Friday, April 4, 2014

Engineering Mechanics


Q1.      Why is measuring front-edge to front-edge more accurate than measuring centre distances?      [3 marks, 2 – 3 sentences]

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Q2.      Is it appropriate to use ± 5×10 –4 m (± 0.5mm) as the uncertainty in Step 11? Fully explain your answer.      [3 marks, 2 – 3 sentences]

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Q3.      Is the steel ball more likely to be a metric or imperial (specified using inches) component? Fully explain your answer.      [3 marks, 2 – 3 sentences]

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Q4.      Experiment 1A Conclusions       [7 marks, ½ page]

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Q5.      Experiment 1B Conclusions       [8 marks, ½ page]

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Q6.      Is it appropriate to use ± 5×10 –4 m (± 0.5mm) as the uncertainty? Fully explain your answer.      [3 marks, 2 – 3 sentences]

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Q7.      Experiment 2A Conclusions       [5 marks, ½ page]

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Q8.      Experiment 2B Conclusions      [5 marks, ½ page]

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Define the sustainability criterion as used by Tietenberg. What does this criterion say about fairness to future generations?


1)       Define the sustainability criterion as used by Tietenberg. What does this criterion say about fairness to future generations? What does this criterion say about efficiency? How can depletable resources be used today and still satisfy the criterion?

2)       Is water a renewable or depletable resource? Explain how water is allocated in the western US and how this may result in an inefficient allocation. What better methods of allocation might work toward efficiency?

3)       Norgaard and Trosper both place value on both extractive and preservation activities. How is it that Trosper’s model results in an annual yield that is less than the maximum sustainable yield and a stock of wood fiber that is less than the maximum capacity of a forest? Be sure to explain the variables and include a graph.

4)       Larson, Smith and Smith studied the possible forest management practices. Is it likely that tax revenues can solve the forest dilemma in the Rocky Mountains? What alternative strategies might be developed? Are there significant roadblocks to these strategies?

5)       When looking at a renewable resource such as fisheries, explain what is meant by a sustainable yield. Explain different Open access and Limited access policies that have been attempted to avoid the tragedy of the commons in the fisheries. Is there evidence that one policy type is more successful? See Example 12.3

6)       Apart from the issues of sustainable yield and stock versus flow, what other issues are becoming apparent when discussing biodiversity issues. Can you think of others that were not discussed in class or the text? Discuss the importance of properly valuing resources.

7)      How does Jacobs distinguish between “development” and “expansion.” Why does she call development a process? Provide meaningful examples.

8)      What are the 4 aspects of the Jacobs growth process? Explain each of these. Provide meaningful examples.

9)      Why does Jacobs focus on the idea of a conduit? What are the components of the conduit and why is it important? How does this model allow us to think of the issues of sustainability and environmental economics?


10)  What do you think Boulding would say about Jacobs’ conduit model? How does the idea of entropy come into play in the conduit?

Measuring Our Worth


Read the Decision Point "Measuring Our Worth"
This Decision Point deals with how we measure the intrinsic value of a life in addition to the instrumental value.
The scenario discussed is that of the Ford Pinto, which involves a decision that teaches the hazards of considering only the instrumental value of a life.
In 1968, Ford Motor Company made a historic decision regarding the Pinto, which was engineered with a rear gas tank assembly that had a tendency to explode in accidents that involved some rear-end collisions. The company allowed the Pinto to remain on the market after it determined that it would be more costly to engage in a recall effort than to pay out the costs of liability for injuries and deaths incurred.
In an infamous memo, Ford’s senior management calculated what the company would likely have to pay per life lost. It is noteworthy that these estimates were not Ford’s alone but were based on figures from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Using these figures, the costs for recalling and modifying the Pinto were $121 million, while the costs for settling cases in which injuries were expected to occur would be only about $50 million.
Write a 2 page, APA style paper considering the following questions when assessing this scenario:
  1. How should the decision-making process be handled.
  2. How should the intrinsic as well as the instrumental value of a human life be determined?
  3. Consider how you would measure your own worth or the value of someone close to you. Who are their stakeholders and what is their value to each of them? How will they measure it financially?
    • How much would your stakeholders suffer if they lost you?
    • How much do you currently contribute to society and what would society lose if you were not here?
    • How much would society benefit if you continued to survive?
Businesses have reasons to consider these issues, though extraordinarily difficult; how would you prefer that they reach conclusions in these areas? Provide 3-5 APA style references both inline and at the end of the paper to support your analysis.

Term Papers


Term papers on practically every subject imaginable are available on the Internet. Many of those who submit the papers as their own work defend their practice in Various ways: (1) These papers are posted to assist in research in the same way any other resource is posted on the Web and should simply be cited if used; (2) these papers are posted in order to encourage faculty to modify paper topics and/or exams and not to simply bring back assignments that have been used countless times in the past, (3) they don’t have time to complete a paper and since they have paid for the course they have in effect paid for the degree, and (4) if the professor doesn’t “catch” them what harm has been done?
Are you persuaded?
Write a 2 page, APA style paper addressing the above issues while answering the following:
  1. Is there anything unethical about this service in general?
  2. If so, who should be held accountable, the poster, the ultimate user (student), the professor, the university, or someone else?
Use the ethical decision making model process to determine the ethics of the term paper service.
Provide 3-5 APA style references both inline and at the end of the paper to support your analysis. Note: This is your opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge of the week’s theory linked to personal opinion and outside evidence.

In the globalizing economy of the late 20th and early 21st century liberalized trade has been sought by way of regional trade agreements and broader global trade liberalization.

In the globalizing economy of the late 20th and early 21st century liberalized trade has been sought by way of regional trade agreements and broader global trade liberalization. The policy choice between these two approaches has created debates among economists and politicians concerning which is a better strategy for various countries and for the global economy as a whole, and whether the two approaches are complimentary or contradictory.
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Using the Web, and/or other sources of scholarly literature, begin your research into regional trade agreements versus global trade liberalization by locating professional and academic journals and select current research articles published within the last five years on the topic.

Create an annotated bibliography from your research with a minimum of eight (8) well-written APA-formatted entries.

Then using the resources from the bibliography, develop a two-page paper summarizing and contrasting the main arguments on both sides of the issue.


Your well-written paper must meet the following requirements:

Use academic writing style, clear and concise language, and well-constructed paragraphs (minimum of three sentences required to develop a paragraph)
Ensure Saudi Electronic University academic writing standards
Include the annotated bibliography following the body of the paper

At one time it was thought that the deep-ocean trenches at subduction zones would be a good place for disposal of high-level radioactive waste.

This is a series of just 3 questions.. Each question has to have a minimum of 200 words at least and my book must be used as one of the references. APA formatting is required with in text citations and references. No plagiarism, This professor is a stickler for that, she really watches for it apparently. This needs to be done by Wed. 04/02/14 by 11:00 P.M Eastern Time. This class is Earth Science and doesn't interest me at all, I never was interested in Science.

This is a series of just 3 questions.. Each question has to have a minimum of 200 words at least and my book must be used as one of the references. APA formatting is required with in text citations and references. No plagiarism, This professor is a stickler for that, she really watches for it apparently. This needs to be done by Wed. 04/02/14 by 11:00 P.M Eastern Time. This class is Earth Science and doesn't interest me at all, I never was interested in Science.
My book is: 
 Lutgen, F. K., & Tarbuck, E. J. (2011). Foundations of earth science (6th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.

1. At one time it was thought that the deep-ocean trenches at subduction zones would be a good place for disposal of high-level radioactive waste. Why is this not a good idea? Explain what can happen at a subduction zone and what might occur if the waste were buried there. (Hint: see oceanic-continental convergence.)   ( At least 200 words)

2. How does the plate tectonics theory help explain the existence of fossilized marine life in rocks atop the Ural Mountains? Be sure to include a description of the specific process(es).( At least 200 words)

3. After reading Chapter 8, apply what you have learned so far to discuss the geologic history of the area where you live or grew up. Discuss some of the major factors that might have played a role in shaping the local terrain (major rivers, sea-level changes, volcanoes, ancient sea beds, glaciers, earthquakes, etc.). If you need to, spend a few minutes researching your county or state on-line, (google your state and “geologic history”). Be sure to list all references that you use in your answer.  
This particular question is a discussion question, The state in which I grew up and currently live in is Tennessee.This question is a more personal question and the book reference is not really required but other references used is required. 
My book is: 
 Lutgen, F. K., & Tarbuck, E. J. (2011). Foundations of earth science (6th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.

1. At one time it was thought that the deep-ocean trenches at subduction zones would be a good place for disposal of high-level radioactive waste. Why is this not a good idea? Explain what can happen at a subduction zone and what might occur if the waste were buried there. (Hint: see oceanic-continental convergence.)   ( At least 200 words)

2. How does the plate tectonics theory help explain the existence of fossilized marine life in rocks atop the Ural Mountains? Be sure to include a description of the specific process(es).( At least 200 words)

3. After reading Chapter 8, apply what you have learned so far to discuss the geologic history of the area where you live or grew up. Discuss some of the major factors that might have played a role in shaping the local terrain (major rivers, sea-level changes, volcanoes, ancient sea beds, glaciers, earthquakes, etc.). If you need to, spend a few minutes researching your county or state on-line, (google your state and “geologic history”). Be sure to list all references that you use in your answer.  
This particular question is a discussion question, The state in which I grew up and currently live in is Tennessee.This question is a more personal question and the book reference is not really required but other references used is required.






At one time it was thought that the deep-ocean trenches at subduction zones would be a good place for disposal of high-level radioactive waste.

This is a series of just 3 questions.. Each question has to have a minimum of 200 words at least and my book must be used as one of the references. APA formatting is required with in text citations and references. No plagiarism, This professor is a stickler for that, she really watches for it apparently. This needs to be done by Wed. 04/02/14 by 11:00 P.M Eastern Time. This class is Earth Science and doesn't interest me at all, I never was interested in Science.

This is a series of just 3 questions.. Each question has to have a minimum of 200 words at least and my book must be used as one of the references. APA formatting is required with in text citations and references. No plagiarism, This professor is a stickler for that, she really watches for it apparently. This needs to be done by Wed. 04/02/14 by 11:00 P.M Eastern Time. This class is Earth Science and doesn't interest me at all, I never was interested in Science.
My book is: 
 Lutgen, F. K., & Tarbuck, E. J. (2011). Foundations of earth science (6th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.

1. At one time it was thought that the deep-ocean trenches at subduction zones would be a good place for disposal of high-level radioactive waste. Why is this not a good idea? Explain what can happen at a subduction zone and what might occur if the waste were buried there. (Hint: see oceanic-continental convergence.)   ( At least 200 words)

2. How does the plate tectonics theory help explain the existence of fossilized marine life in rocks atop the Ural Mountains? Be sure to include a description of the specific process(es).( At least 200 words)

3. After reading Chapter 8, apply what you have learned so far to discuss the geologic history of the area where you live or grew up. Discuss some of the major factors that might have played a role in shaping the local terrain (major rivers, sea-level changes, volcanoes, ancient sea beds, glaciers, earthquakes, etc.). If you need to, spend a few minutes researching your county or state on-line, (google your state and “geologic history”). Be sure to list all references that you use in your answer.  
This particular question is a discussion question, The state in which I grew up and currently live in is Tennessee.This question is a more personal question and the book reference is not really required but other references used is required. 
My book is: 
 Lutgen, F. K., & Tarbuck, E. J. (2011). Foundations of earth science (6th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.

1. At one time it was thought that the deep-ocean trenches at subduction zones would be a good place for disposal of high-level radioactive waste. Why is this not a good idea? Explain what can happen at a subduction zone and what might occur if the waste were buried there. (Hint: see oceanic-continental convergence.)   ( At least 200 words)

2. How does the plate tectonics theory help explain the existence of fossilized marine life in rocks atop the Ural Mountains? Be sure to include a description of the specific process(es).( At least 200 words)

3. After reading Chapter 8, apply what you have learned so far to discuss the geologic history of the area where you live or grew up. Discuss some of the major factors that might have played a role in shaping the local terrain (major rivers, sea-level changes, volcanoes, ancient sea beds, glaciers, earthquakes, etc.). If you need to, spend a few minutes researching your county or state on-line, (google your state and “geologic history”). Be sure to list all references that you use in your answer.  
This particular question is a discussion question, The state in which I grew up and currently live in is Tennessee.This question is a more personal question and the book reference is not really required but other references used is required.