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Physics
A surprising result of wave theory is that the diffraction pattern of a dark screen with a hole cut in it (of arbitrary shape) is identical to the pattern of an object with the same shape as the hole. An application of this principle is that a line mounted on transparent slide...
Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 5:03pm

social studies
would the governor of hawaii born in japan to american parents be eligible to run for president? What about an 80-year old man with only an elementary school education?
Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 11:22am

Trig
How come cosine of 225 degrees is a positive number i thought it was negative because it's reference angle would be 45 degrees below the second quadrant and in a unit circle cosine is just the x value so I thought cosine of something in both the second and third were negat...
Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 8:27pm

math
insert parentheses to make each statement true. 25 ÷ 5 -4=25 7x4-4 ÷ 2 = 26 3+5 x 2-10=6 insert parentheses in the expression 6+10x2 so that a. the expression equals 32 b. the expression equals(12+1) x 2
Monday, November 2, 2009 at 11:35pm

English Lit.
Some critics have claimed that seeds of the courtly manner later to flower in the concept of knighthood in Middle English period are already apparent in Anglo-Saxon literature. What the items that support the claim above? I read this question while I was reading Beowulf...Can ...
Monday, November 2, 2009 at 7:55pm

French
1. Les parents de Nathalie viennent de France. Elle est Francais. 2.Les parents de Susan et de James viennent du Canada. Ils sont canadien. 3.Les parents d'Elisabeth viennent d'Angleterre. Elle est anglaise. please make any corrections.
Monday, November 2, 2009 at 7:38pm

Statistics
According to a 2000 study by the Bureau of Justice Statistics, approximately 2% of the nation's 72 million children had a parent behind bars - nearly 1.5 million minors. Let X be the number of children who had an incarcerated parent. Suppose that 100 children are randomly ...
Sunday, November 1, 2009 at 9:17pm

Enchancing Children's Self-Esteem
Please check to make sure my answers are correct. 1. It’s important to help children develop positive self-esteem because A. it will help them be more successful at their careers later in life. B. they’ll be more likely to question authority, when necessary. C. they&...
Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 8:51pm

Preschool teacher needs your help... thx soo much
Pre-school teacher NEEDS YOUR HELP!!! thanks sooo much? I am a preschool teacher and the theme for this week is "Land/Air/and water".... My kids are 3 and 4.... what lesson ideas or craft ideas do u have in mind for this theme... I wanted to do a fun activity about t...
Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 4:25pm

English1A
Ms. Writeacher I think revised it better this time. Greetings and Gestures Culture and society plays a large role on how individuals communicate with one another, including how they express themselves. There are various ways of communication such as through speaking, sign lang...
Friday, October 30, 2009 at 5:44pm

English1A
Writeacher - Here is the rest my essay for "Greetings and Gestures" Greetings and Gestures Culture and society plays a large role on how individuals communicate with one another, including how they express themselves. There are various ways of communication such as t...
Friday, October 30, 2009 at 5:25am

Math
I just do not understandthe concept of this can some one make it more simple for me to understand? Remove parenthesis and simpilfy its not just this one its the whole understanding thing. 8p+5q-9(8p-8q+9r) I got -72+67q-81r
Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 12:16pm

Math
I just do not understandthe concept of this can some one make it more simple for me to understand? Remove parenthesis and simpilfy its not just this one its the whole understanding thing. 8p+5q-9(8p-8q+9r) I got -72+67q-81r
Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 11:21am

6th grade
how do you get the answer 105 by putting parentheses in this equation 9+8x7-6x5+4x3+2
Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 10:06pm

ct.
MS. Sue , Thank for your response. Can you once more check to see if I have matched these (7) fallacy statements correctly . 1 . I don't care if she is the top psychiatrist in the state ! Her theory on sibling rivalry is extreme. How can we believe anything she says if she...
Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 9:21pm

French
Could you please check these thanks. Directions: Rewrite the sentecnes in the passé composé. Part I 1. Je vais à l'école. Answer: Je suis allée à l'école. 2. J'arrive à huit heures. Answer: Je suis allé...
Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 4:25pm

physics
How long would it take for the Earth to complete a full turn if a person at 27° northern geographical latitude floats apparently weightlessly across the room? Use REarth = 6,379 km for the radius of Earth. Help me please!
Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 1:34pm

PHYSICS
No glass is perfectly transparent. Mainly because of reflections, about 90% of light passes through an average sheet of clear windowpane. The 10% loss is not noticed with a single sheet, but with several sheets it is apparent. How much light is transmitted by three sheets?
Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 1:32pm

childhood Education
One of the major purposes of the personal interview is to relieve the anxieties of the A program director B caregiver C enrolling child an parents. D children who are already in the program. I belive the C is correct answer.
Monday, October 26, 2009 at 11:36pm

physics
When will your apparent weight be greatest, as measured by a a scale in a moving elevator; when the elevators: (a) accel. downward (b) accel. upward (c) is in free fall (d) moves upward at a constant speed? In what case would you weight be the least? When would it be the same ...
Monday, October 26, 2009 at 9:27pm

English1A
Writeacher I finished the rest of the essay, it's a group thing so I had to put everyone's essay into one. Greetings and Gestures Culture plays a large role on how individuals communicate with one another, including how they express themselves. There are various ways o...
Monday, October 26, 2009 at 8:22pm

physics
How long would it take for the Earth to complete a full turn if a person at 24.1° northern geographical latitude floats apparently weightlessly across the room? Use REarth = 6,375 km for the radius of Earth. Thank you
Monday, October 26, 2009 at 4:00pm

Physics
How long would it take for the Earth to complete a full turn if a person at 49.2° northern geographical latitude floats apparently weightlessly across the room? Use REarth = 6,385 km for the radius of Earth
Monday, October 26, 2009 at 11:58am

physics
How fast would the Earth have to spin to have the person at 24.1° northern geographical latitude float apparently weightlessly across the room? Use REarth = 6,375 km for the radius of Earth. Thanks
Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 7:21pm

math
1. unite similar terms with parenthesis. x=2 y=-3 and z=5 find the value of ax to the 2nd power-cy+ax-2ax to the 2nd power+ 2cy to the 2nd power-ax-cy to the 2nd power+ ax to the 2nd power+ cy
Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 5:44pm

Physics Fluids
When a crown of mass 14.7 kg is submerged in water, an accurate scale reads only 13.4 kg. Is the crown made of real gold? Ok How do I do this problem I set up my free body diagram Net Force = ma = 0= Ft + Fb - Fg were Ft is the force of tension on the scale that was used to me...
Friday, October 23, 2009 at 5:20pm

english
The photo me, shows an intelligent girl whose life might seem perfect. I have a smile on my face and I seem extremely happy, but when you look deeper into my eyes you see sadness and struggle. Struggle to be something my parents want me to be; the smile isn’t real the dim...
Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 5:08pm

Literature
Can you please tell me what this is trying to say. I don't understand it. It's a paragraph out of a book. Its really confusing to me. Thank you for your help. Sometimes she was hard and apparently without feeling at all; sometimes she was affectionate and rashly impuls...
Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 3:40pm

all
I am compiling a list of homework help lines for parents resources. Does this help line assist high school students?
Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 9:05pm

adult education
Can a conclusion in an argument come before the premises? Such as:“The key problem is the supposed superiority of the two major alternatives to adoption. Abortion seems to convey an immediate benefit: It makes the problem disappear. (And don't worry about death or pos...
Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 5:26pm

English1A-Critical Thinking and Writing
Hi Miss Sue I agree with what you said so I changed part of my introduction around and changed the thesis, and I changed the last part of the conclusion. Can you let me know your thoughts? Race and Culture Society plays a large role on race and culture. Whether a person is bla...
Monday, October 19, 2009 at 6:25pm

English1A-Critical Thinking and Writing
Miss Sue could you read it one more time if it makes sense, I changed the part about someone being born with the preconceived notion, I meant they are raised by parents that way but I don't know how to make it make sense. And I did a conclusion so I'm hoping it makes s...
Monday, October 19, 2009 at 4:33am

English1A - Critical Thinking and Writing
Hi Miss Sue could you proofread again? I think we had a misunderstanding on the race and ethnicity part. Maybe I wrote it wrong but see if this makes better sense. Society plays a big role on race and culture. Whether a person is black or white, Asian or Hispanic, there will a...
Sunday, October 18, 2009 at 9:45pm

English1A - Critical Thinking and Writing
Hi Miss Sue or anyone else. Can you please proofread my essay on Race and Culture? Race and Culture Society plays a big role on race and culture. Whether a person is black or white, Asian or Hispanic, there will always be that someone who attempts to identify and stereotype ot...
Sunday, October 18, 2009 at 8:49pm

Math
I am a parent of a 10 year old, 5th grader and my hubby and I just can't figure these out to help her. Anyone?? Thanks in advance. 27 = 8k divide k = ?? 5a - 3a = 18 a = ?? 12r - 4r = 48 r = ?? g = 7(10-3) g = ?? These are finding the unknown number in each equation. Thank...
Sunday, October 18, 2009 at 7:41pm

English1A- Critical Thinking and Writing
Hi Miss Sue or anyone else. How is my introduction so for for my argumentative essay on Race and Culture? Society plays a big role on race and culture. Whether a person is black or white, Asian or Hispanic, there will always be that someone who will look at another person and ...
Sunday, October 18, 2009 at 6:13pm

French help
I am failing French. Would someone look over my french homework and make sure it is correct. Thank you!!! Put the following sentences in the correct order. Make any contractions necessary. (2 points each) 1. noirs/cheveux/parents/ne/vieux/ont/pas/m​es//les ANSWER: Mes vi...
Saturday, October 17, 2009 at 1:15am

CRT/205 Final
I have two separate arguments and I am wondering if these answers are appropriate for the questions 1. State one argument made by the author. “Adoption should be advocated as an alternative to abortion for women experiencing an unwanted pregnancy” McFadden states, &#...
Friday, October 16, 2009 at 1:15am

Math Analysis
Let f(x)= x^3, g(x) = sqrt x, h(x) = x-4, and j(x)= 2x. Express the following function k as a composite of three of these four functions. k(x)= sqrt (x^3 - 4) Do I need to factor anything out of the parentheses or something? If you can, please explain this problem to me :) any...
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 11:00pm

Grammar and Composition
please check my answers: Write true if the statement is true, and false if the statement is false. 1. An Etymology is a type of dictionary. False 2. An unabridged dictionary is a condensed version. False 3. Etymologies appear in [ square brackets ]. True 4. The symbol < mea...
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 10:07pm

Grammar and Composition
Please check these: Put parenthesis around the prepositional phrases and CAPITALIZE the prepositions. then list two other prepositions that could be used in the sentences. 1. We walked (TO the park.) -around the park -inside the park 2. I found my pencil (UNDER the chair.) -ne...
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 7:31pm

Creative Writing. ms.sue
ok ms.sue. i'v fixed everything you told me to in the four paragraphs. now please just check the last paragraph. and i'm done with the essay: Has there ever been a time or situation when you had a great amount of emotions going through your head? For me it was the day ...
Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at 2:53pm

Creative Writing. ms.sue
Has there ever been a time or situation when you had a great amount of emotions going through your head? For me it was the day when my baby sister was born. The memory of that day is so clear and vivid in my mind that I don’t think it will every fade away. This is mostly ...
Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at 1:50pm

Creative Writing. ms.sue
ok . here's the 2nd && 3rd paragraph: It was when I woke up that I found out that my parents had left for the hospital. This news was much unexpected and caught me by surprise. Immediately I was filled with pleasure and enthusiasm; I had been waiting for this day for a lon...
Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at 11:01am

Creative Writing
ok . here's the 2nd && 3rd paragraph: It was when I woke up that I found out that my parents had left for the hospital. This news was much unexpected and caught me by surprise. Immediately I was filled with pleasure and enthusiasm; I had been waiting for this day for a lon...
Monday, October 12, 2009 at 6:27pm

Calculus
Use implicit differentiation to find the second derivative: 2xy^2=4 (nothing is in parenthesis)
Sunday, October 11, 2009 at 3:31pm

French
REad the passage below and please answer the following questions. Je n'habite pas dans une grande ville. J'habite à la campagne. La vie à la campagne est très amusante. Je m'amuse beaucoup avec les animaux et avec les activités que je pe...
Friday, October 9, 2009 at 12:37pm

Algebra
I am solving X^4-3x^2+2=0 I factored it to be (x^2-2)(x+1)(x-1) as my book suggested. But why is it three sets of parentheses? How do you know that it's supposed to be three sets of parentheses in opposed to two or four? And how come one of the answers according to my book...
Thursday, October 8, 2009 at 6:33pm

French
Can you please check these thanks Directions: Moi: Donnez des réponses personnelles. 1. Tu dois boire beaucoup d'eau? Answer: Oui, je dois boire beaucoup d'eau. 2. Tu bois de l'eau? Answer: Oui, je bois de l'eau. 3. Qu'est-ce que tu bois quand tu as ...
Thursday, October 8, 2009 at 4:41pm

Physics
This is another problem that I need clarification on since no one seems to be of any help at my school, A pulley system is used to lift a 52- crate.Note that one chain connects the upper pulley to the ceiling and a second chain connects the lower pulley to the crate. Assume t...
Thursday, October 8, 2009 at 11:43am

Parent
Mr Mike plants cabbages in a square grid so that the number of rows and columns are equal. He increased the size of his garden eqully in rows and columns to create a new patch that could grow 211 additional cabbages at the same spacing. How many cabbages did he plant in one ro...
Thursday, October 8, 2009 at 9:26am

French
You're in a bad mood. Answer each question negatively using ne(n')..rien or ne(n')..personne. 1.Tu cherches quelque chose dans le grenier? 1.Non, je ne cherche rien. 2.Tu veux quelque chose? 2.Non, je ne veux rien. 3.Tu achètes quelque chose au supermarch&ea...
Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at 7:56pm

Clarify (URGENT!!)
Create strategies and possible dialogue (min. 1 per topic) for communicating in the following situations: Saying no to sexual involvement Discussing whether or not to become sexually active Talking with a partner about using protection Discussing with a friend or parent your c...
Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at 1:51am

Clarify (URGENT)
In pairs (make sure you put both names on the answer sheet), create strategies and possible dialogue (min. 1 per topic) for communicating in the following situations: Saying no to sexual involvement Discussing whether or not to become sexually active Talking with a partner abo...
Monday, October 5, 2009 at 7:05pm

Quick Help (URGENT)
1. What percentage of teen parents live in poverty? Is it 75 percent?? 2. How can you get HIV? Unprotected sex, anal, oral, !@#$%^&l. 3. What are the other methods of transmission of HIV? ??? Can someone check over my answers and help me with number 3? Thanks very much.
Monday, October 5, 2009 at 1:53am

Help (last question)
What topics are discussed on the webiste? Abuse Air Quality Alcohol, Drugs, Addictions Babies Before Pregnancy Breastfeeding Cancer Prevention CERV Child Safety Children Classes Clinics Communicable Diseases Community Events Dental Health Emergency Services / Services d'ur...
Sunday, October 4, 2009 at 8:09pm

Ethics125
Assignment: Hispanic American Diversity  Resources: Racial and Ethnic Groups, the University Library, and the Internet  Due Date: Day 7 [Individual] forum  Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word research paper identifying the linguistic, political, social, econom...
Saturday, October 3, 2009 at 1:47pm

college CRT 205
Source 1 Title and Citation: Individuals can help reduce child abuse and neglect. Source Citation:Information, National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect. "Individuals Can Help Reduce Child Abuse and Neglect." Child Abuse. Ed. Lucinda Almond. Current Controver...
Friday, October 2, 2009 at 3:55pm

Science
How long would a day be in seconds if the Earth were rotating so fast that objects at the equator were apparently weightless?
Friday, October 2, 2009 at 1:07pm

math
A Ferris wheel 28.0m in diameter rotates once every 21.0s. What is the ratio of a person's apparent weight to her real weight at the top? What is the ratio of a person's apparent weight to her real weight at the bottom?
Friday, October 2, 2009 at 1:05pm

math
14+12-6=20, where to put parenthesis to make the number sentence true? How?
Thursday, October 1, 2009 at 8:52pm

math
20-5+3=12, where to put parenthesis to make the number sentence true?
Thursday, October 1, 2009 at 8:48pm

History
Why did parents pressure local governments to reform public schools?
Thursday, October 1, 2009 at 7:37pm

math
-3(2x+3-8)<-15 could someone please let me know how to start this problem?? I tend to freakout and freeze... when there are parenthesis
Thursday, October 1, 2009 at 7:18pm

french
Can someone help me with this summary? We read a story in French class, but I have not taken french in a year so I am soo confused... this is my paragraph.. "L'œuvre du sixième jour" dit une histoire du premier chien que dieu a créé. Die...
Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 9:54pm

Computers
How does the staff of Planned Parenthood make decisions on purchasing a new computer system? Example: Cost, what programs are offerede, warranty, what programs would be the best fit?
Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 7:39pm

chemistry
Precipitation Reactions is the title of the section the problem is A solution of sodium hydroxide is added to a solution of iron (II) chloride. My Net ionic equation was OH- + Fe+2 -> Fe(OH)2 I want to know if my answer is correct and why OH in Fe(OH)2 is in parentheses ple...
Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 1:12am

AP English
I know that in MLA format a parenthetical citation has to come right after the quote and before the period, but WHY?
Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at 9:42pm

To Ms. Sue
Vavenby citizens have decided that they don't want the community to take away their school. For the first time School Board Trustees have confronted the parents of the children who might be moved as part of a district reorganization plan. In late August trustees had 27 mee...
Monday, September 28, 2009 at 10:14pm

Current Event
This is my summary of the Daily News article: Vavenby wants time for mines before school closed. Vavenby citizens have decided that they don't want the community to take away their school. For the first time School Board Trustees have confronted the parents of the children...
Monday, September 28, 2009 at 2:28pm

english
What country did Jing-Meis parents come from?
Sunday, September 27, 2009 at 6:09pm

Math
Find an equivalent expression without parentheses. -(c-11)=
Saturday, September 26, 2009 at 10:31pm

Pre-Calc
An open box is formed by cutting squares out of a piece of cardboard that is 22 ft by 27 ft and folding up the flaps. What size corner squares should be cut to yield a box that has a volume of less than 235 cubic feet? I know that the size corner squares are .42 and 9.46. My t...
Thursday, September 24, 2009 at 11:33pm

genetics
can u help me with this qs pure breeding white budgies were crossed with pure breeding yellow and green budgies. all the F1 offspring were yellow and green. the F1 was then testcrossed with pure breeding white budgies, and the offspring were as follows: Green and Yellow 25 Whi...
Thursday, September 24, 2009 at 4:04am

Mathematics
Help! I've tried this question and i don't come to a correct answer! The value of a property depreciated by 3.25% between 1997 to 2004, and appreciated by 2.75% between 2005 to 2008. In 1997, the value of the property was $75000, find its value in 2008. My workings: (7...
Thursday, September 24, 2009 at 12:11am

math
I have a question about the formula for this problem:How many ways can an IRS auditor select 3 of 11 tax returns for an audit? I know that it is 11! / 3!(11-3)! But apparently I am doing something wrong because my answer is not one of my choices. Am I using the wrong formula f...
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 11:58am

English - Oedipus Rex
I have to find evidence to support which character I think it the most guilty for what happens to Oedipus. I was just wondering if anyone knows whether or not Sophocles is trying to point the finger at someone other than Oedipus, who I think is the most guilty. My reasons are ...
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 11:13am

math
can anyone show me how to work this problem out thanks in advance The Census Bureau provides data on the number of young adults, ages 18–24, who are living in their parents' home (the data include single young adults who are living in college dormitories because it is...
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at 10:46pm

math statistics/probability
can anyone show me how to work this problem out thanks in advance The Census Bureau provides data on the number of young adults, ages 18–24, who are living in their parents' home (the data include single young adults who are living in college dormitories because it is...
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at 8:21pm

Algebra
I'm trying to solve the problem: 6y-bracket 3y-(y+7)bracket. I got an answer of 4y-7 multiple times. However, my book said the answer is 4y+7. I do not see how the 7 can be positive. I distributed the negative, so therefore, the seven should be negative. Or are parenthesis...
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at 4:37pm

Algebra 1
What if there are no parentheses in this problem: 2*10/5+6?
Monday, September 21, 2009 at 6:12pm

9th grade
Exercises In Coherence? Coherence- Type of Arrangement (Time, Physical Order, Order of Importance, Similar Ideas, Different Ideas, Conclusion) 1. story about a haunted house kind of order:? reason 1- ? 2- ? 2. a description of the haunted house kind of order:? reason 1- ? 2- ?...
Monday, September 21, 2009 at 7:27am

Pre Calc Trig Bit
Determine whether the given information resutls in one triangle, two triangles, or no triangle at all. Solve any triangle(s) that results. b = 4 c = 6 beta = 20 Ok... I checked my answers in the back of the book and got the first triangle right Gamma = 30.9 alpha = 129.1 a = 9...
Sunday, September 20, 2009 at 8:28pm

pre-calculus
I'm trying to describe how the graph is related to the parent function. The parent function is x^3 and the problem is: y=-(0.8x)^3 I know its a reflection over the x-axis, but what is the formula for how much it expands or shrinks? Like on another problem it's y=|x| an...
Sunday, September 20, 2009 at 5:24pm

chemistry
I have a question about m-Phenylenediamine. Is m-Phenylenediamine the same as m-Phenylenediamine hydrochloride? I apparently have to use the latter for a chemical test but we only have a bottle that is labeled as the former. Is it okay to use that and just dissolve it in water...
Sunday, September 20, 2009 at 2:41pm

MATHS
Please explain the question below. The members of a certain family are eager waanderers. All ten of them are constantly on the move in one part of the world or another. One Christmas, by some strange coincidence, they all meet in Cairo, Egypt. As they sat down for dinner, a wa...
Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 6:36pm

Spansh #2 (URGENT)
Can someone please check my work? Julieta's friends all have different personal tratis. Complete the sentences below using the verb in parenthesis. 1. Maria <es> intelegente. (ser) 2. Julio y Marcos <están> en Ecuador. (estar) 3. Norma y yo <estamos&g...
Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 2:16am

psychology
Parents can help their children acquire language by: A reading and talking with them B correcting every grammatical mistake C placing them in front of computer D eating foods rich vitamin A I think B but i want to be sure
Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at 1:53pm

writing
Can someone grade my essay? The topic is: What are your thoughts on the idea that television has turned out to isolate people instead of bringing them together? Here it is! Does Television Interrupt Human Relationships? The television is a great invention and has brought laugh...
Monday, September 14, 2009 at 8:31am

Math
36/4+5-1+2x3+12/3+1=6 Insert parenthesis and other group symbols.
Sunday, September 13, 2009 at 12:06pm

Algebra
Simplify a^5 b^3 _______ ab^8 Answer: a^4 b^-5 Is this correct? {Note: There are no parentheses in either the problem or the answer}
Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 10:22pm

physics
Calculate the acceleration due to gravity on the moon. The moon\'s radius is about 1.74 E 6 m and its mass is 7.35 E 22 kg ok aparently there\'s an easier way to do this I applied Newtons second law in the radial direction net force radial = m (radial acceleration) = F...
Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 4:34pm

Misc
Are there any improvments I can make in this paragraph? also i need a word for the place where there is a ----. i can't seem to find a word to put in there: This is a new concept, designed specifically for gaming. It was designed so it could allow people to interact withou...
Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 4:11pm

physics
A rope of negligible mass passes over a puley of a negligible mass attached to the ceiling. One end of the rope is held by stdent A of mass 70 kg who is at rest on the floor. The opposite end of the rope is held by student B of mass 60 kg who is suspended at rest above the flo...
Friday, September 11, 2009 at 6:05am

Literature
Make a list of characters from books, movies, or t.v shows that seem particularly real or beleivable to you. You will write a detailed expository essay on the character you choose later on. My list: 1. Harry Potter 2. Pheobe Winterbottom (Walk Two Moons) 3. Mary (The Secret Ga...
Thursday, September 10, 2009 at 1:08pm

Pre-Calc
I am having a great deal of difficulty with this problem. An open box is formed by cutting squares out of a piece of cardboard that is 16 ft by 19 ft and folding up the flaps. a. what size corner squares should be cut to yield a box that has a volume of 175 cubic feet. So I ha...
Monday, September 7, 2009 at 1:38pm

biol.gy
If a child has an autosomal dominant trait, what can you say about the parents?
Monday, September 7, 2009 at 6:37am

Literature- Antigone dialogue
This is my alternate ending to Antigone please feel free to comment on it, and give me a letter grade. I'm in 10th grade. Does it sound good so far I'll post the other half as soon as you comment Antigone: I deserve to die Polynecies meant everything to me He was my bl...
Sunday, September 6, 2009 at 2:04pm

CRT 205 - fallacies
Can you please identify the fallacies in this article? Are there any rhetorical devices in this article?: My name is Diane Coleman. I have a Juris Doctorate and Masters in Business Administration from the University of California at Los Angeles.... I am the Executive Director ...
Saturday, September 5, 2009 at 7:36pm

CRT 205
Can you please identify the rhetorical devices in this article? Are there any rhetorical devices in this article?: My name is Diane Coleman. I have a Juris Doctorate and Masters in Business Administration from the University of California at Los Angeles.... I am the Executive ...
Saturday, September 5, 2009 at 7:35pm

CRT 205
Are there any rhetorical devices in this article?: My name is Diane Coleman. I have a Juris Doctorate and Masters in Business Administration from the University of California at Los Angeles.... I am the Executive Director of Progress Center for Independent Living in Forest Par...
Saturday, September 5, 2009 at 7:23pm

Math
What are the 6 parent functions? Describe their graphs.
Thursday, September 3, 2009 at 9:21pm

algebra
I am supposed to correc t the parenthesis in this equation (a+b)second power+ a to the second + b to the second
Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at 5:16pm

Literature
-Write a short narrative about a conflict or confrontation that is funny, scary, sad, or just interesting to you. Your story can be true or fictional and it must be atleast 5 paragraphs long. -This is what I have: “MC, you can do this. It’s only a test; I’m sure...
Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at 1:14pm

Creative Writing
I gathered some ideas yesterday for my essay on: Being an only child has more advantages than being one of several children in a family, 1. an only child has all the attention of his/her parents 2. he/she is provided with better things 3. since he/she is the future of the fami...
Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at 1:09pm

Creative Writing
I have to write a 500-word essay for this topic: Being an only child has more advantages than being one of several children in a family so first i'm doing some freewriting and gatherind ideas. This is what i have so far: „_ An only child has all the attention of his/h...
Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at 1:03pm

Statistics
In the July 29, 2001, issue of The Journal News (Hamilton, Ohio) Lynn Elber of the Associated Press reported on a study conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation regarding parents’ use of television set V-chips for controlling their children’s TV viewing. The study a...
Monday, August 31, 2009 at 6:57pm

science
A k selected population is characterized by a. extensive parental care b. many offspring c. large eggs d. a high death rate e. a relatively short life span My book says its either a or c, but I can only choose one answers. Which one is best?
Monday, August 31, 2009 at 4:45pm

physics
what is the apparent angle the diameterof the moon subtends as seen from the earth in radians. average moon earth distance3.84*10e8 radius of the moon 1.74*10e6
Monday, August 31, 2009 at 4:37pm

biology
a k selected population is characterized by a. extensive parentalcare b, many offspring in one reproductiveperiod c. large eggs d. high death rate e. short life span Im stuck between a and c Please help!
Sunday, August 30, 2009 at 11:14pm

HELP - math
8+4*2+7/3=20 Where do I place parentheses to make this equation correct?
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at 6:18pm

math
8+4*2+7/3=20 where do I put parentheses to make this correct?
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at 5:46pm

math
A parent complains about the use of manipulatives in the classroom and likens their use to the use of fingers to count. How do you respond?
Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at 10:43pm

grammer
Hi can someone please tell me if this is a metaphor? Cafefully my parents chose my name Jili meaning lucky and beautiful. Thanks so much!
Monday, August 17, 2009 at 7:30am

Biology
Could both of the chromosomes of a humane female come from one of the parents? Explain.
Saturday, August 15, 2009 at 8:31am

Math
Find the domain and range of the function: g(x)=-2[2x]+1 What do those brackets mean? I'm pretty sure it's not a typo or anything because other functions on my work have regular parentheses instead of brackets. Thank you!
Friday, August 14, 2009 at 6:27pm

Chemistry
Mefenamic acid (Ponstan Forte) has a half life of 2 hours. Naproxen has a half life of 12 to 17 hours. Both are anti inflammatory drugs of apparently similar nature but could someone please explain the difference in half life? Thank you Mike
Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 4:31am

MATH Prob.
In each case, consider what you know about the distribution and then explain why you would expect it to be or not to be normally distributed. a. The wealth of the parents of students attending your school b. The values that a group of fourth-grade students would give for the l...
Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at 11:53pm

math
In each case, consider what you know about the distribution and then explain why you would expect it to be or not to be normally distributed. a. The wealth of the parents of students attending your school b. The values that a group of fourth-grade students would give for the l...
Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at 4:10pm

THE NOVEL
After the death of Curly in The Call of the Wild, Buck concludes that no fair play exists in his world and that he will never go down in a fight. The theme illustrated here is apparently derived from London's interpretation of A. Nietzsche's ideas. B. "might make...
Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at 8:18am

english
I need to abbreviate in a sentence so does this look good. Martha is a member of Parents for Responsible Teens (PRT).
Monday, August 10, 2009 at 10:55pm

chemistry
10.0 g sample of p-dichlorobenzene, a component of mothballs, is dissolved in 80.0 g of benzene, C6H6. The freezing-point of the solution is 1.20oC. The freezing point of benzene is 5.48oC. The molal freezing –point constant, kf, for benzene is 5.12oC/m. Calculate the app...
Thursday, August 6, 2009 at 12:24pm

application essay, plz help Writeacher, SarJMcgin
Below is a draft of my daughter's college scholarship application essay. I would appreciate if a few of the Jiskha gang could review and critique. Many thanks in advance. Scholarship Essay “What do you want to be when you grow up?” This is one of those questions ...
Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at 9:35am

Language
How do I write an article that can guide parents to use websites for the homework of their elementary and high school children?
Monday, August 3, 2009 at 12:08pm

finance
In an online, real-time system, which of the following would be most likely to be used as backup for an application's master file maintained on magnetic disk? A) At specified periods the disk files would be dumped to (copied on) magnetic tape along with the period's tr...
Sunday, August 2, 2009 at 10:20pm

math
Remove the parenthises and simplify: 8p+3q-9(8p-5q+9r) I have gotten lost on this one. Anyone have any ideas? I tried combinging like terms, but I keep getting the wrong answer.
Saturday, August 1, 2009 at 10:55pm

jiskha download
Dear Jishka, On your Jishka download page there are 3 record labels in slashes & 2 record labels in one slash. I'm just curious to know that which of the record labels are distributing ones & which the others are parent labels say: MJJ Music/Epic/Sony or J Records/Intersco...
Friday, July 31, 2009 at 11:01pm

English
Here is my thesis can you please help: Even thought childhood obesity is not only the parents' fault but the child's as well, having a strong parent who help promote healthy eating and exercise can help with the health problems that will occur during there lifetime. Ch...
Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at 10:53pm

English
I need help on formulating this into a paper that has to be 1500 words: I.Being a strong supportive parent can become tough especially if you’re a single parent. A.Some parents may have to work long late hours. 1.The obese children will eat whatever they like since they a...
Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at 9:07pm

Social Studies
How does parents, work and child development interchange?
Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at 12:44pm

10th grade English
This is my personal reflective essay. Please fix any mistakes or awkward phrases ASAP My body and my mind became lighter than air around me, as I threw myself on a couch where my back enjoyed being at. Released from the monstrous term of school, I felt saint-like, as if I coul...
Sunday, July 26, 2009 at 4:42am

Geometric & Wave Optics
A beam of light wavelenght 560 to availing in air is incident on a surface of a transparent material. The incident beam makes an angle of 65degree with the normal and the refracted beam makes an angle of 45degree with the normal. calculate the refractive index of the material.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at 3:40pm

A & P
Assume that the allele controlling brown eyes (B) is dominant over that controlling blue eyes (b) in human beings. (In actuality, eye color in humans is an example of multigene inheritance, which is much more complex than this.) A blue-eyed man marries a brown-eyed woman; and ...
Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at 12:08pm

english check
identify the present participle: 1)tyler sang in the church choir on sundays or 2)i am trying my best. i think the second one.(next ques.)i blank my teacher if i could bring my grandparents to the science fair. A)asked or has asked i go for a.
Friday, July 17, 2009 at 12:18am

10th grade English
Well, it is not quite English.. But it is an essay on my science project. I was wondering if I could get some help on grammar or awkward phrases. Please fix any mistakes in it ASAP.. Asthma, a multi-factorial disease, is caused by family heredity, which is, passed on from one ...
Thursday, July 16, 2009 at 5:51am

CRITICAL THINKING
1 Identify the principal issue presented by the source. 2 Identify any examples of bias presented by the author. If none exist, explain how you determined this. 3 Identify any areas that are vague or ambiguous. If none exist, explain how you determined this. 4 Do you find the...
Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at 6:55pm

critical thinking
1 Identify the principal issue presented by the source. 2 Identify any examples of bias presented by the author. If none exist, explain how you determined this. 3 Identify any areas that are vague or ambiguous. If none exist, explain how you determined this. 4 Do you find the ...
Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at 6:51pm

Chemistry
Ok so we had a mass determinations lab in chemistry. We were supposed to use both a triple beam balance scale and an electronic scale to precision. We first weigh our beaker on both scales (i did it on the electronic first), then record the weight. Then we have three objects, ...
Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at 9:37am

English Comp.
Please check for errors. If there are any, please state them at the end of my essay. Please help me out because it is do at 3 today. Neat vs. Sloppy Many people will consider themselves a very neat person, but are they really neat or sloppy? Often, people say they are neat, so...
Monday, July 13, 2009 at 10:18am

Physics 20
A 2.50-kg Pendulum is attatched to a string 11.4m stringis pulled aside until it is.386m above its lowest position and released. The pendulum is designed to emit sound waves at a frequency of 440 Hz; However, as it swings toward and away from an observer, the frequency appears...
Monday, July 13, 2009 at 3:44am

English Comp.
Please check for error. If there are errors please state them at the end of essay, so that I will know what you change. Thank you!! Neat vs. Sloppy Many people will concerned themselves to be a very neat person, but are they really neat or sloppy? Often, people say they are ne...
Sunday, July 12, 2009 at 6:16pm

muet
summary about parental guidance and home enviromen are the key to a childs academic excellence
Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 3:26am

muet
summary about parental guidance and home enviromen are the key to a childs academic excellence
Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 3:25am

english
summary about Parental guidance and home enviroment and the key to a dhilds academic axcellence.
Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 3:21am

com220
can you help me paraphrase this: Obesity means an excess amount of body fat. No general agreement exists on the definition of obesity in children as it does adults. Most professionals use published guidelines based on the body mass index(BMI), or a modified BMI for age, to mea...
Monday, July 6, 2009 at 9:59pm

sociology
how can parents help their children prepare for adult roles that are now demanded at an earlier age, but still allow them to experience the freedom associated with childhood?
Monday, July 6, 2009 at 8:26pm

Chem
volume = 322 mL temperature = 150 celcius pressure = 175 kPa mass = 0.448 Calculate the molar mass of the gas. First I converted volume to 0.332 L. Second I converted 150 celcius into 423 kelvin. PV = nRt (175)(0.322) = n(8.314)(423) n= 0.016022988 molar mass = 0.448/0.0160229...
Monday, July 6, 2009 at 5:56pm

Communications
A child's affective development depends on a. consistent care and need satisfaction b. the emotional capacity of his parents c. the degree of time spent in pleasant surroundings. d. the amount of money and love in the home.
Saturday, July 4, 2009 at 7:15pm

math
Simplify as indicated. State at least one property of multiplication or division that would prove your simplification process correct. a.-(n+4) to eliminate the parentheses b. 6(-s) to eliminate the parentheses c. 8(24-n) to eliminate the parentheses d.12n/12 to reduce the num...
Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at 12:36pm

English Comp.
Punctuate the following sentences correctly.See did I do these sentences right. 1. My dog Napoleon barks constantly. 2. He is a blonde and white Bassett Hound; he is quite a valuable dog. 3. He was born at my parent’s house. 4. When he was born, he was the largest of the ...
Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at 9:49am

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