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A3 6 Hot Wheels: A study into extreme tyre degradation
No full textThe authors of this paper sought to investigate the reality behind the popular franchise "Hot Wheels" and if it is possible to cause a car's tyres to catch fire purely from high speeds. We found that auto-ignition should be reached at but the required velocity was heavily dependent on vehicle's mass. An average motor vehicle of 1600kg was found to have its' tyres catch fire at 1487 kph provided regular linear travel or a slightly more reliable and achievable value at 991 kph if the tyres became fully locked. The implications of this were then explored for safety purposes in high speed vehicles, stating a minimum safe braking distance for an average car weight at these extreme speeds of 4.29 km
When the rules are broken: A look at Gremlin reproduction
No full textIn the film titled Gremlins, it depicts small, menacing creatures with notably large ears causing chaos and destruction in humorous and horrific ways. In order to avoid creating a Gremlin, one must follow a set of rules that are laid out in the film. This paper is inspired by one of these rules, which states that a Gremlin will reproduce when it comes into contact with water. This article will look at various methods of comparable reproduction and draw comparisons to real-world examples with the aim to discern how Gremlins are able to reproduce in this manner
Parasitic mastermind: Exploring the science of Plaga Araña
No full textIn the computer game called Resident Evil 4 (2023), there are a plethora of enemies who have been infected by a fictional parasite called las Plagas. The game features a wide range of different types of Plaga parasites, with a notable example being Plaga Araña. This paper explores this particular parasite’s biology and how it is able to control its host. Comparisons will be made to real-world parasites to examine any similarities and differences
Phantom Frequencies: The Exploration of Pareidolia in Spirit Box Investigations
No full textIn ghost hunting, spirit boxes are used to communicate with spirits and understand hauntings. These devices scan AM/FM frequencies to produce fragmented sounds and white noise, which enthusiasts believe spirits can manipulate. This paper delves into the concept of pareidolia, the brain's tendency to find familiar patterns in random sounds and evaluates the reliability of spirit boxes. By comparing human perception and paranormal tools, this paper provides a balanced analysis of spirit boxes' trustworthiness in paranormal investigations
Linking Art And Better-Being Through A Sensitive Approach To Artworks. Issues And Reflections On The Therapeutic Role Of The Museum.
No full textNever before in human history have we had so much brainpower available. Thanks to the development of our knowledge of the world, the improvement in our quality of life, advances in medicine and lifestyle as well as productivity, humans have freed up space in their brains for other possibilities. This cerebral availability could encourage a mental availability that has never been seen before. For sociologist Gérald Bronner, however, this plus précieux de tousles trésors is in jeopardy (Bronner, 2021: 62-86). The author blames screens, which monopolise our availability and prevent us from waiting and daydreaming. For him, another factor, and not the least, is the colossal mass of information and new knowledge in which we are immersed, and that has increased exponentially over the last twenty years. According to Bronner, 90% of the information available in the world has been written in the space of just two years (Bronner, 2021: 89-97). Our overdeveloped countries are in the grip of a major problem: this increase in available information is no longer leading to a shortage of material goods, but to a shortage of attention (Citton, 2014: 21-29, 45)
Uncompleted Symphony: In Search For 3 2 1!
No full textIn the ongoing and everlasting place-making process, art museums in Shanghai coexist with the most complex urban structures, marked by unequal socioeconomic distribution and living conditions. In Uncompleted Symphony: In Search For 3 2 1 ! , I have assembled six photos that were taken in the Shanghai Duolun Museum of Modern Art, four photos of its surroundings, and a symbolic photo of tree. Shanghai Duolun Museum of Modern Art is Shanghai’s first state-owned museum dedicated solely to contemporary art. The museum is almost enclosed by construction sites and commercial shopping streets
P4 2 Swing or Snap
No full textThis paper discusses the maximum tension exerted on a massless rigid string that would allowSpider-Man to swing without it breaking. We model Spider-Man as a mass on a string and solvethe equation of motion for a pendulum via Euler’s Method to model the tension T throughoutthe string as a function of time. We found Tmax to be 1969.06N, and then compared variousmaterials to determine which would work best under each of their breakpoint limits. We foundthat a Nylon-based string would not be able to support Spider-Man and we suggest he invest inSpider Dragline Silk
P3 4 Not so Flappy: Will it Take Off?
No full textThis paper investigates the impact of flaps that are used on aircraft during take off, in particularfor a Boeing 737 − 800. It compares typical take off flap settings, to not using flaps, each settingproducing a lift coefficient of 2.1 and 1.4 respectively. Velocities that generate sufficient lift forflight to be possible, for each setting, are found to be (v2.1 = 69.4ms−1 and v1.4 = 85.0ms−1). Anet thrust, that accounts for drag on the aircraft, is found for each respective lift coefficient setting(F2.1 = 220kN, and F1.4 = 225kN) and consequently respective accelerations (a2.1 = 2.78ms−2,and a1.4 = 2.85ms−2) are calculated. It is found that not using flaps on this aircraft results in atake off distance 404m longer than when they are used
P2 6 Falling kingdom- A Minecraft Parody of Earth's Gravitational Well
No full textThe video game Minecraft portrays a world that is very different to our own. We perform anexperiment to determine the local gravitational field strength of the Minecraft world and subsequently determine the Minecraft gravitational constant using an infinite slab approximation. Thegravitational constant is estimated as G = (1.220 ± 0.024) × 10−5 N m2kg-2
A1 7 Blinded at the Angel Dispatch Centre
No full textIn this study, the show Wizards of Waverly Place is reviewed. The impact of the bright light emitted from the Guardian Angel Dispatch Centre is considered, and it is determined that without eye protection, the photochemical limit is exceeded, likely causing retinal damage to the characters