The Trebuchet
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A 3 page description of this medieval tool of war. The author describes both the mechanics and the physics that affect trebuchet function. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPsling.rtf

The van der Waals equation
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A paper which looks at the life and career of van der Waals and explains the importance of the van der Waals Equation of State in the development of molecular science. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: JLvdwaal.rtf

The Varieties of Quantum Reality
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This 5 page paper goes into eight types of realities as suggested by Nick Herbert, but focuses only on a few. The paper concludes that the many worlds perspective is the most logical. Bibliography lists 7 sources
Filename: SA148Q.rtf

Time Travel: Possibilities
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This 8 page paper examines various sources that discuss the possibility of time travel, and concludes that while it is unlikely, it is impossible to say definitively that it will never be possible to travel in time. Because we cannot say “no” in all cases, we have to leave the possibility open and say that yes, time travel might be possible, though not for a very long time and then probably with technology we cannot currently imagine. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: HVtimetr.rtf

Traffic Flow
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As the problem of traffic congestion excellerates, the need to find solutions becomes more demanding. This 7 page paper provides background information on the theories being considered and posits a model for a study of traffic patterns in relation to employment. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: KTtrfflw.wps

Transportation and metering of fluids & Agitation and mixing of liquids
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This 7 page paper is a summary of Chapter 8; Transportation and metering of fluids and Chapter 9 Agitation and mixing of liquids from the book Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering by Warren McCabe, Julian Smith and Peter Harriott.
Filename: TEfluidagi.rtf

Tsunami: The Physics and Possible Prevention
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This 6 page paper provides general information to come from three articles on tsunamis. Preventative measures are discussed along with a discussion on causes. Tsunamis are compared with tidal waves and differences are noted. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA642tsu.rtf

Ultra-High Strength Steels
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This 6 page paper looks at ultra-high strength steel (UHSS). The paper examines what it is, how it is made and the ways in which is it used. The paper includes consideration of maraging steel. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
Filename: TEsteel.rtf

Various Science Questions
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3 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses energy and mass. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TLCVariousSciQ.rtf