Opals: A Consideration of Origin, Characteristics, and Enhancement Techniques
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An 8 page overview of the geological and physical characteristics of opals. As do all gemstones, opals vary significantly in value. This is determined both by the natural characteristics of the stone and by the degree of enhancement that is employed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPgemOpl.rtf

OUT FROM UNDER THE APPLE TREE: ISAAC NEWTON AND HIS IMPACT
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This 5 page paper examines Sir Isaac Newton and his part in the scientific revolution that impacted Europe during the late 1600s. The paper also discusses Newton's development of calculus, as well as his invention of the scientific method. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MTnewton.rtf

Physics / Theories Explained
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A 5 page research paper that identifies the different branches of classical physics; identifies the two primary theories of modern physics and offers a brief description of advances made in the science during the 20th Century. Eightfold Way theory, or the theory of groupings, is explained. Bibliography included.
Filename: Physics.wps

Physics and the Catapult
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A 4 page discussion of the catapult. This paper describes the design of the catapult and how changing different aspects of that design can change its efficiency. Bibliography lists sources.
Filename: PPcatapultAngle.rtf

Position Displacement & Distance Traveled By An Object
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A 7 page paper that provides an overview of these two elements as they relate to velocity. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Velocity.RTF