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Md. Wasim Aktar

Fundamentals of Theoretical and Applied Mathematics: Role of Ancient Arabian and Egyptian Scientists

... geometrical and astronomical subjects (for example, on sundials) are ascribed to him. His quadrature of parabolas was much simpler than that of Archimedes. In fact, it was the simplest ever made before the invention of the integral calculus ... Read Read: Fundamentals of Theoretical and Applied Mathematics: Role of Ancient Arabian and Egyptian Scientists

By: Md. Wasim Aktar | 29/09/2008 | Science
Ian R. Ibbitson

Landscape Lighting Using Parabolic Optics

... in shape with the most common finish specular.  When the arc tube of a MH lamp is positioned at the focal point of the parabola, the light rays are output in a parallel beam from the reflector, creating a spot light.  Lamps with smaller arc ... Read Read: Landscape Lighting Using Parabolic Optics

By: Ian R. Ibbitson | 16/06/2008 | Ask an Expert

How Solar Water Heating Can Generate Electricity

... The sharpness of the focus is determined by the shape and quality of the mirror being used.  A cylindrical parabola focuses to a line whereas a circular parabola, something similar in shape to satellite dish, focuses to a point. The energy ... Read Read: How Solar Water Heating Can Generate Electricity

By: Detlef Warner | 27/10/2009 | Technology

Las Vegas Shows and Attractions

... Boeing 727 up close. They will also demonstrate some effects of a real space flight, like flying smaller parabolas. These parabolas can form lunar gravity. You can go to the Mirage Hotel if you want to see how a volcano works during ... Read Read: Las Vegas Shows and Attractions

By: David H. Urmann | 11/10/2009 | Sports & Fitness
Salem Hassan

Dealing with Wind: A Golfer’s Guide

... , the backspin helps slow the ball more quickly. So the path the ball takes in the air is not a simple parabola. It is a parabola that rises more gradually at first and then comes back down more quickly after reaching its peak. Here are ... Read Read: Dealing with Wind: A Golfer’s Guide

By: Salem Hassan | 28/05/2009 | Golf

A Look at Parabolic SAR

... with a basic definition of a parabola. According to good old Merriam and Webster, a parabola is a “plane curve generated by a point moving so that its distance from a fixed point is equal to its distance from a fixed line; the intersection ... Read Read: A Look at Parabolic SAR

By: Andrew Hart | 23/04/2009 | Investing

The Local Edge: Regional Hedge Fund Advantages over Larger Global Funds

... been 18 years since Wall Street “discovered” LatAm and if anything the learning curve appears to be more of a parabola than anything else. In 1991 it was exotic and unknown with bets being placed upon hunches (and some filtered local gossip ... Read Read: The Local Edge: Regional Hedge Fund Advantages over Larger Global Funds

By: Christopher Ecclestone | 18/12/2009 | Investing

CAD – A Revolution for Engineering Drawings and Designs

... points, lines, polygons, texts and other geometrical figures. These entities have been further modified to create circle, ellipse, parabola, hyperbola, mesh and also three dimensional (3D) objects like spheres, cubes, cylinders and many ... Read Read: CAD – A Revolution for Engineering Drawings and Designs

By: Dillip Kumar Barik | 10/12/2009 | Computers

Newcastle Upon Tyne - One Of The UK's Most Vibrant Cities

... bridges. The latest addition is the majestic Gateshead Millennium Bridge. It has a unique design that uses a double parabola which can move to allow taller ships to pass underneath.The city has a long history with sea trade. Even today you ... Read Read: Newcastle Upon Tyne - One Of The UK's Most Vibrant Cities

By: Frederick Hoymer | 09/12/2009 | Destinations

Minimising Human Error During HSC Exams

... , as this gives them much convenience when verifying answers in algebraic form. If you're familiar with the many properties of the parabola, this would help in guiding you through the difficult proofs involving parametric equations. In ... Read Read: Minimising Human Error During HSC Exams

By: Amarendra | 07/12/2009 | Education

Free Forex Charts: The Parabolic SAR -The Stop and Reverse Trading Indicator

... plain Welles Wilder who is a well known technical analyst. 'Parabolic' is a reference to the mathematical shape of the parabola which is like a cone with a rounded tip. It is not necessary to understand the calculations that produce this, ... Read Read: Free Forex Charts: The Parabolic SAR -The Stop and Reverse Trading Indicator

By: James Roshwood | 04/12/2009 | Business
Frank Ho

My Experience of Coaching Mathcounts Math Contest Preparation

... equations. Systems graphing This area is difficult for me to coach since most of the students do not have any knowledge in terms of graphics of parabola, absolute-value equation, and slope etc. I had to use the grade 10 book to teach slope ... Read Read: My Experience of Coaching Mathcounts Math Contest Preparation

By: Frank Ho | 23/11/2009 | K-12 Education

Himfr.com reports Christmas approaching Dongguan toy exporters rise

... Customs has over the past year's toy exports carried out an inventory, a 12-month data outline a clear U-shaped parabola. Last year in October, by the financial crisis, Dongguan toy exports began to decline, a decline of 12.4%. Continued ... Read Read: Himfr.com reports Christmas approaching Dongguan toy exporters rise

By: tianli | 16/11/2009 | Humor

SYLLABUS FOR IIT

... of a circle through the points of intersection of two circles and those of a circle and a straight line.Equations of a parabola, ellipse and hyperbola in standard form, their foci, directrices and eccentricity, parametric equations, ... Read Read: SYLLABUS FOR IIT

By: LALIT KUMAR | 02/11/2009 | Education

Las Vegas Attractions and Tips For a Cheap Trip to Sin City

... -designed Boeing 727 aircraft that can perform genuine space flight effects. This includes flying smaller-sized parabolas that can recreate lunar gravity. In the Mirage Hotel Volcano Eruption, you will witness a realistic volcanic eruption ... Read Read: Las Vegas Attractions and Tips For a Cheap Trip to Sin City

By: David H. Urmann | 14/10/2009 | Travel

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