November 4, 2025

Electromagnetic Biology & Fields

– discussion- An enormous amount of electricity is created at power-generating stations and sent across the country through wires that carry high voltages. Appliances, power lines, airport and military radars, substations, transformers, computers, and other equipment that carries or uses electricity all generate electromagnetic fields.

Many questions have been raised about how electromagnetic fields affect our bodies. Do they pose a public health risk? Perform an Internet search to find information about the effects of electromagnetic fields on public health. Then, discuss the pros and cons of using equipment that produces an electromagnetic field.

Here is one authoritative source to get you started: electromagnetic fields and public health.

Double Helix Structure of DNA
This task connects the physics of electrostatics with molecular biology. Molecular biology is the study of the structure and function of the cell at the molecular level. DNA’s double helix structure consists of two strands held together by electrostatic forces. Do online research on electrostatics and molecular biology, and then answer the following questions. Here are two sources to start with:

DNA Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) Fact Sheet
the structure and function of DNA The Structure and Function of DNA – Molecular Biology of the Cell – NCBI Bookshelf
Part A
What is DNA and what is its role in life? List DNA’s four nucleotide bases.

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Part B
Explain DNA’s structure, specifically noting the role electric fields and forces play in it.

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Electric Field of Dreams
In this activity, you will explore the relationship between the strength and direction of the electric field lines to the type of charge on a particle and its magnitude. You will also explore the interactions between two or more charged particles and observe their movement. To begin your activity, open the simulation: Electric Field of Dreams. ‪‪Electric field of dreams‬ 1.0.0-dev.10‬

Directions:
At any time you may

click the Reset All button to reset all the settings;
click the Play/Pause button to pause or resume the motion; or
pause the motion and then click the Step button to observe the motion step-by-step.
Part A
To begin, click the Add button to add one object to the system. Observe the electric field around this charged object. You may move the object around the field by dragging it with your cursor. While the arrows indicate the direction of the electric field around the charge, the length of the arrows indicates the field strength. Based on your observations of the field, what is the charge on this object? Give your reasoning.

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Part B
Set the charged object in motion by dragging it and releasing it. What do you observe about the behavior of the field lines in the vicinity of the object?

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Part C
Add another charged object to the electric field by clicking the Add button again. What is the charge of this new object? Give your reasoning. What do you observe about the behavior of both the objects as well as the field lines in the vicinity of both the objects?

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Part D
Click the Remove button to remove one of these objects, and then click the Properties button to set properties for the next object you will add. Just change the sign of the charge to (+), then click Done. Click Add to add this new object to the field. Now what do you observe about the behavior of the two objects and the field lines that surround them?

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Part E
With the two oppositely-charged objects still in the field, apply an external field to the system: In the External Field box, simply drag the dot until it becomes an electric field vector in some direction. Observe, describe, and explain the behavior of the two objects.

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Electric Field Hockey ‪‪Electric field hockey‬ 1.0.0-dev.10‬
In this activity, you will again explore the relationship between an electric field and charged particles in the field, but this time you’ll have a gaming challenge. To begin, open Electric Field Hockey.

Directions:
On the control bar, make sure that the Puck is Positive and the Field boxes are checked. Also, make sure that the Practice option is selected.

Your aim is to score goals by manipulating the black puck (test charge) into the blue-colored bracket (goal) on the right. Think smart and place positive source charges (red) and negative source charges (blue) in such a way that the black puck moves into the goal.

Note that when you place a red, positive source charge in the hockey field, a red arrow appears on the black puck (test charge) showing the force the positive charge exerts on the puck. Similarly, when you place a blue, negative source charge in the hockey field, a blue arrow appears on the black puck (test charge) showing the force the negative charge exerts on the puck.

Part A
Place a red charge in the hockey field and click Start. In which direction do electric field lines point? In which direction does the black puck move? What conclusion do you draw from this movement?

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Part B
Click Reset and then click Clear. Now, place a blue charge in the hockey field and click Start. In which direction do electric field lines point? In which direction does the black puck move? What conclusion do you draw from this movement?

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Part C
Manipulate the mass of the puck by dragging the Mass bar to the right for increasing the mass and to the left for decreasing it. What changes do you see in the speed of the puck? Which principle works behind this change?

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Part D
In the same situation, what do you observe about the relationship between the speed of the black puck and its distance from the blue charge?

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Part E
You can make the puck travel in complex ways by placing a set of charges around on the field. So, here’s your game challenge: Arrange source charges around to propel the puck from its starting position into the goal. That’s pretty easy for a straight shot; you just put a negative charge behind the goal. But what if there are barriers in the way? That’s a real test of your physics understanding, including Newton’s laws of motion and electrostatic forces. Game’s on!

On the control bar, check the Trace, Field, and Anti-alias boxes. The game has three Difficulty levels. Start with Difficulty level one and arrange source charges to get the puck into the goal. Once you’ve made a score at any level, increase the Difficulty level. Take a screen capture of two of your most difficult goals and paste them here. At least one of these should be at Difficulty level 2 or 3.

(Note: On a Windows computer, you can use the key combination Alt-Print Screen to copy the currently-active window to your clipboard. When you capture an image of this simulation window, paste the image into an image-processing program such as Paint, and save the image as a file. Then use the Insert Image button to insert the file into the response area.)

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• Do they pose a public health risk? Perform an Internet search to find information about the effects of electromagnetic fields on public health. Then discuss the pros and cons of using equipment that produces an electromagnetic field.,

• Part A What is DNA and what is its role in life? List DNA’s four nucleotide bases., Part B Explain DNA’s structure, specifically noting the role electric fields and forces play in it.,

• Part A Based on your observations of the field what is the charge on this object? Give your reasoning., Part B What do you observe about the behavior of the field lines in the vicinity of the object?, Part C What is the charge of this new object? Give your reasoning. What do you observe about the behavior of both the objects as well as the field lines in the vicinity of both the objects?, Part D Now what do you observe about the behavior of the two objects and the field lines that surround them?, Part E Observe, describe, and explain the behavior of the two objects.,

• Part A In which direction do electric field lines point? In which direction does the black puck move? What conclusion do you draw from this movement?, Part B What conclusion do you draw from the movement?, Part C What changes do you see in the speed of the puck? Which principle works behind this change?, Part D What do you observe about the relationship between the speed of the black puck and its distance from the blue charge?, Part E Arrange source charges around to propel the puck from its starting position into the goal. Paste screenshots.

November 4, 2025

Northern Lights & Electromagnetism

By Academic Wizard Blog

Northern Lights & Electromagnetism

discussion- Research and discuss the aurora borealis in terms of electric charges, magnetic fields, and forces. Which times of the year are best for seeing the northern lights, and where are the best places to view them? Explain your answers. Also identify links to good images. If you’ve ever seen the aurora borealis, describe your experience and note the time and place that you saw it.

Faraday’s Law
Electric generators use the properties of electromagnetism to transform kinetic energy into electrical energy. Many electric generators work by spinning a permanent magnet near coils of wire. Experiment with this simulation of electricity generation to visualize how this process works. Once the simulation opens, try moving the permanent magnet around to see what happens. Also rapidly switch the polarity of the magnet by repeatedly clicking on the magnet icon at the bottom of the page, and observe the effect.

Part A
Try moving the magnet in the different ways described in the table below,. Record your observations in the second column of the table.

Motion Observations

Move the magnet straight through the coil, leading with the north pole. Once the magnet is completely through, move it back to its original position.

Move the magnet straight through the coil, only this time leading with the south pole. Once the magnet is completely through, move it back to its original position

Put the magnet in the center of the coil, but don’t move it.

Put the magnet on the outside of the coil. Repeatedly move it up and down while outside of the coil.

Keeping the magnet outside of the coil. Repeatedly move it back and forth horizontally.

Place the magnet back inside of the coil. Now repeatedly switch the polarity of the magnet by pressing the button toward the bottom-right of the page over and over again.

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Part B
After producing electricity in many different ways, describe what causes electricity to flow in the coil? In your response, describe the types of forces acting on the electrons and how they result in movement.

Northern Lights & Electromagnetism

As you know, loudspeakers are used for communication at sporting events, and in schools or supermarkets. Research loudspeakers on the Web. Describe the components of a speaker and explain how it produces sound. In particular, explain how the force on a current-carrying wire in a magnetic field is used to make a speaker operate.

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Throughout this lesson, you learned about the lives and contributions of key scientists in this area of physics. Create a timeline that ties them all together. The timeline does not need to be highly detailed, but it should do the following:

Include at least the four major scientists covered in this unit: Oersted, Ampère, Faraday, and Tesla.
Include key contributions of each scientist and provide a year, if possible, for those contributions.
Note any relationships among these and other scientists, especially if one developed something based on the work of another.
Arrange the scientists chronologically by their first key contribution, not by their birth date.

• Research and discuss the aurora borealis in terms of electric charges magnetic fields and forces., Part A Try moving the magnet in the different ways described in the table below. ,Record your observations in the second column of the table., Part B After producing electricity in many different ways, describe what causes electricity to flow in the coil?, Describe the components of a speaker and explain how it produces sound., Create a timeline that ties them all together.

November 4, 2025

Nuclear Energy & EM Discussion

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Nuclear Energy & EM Discussion

Scientists such as Heinrich Hertz, Philipp Lenard, Max Planck, and Albert Einstein made scientific contributions that ultimately demonstrated that light is electromagnetic radiation, and that it has a “dual nature.” Some electromagnetic phenomena are best explained with a particle model, and some with a wave model. In a sense, “wave” and “particle” are just easy mental models for light. We employ them because we are used to seeing waves and particles—such as those in water waves and baseballs—in our daily lives. Electromagnetic radiation is a basic concept in physics, but it doesn’t fit completely into one of these neat little boxes.

Research and discuss at least one modern technology that employs electromagnetic radiation and that can be explained by the wave model, the particle model, or a combination of the two. Some possible technologies include solar panels, burglar alarms, cameras, and cell phones.

Research Fusion and Fission Reactions

Read about Nuclear power and then search the internet for more information about fission and fusion reactions. Use the search terms:

deuterium-tritium fusion reaction
uranium-235 fission reaction
plutonium-239 fission reaction

Part A

Why is the deuterium-tritium reaction the most promising nuclear fusion reaction for future energy production?

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Part B

Why is uranium-235 the most common isotope for nuclear fission in current use in nuclear power generation?

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Part C

Why is it advantageous to produce plutonium-239?

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Calculations

Complete the calculations for each nuclear reaction listed below.

Use these resources to better understand the activity at hand and to help in your tasks:

Conversions:

1MeV = 1.6 x 10-13 J
Energy use per person per year in the United States = 3.5 x 1011 Joules
(estimated, varies by source, August 2009)
Approximate population of USA: 310,000,000

Question 1

Deuterium-Tritium Fusion Reaction

Given: energy released = 17.59 MeV per deuterium/tritium reaction pair (mass = 5 amu)

Part A

List the balanced nuclear reaction.

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Part B

Determine the energy released per kilogram of fuel used.

Given MeV per reaction, calculate energy in joules per kilogram of reactants.
Consider 1 mole of tritium plus 1 mole of deuterium to be a mole of “reactions” (total molar mass = 5 grams).

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Part C

Determine the mass of fuel required for the expected energy consumption in the United States for the next 10 years.

Energy use per person per year in the United States = 3.5 × 1011 joules.
Base your calculations on a current population of 310,000,000.

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Question 2

Uranium-235 Fission

Given: energy released = about 200 MeV per individual reaction (mass = 235 amu)

Part A

Find the balanced nuclear reaction.

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Part B

Determine the energy released per kilogram of fuel used.

Given MeV per reaction, calculate energy in joules per kilogram of reactants.
Consider 1 mole of uranium-235 to be a mole of “reactions” (molar mass = 235 grams).

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Part C

Determine the mass of fuel required for the expected energy consumption in the United States for the next 10 years:

Provide the energy use per person per year in the United States = 3.5 × 1011 joules.
Base your calculations on a current population of 310,000,000.

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Question 3

Plutonium-239

Given: energy released = about 200 MeV per individual reaction (mass = 239 amu)

Part A

List the balanced nuclear reaction.

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Part B

Determine the energy released per kilogram of fuel used.

Given MeV per reaction, calculate energy in joules per kilogram of reactants.
Consider 1 mole of plutonium-239 to be a mole of “reactions” (molar mass = 239 grams).

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Part C

Determine the mass of fuel required for the expected energy consumption in the United States for the next 10 years.

Energy use per person per year in the United States = 3.5 × 1011 joules.
Base your calculations on a current population of 310,000,000.

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Analysis and Conclusions

Write a summary of your findings from the calculations section above. Discuss information from your research and the pros and cons of each energy alternative.

Part A

Summarize the results of your calculations from Task 2.

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Part B

Discuss the pros and cons of fission and fusion reactions based on your research.

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Part C

Write your conclusions as to which nuclear reaction is the best alternative energy source.

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• Part A Why is the deuterium-tritium reaction the most promising nuclear fusion reaction for future energy production?,
• Part B Why is uranium-235 the most common isotope for nuclear fission in current use in nuclear power generation?,
• Part C Why is it advantageous to produce plutonium-239?,
• Question 1 Part B Determine the energy released per kilogram of fuel used.,
• Question 2 Part B Determine the energy released per kilogram of fuel used.

November 4, 2025

Lab Report Outline

By Academic Wizard Blog

Lab Report Outline

• Laboratory Preparation: Instructions to all lab experiments are posted on our Blackboard course website. Before performing each lab activity, students must read the instructions, prepare for the laboratory, and study the theory for the experiment. Online lab experiments will be performed by each student as specified in the lab instructions, and a single report will be submitted for each experiment activity. Students can work on the experiments individually or in small groups of 2 or 3 students, but each student must write and submit their own lab report and include a detailed list of contributions from all group members to the lab (see below).

• Laboratory Report Policy: Each lab experiment will span two weeks: The 1st week is devoted to reviewing the activity and collecting the data, while the 2nd week is devoted to completing the lab report. Each student will be responsible for producing a report pertaining to each experiment. Lab reports must be typed and submitted (uploaded as assignments) via Blackboard website using the corresponding link available in the Labs & Reports folder. Lab reports are due on Sunday by midnight (11:59 pm) before your next lab (see course schedule). Lab reports will be graded and returned to you via Blackboard website with feedback and comments. Reports will not be accepted via email. A student must pass the lab portion of the course in order to pass the entire course.

• Late Report Policy: Late laboratory reports will only be accepted in the case of extreme emergency or illness and prior arrangements have been made with the instructor. Students that do not participate in the lab activity or do not submit the required lab report, will not get credit for the lab and will receive a grade of zero (0%). Refer to the course syllabus for more details.

• Format of Laboratory Reports: Laboratory reports must be typed professionally using Microsoft Word (*.doc or *.docx) and in standard font. Plagiarism and copying from the lab instructions or from another student will not be tolerated. Each report must be a single document less than 1 MB in size, and the basic parts of all lab reports must be arranged in the following order:

1. A “Title page” containing your name followed by your partner’s names if any, the title of the report, the

course code, section number, and the date when the experiment was performed.

2. A section entitled “Objectives”, which contains the objective or objectives of the experiment.

3. A section entitled “Theory”, which contains all pertinent theoretical considerations and equations used during the lab or in the calculations. All equations must be explained and typed using Microsoft Word.

4. A section entitled “Equipment and Materials”, which contains a list of the equipment and materials used to carry out the experiment. Also, include a sketch of the lab set-up, equipment, or simulation.

5. A section entitled “Data”, which contains the collected data and results in tabular format. All data tables must be typed using Microsoft Word. Do not include any calculations in this section.

6. A section entitled “Graphs and Screenshots”, which contains any required graphs, diagrams, or screenshots. All graphs must have a title, a well-chosen scale, and properly labeled axes. Curves and straight lines should be drawn smoothly and as close to as many points as possible. Graphs must also display any required slopes or intercepts. Screenshots must be clear and properly labeled.

7. A section entitled “Calculations”, which contains detailed calculations for all trials showing the equations used, algebra, and results rounded to the correct number of significant figures. Include in this section comparisons with expected or standard values (percent error or percent difference). All calculations must be typed using Microsoft Word.

8. A section entitled “Conclusions”, which contains conclusions based on the data, calculations, physical theory, and lab analysis. The conclusions should include: ✓ Summary of final results (values). ✓ Comment on the agreement or disagreement of the results with the theory or expectations. ✓ Answers all analysis questions given in the lab instruction or by the lab instructor. ✓ Discuss what you personally learned from this experiment and your observations/comments.

9. A section entitled “Sources of Error”, which contains a list of the possible sources of experimental errors. There are always errors in any measurement. Identify some of the significant sources.

10. A section entitled “References” that lists all references used. Textbook and lab manual/handouts should always be included.

11. If students worked on the lab as a group, include a section at the end of the report entitled “Contributions” that lists in detail the contributions of all group members to the lab. Remember that each student must write and submit their own lab report for each lab activity or experiment.

• 1. A “Title page” containing your name followed by your partner’s names if any the title of the report the course code section number and the date when the experiment was performed.,
• 2. A section entitled “Objectives” which contains the objective or objectives of the experiment.,
• 3. A section entitled “Theory” which contains all pertinent theoretical considerations and equations used during the lab or in the calculations.,
• 4. A section entitled “Equipment and Materials” which contains a list of the equipment and materials used to carry out the experiment.,
• 5. A section entitled “Data” which contains the collected data and results in tabular format.

November 4, 2025

Rainbows & Justice

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Rainbows & Justice

Power Point that explains the physics of a rainbow. What is a rainbow? What will affect if you see a rainbow or two? What do dispersion, refraction, and reflection have to do with rainbows?

Technical violations of parole, such as failing to inform a parole officer about a change in residence, contribute significantly to prison overcrowding. Evaluate the effectiveness of returning parolees to prison for technical violations. Should there be more leniency in handling these cases, or is strict enforcement necessary to maintain public safety and the integrity of the parole system? Discuss the benefits and problems associated with strict enforcement of technical violations, considering the potential impact on recidivism rates, prison overcrowding, and the successful reintegration of parolees into society. Be sure to include examples from the textbook in your answer.

Needs to be 3 paragraphs

Reference Siegel;, Larry.2018.Corrections Today.Boston, MA:Cengage

Victims of violence by intimate partners and family. In your opinion, what are the key issues with this topic?

(Rituals of Strain, IPV, and Familicide) Our argument is that structural factors are often overlooked. After addressing that question, watch the video below. What is your opinion of this “tool” some police departments started using over a decade ago to ID domestic violence victims at greatest risk? What seem to be the advantages? What about disadvantages?

• What is a rainbow?, What will affect if you see a rainbow or two?, What do dispersion, refraction, and reflection have to do with rainbows?, Evaluate the effectiveness of returning parolees to prison for technical violations., Should there be more leniency in handling these cases, or is strict enforcement necessary to maintain public safety and the integrity of the parole system?

✅ Comprehensive General Answers

🌈 Physics of a Rainbow (General Explanation)

A rainbow is a circular arc of colors in the sky caused by the interaction of sunlight with raindrops. When sunlight enters a raindrop, it refracts (bends), causing white light to spread into different colors — a process called dispersion. The light then reflects off the inside surface of the raindrop and refracts again as it exits. Each wavelength bends at a slightly different angle, so colors spread into a visible spectrum from red (least bent) to violet (most bent). Whether a person sees a rainbow depends on the position of the sun (must be behind the observer and low in the sky), the presence of water droplets ahead, and the viewing angle (~42° for a primary rainbow). A double rainbow occurs when light reflects twice inside the raindrop, producing a secondary arc with reversed colors at a larger angle (~50–53°). The brightness and visibility of both primary and secondary rainbows are affected by droplet size, sunlight intensity, and atmospheric conditions.

🚔 Technical Parole Violations & Prison Overcrowding

(3 Paragraphs — with textbook reference)
Technical violations — such as missing appointments or failing to report residence changes — contribute substantially to prison overcrowding because individuals are re-incarcerated without committing new crimes. Strict enforcement is often justified as necessary to preserve parole accountability and public safety. However, according to Siegel (2018), the majority of these violations do not pose direct threats, suggesting that automatic imprisonment may be disproportionate and costly.

Leniency and graduated sanctions—like increased supervision, mandatory check-ins, or support services—can help parolees succeed in the community. Siegel (2018) notes that when parole focuses on rehabilitation instead of punishment, recidivism rates decrease. Many technical violations occur due to unstable housing, lack of employment, transportation issues, or substance dependence—structural barriers that strict punishment does not address. Returning people to prison may disrupt jobs, families, and treatment programs, making reintegration even harder.

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November 4, 2025

Motion Lab Experiment

By Academic Wizard Blog

Motion Lab Experiment

1) Introduction: Explain the theory behind this experiment in a paragraph between 150 and 250 words. (2 Points)

Suppose you are using external resources; include the reference. It would be best if you had any relevant formulas and explanations of each term. You may use the rich formula tools embedded here.

2) Hypothesis: In an If /Then statement, highlight the purpose of the experiment.

For instance: If two same shape objects with different masses are dropped from the same height, they will hit the ground simultaneously. (2 points)

Post-lab section:

3) Attach your analysis here, including any table, chart, or plot image. (3 Points)

Motion Lab Experiment

4) Attach the image of any table, chart, or plot here. (4 points)

Each part is 2 points.

Table 1 and the calculation of the percent error.

Table 2 and the calculation of the percent error.

5) Attach the image of samples of your calculation here. (2 points)

6) In a paragraph between 100 and 150 words, explain what you Learn. What conclusion can you draw from the results of this lab assignment? (2 points)

7) In one sentence, compare the results of the experiment with your Hypothesis. Why? (1 point)

8) Attach your response to the questions in the lab manual here. (4 points)

• 1) Introduction: Explain the theory behind this experiment in a paragraph between 150 and 250 words. (2 Points),
• 2) Hypothesis: In an If /Then statement highlight the purpose of the experiment. ,
• 3) Attach your analysis here including any table chart or plot image. (3 Points),
• 4) Attach the image of any table chart or plot here. (4 points),
• 5) Attach the image of samples of your calculation here. (2 points)

Answers (comprehensive, general)

1) Introduction (≈180 words)

This experiment investigates fundamental relationships of motion by measuring how a physical quantity (for example: acceleration due to gravity, period of a pendulum, or velocity during free fall) depends on controlled initial conditions. Classical kinematics and Newton’s second law form the theoretical basis. Kinematics relates displacement $x$ , initial velocity $v_0$ , acceleration $a$ , and time $t$ with equations such as $v_0 t + \tfrac{1}{2} a t^2$ . If measuring free fall, the acceleration $a$ equals gravitational acceleration $g$ and the relevant formula for vertical displacement from rest is $\tfrac{1}{2} g t^2$ . Newton’s second law, $F = ma$ , explains how net force produces acceleration and justifies controlled-force setups. When comparing measured (experimental) values to accepted (theoretical) values, compute percent error: $∣∣theoretical∣×100%\%\text{error} = \dfrac{|\,\text{experimental} – \text{theoretical}\,|}{|\text{theoretical}|}\times 100\%$ . Each variable should be defined: $x$ (displacement, m), $v_0$ (initial velocity, m/s), $a$ (acceleration, m/s²), $t$ (time, s), $g$ (9.81 m/s², standard). Sources for constants or additional theory (if used) should be cited (e.g., textbook or lab manual), and uncertainties from timing, measurement resolution, and systematic bias are discussed when interpreting results.

2) Hypothesis (If/Then)

If the experiment measures the motion of objects under controlled conditions (same release height and minimized air resistance), then the measured acceleration will be close to the theoretical value (e.g., $m/s2g=9.81\ \text{m/s}^2$ ) within experimental uncertainty, because classical kinematics predicts the time–distance relationship for uniformly accelerated motion.

3) Analysis (tables, charts, plots — general guidance & example)

Provide the raw data table, processed table (means, standard deviations), and at least one plot (e.g., displacement vs. $t^2$ for free fall, or velocity vs. time for constant acceleration). Below is a template and an example you can paste into a spreadsheet.

Table template (Raw Data):

Trial	Height $h$ (m)	Time $t$ (s)	Notes
1
2
3
Mean

Processed table (example for free fall):

Height $h$ (m)	Mean time $tˉ\bar t$ (s)	$t^2$ (s²)	Computed $gexp=2htˉ2g_\text{exp} = \dfrac{2h}{\bar t^2}$ (m/s²)
0.50	0.320	0.1024	9.77
1.00	0.451	0.2034	9.83

How to make useful plots:

For free-fall: plot $h$ (y-axis) vs $t^2$ (x-axis). A linear fit should have slope $\tfrac{1}{2}g$ . Multiply slope by 2 to get $g$ .
For constant acceleration: plot velocity vs time; slope = acceleration.

Include error bars representing timing uncertainty (e.g., ± reaction time or instrument resolution) when possible.

4) Images of tables/charts/plots (explanation & submission notes)

I cannot attach files here, but follow these steps to create and attach images:

Produce the table and plot in Excel/Google Sheets or Python/Matplotlib.
Export the plot as PNG/JPG (File → Export/Download → PNG).
For the report, include:
- Table 1: Raw data and processed values.
- Table 2: Summary (means, uncertainties).
- Plot image: $h$ vs $t^2$ with linear fit and equation shown.
Label each image as “Table 1”, “Table 2”, “Figure 1” in your submission.

5) Sample calculations (step-by-step example)

Provide a few worked-out samples; here are two typical calculations and the percent-error computation shown step-by-step.

Example: compute experimental $g$ from one measurement

Given: $0.50\ \text{m}$ , mean measured time $s\bar t = 0.320\ \text{s}$ .
Formula: $gexp=2htˉ2g_\text{exp} = \dfrac{2h}{\bar t^2}$ .
Compute $tˉ2\bar t^2$ : $0.320 \times 0.320 = 0.1024$ (s²).
Compute numerator: $\times 0.50 = 1.00$ (m).
Divide: $gexp=1.000.1024g_\text{exp} = \dfrac{1.00}{0.1024}$ .
- Long division: $1.00 \div 0.1024 \approx 9.765625$ (m/s²).
Round appropriately: $m/s2g_\text{exp} \approx 9.77\ \text{m/s}^2$ .

Percent error calculation (step-by-step)

Theoretical $m/s2g_\text{theo} = 9.81\ \text{m/s}^2$ .
Experimental $m/s2g_\text{exp} = 9.77\ \text{m/s}^2$ .
Absolute difference: $∣9.77 - 9.81∣ = 0.04$ .
Divide by theoretical: $0.04 \div 9.81$ .

October 31, 2025

Candidate Selection Metrics

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Candidate Selection Metrics

In this assignment, your quantitative reasoning skills will be assessed at the “reinforced” level. The Quantitative Reasoning rubric will be useful for this purpose. In MGT511, quantitative reasoning skills were assessed at the “introduced” level. Finally, in HRM599 your skills will be assessed at the “emphasized” level.

Case Assignment

Background: Judith and Eric Sultan own a business providing HR decision-making expertise to employers across the nation. The name of their business is HRM Analysis Services. Their business is located in Phoenix and has grown exponentially since 2005. Up to this point they have not had their own employees, but instead hired established consultants (often called management analysts) to work on a project-by-project basis.

They want to hire three full-time management analysts to work in three different locations: San Francisco, Philadelphia, and Miami. The analysts would scout out work in their designated regions and manage the contracting and oversight of contractual consultants.

Judith and Eric plan to keep ownership of the company, but want to step away from the day-to-day as soon as the business is working well enough without them.

The focus of this assignment is to assist Judith and Eric with the selection of three Management Analysts by coming up with a weighted formula of important selection factors. The Job Applicants Table shows the applicants who applied for the position. See What Management Analysts Do for a description of the position.

Your task is to:

1. Develop a formula to quantify the merits of each applicant based on the factors provided. Justify why you gave heavier weight to some factors over others.,

2. Develop your own visual/graphic showing how each applicant fared.,

3. Discuss your visual/graphic in essay format.,

4. Recommend 6-8 applicants to proceed to a panel interview phase.,

5. Critique the process of identifying best candidates to proceed in a selection process by using a custom-designed formula applied to each candidate.

Use at least 3 library sources to help strengthen your discussion. Reference all material cited.

Your paper plus table(s) should be at least 4-5 pages (not including cover sheet and reference page).

Note: There is no right or wrong formula to use. Use your best judgment for a formula based on the factors in the table given. Be sure to also spend time on the critical-thinking/analysis phase of this assignment.

For instruction on writing papers, citing sources, proper referencing, and so forth, use Trident University’s Student Guide to Writing a High-Quality Academic Paper .

Upload your paper plus table by the module due date.

October 31, 2025

Practicum Growth Reflection

By Academic Wizard Blog

Practicum Growth Reflection

Critical reflection on your growth and development during your practicum experience in a clinical setting helps you identify opportunities for improvement in your clinical skills, while also recognizing your strengths and successes.

Use this Journal to reflect on your clinical strengths and opportunities for improvement, the progress you made, and what insights you will carry forward into your next practicum.

O PREPARE

· Refer to the “Population-Focused Nurse Practitioner Competencies” found in the Week 1 Learning Resources and consider the quality measures or indicators advanced nursing practice nurses must possess in your specialty of interest.

· Refer to your “Clinical Skills Self-Assessment Form” you submitted in Week 1 and consider your strengths and opportunities for improvement.

· Refer to your Patient Log in Meditrek and consider the patient activities you have experienced in your practicum experience and reflect on your observations and experiences.

In 450–500 words, address the following:

Learning From Experiences

· Revisit the goals and objectives from your Practicum Experience Plan. Explain the degree to which you achieved each during the practicum experience.

· Reflect on the three most challenging patients you encountered during the practicum experience. What was most challenging about each?

· What did you learn from this experience?

· What resources were available?

· What evidence-based practice did you use for the patients?

· What would you do differently?

· How are you managing patient flow and volume?

Communicating and Feedback

· Reflect on how you might improve your skills and knowledge and how to communicate those efforts to your Preceptor.

· Answer the questions: How am I doing? What is missing?

· Reflect on the formal and informal feedback you received from your Preceptor.

Revisit the goals and objectives from your Practicum Experience Plan. Explain the degree to which you achieved each during the practicum experience,
Reflect on the three most challenging patients you encountered during the practicum experience. What was most challenging about each? What did you learn? What resources were available? What evidence-based practice did you use? What would you do differently,
How are you managing patient flow and volume,
Reflect on how you might improve your skills and knowledge and how to communicate those efforts to your Preceptor. How am I doing? What is missing,
Reflect on the formal and informal feedback you received from your Preceptor

✅ Comprehensive General Reflection (450–500 Words)

My practicum experience provided a meaningful opportunity to grow as a developing nurse practitioner by applying clinical skills, expanding clinical judgment, and building confidence in patient care. The goals outlined in my Practicum Experience Plan included improving diagnostic reasoning, increasing comfort with differential diagnoses, and enhancing patient communication. I believe I made significant progress in each of these areas through frequent patient interaction, preceptor guidance, and increased autonomy as the practicum advanced.

Three patients in particular challenged my assessment and clinical decision-making. The first was a patient with uncontrolled diabetes and poor medication adherence. The challenge came from trying to understand the underlying barriers to compliance. Through the use of motivational interviewing and patient education strategies, I learned the importance of alignment with the patient’s readiness for change. The second challenging case involved a pediatric patient with recurrent asthma symptoms, where communicating effectively with both the child and the parent required development of clear, developmentally appropriate education. The third case involved a patient with underlying anxiety presenting with vague somatic complaints. This reminded me to consider both physical and psychosocial contributors to symptoms and to incorporate screening tools like the GAD-7. For all cases, evidence-based guidelines such as ADA standards for diabetes and NHLBI guidelines for asthma supported decision-making. In the future, I would allow more time for health teaching and collaboratively establishing care plans.

Managing patient flow and volume has been an ongoing challenge but also an important skill I have strengthened. I improved by preparing efficiently before patient encounters, organizing note-taking, and prioritizing follow-up actions. I am learning to balance thoroughness with time efficiency to keep the clinic running smoothly.

To continue improving, I need to strengthen advanced assessment skills and increase familiarity with treatments for more complex conditions. I plan to communicate these goals openly with my preceptor to identify opportunities for additional involvement in visits requiring advanced decision-making. Asking for more frequent feedback will allow me to adjust in real time. My own questions—How am I doing? What is missing?—guide how I evaluate my performance and next steps.

The feedback from my preceptor has been both formal and informal. I have received positive reinforcement for building rapport with patients and maintaining professionalism. Constructive suggestions have focused on increasing speed with documentation and developing more concise differentials. I appreciate these insights because they reflect real-world clinician expectations and help shape my growth toward independent practice.

Overall, this practicum has reinforced my passion for advanced nursing and highlighted my progress along with areas for continued development. I will carry forward improved confidence, clinical knowledge, and an appreciation for evidence-based, patient-centered care.

October 31, 2025

Radon Risk Mitigation

By Academic Wizard Blog

Radon Risk Mitigation

Continue working on the naturally occurring risk you analyzed in Week 3 (Radon Gas). This week, you will establish the significance of the risk, the stakeholders, and the scientific, technological, and societal issues pertaining to the risk. In addition, you will turn to the critical focus of environmental health management—mitigation of the negative effects on population health.

Instructions

Write a 4–5 page paper, based on the natural environmental health risk selected in Week 3.

Explain why this naturally occurring risk is important enough for you to research it. This may include information from your risk analyses in Week 3 or other reasons, such as the number of stakeholders, recent incidents, or personal experience.
Analyze three important scientific, technological, or societal issues pertaining to your chosen natural environmental risk.
Justify the importance of these issues based on your research and provide references to sources that support your analysis. To help guide your research and selection of these issues, note the following:
- Scientific issues may include the fields of science involved in the study or mitigation of this risk or other issues.
- Technological issues may include, for example, the types of technology that are available to determine and mitigate the risk.
- Societal issues may include, for example, socioeconomic impacts and disparities, geographic occurrence, and others.
Recommend a specific mitigation strategy for the natural environmental risk based on your comparison of at least two specific mitigation programs, policies, or strategies you discover through research.
Use at least four sources to support your writing. Choose sources that are credible, relevant, and appropriate. Cite each source listed on your source page at least one time within your assignment. For help with research, writing, and citation, access the library or review library guides.

Explain why this naturally occurring risk is important enough for you to research it,
Analyze three important scientific, technological, or societal issues pertaining to your chosen natural environmental risk,
Justify the importance of these issues based on your research and provide references,
Recommend a specific mitigation strategy for the natural environmental risk based on your comparison of at least two mitigation programs policies or strategies,
Use at least four credible sources to support the writing

October 31, 2025

Coaching Session Plan

By Academic Wizard Blog

Coaching Session Plan

The purpose of the Case Assignment is to create a “Live Case” by experiencing the process of coaching. Because this case is designed around experiential learning , we can go beyond the conceptual knowledge covered in the reading materials to actual skills building. This requires putting what you are learning into immediate practice.

In this third module, you will be working with your coachee to explore options based on the coachee’s assessment of goals and current reality (as determined in Case 2). The objective of this session is to get your coachee to commit to specific actions. Drawing on the background reading for this and the previous modules, you will plan and carry out a coaching session that involves stage O of the GROW model.

There is a comprehensive explanation of the GROW model on the background page for Module 2. You can also read more about it in the following short book chapter:

Passmore, J. (2021). Chapter 6: Coaching with the GROW Model. In Excellence in coaching: theory, tools, and techniques to achieve outstanding coaching performance (4th ed.). Kogan Page. Available in the Trident Online Library.

The structure of the Live Case ( As a reminder, each case involves three separate activities.)

Each module will follow this cycle: Plan, execute, report.

· Before the coaching session, write up a plan using course readings or additional research as a resource (1-2 pages).

· Then meet with the coachee, and use your plan as a guide for the session.

· The bulk of the report is on how it went, including successes and failures. What would you do differently next time? (3 to 5 pages).

Preplanning

Action

Reflection

What are your goals for the session?

What actions do you plan?

How will you know if you are successful? (1-2 pages)

Meet with coachee (45-50 minutes).

Report on the session.

Provide a narrative descriptive summary of the conversation as it occurred (1 or 2 paragraphs).

How do you feel the session went?

Analyze the process and outcomes of your coaching.

What new knowledge did you gain?

What would you do differently next time?

Case Assignment

This phase of the coaching process requires brainstorming. Think you know everything there is to know about brainstorming? Too often, we overlook some essential basics about processes we think we know well. Take a few minutes to refresh your understanding of effective brainstorming in this article from the Trident Online Library:

Reed, K. M., & Allen, J. A. (2022). Suddenly virtual: making remote meetings work, pp. 1-12. Skillsoft. Available in the Trident Online Library in the Skillsoft Database.

· Brainstorm as many options as possible that will help your coachee achieve his or her goal.

· Discuss the options and select the best ones.

· You may offer your suggestions, but let your coachee do most of the work of generating and evaluating the options. Remember that the objective is to get the coachee to commit to action, and this means that the coachee must feel “ownership” of the plan.

· Write up this meeting as indicated in the Keys to the Assignment below.

· Turn in your 4- to 6-page paper to the appropriate dropbox by the due date.

Keys to the Assignment

· After reading the background materials for this module and doing additional research if needed, prepare your pre-coaching plan for a 45- to 50-minute session:

· What are your goals for this session? How will you know if you are successful?

· What skills will you use?

· How will you go about doing this?

· What questions will you ask?

· Conduct your coaching session (45 to 50 minutes). Remember the ultimate goal of the session is to come up with a plan to which the coachee commits.

· Write up your post-coaching reflection.

· Report the facts of the coaching session; summarize the plan.

· What went well and what did not?

· What did you learn about coaching from this session?

· What would you do differently next time?

Assignment Expectations

· Include a cover page and reference page in addition to the 4–6 pages of analysis described above.

· Remember that when an assignment calls for 4-6 pages, the assignment was created to result in a paper 6 pages in length; however, your professor may accept a paper that is at least 4 full pages.

· Your paper must have an introduction and a conclusion.

· Use headings to indicate major sections of the report (this is the “organization” part of the grading rubric).

· Cite and reference all sources used to complete this assignment. Your reference list must contain at least 3 high quality peer-reviewed references from the Trident Online Library..

· Use APA formatting according to the 7th edition..

· Proofread and edit your papers carefully. The expectation is zero errors.The best tool to do this is the Editor tool found in MS Word toolbar at the top of the page

CHECKLIST: THIS GIVES TITLES FOR EACH SECTION

LED514 Module 3 Case Study Checklist (Rev. 12/14/22)
INSTRUCTIONS FOR STUDENT: After you complete your references section in your assignment, copy and paste this grading rubric to your Word document and use it as a checklist to help make sure you covered all the required content, structure, and mechanical expectations.
*Content (Student should structure the paper into sections below.)* *Student should use mark the box below as a checklist.*	Student Notes
Section 1- Introduction ( Use this header): describes what the memo is going to be about; it mentions the upcoming sections.
Section 2- Pre-Coaching Plan ( Use this header): Answer these questions: · What are your goals for this session? How will you know if you are successful? · What skills will you use? · How will you go about doing this? · What questions will you ask?
Section 3- Facts of the Coaching Session ( Use this header): In this section, report the facts of the coaching session.
Section 4- Successes & Challenges ( Use this header): In this section answer– What went well and what did not?
Section 5- Lessons I Learned ( Use this header): In this section answer— What did you learn about coaching from this session?
Section 6- Improvement Areas ( Use this header): In this section, answer— What would you do differently next time?
Section 7- References ( Use this header): has at least 3 peer-reviewed/scholarly references from the databases within the CyberLibrary. The references are also integrated within the paper.
Section 8- Grading Rubric ( Use this header): contains this grading rubric.
*Organization / Development* *Student should use mark the box below as a checklist.*	Student Notes
The 8 required sections are organized separately in sequence as listed in the Content section.
The memo is at least 4 full pages in length (excluding references and headers) size 12 Times New Roman font with double spacing text.
Each section is labelled with the header prescribed above.
*Mechanics* *Student should use mark the box below as a checklist.*	Student Notes
Formatting or layout and graphics are pleasing to the eye (font, colors, spacing).
Rules of grammar, word usage, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling are followed.
Sentences are complete, clear, varied, and concise with proper syntax.
Used size 12 Times New Roman font for main body text and References.
Used double spacing between sentences and in References section.

What are your goals for this session? How will you know if you are successful?,
What skills will you use?,
How will you go about doing this?,
What questions will you ask?,
What went well and what did not?,
What did you learn about coaching from this session?,
What would you do differently next time?

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