M4D2: The Carnot Cycle and Its Efficiencies

The Carnot Cycle is utilized in the production of most of the electricity produced in America. It is very efficient when used on a massive scale. For this discussion, familiarize yourself with the Carnot Cycle. After thoroughly reviewing the Carnot Cycle, write a thoughtful, complete, but concise response to the …

Ideal Gas Volume and Temperature

When gas is cooled, it contracts, that is, its volume decreases. Absolute zero is largely a theoretical temperature. Scientists have been able to get very close, but due to certain fundamental laws of physics achieving true absolute zero is likely impossible. After reviewing the ideal gas law and the concept …

Hydrogen economy

Hydrogen EconomyIn his 2003 State of the Union address, former President Bush announced that the United Stateswould develop a hydrogen economy. Specifically he said1[…] Tonight Im proposing $1.2 billion in research funding so that America can lead theworld in developing clean, hydrogen-powered automobiles. A simple chemical reaction betweenhydrogen and oxygen …

Hydrogen economy

Hydrogen EconomyIn his 2003 State of the Union address, former President Bush announced that the United Stateswould develop a hydrogen economy. Specifically he said1[…] Tonight Im proposing $1.2 billion in research funding so that America can lead theworld in developing clean, hydrogen-powered automobiles. A simple chemical reaction betweenhydrogen and oxygen …

Any topic (writer’s choice)

One of the most mysterious times in the history of Earth is that of the “Cambrian Explosion,” when in a short geologic period of time (few millions of years) most of the animal ancestors of all animals alive today (including humans) suddenly appeared.  Why did the “Cambrian Explosion” happen at …

Does the News Media Report Food Related Science Accurately

Complete all required readings and viewings in this week’s Study Plan before beginning this assignment.Initial Post Review the readings and videos for this week along with the information in the interactive module.  First – Select one of the following topics to research for your initial post:     Super foods: …

Xrays and CT scans

Complete research and create an online poster/ Google presentation to explain the processes of respiration. To be included: All parts of respiration and where in the cell they occur. What are the substrates and products of each part of the individual  processes. The names of the protein/ enzymes involved / …

Social Geography

Weve spent a lot of time looking at cities in the content of the course so far. Why do we focus so much on cities rather than rural areas? Are there differences in the types of inequalities between the two spaces? Explain your take on this, considering readings and lectures. …