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P1 3 Head Over Wheels
Get PDFIn this paper we examine the TNT payload required to send Porsches of varying length and mass into a forwards flip or a sideways roll, producing graphical relationships between length, mass, and the required mass of TNT. We find specifically that for the 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo, a payload of 30.35g would be needed for the specific flip described in this paper, based off of the flip cars can perform in the video game Rocket League
P5 1 Skipping Stones
No full textWe have wondered "How far can a stone be skipped given the perfect conditions?". Can we theoretically skip a stone across a large lake? We calculated the maximum distance covered if a major league baseball player were to throw a stone at the perfect angle on a flat body of still water. This required several assumptions and our final value in the end was approximately 38km. That's more than the English Channel
The Camouflage Mechanism behind the Pokémon Move Transform in Ditto
Get PDFIn the Pokémon game and anime series, the Pokémon Ditto and Mew have a unique move that allows them to assume the form of any other Pokémon they are faced with. The visual change is temporary, and results in a complete physical change to the physical appearance of the Ditto and Mew. Focusing only on Ditto, this article studies mimicry in plants and camouflage mechanisms in cephalopods in order to produce a potential mechanism for how Ditto can change visual forms to use the move Transform
Could you hear this whole chorus a mile away?
Get PDFDolores Madrigal from the Disney musical Encanto has super-hearing and can hear her cousin Mirabel singing from a mile away. This paper explores the strength of this ability by calculating her threshold for hearing, -5.05 dB, and comparing it to the normal threshold for human hearing, 0 dB. If an average human were to hear this same song from a mile away, Mirabel would need to sing at a loudness of 125.05 dB, which is much louder than the typical human voice of 60 dB
Could the Thylacine Still Exist in Nature?
Get PDFThe thylacine is a carnivorous marsupial which is considered to be extinct, with the last known member of the species dying in 1936. It has captured the interest of cryptozoologists due to sighting reports which continue to arise to this day. The likelihood of its existence in nature today is discussed in this article, by considering the anatomy of the thylacine and its ability to survive in the wild, as well as the reasons for the rapid reduction in the thylacine population since the 1800s
Determining the accuracy of The Sims 2 as a model for life
Get PDFIn this paper The Sims 2 is reviewed as a life model since it is a game of life. The trimesters of pregnancy are considered, and gestational period is examined. This paper finds that The Sims 2 is characteristically accurate however when looking at gestational period it is not an accurate model for life. The paper explores life through comparing pregnancy. A human is pregnant for less than 1% of their life if they experience only one ideal gestational period. A sim is pregnant for more than 1% of their life. A sims pregnancy time period is proportionally closer to that of 21 months of pregnancy but still slightly longer
Book Review: Daniel H. Weiss, Why the Museum Matters
No full text"Why the Museum Matters" by Daniel H. Weiss is a captivating exploration of the challenges and responsibilities faced by museums, with a particular focus on those in the United States. It provides a selective history of art museums, highlighting their cultural significance throughout time. The book delves into the diverse roles of museums today and their evolving mission for future generations. It examines the essence of encyclopedic museums and their inherent limitations, emphasizing education, community-building, idea generation, and art preservation as their primary objectives. Addressing the struggles of nonprofit institutions, the book recognizes museums as dynamic spaces that actively engage with the world, offering valuable insights into society and history. With its unique perspectives on museum history and the present-day relevance of these institutions, "Why the Museum Matters" is an essential read for anyone interested in the profound interplay between art and society
Suffering and Survivorship: Mythologies and Contested Narratives of War in Serbian Museums
No full textMuseums that commemorate war have a uniquely influential role in determining how the nation approaches its past, and navigate highly politicized issues of loss and victimhood. Far less understood is how curatorial approaches to historical conflicts can influence museum practices regarding more recent wars. In this article, we explore how three museums of national history in Serbia narrate historical wars. Each museum is focused on articulating the story of the nation, albeit with markedly differing emphases in their collecting practices and curatorial strategies. Analysing objects and narrative texts, we suggest that Serbian historical museums engage visitors in ethical questions and topics that are often otherwise silenced. We draw attention to the resurgence of deep historical narratives, emphasizing Serbs’ connection to the environment, faith, and landscape, as a means to assert the continued relevance of historical wars to contemporary national identity. In doing so, museums seek to engage in the fraught politics of memory relating to the Yugoslav Wars
Using food-related images to enhance belonging in university staff and students
No full textFood has multiple roles within individuals’ lives, with potential to bridge gaps between different groups and enhance belonging. This project sought to explore through food-related images submitted by staff and students, the themes and values identified, and explore whether taking part enhanced belonging at university. Data were collected using a questionnaire and optional interviews. The questionnaire included demographic information, food-related questions and a link to upload a food-related image. University staff and students were invited to participate by email. A total of 23 staff and 67 students completed questionnaires, and 13 interviews (4 staff and 9 student) were completed. Multiple themes were identified. These included food as an evocation of place, time and people; food in relation to tradition; the use of food to bring people together and to share, and food-related skills such as cooking and growing. Health and wider themes such as the environment and global warming were also highlighted. Demographic and study/work characteristics had little impact on either food-related beliefs and behaviours or sense of belonging at the institution. Participation increased sense of belonging in 39% of staff and 49.3% of student participants; it was not decreased in any
A1 2 Cooking a Radioactive Cow?
No full textRadioactive nuclei release energy as they decay. We investigate the temperature increase of a cow as it consumes contaminated grass near a nuclear accident. We calculate if the cow eats the grass for 1 month, its internal temperature will increase by 2.2 × 10-4 K. Also, we find out the cow would need to eat 2.0 × 1012 kg of grass in one bite to be slow-cooked over a few hour