Pre-Socratic Philosophers: Monists and Pluralists
Pre-Socratic Philosophers
Monists
Thales of Miletus
Thales, the founder of this philosophy, proposed water as the fundamental principle (arche). He believed the Earth rested on water and that inanimate objects possessed souls, based on observations of magnets and amber. He also posited that water was the principle of all elements and that the cosmos was animated and full of divine power.
Anaximander of Miletus
Anaximander, a companion of Thales, argued for a single, moving, and infinite principle called
Read MoreThermal Physics: Heat, Temperature, and Energy Transfer
Internal Energy, Heat, and Temperature
Internal energy is the total kinetic and potential energy of the particles within a substance.
Heat is the transfer of thermal energy.
Temperature is the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance.
Heating is the transfer of thermal energy from a hotter substance to a colder substance.
0°C = 273K
Laws of Thermodynamics
Zeroth Law
If thermal equilibrium exists between two objects, then they have the same temperature. No thermal energy will flow between
Read MoreElectrical Engineering: Key Concepts and Applications
Resistivity of Materials
Order the following materials from highest to lowest resistivity:
- Granite and sand (1500-10000 Ωm)
- Limestone (1000-5000 Ωm)
- Modified Granite and sand (100-600 Ωm)
- Peat (5-100 Ωm)
- Clay (50 Ωm)
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Neutral
Read MoreUnderstanding Electricity: Charges, Conductors, and Coulomb’s Law
The word electricity comes from the Greek word “elektron.” There are two types of electric charges: positive and negative. The origin of electric charge is the atom.
Electric Charge and Atomic Structure
The proton has a positive electric charge, the neutron has no electric charge, and both are located in the nucleus. The electron has a negative electric charge and orbits the nucleus. A neutral atom has an equal number of electrons and protons. If an object’s atoms lose electrons, it will have an excess
Read MoreState Constitutions: Principles, Structures, and Changes
State and Local Government
Constitution:
A written plan that sets up a form of government and establishes its basic governing principles.
Principles in Common:
- Popular Sovereignty
- Limited Government
Differences of Constitution
| U.S. Constitution | State Constitution |
|---|---|
| Short | Lengthy |
| Rarely Amended | Often Amended |
| General in Scope | Specific in Scope |
Early State Constitutions
The Massachusetts Constitution, adopted in 1780, is the oldest written constitution now in force anywhere in the world.
In 1780, Massachusetts set the
Read MoreElectrical Hazards and Safety Measures
Unit 16: Electrical Risk Physical Agents
Electrical Hazards
An electrical accident is defined as receiving a jolt or shock, with or without causing personal damage or injury.
- Direct Contacts (34%): Contacts with parts of the installation normally under strain.
- Indirect Contacts (18%): Contacts with metal parts or elements accidentally energized.
- Arc Burns (48%): Produced by the union of two points at different potentials through a low electrical resistance element.
Factors Influencing the Electrical Effect
- Current