Monthly Archives: April 2012

Generator Lab

We need the following equipment for our generator lab: One generator (magnet that moves back and forth inside a coil of wire) One voltage probe One NXT adaptor NXT Labview VI  generator_lab.vi Excel sheet Introduction: Faraday’s Law states that changing … Continue reading

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Natural Gas Hydraulic Fracturing (hydrofracking)

Hydraulic fracturing is the propagation of fractures in a rock layer caused by the presence of a pressurized fluid. Hydraulic fractures form naturally, as in the case of veins or dikes, and is one means by which gas and petroleum … Continue reading

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How Automobile Industry is Increasing Gas Mileage?

The automobile industry is trying to increase its gas millage by using the different ways. According to them, everyone should use good engine oil, preferably synthetic or standard oil treated with a friction reducing oil additive. These have been known to … Continue reading

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Energy Experiment

I did an energy experiment recently which is about how much energy is lost to friction. the details are as follows as: Objectives/Goals: The purpose of this project is to find out exactly how much energy friction exerts on the … Continue reading

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Robotics Activity

In recent years, robotics has become increasingly popular as an educational activity. At both the college and pre-college level, a growing number of schools and other educational organizations are offering opportunities for young people to build their own computer-controlled robots. … Continue reading

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Demand Response

Demand response is a resource that allows end-use electric customers to reduce their electricity usage in a given time period, or shift that usage to another time period, in response to a price signal, a financial incentive, an environmental condition … Continue reading

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