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…of the bending of light by dense media. The old theory stated that all rays of white light striking the prism at the same angle would be equally refracted (Perry, 56). However, Newton argued that white light is really a mixture of many different types of rays, each…

…the death was natural, a suicide, or a homicide (1). An autopsy is done to examine the internal organs of a dead body (6). The body is first tagged and photographed, then x-rayed, weighed and measured. Coroners always pay close attention to external wounds…

…to the petiole by 3-4 mm long pulvinules (Schmalstig). In diaheliotropic movement, the plant's leaves are oriented perpendicular to the sun's rays, thereby maximizing the interception of photosynthetically active radiation (PAR). In some plants, but not all, his…

…their will to live decently, which can drive them to plotting revenge on society. (Ray & Craze 1991) People have long believed that alcohol causes violent behaviour. A common belief shared by Australians is that Rum causes aggressiveness. This has proven…

…and transportation. They do not need to be refrigerated, but they must be reconstituted with water before they are ready to consume. Irradiation         As early as 1895, a major breakthrough in the world of science had arisen; the discovery of the X-ray by German…

…will not fade in time, and love and beauty lasting for eternity. Such powerful language cannot be justly contrasted with the sole disadvantage of the two lovers not being able to kiss. There is a ray of hope for the speaker though. Even though he paints gorgeous…

…to diagnose cancer. If the lab test result turns out to be suspicious, many different steps may be taken. You are probably familiar with the term x-ray, an x-ray is the most common tool used by doctors to look at bones and organs inside the body. Another test…

…their properties before they decayed into other particles. Is the speed of light independent of the speed of the emitter? Ask astronomers who have measured arrivals of X-ray bursts from orbiting neutron stars. The bursts arrive at the time expected, whether the emitting…

…reflects off the water in brilliant colors of gold, orange, and red. The beads of sweat and water glimmer on my bronze skin in the vanishing rays of light. With a final look back, I see the sun's reflection off of the glassy smooth water as ripple of our wake…

…apprehended by our senses, it permeates them like a dart, like a ray, like a dew, like a spirit, and fills our soul.'…