Elasticity Elasticity is the ability of a material to regain its original shape or size after deformation or after removal of stress/force, or after it has been compressed. Deformation occurs when a wire is stretched or compressed. Deformation is elastic if the wire returns to its original position, while it is plastic if it does
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Reading Tabulated Data Tabulated data means information given in a table. Tabulated data is often in numerical form. Numerical tables are a neat way of storing a lot of information. They have a wide range of uses. When reading a numerical table, always look first at its title, its column headings and its row headings.
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Introduction The Ten Commandments of Computer Ethics were created in 1992 by the Computer Ethics Institute. The Ten Commandments is “a set of standards to guide and instruct people in the ethical use of computers.” Thou shalt not use a computer to harm other people. Thou shalt not interfere with other people’s computer work. Thou
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What is a Petty-Cash Book? A petty cash book is used for recording and tracking small purchases such as parking meter fees that aren’t suitable for check or credit card payments. It is a ledger kept with the petty cash fund to record amounts that are added to or subtracted from its balance. Petty cash
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Introduction In geometry, to construct a figure means to draw it accurately. Accurate construction depends on using measuring and drawing instruments properly. There is a useful property to show that 2 given lines are parallel. This property states that if 2 given lines are both perpendicular to a third line, then the 2 lines are
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Effect or Economic Importance of Insect Pests in Crop Production They destroy crop by biting, chewing, piercing and defoliation activities Reduction in farmer’s profit. Some insects are disease carriers. Increased rate of crop production Reduction in the viability of stored produce They can cause total death of crops Spot of injuries by insect may predispose
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Biology SS 1 Third Term Week 7 Topic: Functioning Ecosystem Introduction An ecosystem is a basic functioning unit in nature. It is made up of living organisms (plants and animals) and their non-living environment. The biotic or living components such as the producers and consumers interact in their environment resulting in the ecosystem being a
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Agencies Responsible for Protection of Human Rights Some of the agencies responsible for the protection of human rights in Nigeria include: Constitutional Rights Project – founded in 1990 to promote rule of law in Nigeria. Nigerian Center for Human Rights and Development – founded in 1995 to promote democracy and enforcement of rights. Human Rights
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Introduction Most pressure groups have a variety of goals and make a variety of compromises as part of their on-going negotiations and campaigning. For some groups, success may just be ensuring that rival groups do not achieve some of their objectives. Political Culture This is the extent to which pressure group activity is regarded as
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Basic Science JSS 1, Third Term, Week 7 Topic: Concept of Force Introduction You must have seen a broken down vehicle in your town or village. Assuming this car is to be taken to a nearby mechanic village, what do you think must be done to it? To make the broken down car move to
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