Plastic Material Testing: Resistivity, Optical and Mechanical Properties
Volume and Surface Resistivity Testing
- Volume Resistivity: Measures the electrical resistance through the bulk of the material. It is the ratio of the potential gradient to the current density. It indicates how well a plastic insulates against leakage through its body.
- Surface Resistivity: Measures the resistance to leakage current along the surface of the insulating material. It is important for applications where surface contamination or moisture might create a conductive path.
- Testing: Usually performed
Understanding Cyberspace Architecture and Cybercrime Threats
Cyberspace refers to the virtual environment created by computers, the internet, digital networks, and communication technologies. It is not a physical space but a digital world where users interact through devices such as computers, smartphones, servers, routers, and cloud systems. Activities like browsing websites, sending emails, online banking, social media communication, and digital payments all take place in cyberspace. It connects millions of people globally and enables fast information sharing,
Read MoreBusiness Research Methods: Sampling, Analysis, and Ethics
Q1: Sampling Strategy and Sequential Design
Q1a: Sampling Strategy for the Proposed Study
Context: The study involves 10 lakh traders across diverse geographic locations and languages (English, Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu), indicating a highly heterogeneous population.
Strategy: Stratified Sampling
Justification: Stratified sampling divides the population into meaningful subgroups (strata) based on characteristics like language, location, or business size. This ensures every
Read MoreEssential Concepts in Digital Technology and Cyber Security
1. Hotspot and Broadband Explained with Examples
Hotspot: A hotspot is a wireless access point created using a mobile phone or router to share internet over Wi-Fi. It allows multiple devices to connect simultaneously. For example, turning on the hotspot on a smartphone enables a laptop to access the internet.
Broadband: Broadband refers to high-speed, always-on internet delivered through DSL, fiber optics, or cable networks. It supports activities like streaming, online classes, and gaming. Examples
Healthy Low-Acrylamide Snack Chips — Potato & Ragi
Motivation
Motivation: My project is ‘Healthier Snack Chip Development.’ The primary motivation for this project stems from the growing global scrutiny regarding the nutritional quality and safety of processed snack foods. While snacking is convenient and popular, traditional snack manufacturing—primarily deep-fat frying—is linked to significant health risks. Furthermore, while _”healthy” baked alternatives_ exist, they often suffer from a “health halo” effect, where reduced fat is compensated
Read MoreFundamentals of AI Planning, Probability, and Knowledge Representation
Core Concepts in AI Planning and Probability
Key Definitions in AI Systems
- Plan/Action Sequence: A sequence of actions an agent follows to achieve a goal from the initial state.
- State: A complete description of the environment at a specific time, representing all true conditions.
- Mutex (Mutual Exclusion): A condition where two actions or states cannot occur simultaneously in a planning graph.
- STRIPS Definition: Stanford Research Institute Problem Solver; a formal language for defining actions and effects.