ROBERT GODDARD AND ROCKETS
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This 6-page paper examines the life and biography of scientist Robert Goddard, and how his studies in rocketry during the early 20th century ultimately led to the success of the U.S. space program. Also touched on is how Germany used Goddard's theories to invent the V-2 rocket, the forerunner of the rockets that eventually landed the Apollo spacecrafts on the moon. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: MTgoddar.rtf`

Rockets and Newton's Second Law of Motion
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A 5 page paper discussing the operation of a rocket as proof for Newton's second law, f = ma, and also briefly discusses Mach's ability to condense all of Newton's three laws of motion into a single one. All of Newton's laws of motion - or Mach's single derivation - come into play with the launch and operation of a rocket. The very action of a rocket can be said to prove Newton's second law. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: KSrockets.wps

Science and the Koran
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This 22 page paper examines the Koran, or Qur'an and the science that is presented in the text. The paper argues that this religious text presents a large amount of scientific fact before the knowledge existed to prove the claims. Much of the fact could not be understood for many centuries until science caught up with the writing. This paper considers aspects of embryology and human development as well as astrology, cosmology and physics, including the creation and big bang theory, as well as the existence of black holes. The discussion includes consideration of the translation and context of the text as well as the way that it may, or may not be seen accurate with today's scientific knowledge. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
Filename: TEkoransci.rtf

Sir Isaac Newton
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This 11 page paper begins with a brief biography of Sir Isaac Newton. His major ideas, discoveries, inventions and works are identified. The Newton - Leibniz calculus controversy is discussed. Those who influenced Newton's works are identified. His legacy and impact in the fields of mathematics and science as well as the world's beliefs about the nature of the universe are discussed. The writer also comments on the role of the apple in Newton's thoughts about gravity. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PGnewton.rtf

Stephen Hawking’s Book, “A Brief History of Time”
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A 5 page book report on the renowned scientist’s consideration of the significance of time in the universe. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: TGbrief.rtf

Superconductors
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This 8 page paper discusses superconductors, their history, uses, and the future of the research. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: HVSupCon.rtf

Superconductors; Super Science?
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This 11 page paper examines superconductors and superconductivity. The paper is written in the style of a science magazine article giving an overview of the subject. The writer outlines what superconductors are, who they work and brief history of their development before going on to look at their current and future potential in a wide range of uses form transportation and medial science through to warfare. The writer also looks at the occurrence of type one and type two superconductors including the their frequency on the periodic table and those that operate at the highest temperatures. The bibliography cites 8 sources.
Filename: TEsupcon.wps

Supermassive Black Holes
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This 6 page paper explores two theories that explain how supermassive black holes are formed. The black hole is defined and explored. Theories about the creation of the universe, and when black holes originated are a part of the discussion. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: SA723Sup.rtf

Talbot's The Holographic Universe
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This 4 page paper examines the book and provides the main idea. Thoughts about time travel and linear time are included. The hologram is explained as a metaphor. No additional sources cited.
Filename: SA551THU.rtf

Technology in Golf
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This 5 page paper looks at the influence of chemistry and design on the game of golf from the shaft of a club to the tees and balls that the club will hit. The paper also considers 'illegal' golf equipment. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEgolftc.wps

Thank You Mr. Edison! History of Electricity in the U.S.
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(5 pp) Prior to the electric light bulb, illumination was by fire from candles, kerosene and oil lamps, and coal-gas jets. With the advent of electricity, the advantages of electric lamps for interior lighting over flickering, sooty, open flames were readily apparent, and demand for electricity skyrocketed. The excitement and enthusiasm over electricity's beginnings could be heard from one coast to the next. (Newspaper accounts are used as reporting tools) Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: BBebulbR.doc

The Basic Principles of Physics: An Examination of the Contentions of Nineteenth Century Physicist Albert Michelson
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A 4 page examination of Michelson's contention that in regard to physics "most of the grand underlying principles have now been firmly established and that further advances are to be sought chiefly in the rigorous application of these principles to all the phenomena which come under our notice". The author contends that Michelson's contention is still applicable even today. While we continue to make "astonishing" discoveries, we have yet to conclusively demonstrate that the basic physical processes underlying those discoveries significantly deviate from the basic physical principles known by Michelson. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPphysic.rtf