    The Van Hiele Theory applies to the article “Freedom Quilts and the Underground Railroad.” The three level of Van Hiele are used in the Freedom Quilt Activity. These three levels are recognizing figures by their appearance, recognizing/analyzing figures by their properties or components, and forming abstract definitions and classifying figures by their elaborating on their interrelationships. Students will be scaffolding as they are analyzing the shapes. At the second part of the activity, the…

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    The Perfect Rocket

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    from each other as possible, or with the mass at the front and the surface area at the back. From the previous test it was proven that the ideal mass of the rocket to be 0.21925 kg, but how many fins would make the rocket perform at its peak. At an angle of 45 degrees, with 333 mL of water, and 5 fins, the Ted Cruiser flew a record setter of 325 feet. However, would less fins pull off the same trick? Upon removing one of the fins, the testers of the Ted Cruiser found that the rocket flew only…

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    LIFTING AND TRANSFERING  Body mechanics is moving the body in an efficient and safe way that reduces the risk of injury. Body mechanics is using good posture, proper techniques, and using the strongest and largest muscles when you can. Good body mechanics are extremely crucial as DSW’s working in residential programs because we are often doing a lot of lifting and transferring of significant amounts of weight (the weight of another human being). We can be easily injured if we do not use proper…

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    Forensics Essay

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    Trigonometry is otherwise know as the study of relationships between lengths and angles of triangles. Forensic scientists use that part of math in connection with murders; especially blood. By construction right triangles between the wound of the victim (where the blood comes from) and the blood splatters. In most crime scenes knowledge about things like: - Where did the murderer stand? - Where was the victim located? - In which angle did the murder weapon (e. g. dagger) hit the victim? These…

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    The Life and Death of Pontiac: A Story of Trial and Error Writing about the Pontiac Motor Division represents an opportunity to grieve for their untimely death, which occurred in 2010. I spent the first decade of my automotive career working for a Pontiac dealership and this wasn't my only connection with the company. After five years of saving I purchased [a used 1979 Anniversary Edition Trans Am]. Powered by the last of the 6.6 L big block Pontiac 400 engines this special car made me a…

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    Velocity Lab Report

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    Instead of adjusting the velocity values manually, you can use a quick click operation to create a "velocity ramp" for a crescendo or diminuendo. ➡ Attention The ramps are drawn in the MIDI Draw Area of the Piano Roll Editor (or Score Editor) when Note Velocity is selected. Absolute Curve ‣ You can draw from left to right or right to left, ramp up, or ramp down. In this example, I have a ‣ sequence of repeating notes with the same velocity values ➊. Click+hold on a position ➋. Its horizontal…

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    Waldo Persuasive Essay

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    In truth, Waldo is everywhere. Waldo does not just exist in a children’s book. He can be seen in real life as well, and there have been many sightings. In fact just a couple months ago I saw a video taken of Waldo in a McDonalds, which is rumored to be his favorite place to eat. So next time you go to a McDonalds, be wary for he could be lurking around any counter or any booth. Be warned, if you travel to McDonalds to seek Waldo for his fame, you will most likely never find him, for he only…

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    pressure distribution around a NACA 23015 airfoil section with a flap of length equal to the 30% of the cord at different angles of incidence and flap settings. The experiment was performed in a non –return wind tunnel at a Reynolds number of 4.4×〖10〗^5 and at a Mach number of 0.073. It is of note that increasing incidence will increase lift produced until the critical angle of attack, where the airfoil stalls; moreover, deploying a flap will increase the maximum lift produced, but will produce…

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    "Let me go, let me go." Rivers of tears ran down Alyssa's cheeks as she futilely kicked and struggled to escape the two much stronger men manhandling her down the stairs. "Shut your mouth, you little bitch or I'll shut it for you." "I've got something to shut it with." Duane released the teenager's legs when the reached the ground floor and, as Carlos pinned her arms to her side from behind with her back to his chest and feet dangling in the air, grabbed lewdly at his crotch. Both men laughed…

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