Each student must post one (1) substantial initial post as a response to the

A vehicle towing a trailer through a spring-damper coupling hitch is shown in Fig. 2P-7. The following parameters and variables are defined: M is the mass of the trailer; Kh, the spring constant of the hitch; Bh, the viscous-damping coefficient of the hitch; B₁, the viscous-friction coefficient of the trailer; y₁(t), the displacement of the towing vehicle; y2(t),the displacement of the trailer; and f(t), the force of the towing vehicle. Write the differential equation of the system.

Question 4. How do organic compounds differ? Select all that apply. O length branching O multiple bond variation O ring structure O presence of functional groups

Write the torque equations of the gear-train system shown in Fig. 2P-14. The moments of inertia of gears are lumped as J₁, J2, and J3. Tm(t) is the applied torque; N₁, N2, N3, and N4 are the number of gear teeth. Assume rigid shafts. a. Assume that J₁, J2, and J3 are negligible. Write the torque equations of the system. Find the total inertia the motor sees. b. Repeat part (a) with the moments of inertia J₁, J2, and J3.

shows the diagram of a print wheel system with belts and pulleys. The belts are modeled as linear springs with spring constants K₁ and K₂. Write the differential equations of the system using Om and y as the dependent variables.

submit a photo of anything (natural, engineered, crafted, designed) that resembles an Microbiology structure (this includes histology, tissue organization, and micro-structures such as protein fibers/arrangements). Therefore, images may be of flowers, trees, the night sky, clouds, bridges, buildings, abstract art (2D/3D), rivers, oceans, ponds, pools, fruits, vegetables, etc... You will arrange the three images into a word document you create; one image is a photo of the Microbiology structure, the second photo is an annotated version of the photo outlining the Microbiology structure you identified, the third picture is a reference image (of actual Microbiology structures) to support submission.

Buffers should have which of the following characteristics? Select all that apply. They should be able to accept excess hydrogen ions They should be able to release excess hydrogen ions They should be able to accept hydroxide ions They should be able to release hydroxide ions

‘Understanding the mechanisms of bacterial adhesion will unlock many new therapeutic options.’. Critically discuss this statement in the light of the current interest in anti-virulence therapies

Write a reflective journal on the interaction of Microbes with humans and the environment. You can use the following link to acquaint yourself with the microbiome: http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/microbiome/ (Links to an external site.) Reflect on how the microbes are relevant in your life. How do microbes work with your body? How do your daily activities affect the microbes that shape your immune response during health and disease? In addition to your body, reflect on the role microbes play in the health of the environment and how our actions influence that equilibrium.

Each student must post one (1) substantial initial post as a response to the discussion question with a minimum of 150 words by Wednesday at 11:59 PM. Review the module resources and read the scenario to answer the discussion questions. It is the Year 2056 and the first manned crew to land on Mars returned home after a 15-month round trip including 4 weeks living on Mars. Among their discoveries was a novel bacterium that showed potential in consuming all kinds of plastic which could help eliminate the harmful impact plastic disposal has on Earth's ecosystem. After careful testing and engineering, the bacterium was viewed as a viable and cost-efficient means of plastic pollution control and fully utilized by the waste disposal industry. Fifty years later, an epidemic ravaged the world in which a variant of this bacterium was discovered to be the cause. Most common symptoms included dysentery, fever, and general malaise; however, twenty percent of the general population developed severe rhabdomyolysis, a life-threatening condition that breaks down muscle. You are part of a group of representatives from the CDC fielding questions in a special Congressional hearing. One Senator looks at you and asks, "How can a plastic-eating bacteria turn into a muscle-eating bacteria? Why are only humans being affected?" Answer the Senator's questions. How can a plastic-eating bacteria turn into a muscle-eating bacteria? Why are only humans being affected? Use your imagination to develop a plausible scenario using the microbial genetics you have learned this week. Make sure you can explain and justify your reasoning.

Understanding the epidemiology of infectious disease requires a significant commitment to data collection and dissemination. A. Describe in detail the diverse types of data required to diagnose disease at a population level B. Discuss how this data can be collated and disseminated C. Comment upon the changing nature of infections and consider the reasons for the appearance of some specific novel pathogens within the last 25 years