A car has 1000 kg mass and accelerates from 0 to 25m/s in 10 s. What will be the power of the car?
- SCIENCE
A car has 1000 kg mass and accelerates from 0 to 25m/s in 10 s. What will be the power of the car?
Power is the work done per unit time. The mass of the car is 1000 kg and work is done to increase its speed from 0 m/s to 25 m/s in 10 s. The kinetic energy of an object with mass m and moving at v…
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- THE STRANGE CASE OF DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE
What is the character of Lanyon in The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis…
Dr. Lanyon is a somewhat minor character in The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson, but important to the progress of the narrative. He is a close friend of both…
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- LAW AND POLITICS
A close relationship developed between the oil industry and the agency charged with regulating…
The best answer to this question is Option C. This is an instance of agency capture. In a system like that of the United States, government agencies are assigned to regulate certain industries….
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- LAW AND POLITICS
According to Barbour and Wright, bureaucracies are often the only meeting ground for citizens and…
The correct answer to this question is Option B. We can see that Option B is the best answer because A) that answer is given on p. 255 of Barbour and Wright’s book Keeping the Republic (5th…
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- LAW AND POLITICS
About how much of California’s general fund budget comes from personal income taxes, or the…
According to recent information from the California State Controller’s Office, personal income taxes (PIT) account for about two-thirds of the total California General Fund. Personal income taxes,…
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- HISTORY
Why was the Spanish-American War a “splendid little war”?
The Spanish-American War was a splendid little war for a few reasons. One reason is that we were looking for a war to fight. We wanted to become a world power, so we needed to get colonies. Since…
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- PEDAGOGY OF THE OPPRESSED
What is Paulo Freire’s view of love in social change, based on his book Pedagogy of the Oppressed?
One of Paulo Freire’s arguments laid out in his book Pedagogy of the Oppressed concerns the fact that the oppressed and the oppressors are both equally dehumanized. The oppressed are dehumanized…
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- HISTORY
What were the different ways Jackson used to get the Indians to sign treaties?
The United States government was well aware of the advantage of gaining ownership of the land. The Indians stood in the way of progress for the White settlers and the government desired the…
- ARTS
How do i draw a perfect face with perfect eyes? [any suggestions are welcome]
One face that has been considered “perfect” is that of the Mona Lisa, or La Jaconde as it is named in the Louvre in France, though, perhaps rather than symmetry, it is the soft play of light and…
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- HAMLET
What does Hamlet say he has learned in Act One, Scene 5 in Hamlet?
Hamlet says he has learned that people can smile and betray you, because his uncle murdered his father. In this scene, Hamlet has just had a conversation with his father’s ghost. In this sad…
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- TWO KINDS
What struggles has Jing-Mei faced throughout the story “Two Kinds”?
Jing-Mei struggles with her attitudes formed from the American culture in which she has been born against her mother’s more traditionally Chinese attitudes, as well as the generational gap. Thus,…
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- ANIMAL FARM
What are some inequalities that are noticeable in Chapter 3 of Animal Farm?
The pigs get special privileges and food, are more educated, and do less work than the other animals. One example of inequality is that the pigs do not do any of the work in the harvest, claiming…
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- WAITING FOR GODOT
What are criticisms of Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett?
Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett is considered one of the most important works of modernist drama, but it is also a play which, like most of Beckett’s work, requires a sophisticated and…
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- PRAYING FOR SHEETROCK
What’s the summary for Praying for Sheetrock?
Please keep in mind that the full title of this book is Praying for Sheetrock: A Work of Nonfiction. As such, this book shows the continuation of the Civil Rights Movement in McIntosh, Georgia….
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- STRATEGIC IMPLEMENTATION
What recommendations would you make to Tiffany & Co. management to strengthen the company’s…
Founded in 1837, Tiffany and Company emerged as a venerable American institution, its name synonymous with high-priced, high-class jewelry and related accessories. As with most such institutions,…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
One of the benefits to the aging in America is: a. Women don’t have to look good for very long b….
One of the benefits of the aging of our population is that grandparents can help care for our children. As our population lives longer, grandparents are staying active longer in life. As more and…
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- LITERATURE
What obstacles did the boys in “October Sky” have to face to achieve their goal?
The first notable challenge for these young men, our “Rocket Boys” include their location, primarily. They’re based in the mining town of the aptly named “Coalwood” where after high…
- ROMEO AND JULIET
In Franco Zeffirelli’s Romeo and Juliet, are the words delivered by the characters faithful to…
The Zeffirelli adaptation changes the words of the script somewhat. It is largely faithful, but not completely faithful. However, it does a great job being faithful to the spirit of the script. In…
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- CHARLES
In story “Charles,” why does Laurie begin to cooperate at school?
Laurie adjusts to kindergarten’s expectations and begins to behave better when the teacher asks him to help her. When Laurie first starts kindergarten, he is a real terror. His parents have no…
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- HISTORY
Why did the Reformation begin in Germany? What political and social factors contributed to its…
There were two primary factors that led to the Reformation occurring in Germany. These were the invention of the printing press by Gutenberg in 1440 and the political organization of the German…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
Which words best describe Scout in To Kill a Mockingbird?
Three words to describe Scout are reader, volatile, and sympathetic. One of the best ways to find words to describe characters is to look at how other characters describe them. One word to…
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- REFERENCE
In the movie October Sky, what are the expectations for most students in the community?
The boys in the movie October Sky are all expected to follow in the footsteps of their father who works as a coal miner. The main character in the movie, Homer Hickam (Jake Gyllenhaal), lives in…
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- THANK YOU, M’AM
What could happen next in “Thank You, M’am” if Mrs. Jones and Roger meet after one year?
In “Thank You, M,am” by Langston Hughes, Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones tries to teach Roger that life can be hard but, whatever happens, he should always “behave.” She shows Roger that…
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- TRADITION AND THE INDIVIDUAL TALENT
How can I discuss the roles of the tradition and individual talent (artists) using this passage…
T.S. Eliot viewed Western cultural/artistic history as a continuum wherein contemporary artists are inevitably influenced and shaped by the artists that came before them. Eliot argues that in order…
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- MACBETH
I need help writing a thesis statement on the role of supernatural in Macbeth. In my essay I…
Your thesis statement should summarize your main lines of argument. It essentially constitutes the assertion that the body of your text seeks to prove. Thus in order to write your thesis statement,…
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- REFERENCE
How do I use my personal qualities to become a good teacher?
Everyone has different personal qualities, so your response will be about the unique you. As Parker Palmer said, “We teach who we are.” Let’s talk about some qualities people have and how they…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
What is a good theme about the loss of innocence in Lord of the Flies?
As you discuss Lord of the Flies by William Golding, you can definitely use loss of innocence as a theme, especially with regards to the character of Ralph. One thing you want to think about,…
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- MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
How might you challenge a staff member to continue to grow if she has been in a position…
In one sense, if you have a staff member who has been in a certain position for a long time and performing well at it, you might want to think about the adage “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”…
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- ZEITOUN
In Dave Eggers’ Zeitoun how do the various meanings of the word “apocalypse” apply to the portion…
Ordinarily, asking about apocalyptic conditions in Zeitoun would relate to the destruction of the city of New Orleans, but asking about this in regards to the portion of the book in which…
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- THE LOTTERY
Describe the point of view of “The Lottery.”
In their excellent book, Points of View: An Anthology of Short Stories (Rev. ed. 1995), editors James Moffett and Kenneth R. McElheny have arranged forty-four short stories according to points of…
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- PRIDE AND PREJUDICE
Compare Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice and William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing.
In both Pride and Prejudice and Much Ado About Nothing, the main characters are misled by gossip, rumors, and cruel comments. In Pride and Prejudice, Elizabeth Bennet overhears Mr. Darcy telling…
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- STARGIRL
What is the name of the desert that Stargirl goes to in Jerry Spinelli’s novel Stargirl?
In the opening chapter of Jerry Spinelli’s Stargirl, we learn that the protagonist and narrator Leo Borlock lives in Mica, Arizona. Leo, as the narrator, uses many similes connected to the desert…
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- DRAGONSBANE
What is the setting of the book Dragonsbane by Barbara Hambly?
In the opening chapter, we learn when we meet Jenny Waynest that Barbara Hambly’s fantasy novel Dragonsbane is set in a region called Winterlands. Based on Jenny’s description, Winterlands is…
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- THE SWISS FAMILY ROBINSON
What are places that the Robinson family explores in Johann David Wyss and Johann Rudolf Wyss’s…
In Chapter 3 of Johann David Wyss and Johann Rudolf Wyss’s The Swiss Family Robinson, father and the eldest son Fritz go out to explore the island further. They venture upstream and find a place to…
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- THE MONKEY’S PAW
Sergeant-Major Morris’s advice to Mr. White is to “wish for something sensible” in W. W. Jacob’s…
In W. W. Jacob’s short story “The Monkey’s Paw,” Sergeant-Major Morri’s story of the paw indicates that the paw interprets wish requests very literally, without any breaches in logic or of the…
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- THE CRUCIBLE
In The Crucible, how do socio-economics play a role in who they accuse?
Socio-economics play a crucial role in The Crucible. Many of those who are accused in the play are poor, or they are targeted for their wealth. Sarah Good, for instance, is charged largely because…
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- SCIENCE
How do you find the atomic number in a element box for potassium
The atomic number is usually found in the upper left-hand corner or directly over the element’s symbol within an element box on the periodic table. The atomic number will be represented as an…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
In The Lord of the Flies, when Roger begins to throw stones, what keeps Roger from actually…
Roger is a fascinating character in the story, particularly because he represents the darker evil even more clearly than Jack. He begins as a boy who seems quiet, unwilling to engage but then…
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- MY WICKED WICKED WAYS
What is Sandra Cisneros’ poem “My Wicked Wicked Ways” about in her anthology My Wicked Wicked Ways?
“My Wicked Wicked Ways” is the opening poem in Sandra Cisneros’ poetry anthology by the same title: My Wicked Wicked Ways. The title, as well as imagery in the poem, draws a parallel to Errol…
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- NONPROFIT LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT
What are the cornerstones of success for the overall mission of Homeboy Industries?
Although measuring success in nonprofit industries is more complex than in for-profits, having such metrics is important in making sure that a company is achieving its goals. For many nonprofits,…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In To Kill a Mockingbird, how does Scout display courage at school?
In Chapter 9, Scout displays courage at school by refusing fight Cecil Jacobs after he made negative comments about her father. Throughout the novel, Scout has a short temper and tries to solve all…
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- OLIVER TWIST
Explain in detail the foreshadowing employed in Oliver Twist. I don’t know what “foreshadowing”…
Oliver’s behavior and hints about his parentage tell us that he has an aristocratic heritage. Foreshadowing is a hint that an author gives the reader at later events in a book. Authors use it to…
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- 1984
What is some significant information about the social, cultural, political, or environmental…
George Orwell’s book 1984 describes political changes and the suppression of people’s ideals and individuality. The book creates a society in which people are watched at all times by their…
- OF MICE AND MEN
Explore the way Steinbeck presents Curley’s wife in Of Mice and Men.
Steinbeck presents Curley’s wife in a complex manner over the course of the novella, Of Mice and Men. Curley’s wife is defined in the early part of the book as simply looking for Curley. In…
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- HISTORY
What are the political impacts of the Declaration of Independence?
The Declaration of Independence was a major document that had significant political impacts. Once the Declaration of Independence was issued, the colonists publicly stated they were no longer being…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
Why do large container ships enjoy greater economies of scale than smaller ships?
A large container ship enjoys economies of scale over smaller container ships because the cost of shipping a TEU (twenty-foot equivalent unit) for a day declines as the ship gets larger. This is…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
Is a play on words a literary device in To Kill a Mockingbird? If so what are other ones and what…
A play on words, also known as a pun, is a literary device used to create humor or interest. Puns are often silly. Scout uses a lot of figures of speech when describing her family history in the…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
Which characters in The Great Gatsby try to recapture parts of their past but end up failing?
The easy answer to this question is that Jay Gatsby is the one who tried to recapture his past romance with Daisy, but the answer to this is not so simple. One of the most famous quotes from the…
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- SCIENCE
An object is thrown downward with an initial (t = 0) speed of 10 m/s from a height of 60 m above…
Hello! The height of the first object is given by , where 60 is the initial height, -10 is the initial downward speed and g is gravity acceleration, g= ….
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- THE TALE OF GENJI
What are examples of “mono no aware” in The Tale of Genji by M. Shikibu?
Well, first let us look at what “mono no aware” means as a concept, and then we can see how it fits into the Tale of Gengi. “Mono no aware” is a Japanese term that has the literal meaning of “the…
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