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Heat Capacity - The heat capacity C of an object, is the proportionality constant between the heat Q that the object absorbs or loses and the resulting temperature change D T of the object. That is, -----(i) Where, T i and T f are the initial and final temperatures of the object. Heat capacity C is..

A simple pendulum consists of a heavy mass (spherical in shape) suspended by a long weightless, inextensible and flexible string from a point about which it can oscillate. The mass which is attached to the end of the string is called the bob of the pendulum. The pendulum is suspended as s..

The Brook - The Brook is a poem about a simple stream that flows through the countryside. The poem has such exquisite imagery, and such perfect metaphor that one can easily visualise the stream flowing past. The poet has captured not only the beauty of the stream but the sounds and the co..

Question: After the Postmaster comes back from Ali's grave with Laxmi das, he reflects and decides to write a letter to Miriam informing her about her father's demise, his own experience with Ali and his seeing Ali's vision. Write the letter for him in 200 words. Answer: Son..

: 1. In the first paragraph, what do the words 'palette' and 'colours' suggest? 2. On what was the writer travelling? 3. For what purpose are freighters used? 4. What is a 'rubber inflatable'? 5. Why do you think the water was contaminated? 6. Is there any other reference to the chemical ..

Question: Good --- R.S.Thomas The old man comes out on the hill and looks down to recall earlier days in the valley. He sees the stream shine, the church stand, hears the litter of children's voice. A chill in the flesh tells him that death is not far off now: it is the shadow under the gr..

Forces Acting on the Bob of a Simple Pendulum - The bob of a simple pendulum is attached to a string which pulls the bob along its lengt..

Satellite Communication - It is mainly done through geostationary satellites. These satellites are fitted with special devices. These devices can receive signals from an Earth station and transmit them again in different directions. These special devices are called transponders. A TV transmitter on..

>Gandhiji looked out of the window for a moment. Then he turned to me and smiled and said, "You will go and say good-bye because courtesy and decency demand this. In India, we still attach importance to these things." "No," I declared, "not even to please you will I go to those who wish to harm me...

? Oh, the things that I should see if I had the power of sight for just three days. The first day would be a busy one. I should call to me, all my dear friends and look long into their faces, imprinting upon my mind the outward evidences of beauty that is within them. I should let my eyes..