Energy in a Pendulum In a simple pendulum with no friction, mechanical energy is conserved. Total mechanical energy is a combination of kinetic energy and gravitational potential energy. As the pendulum swings back and forth, there is a constant exchange between kinetic energy and gravitational potential energy. The potential…
Athletes, rappers, movie stars and celebrities have a lot of money and, more often than not, love to spend it on flashy and excessive items. Mansions, Italian sports cars, yachts…
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If youve ever been to Rome, or seen pictures of this magnificent city, then youll have seen one of the many obelisks that line the streets. For the Romans, these huge stone objects were the spoils of war (when they werent inventing aqueducts and Roman numeral converters, the Romans did a lot of warring and, consequently…
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It is really, really hard to find a digital alarm sound that is pleasant to wake up to. Even with the multitude of options on our cell phones (which it seems is one of the most popular alarm clocks out there) there are few options that a person wants to hear first thing in the morning. A natural sound is typically more pleasant…
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I don’t really like to shop and so whenever I do, shoes and watches are on the top of my list and that’s where the inspiration to make this list came from. This particular list talks about ten of the most famous brands when it comes to watches. Now, please know that being the most famous does not in any way mean that they produce…
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Smart Living - embracing innovations that help you live smarter, so you can be happier, healthier and more productive. In the flurry of modern life, the search for richer, fuller experiences may be stymied by the incredible amount of stimuli we receive every day. At Oregon Scientific, we believe life should be lived smarter…
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This evening in Geneva, Switzerland, Patek Philippe unveiled its 175th anniversary collection. This includes the Grandmaster Chime ref. 5175 , the world’s most complicated wristwatch - ever. It blends classic chiming complications like the grande and petite sonnerie with brand new ones like the date repeater, while also building…
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The Sun Dial Restaurant, Bar & View Quick Facts Helmed by Executive Chef Jason Starnes , The Sun Dial Restaurant, Bar & View features ingredient-driven, contemporary American cuisine and seasonally-changing menus. Renowned Chef Khoi V. Nguyen serves as the Pastry Chef for The Sun Dial Restaurant, Bar &…
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The hourglass is sometimes referred to as a sand clock or a sandglass. Like other timepieces, it needs to be carefully calibrated. The hourglass maker must test the instrument and fine tune it to measure the correct length of time. There are many factors that contribute to the ability of an hourglass to accurately measure time…
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A Japanese clock ( 和時計, wadokei ) is a mechanical clock that has been made to tell traditional Japanese time. Mechanical clocks were introduced into Japan by Jesuit missionaries or Dutch merchants in the 16th century. These clocks were of the lantern clock design, typically made of brass or iron, and used the relatively primitive…
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