Thursday, April 2, 2020

Chemistry - Matter and Change

Chemistry - Matter and ChangeIn the mid 1990's, my doctoral dissertation examined the nature of change in a macroscopic or molecular scale and in the process developed a framework to define, explain and predict behavior of matter and its change. Since then, I have applied this concept to behavior of human beings. In both situations, change is seen as a consequence of a change of matter (or energy) at a lower level. At the microscopic level, a material structure is required to facilitate the flow of light, and in human behavior, the flow of change is required to complete a task.Let us first consider the molecular structure of a molecule. A molecule is defined as the smallest unit of matter that consists of a single atom. The average length of a molecule is zero. When a single electron is placed between the nucleus and a hydrogen atom, a single hydrogen atom is bonded to the electron in an orderly manner, with no chance for the two atoms to move apart.The molecules of a plant or animal are the smallest ever created. They are far too small to be viewed by the naked eye. A molecule is not a single atom, it is a sequence of bonds that joins the nucleus of an atom to the electrons in an adjacent atom, in a directed manner. Molecules do not have mass. In fact, it is believed that molecules with atomic weight higher than helium can be created.Molecules cannot exist without an outside source of energy. These sources are biological, and they include food and oxygen. The changes in the size of molecules also occur in response to external changes such as warming of the surface, or electrical heating. It has been shown experimentally that chemical reactions of molecules are influenced by temperature, by the number of adjacent atoms in a molecule, and by the surrounding environment.As a rule, a change in a molecule, orin a chain of molecules, is a change at the microscopic level. At the macroscopic level, the matter must be stabilized to permit movement. The most common stab ilization mechanism in nature is gravity. Without the stability of gravity, life would be impossible on earth.The direction of the current in a wire is the result of an action of a first conductor on a second conductor. There are many situations that call for action at the molecular level. For example, sound waves change the state of matter by altering the state of matter. The change in the state of matter may be to the molecular level. A change in the molecular level can cause a change in the arrangement of atoms. In this case, the arrangement of atoms changes, and therefore the movement of atoms have to change.The act of sound waves is the result of a series of motions of atoms along the surface of the conductor, when the velocity of the currents increase. In order to create the state of matter needed for sound, these conductors have to be filled with molecules. In this case, a series of atoms has to be manipulated in a manner that leads to the creation of the atoms needed for sou nd. The movement of atoms from a place called ground state to a state of excited state is what results in sound.A well known effect of the molecular level is the creation of life. Water is a molecular simple substance. To form life on earth, water must be transformed from a very simple liquid into a highly complex compound that contains oxygen and large amounts of other compounds. In a similar way, a particle of matter can be transformed from a highly complex compound to a highly simple state of matter.

Saturday, March 21, 2020

Chemistry Science Quotes

Chemistry Science QuotesChemistry science quotes should be read on a regular basis as these quotes will help you understand the basic concept of chemistry. As a matter of fact, to get more knowledge on the subject of chemistry, read these.The book called 'Chemistry in One Minute' is the most popular book that helps you understand the basic concepts of chemistry. It is basically a very brief description of the basic concepts of chemistry. It explains the general concepts of the subject and it also clarifies some common misconceptions about the subject.This book will teach you about some of the fundamental concepts of chemistry. Basically, this book talks about some of the different chemical compounds and gives details about their properties. The book will also explain how these chemical compounds work. It also lists the components of chemical compounds and tells you what the constituents are of a particular compound.The book will also discuss the formation of chemical compounds. The b ook will explain what are the chemicals that are involved in the formation of compound. It will also describe what makes up compounds and will list some of the reactions that occur during the process of chemical synthesis. These reactions are discussed in the book in detail.Another popular book that deals with chemistry is 'Chromatography', which contains chemical reactions that occur when you use chromatography to separate compounds. The book will discuss some of the basic reactions and techniques that you need to know. For example, it will teach you how to isolate compounds from solution, explain how different solvents work, and will tell you about the different types of mixtures that you can make using this method.'Chemistry in One-Minute'Chromatography' books are by far the best way to learn about chemistry. They will give you a good understanding of the basic concepts of chemistry. However, these books are not comprehensive in nature and thus will not provide you with enough in formation for you to understand everything about chemistry. If you intend to do your own research on the chemistry, the books listed above can be a good starting point.You can purchase these books online or at your local bookstore. You can also buy them directly from the publishers who sell them. Just ensure that the publisher is a reputed one.

Friday, March 6, 2020

Should I Go To Tulane University

Should I Go To Tulane University The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach theyre sharing their college experiences as well. Justin is a Boston tutor specializing in all levels of Spanish tutoring. He is a graduate of Tulane University with a Bachelors degree in Spanish and Philosophy. Check out his review of his alma mater: VT: Describe the campus setting and transportation options.How urban or safe is the campus?Are there buses or do you need a car/bike? Justin: New Orleans has a strong streetcar / bus system. A car is not essential, but if you want to move around quickly, it definitely helps. Otherwise, if you are not in a huge rush, the streetcar will get you from uptown to the downtown/French Quarter area easily. VT: How available are the professors, academic advisers, and teaching assistants? Justin: The professors at Tulane are of the highest caliber. All the professors I had were knowledgeable in their subject matter, willing to meet to discuss points of difficulty, kind, and friendly. They have their PhDs, so they are experts in their subject matter. Tulane Professors are definitely worthy of respect. VT: How would you describe the dorm life rooms, dining options, location, socialization opportunities with other students? Justin: Tulanes location is great directly across the street from Audubon Park in Uptown New Orleans. Dorm life offers a wide array of options from single rooms with nothing but a desk, a window, a twin bed and some shelves, to the Willow Dormitory, a complex living community of four-room suites with Wi-Fi connections and the most modern facilities. Living on campus for one year is highly recommended so you can meet your core group of friends, but then many people rent apartments / rooms in houses after freshman year. As for dining options, Bruff Commons has food that is decent, but not great. There is a wide variety, but a lot of it is not that healthy. Obviously, New Orleans is a major city, so there is all the variety that you would find in New York, Chicago, or Boston. You can order to your dorm room/home or head out for pick-up. Personally, I recommend Caf Ninos on South Carrolton Avenue, or the Camilla Grille on the same street. In fact, South Carrollton has a lot of terrific places and it is within a 10-minute walk from campus. In terms of socialization opportunities on campus you will never be without a chance to meet your fellow students. Tulane is a very social campus with much opportunity for social events, get-togethers, dinners, clubs, etc. Just put yourself out there and you will be sure to fall in with your group. VT: Which majors/programs are best represented and supported?What did you study and why? Did the university do a good job supporting your particular area of study? Justin: A.B. Freeman School of Business perhaps boasts the largest cadre of majors at Tulane. The Law School is well known for its contribution to the field as is the Medical School. I studied Spanish and Philosophy. Yes, Tulane did a wonderful job supporting my field of study. Out of Tulane, I was able to get a job as a Spanish teacher, get a Masters Degree from the #3 ranked Spanish Masters Program in the U.S., and then go on to study at Vanderbilt Universitys #1 world-wide ranked PhD program. I was accepted along with six other students in 2007, so I would say that Tulane, as the start of the journey, did more than enough to prepare me. VT: How easy or difficult was it for you to meet people and make friends as a freshman? Does Greek life play a significant role in the campus social life? Justin: Not difficult at all. Your hall-mates will socialize with you. Greek life is there, but it is not essential to have a great group of friends. Some may even say that the additional cost of fraternity/sorority dues is not worth it. I joined a fraternity, but it did not take on a central role in my social life. In fact, I ended up hanging out with people from other fraternities and sticking close to the core group of friends I made freshman year. VT: How helpful is the Career Centerand other student support services?Do many reputable companies recruit on campus? Justin: The Career Center is great. Tulane Alumni Services is great. All of them are excellent resources for helping you get started on the career path. Yes, there are several career fairs each year. Tulane is among our nations best universities, so you can bet that the top companies set up a booth at the Career Fairs. VT: How are the various study areas such aslibraries, the student union, and dorm lounges? Are they over-crowded, easily available, spacious? Justin: The library is readily available to all students. It was never over-crowded. The student union is terrific. There are coffee shops, food, an information desk, and a book store there as well as multiple tables all over the place to study, socialize, eat, have a coffee, etc. VT: Describe the surrounding town. What kinds of outside establishments / things to do are there that make it fun, boring, or somewhere in between?To what extent do students go to the downtown area of the city versus staying near campus? Justin: Well, Tulane is in New Orleans, LA. There is fun to be had all over. If bars are your thing, there are fancy places and dives all over. If you like night clubs, then maybe the French Quarter is for you. If you want to spend time checking out historical sites, there is no shortage at all as New Orleans has a culturally rich heritage. VT: How big or small is the student body? Were you generally pleased or displeased with the typical class sizes? Justin: When I was there from 1997-2001, there were approximately 7,000 undergraduate students and 4,000 graduate students. The typical class size was 15-20. I was pleased with this. VT: Describe one memorable experience with a professor and/or class. Perhaps one you loved the most or one youregretthe most. Justin: Hands down Professor Brumfelds Russian Art and Architecture class. I needed it for an elective. The man spoke the way great writers write. I have only met one other teacher with his eloquence and delivery. He should write speeches for Presidents. He had the entire class of seniors completely captivated with his descriptions of the iconic art of the 11th-13th century Russia. I got a B on the final exam and was so proud of myself. There was so much information to cover. People studied for it for weeks together. He taught so well that people who had no business studying Russian Architecture were motivated to do the best they could. I will never forget his class. Check out Justins tutoring profile. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.

Thursday, March 5, 2020

How to Tune a Ukulele A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

How to Tune a Ukulele A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners Sign up successful If youre looking for something specific, you can jump around throughout the guide here: Ukulele Standard Tuning How to Tune a Ukulele With a Piano How to Tune a Ukulele With a Chromatic Tuner How to Tune a Ukulele by Ear How to Tune Different Types of Ukuleles Alternate Tunings Ukulele Tuning Apps How to Tune a Ukulele If you know nothing about tuning a stringed instrument, check out this video on how to tune a guitar from world famous guitarist and songwriter James Taylor. This video covers a lot of details about tuning in general, and you can apply the same principles to tuning a ukulele. Standard Ukulele Tuning The ukulele is typically tuned to the notes G, C, E, and A. This has been the standard since the advent of the internet. Before the internet, you could find people who tune their ukulele to A, D, F#, B or even fiddle tunings like A, D, A, D or G, C, D, G. How to Tune a Ukulele With a Piano Today, most of the books and videos you will find use G4, C4, E4, A4 as the standard ukulele tuning. The fours behind the letters represent the octave that you will find on the piano. So if you happen to have a keyboard or a piano, C4 is known as middle C. If you tune your ukulele to match middle C, then the E above middle C, and the A above middle C, and then tune the first string to the G above middle C, you will be in what is known as standard ukulele tuning. Heres a good illustration of how to tune a ukulele with a piano from The Uke website. Image courtesy The Uke How to Tune a Ukulele With a Tuner So what do you do if you dont have a piano? Well, you will need to get yourself a chromatic tuner. I use a Korg chromatic tuner, and I love it! I have tried a lot of other tuners, but the Korg is my favorite. Korg CA-40 Electronic Chromatic Tuner  Image Courtesy Musicians Friend You can purchase several brands of tuners for a reasonable price at places like Musicians Friend and Sweetwater. You will find that there are different types of tuners, and not all tuners are chromatic.  Which leads us to our next topic, what exactly does chromatic mean? If a tuner is chromatic, it enables you to tune to all of the notes. Guitar tuners are not chromatic. Theyre calibrated to only pick up the notes that are used on the guitar in standard tuning. Which means they can tune E, A, D, G, B and E, but its hard to tune to C or F# or Bb, or any of the remaining notes that arent covered by a regular guitar tuner. For this reason, I advise all of my students to buy chromatic tuners instead of standard guitar tuners. How to Tune a Ukulele  by Ear If you get a used or vintage ukulele, you probably wont have a tuner. Instead you might get some really old books or brochures and something called a pitch pipe. A pitch pipe is a neat mini harmonica that plays one note at a time when you blow into it. In some cases, you may have a pitch pipe that wasnt designed for your instrument, so you have to know how to tune one string to the pitch pipe, and the other strings to the first string. This can be a bit of a challenge, but I’m going to walk you through it. First, you need a reference note. Typically your reference note is middle C. When you blow on the pitch pipe, or play the note on the piano, you hear middle C. Then, you must twist the tuner on your ukulele until it matches. If you twist counter clockwise on the first two strings, you will tighten the string, and make it go up in pitch. So if you start on B, and twist counter-clockwise, you will be somewhere between B and C. If you keep twisting, you will finally get to C. But don’t twist too far, or you will overshoot C and end up on C# or somewhere between C and C#. Likewise, if you twist clockwise, you will go down in pitch. So if you are on B again, and you twist clockwise, you will end up on Bb, or somewhere between B and Bb. So when you match middle C on your pitch pipe to middle C on your ukulele, youre ready to start tuning your ukulele to the notes on the fretboard on the C string. Now think about it for a minute: You have your ukulele tuned to middle C, and now you need to get an E sound, so you can try to tune the next string to that E. If you count up from C, you will eventually get to E. The first fret is C#, the second fret up from there is D. Then the third fret is D#, and then finally the fourth fret is the E youre looking for. If you hold down the fourth fret, you will hear an E that you can tune the next string to. Now remember, when you get to tuning that E string, youre on the opposite side of the neck, so twist in the opposite direction than you did before. Twisting clockwise will tighten the string and make it go up in pitch. Twisting counter-clockwise makes the string loosen or go down in pitch. Now that you have your E, count up until you find the G (which is before the A string) and tune it. The first fret on the E string will be F, the second fret F#, and the third will be the G. Once you get the G string tuned (which seems like you’re going forward and backward on the ukulele, but that’s OK), count up to the A note. The first fret is G# and the second fret is A. Now you can tune to that pitch, and you’ll be all in tune. A final note on tuning: Once you think you get your instrument in tune, your strings will probably have stretched a bit. Sometimes, depending on your strings, the humidity, the types of tuners you have, and the type of wood your ukulele is made of, your ukulele will not be in tune immediately after you tune it. So you have to go back through the whole process two or three times to fine tune your ukulele. Once youve done this, you’re ready to play! How to Tune Different Types of Ukuleles Now you might have one of several types of ukuleles. Theyre not all the same. Here is a chart that covers the various types of ukuleles and the notes of their standard tuning. Alternate Tunings You can create a few fun alternate tunings by tuning each string up or down two steps. I find that if you try tuning more than two steps, you will break strings. So if standard tuning is G, C, E, A, then try tuning the G to a G# or an A, and make chords out of the open tuning. What goes with G#? The E chord would work. So you could tune your C down to a B, leave the E alone, and keep the A or tune it to a G# as well. You could try Open C tuning and tune your top A down to a G. Or try C7 tuning, and tune the A to a Bb. There are so many different types of tunings that you can try. If you find an alternate tuning you like, let us know in the comments section below! Heres a refresher on basic ukulele chords. Ukulele Tuning Apps There are a lot of good ukulele tuning apps out there. Here are a few I recommend checking out: iPhone Free Chromatic Tuner This free app works for both standard tuning and alternate tuning. You can download Free Chromatic Tuner from the iTunes app store. Tuner Lite Tuner lite turns your smartphone into a chromatic tuner and pitch pipe. Android Fine Chromatic Tuner Fine Chromatic Tuner uses the built-in mic on your phone to help you get your uke in tune. Chord! You can download Chord! for both iPhone and Android.  Theres a free and paid version, and the app allows you to find multiple tunings for lots of different stringed instruments, as well as chords, scales, and other useful information. Now you know several ways to get your uke in tune. Ukulele tuning may seem difficult at first, but find the method that works best for you and keep practicing! Try practicing with these 10 easy ukulele songs. Have you learned any cool tricks that help you tune your ukulele? Share them with us in the comments below!   Post Author:  Willy M. Willy M. teaches guitar, ukulele, and mandolin lessons in Winston Salem, NC. Hes the author of the Dead Mans Tuning series of mandolin songbooks, and is a former member of the American Federation of Musicians. Willy has been teaching for 20 years, and his students have ranged in age from young children to folks in their 80s.  Learn more about Willy here! Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher How to Tune a Ukulele A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners Sign up successful If youre looking for something specific, you can jump around throughout the guide here: Ukulele Standard Tuning How to Tune a Ukulele With a Piano How to Tune a Ukulele With a Chromatic Tuner How to Tune a Ukulele by Ear How to Tune Different Types of Ukuleles Alternate Tunings Ukulele Tuning Apps How to Tune a Ukulele If you know nothing about tuning a stringed instrument, check out this video on how to tune a guitar from world famous guitarist and songwriter James Taylor. This video covers a lot of details about tuning in general, and you can apply the same principles to tuning a ukulele. Standard Ukulele Tuning The ukulele is typically tuned to the notes G, C, E, and A. This has been the standard since the advent of the internet. Before the internet, you could find people who tune their ukulele to A, D, F#, B or even fiddle tunings like A, D, A, D or G, C, D, G. How to Tune a Ukulele With a Piano Today, most of the books and videos you will find use G4, C4, E4, A4 as the standard ukulele tuning. The fours behind the letters represent the octave that you will find on the piano. So if you happen to have a keyboard or a piano, C4 is known as middle C. If you tune your ukulele to match middle C, then the E above middle C, and the A above middle C, and then tune the first string to the G above middle C, you will be in what is known as standard ukulele tuning. Heres a good illustration of how to tune a ukulele with a piano from The Uke website. Image courtesy The Uke How to Tune a Ukulele With a Tuner So what do you do if you dont have a piano? Well, you will need to get yourself a chromatic tuner. I use a Korg chromatic tuner, and I love it! I have tried a lot of other tuners, but the Korg is my favorite. Korg CA-40 Electronic Chromatic Tuner  Image Courtesy Musicians Friend You can purchase several brands of tuners for a reasonable price at places like Musicians Friend and Sweetwater. You will find that there are different types of tuners, and not all tuners are chromatic.  Which leads us to our next topic, what exactly does chromatic mean? If a tuner is chromatic, it enables you to tune to all of the notes. Guitar tuners are not chromatic. Theyre calibrated to only pick up the notes that are used on the guitar in standard tuning. Which means they can tune E, A, D, G, B and E, but its hard to tune to C or F# or Bb, or any of the remaining notes that arent covered by a regular guitar tuner. For this reason, I advise all of my students to buy chromatic tuners instead of standard guitar tuners. How to Tune a Ukulele  by Ear If you get a used or vintage ukulele, you probably wont have a tuner. Instead you might get some really old books or brochures and something called a pitch pipe. A pitch pipe is a neat mini harmonica that plays one note at a time when you blow into it. In some cases, you may have a pitch pipe that wasnt designed for your instrument, so you have to know how to tune one string to the pitch pipe, and the other strings to the first string. This can be a bit of a challenge, but I’m going to walk you through it. First, you need a reference note. Typically your reference note is middle C. When you blow on the pitch pipe, or play the note on the piano, you hear middle C. Then, you must twist the tuner on your ukulele until it matches. If you twist counter clockwise on the first two strings, you will tighten the string, and make it go up in pitch. So if you start on B, and twist counter-clockwise, you will be somewhere between B and C. If you keep twisting, you will finally get to C. But don’t twist too far, or you will overshoot C and end up on C# or somewhere between C and C#. Likewise, if you twist clockwise, you will go down in pitch. So if you are on B again, and you twist clockwise, you will end up on Bb, or somewhere between B and Bb. So when you match middle C on your pitch pipe to middle C on your ukulele, youre ready to start tuning your ukulele to the notes on the fretboard on the C string. Now think about it for a minute: You have your ukulele tuned to middle C, and now you need to get an E sound, so you can try to tune the next string to that E. If you count up from C, you will eventually get to E. The first fret is C#, the second fret up from there is D. Then the third fret is D#, and then finally the fourth fret is the E youre looking for. If you hold down the fourth fret, you will hear an E that you can tune the next string to. Now remember, when you get to tuning that E string, youre on the opposite side of the neck, so twist in the opposite direction than you did before. Twisting clockwise will tighten the string and make it go up in pitch. Twisting counter-clockwise makes the string loosen or go down in pitch. Now that you have your E, count up until you find the G (which is before the A string) and tune it. The first fret on the E string will be F, the second fret F#, and the third will be the G. Once you get the G string tuned (which seems like you’re going forward and backward on the ukulele, but that’s OK), count up to the A note. The first fret is G# and the second fret is A. Now you can tune to that pitch, and you’ll be all in tune. A final note on tuning: Once you think you get your instrument in tune, your strings will probably have stretched a bit. Sometimes, depending on your strings, the humidity, the types of tuners you have, and the type of wood your ukulele is made of, your ukulele will not be in tune immediately after you tune it. So you have to go back through the whole process two or three times to fine tune your ukulele. Once youve done this, you’re ready to play! How to Tune Different Types of Ukuleles Now you might have one of several types of ukuleles. Theyre not all the same. Here is a chart that covers the various types of ukuleles and the notes of their standard tuning. Alternate Tunings You can create a few fun alternate tunings by tuning each string up or down two steps. I find that if you try tuning more than two steps, you will break strings. So if standard tuning is G, C, E, A, then try tuning the G to a G# or an A, and make chords out of the open tuning. What goes with G#? The E chord would work. So you could tune your C down to a B, leave the E alone, and keep the A or tune it to a G# as well. You could try Open C tuning and tune your top A down to a G. Or try C7 tuning, and tune the A to a Bb. There are so many different types of tunings that you can try. If you find an alternate tuning you like, let us know in the comments section below! Heres a refresher on basic ukulele chords. Ukulele Tuning Apps There are a lot of good ukulele tuning apps out there. Here are a few I recommend checking out: iPhone Free Chromatic Tuner This free app works for both standard tuning and alternate tuning. You can download Free Chromatic Tuner from the iTunes app store. Tuner Lite Tuner lite turns your smartphone into a chromatic tuner and pitch pipe. Android Fine Chromatic Tuner Fine Chromatic Tuner uses the built-in mic on your phone to help you get your uke in tune. Chord! You can download Chord! for both iPhone and Android.  Theres a free and paid version, and the app allows you to find multiple tunings for lots of different stringed instruments, as well as chords, scales, and other useful information. Now you know several ways to get your uke in tune. Ukulele tuning may seem difficult at first, but find the method that works best for you and keep practicing! Try practicing with these 10 easy ukulele songs. Have you learned any cool tricks that help you tune your ukulele? Share them with us in the comments below!   Post Author:  Willy M. Willy M. teaches guitar, ukulele, and mandolin lessons in Winston Salem, NC. Hes the author of the Dead Mans Tuning series of mandolin songbooks, and is a former member of the American Federation of Musicians. Willy has been teaching for 20 years, and his students have ranged in age from young children to folks in their 80s.  Learn more about Willy here! Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher

46 Spanish Adjectives List to Describe Peoples Personality [Infographic]

46 Spanish Adjectives List to Describe Peoples Personality [Infographic] Suzy S. Spanish adjectives are crucial to learn and memorize if you want to be fluent in Spanish.  Spanish adjectives will help you describe places, things, and especially people! If youre learning  Spanish, you might already know a few basic nouns and verbs to carry on a conversation. Now is the perfect time to start learning some extra, descriptive words! There will be many times in conversation when youre looking for just the right word to describe a quality or trait, and our Spanish adjectives list is sure to come in handy for each of them. In this post, well share how to use 46 of the most common Spanish adjectives. (You’ll also be able to download a free worksheet to practice all the new vocabulary you’ve learned at the end!) How to Use Spanish Adjectives There are a few ways to form  sentences with Spanish adjectives. Here are some examples to get you started. Juan es muy mentiroso. Siempre dice cosas que no son verdad. Mis padres tienen un carácter fuerte, pero son muy amables. Tengo mucho sentido del humor y por eso soy gracioso. In most cases though, youll use the verb ser  in combination with an adjective. For example: Ella es simpática. Ellos son graciosos. Nosotros somos organizados. Learning how to conjugate the verb ser  will be a huge help when it comes to using adjectives properly. Now, are you ready to learn some new words? Here are 46 Spanish adjectives that will help you describe yourself, your friends, and your family. (Some of these words can also be used to describe places and things). The Ultimate Spanish Adjectives List Additional Practice with Spanish Adjectives Want even more practice? You can download a  free worksheet here  to review the vocabulary above and practice forming sentences. You can also check out these additional resources to help you learn more about Spanish vocabulary and grammar: 7 Easy Tricks for Memorizing Spanish Vocabulary Spanish Vocabulary: Feelings and Emotions in Spanish Intro to Spanish Verb Conjugation | Tips, Charts, More 75 Spanish Cognates to Know We hope you enjoyed this guest post by Sara from Spanish2Learn. Can you think of any more unique Spanish adjectives to add to this list? Let us know in the comments below! Need Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher Photo by Antoine K

Anti Derivative

Anti Derivative The method of finding the Antiderivative of a function is also known as the method of Integration. There are two types of antiderivatives, one being the indefinite integrals where the constant c is includedin the answer of the function. The other type of antiderivatives is the definite integrals where the constant c is not included and the final solution of the antiderivative is computed by substitution of numbers. Example 1: Find the anti-derivative of the function, f(x) = 8x3- 10x + 9 The Power Rule of Integration says that (x) n dx = x (n+1)/ (n+1) + c where c is a constant Using the above formula we get, f(x) dx = 8 * x3+1/ (3+1) 10 * x1+1/ (1+1) + 9x + c f(x) dx = 8 * x4/ 4 10 * x2/ (2) + 9x + c f(x) dx = 2x4 5x2 + 9x + c Example 2: Find the antiderivative of the definite integral value of the function, f(x) = 3x2 + 2x and x ranging from 0 to 2. xn dx= x(n+1)/ (n+1) Apply the above formula for the given function, we get (fx) dx = 3* x2+1/(2 + 1) + 2*x1+1/(1 + 1) f(x)dx = x3 + x2 First substitute x =0 and x= 2 in the above answer. When x=0, f(x) dx= 03 +02= 0 When x=2, f(x)dx= 23 + 22 = 12 Now subtract 12 - 0 = 12 Hence the antiderivative of given f(x) is 12.

Where to Find Photography Classes in Cardiff.

Where to Find Photography Classes in Cardiff. Learn the Art of Photography in the Capital of Wales ChaptersWhy Consider Photography School?Cardiff’s Opportunities for Photography Classes.Cardiff, with its distinctive character, its quick route into the countryside and to the sea, and its ever-growing cultural life, is a fertile and instructive place to learn photography, to learn how to take a photograph, and to learn what best to do with it next.Because photography is not simply a process of ‘point and shoot’. It isn’t really what you do when you switch on your mobile phone camera. It’s not about sending photos via WhatsApp, Snapchat, or Instagram â€" or all the other platforms that are both a cause and a symptom of our world’s proliferation of photographs.Whilst we, right now, take more photos than any other generation in history â€" although the history of photography is a short one really â€" what we call photos take no effort. We see a cute cat and snap an image. We eat a nice meal, find a new dress in a shop, or see something we need to remember, and we take a ph oto. This is almost second nature to us now â€" and the photos we take are not the strange and magical things they once were.It would be hard for them to be. Because everywhere we look, we see photographs. Walking down the street, on a bus, or in books â€" not even to mention online â€" there are photographs literally all around us.And, whilst this is good for the professional photography industry â€" and for the media platforms we use to share our photos â€" it might not necessarily be great for the person learning photography. Because we take images for granted, and we don’t really recognise what it takes to produce an image that is beautiful, that is special, that stands out.For you that are here to find out about photography courses, you should know that it is this recognition that constitutes one of the most basic, and most important, photography skills.Let’s take a look at what else you need to know â€" and the reasons why you might want to join photography courses.Learn p hotography in Edinburgh too, or join a photography class in Belfast.Take your camera somewhere lovely. AllanPhotography Teacher 5.00 (2) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors NatashaPhotography Teacher 5.00 (7) £55/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors TimothyPhotography Teacher 5.00 (5) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors Anosh nadeemPhotography Teacher 5.00 (2) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ZangmoPhotography Teacher 5.00 (6) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors RosiePhotography Teacher £12/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MattPhotography Teacher £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AndyPhotography Teacher £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsWhy Consider Photography School?What we forget, in our over-photographed world, is that a good photograph takes a lot of skill to produce. The professional photographer exists for a reason: whilst we know how to shoot images on a cheap digital camera or smartphone, g reat pictures come from a lot of work, knowledge, and skill â€" as well as a bit of patience.To develop this photographic knowledge, sure, you can practice by yourself. However, some things are best learned through teaching. And if you want to be a photographer â€" a photojournalist, a portrait photographer, or a commercial photographer, or whether you want to get involved in food photography, street photography, sports photography or event photography â€" the best route is through formal lessons with an expert.There are a few reasons for this. Let’s take a look.Try photography classes across the UK or take a photography course in London.Photography Techniques, Technologies, and EquipmentPhotography is a discipline that involves a lot of different pieces of equipment, different bits of technical knowledge, and generally a lot of stuff beyond the camera. So, commercial photography brings with it the photography studio, the studio lighting, as well as the aspects of the camera itsel f, the shutter speed, etc.However, then there are the concerns with what happens to the digital image once you have taken the photo. Knowing how to photograph is not really enough â€" as computer software like Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop are just important these days as the photography basics.This is important to mention because, whilst you may have all the passion in the world for digital photography or whatever, all this collateral material demands a lot of financial commitment, technical study, and an understanding of all the elements that make up a photo.Photography workshops provide the teaching of these elements â€" but they also offer the use of these technologies themselves. Rather than forking out hundreds of pounds for Photoshop, you can develop the skills you need in a photography class before you commit to the money.Timing is everything in photographyIndustry Connections and ContactsThe other really crucial element to learning photography is going to be the people you meet. Ask any commercial photographer and what they will say is that, without connections or a network of people, you ain’t going to go very far. With the commercial photography industry growing at a steady rate, there are so many photographers around these days. To navigate this, you need to know the right people.Knowing the right people means, in the industry, getting clients. It means having people help build your reputation for you. It means making a living from your work! Because, whether they are professors, peers, or people ready to pay you hard cash for your pictures, knowing lots of people in the industry is going to be a huge plus if you are trying to grow a photography business.Photography classes â€" particularly at degree level and beyond â€" are going to be an excellent opportunity for exactly this, as your institution will help you share your work with the people that matter. It’s a little mercenary, but it is true!Try a photography class in Birmingham or a photog raphy workshop in Liverpool!Continuous DevelopmentFinally, it’s worth pointing out some of the benefits of the photography class for those who don’t really have any intention of pursuing photography as a career. You guys are the hobbyists, the amateur photographers, potentially the people that enjoy the activity the most!However, if you are practising your art alone, it can sometimes be a little difficult to stay motivated, to find new areas that excite you, to keep progressing and progressing and progressing. You can find yourself just repeating the same things over and over again, producing photos that, sure, are nice, but lack the spark that kindled your love for the medium in the first place.A photography teacher can help you if you find this sounding familiar. They can show you new techniques, set you new challenges, and get you thinking of new subjects, ideas, or feelings to explore. It is, in the end, their job to stretch you â€" and being stretched is the most inspiring and motivating thing there is in a hobby.Find out where you can take photography lessons in Birmingham or Manchester.Try photography classes in Cardiff!Cardiff’s Opportunities for Photography Classes.And so, to Cardiff. We began this piece by saying that Wales’s capital city is a great place to learn how to hone your skills in photography. And it sure is.With universities, colleges, private photography studios, and photography tutors all offering lessons, there is plenty of competition in which you can find the perfect teaching style for you.So, strap on your camera â€" and join one of these photography courses in Cardiff today!Find photography courses in Leeds here or learn photography in Glasgow.Take a Photography Degree at One of Cardiff’s Universities.Cardiff has a big student community, with Cardiff University, Cardiff Met, and the University of Wales all having campuses in the capital.Honestly, this is great for anyone hoping to learn anything at all. Yet, it is particul arly good for everyone interested in something like photography: whether it is a professional photography degree or an evening class, most of these educational institutions offer some sort of course in the discipline.Photography degrees specifically run over three years, and you’ll learn both the technical elements of the camera and its technologies and the commercial elements of the business of photography. The combination of both is essential â€" and you’ll find yourself in a great position to start a career in photography once you have finished.Choose Yourself a Private Photography Tutor at Superprof.If it’s private tuition you are after, Superprof is the place to find it.Of the millions of private tutors we host across the world, eight are photography tutors in Cardiff! These guys charge an average of £16 an hour, and their specialism range from documentary photography to art and design, nature photography to digital image manipulation techniques.They are friendly, commit ted, and flexible â€" and will be dedicated to the things that you specifically need to learn. So, whether you want to get outdoors to snap some nature shots, or need a run through the latest Photoshop, you’ll find what you need with Superprof’s tutors.Get into the Countryside with Sarah J. Evans Photography.Whilst Cardiff itself has a whole load of excellent opportunities, just down the road there is the chance to perfect your skills in nature photography and in outdoor photography.Sarah J. Evans is a photographer who has been working in the field for years. She now teaches the art of looking through the lens in Cowbridge. And, whilst you might think that this is a long way to go for a photography lesson, you’d be a little daft if you did.If you are interested in outdoor photography, your best shots won’t come from the city. So, get out into nature and capture the beauty of the world.