The Mysteries of the Great Pyramid of Giza
Khufu: The Mystery of the Pyramids
In Egypt, on the Giza Plateau, stands the Great Pyramid of Cheops, the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still standing. According to history books, Pharaoh Khufu of the Fourth Dynasty built the Great Pyramid circa 2400 BC as a tomb for his mummified body.
However, upon closer examination, this hypothesis doesn’t align with the data this massive monument presents. Khufu’s pyramid involves more than an unsolved mystery. Our current science and technology
Read MoreAn Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge Analysis: Time, Reality, and Illusion
The Fluid Nature of Time
“An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge” is an elaborately devised commentary on the fluid nature of time. The story’s structure, which moves from the present to the past to what is revealed to be the imagined present, reflects this fluidity as well as the tension that exists among competing notions of time.
The second section interrupts what at first appears to be the continuous flow of the execution taking place in the present moment. Poised on the edge of the bridge, Farquhar
Read MoreAdrian Mole’s Teenage Angst: A Study Guide
Adrian Mole: A Study Guide
Questions and Answers
Part 1
1. What are New Year’s resolutions?
New Year’s resolutions are goals that people set for themselves at the beginning of a new year.
2. Why does Adrian think that his spot is growing?
Adrian believes his spot is growing because his mother doesn’t know about vitamins.
3. When the dog has the operation, what does the vet find? Why?
The veterinarian finds a plastic bag inside the dog. This is because the dog ate Adrian’s father’s model ship.
4. Exactly
Read MoreIntroduction to Shaders in Maya
Understanding Shaders in Maya
Shaders are sets of properties that define how a surface reacts to lighting in a scene. They are rendering nodes that define the material qualities of a surface. When you apply a shading node to your modeled geometry, you use the shader’s settings to determine how the surface will look when it’s rendered.
Key Concepts in Shading
Three key concepts determine how a shader makes a surface react to light:
- Diffusion: How light is scattered across a surface.
- Reflection: How light
Understanding Sound and Audio Equipment: A Comprehensive Guide
Sound and Audio Equipment: A Comprehensive Guide
Understanding the Fundamentals of Sound
Sound
Sound is anything we hear. It is a longitudinal mechanical wave that propagates through elastic mediums such as air and water.
Sound Pressure
Sound pressure refers to the pressure variations produced by a sound wave as it travels through space.
Loudness
Loudness increases with the amplitude of vibration, which in turn increases the energy carried by the medium.
Wavelength
Wavelength is the distance between two
Read MoreUnderstanding Lighting: Concepts, Production, and Applications
Lighting: An Overview
What is Lighting?
Lighting is the science that studies the major forms of light production, its control, and applications.
What is Light?
Light is a form of energy manifested as electromagnetic radiation perceptible to the human eye.
Key Concepts Related to Light
- Radiation: The transmission of energy through space.
- Wavelength: The distance traveled by a wave in one period.
- Frequency: The number of periods of an electromagnetic wave that occur in one second.