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  1. ZapperZ

    VOTE Photo Contest - The Tree Of Life

    This promises to be a difficult contest to vote on since there are so many wonderful pictures. Still, please pick the picture that best represents our theme, which is on trees. Note that the participants were asked to submit a photo that has the tree/s as THE main subject, and not the scenery...
  2. ZapperZ

    PF PHOTO CONTEST - The Tree Of Life (9/13-9/19)

    [FONT="Comic Sans MS"][SIZE="5"]The Tree Of Life This one should be easy. Pictures this week must be on trees. Trees (or a tree) must be the main subject of your picture, not the background scenery, the people in front of it, or anything else. Please note that fake trees do not qualify...
  3. ZapperZ

    VOTE Photo Contest - Singing In The Rain

    This week's theme is both difficult and simple. The difficulty is to get a good shot that clearly shows the rain. The simple thing is that you simply have to vote for the picture that clearly shows the rain! :) 1. edward http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/9030/1000308ox8.jpg 2. Chi Meson...
  4. ZapperZ

    PF PHOTO CONTEST - Singing In The Rain (9/6-9/12)

    [FONT="Comic Sans MS"][SIZE="5"]Singing In The Rain This week, your pictures must show a rainy scene. It must be clear enough that one can tell that it is raining. Zz. [SIZE="4"]Contest Rules: 1. Any digital photo or digitally-scanned photo relevant to the theme will be accepted...
  5. ZapperZ

    Which Photo Best Captures the Essence of Numerology?

    Please vote for the picture that best represents our theme - Numbers. 1. Mororvia http://img380.imageshack.us/img380/1756/265tz8.jpg 2. larkspur 3. Moonbear 4. JasonRox http://img360.imageshack.us/img360/3991/img0234vy6.jpg 5. ZapperZ 6. Borek 7. edward...
  6. ZapperZ

    PF PHOTO CONTEST - Numerology (8/30-9/5)

    [FONT="Comic Sans MS"][SIZE="5"]Numerology Play by the numbers! This week, your pictures must contain numbers, as in the Arabic numerals. These numbers must be clearly seen in your picture. Zz. [SIZE="4"]Contest Rules: 1. Any digital photo or digitally-scanned photo relevant to the...
  7. ZapperZ

    VOTE Photo Contest - With This Ring, I Thee Wed

    A rather small number of photos we have this week, but will it make choosing for which one to vote for any easier? Please vote for the picture that best represents our theme, which is a scene at a wedding. 1. hypatia 2. binzing 3. Andre...
  8. ZapperZ

    FINAL VOTE Photo Contest - From Dusk To Dawn

    This promises to be a very difficult final round. Please vote for the picture that best represents our theme - a scene during dusk or dawn. Good luck to everyone. 1. Chi Meson 2. binzing 3. robertm 4. ~christina~ http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/6127/editsunsetresevk7.jpg...
  9. ZapperZ

    PF PHOTO CONTEST - With This Ring, I Thee Wed (8/23-8/29)

    [FONT="Comic Sans MS"][SIZE="5"]With This Ring, I Thee Wed This time, it is on weddings! Your picture must depict scenes at a wedding. This includes the scenes at the actual ceremony and the reception. Note that pictures on items related to a wedding without showing that they were taken at...
  10. ZapperZ

    VOTE GROUP 2 Photo Contest - From Dusk To Dawn

    This the 2nd voting group for this contest. You have one vote to cast. 1. JasonRox http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/3594/dsc00079jc1.jpg 2. Mororvia http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/673/pfphoto1zg7.jpg 3. larkspur 4. matthyaouw 5. Andre 6. ZapperZ...
  11. ZapperZ

    VOTE GROUP 1 Photo Contest - From Dusk To Dawn

    This promises to be a difficult contest to vote on. You have one vote for each group. Please vote for the photo that best represents our theme: a picture taken either at dusk or at dawn. {This contest has one disqualification due to size. All participants are strongly urged to pay close...
  12. ZapperZ

    PF PHOTO CONTEST - From Dusk To Dawn (8/16-8/22)

    [FONT="Comic Sans MS"][SIZE="5"]From Dusk To Dawn This week's contest will be on pictures taken EITHER at dusk or at dawn. Your picture must clearly show that part of the day. It is not sufficient to simply show a clock, other timing devices, a person waking up, etc. to indicate that the...
  13. ZapperZ

    VOTE Photo Contest - Humpty Dumpty

    We have a large variety of interpretation to this week's contest. So the voting will be interesting. PLEASE NOTE: You must vote for the picture that BEST REPRESENTS an interpretation of a scene in the nursery rhyme. The representation should be clear. 1. Borek : Humpty Dumpty had a great fall...
  14. ZapperZ

    FINAL VOTE Photo Contest - Bad Picture 3

    We have some really awful pictures for you to vote on in the final round of this contest. 1. lisab http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/327/badkittytr9.jpg 2. turbo-1 3. Moonbear 4. GeorginaS 5. Evo http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/417/camerapictures295ae1.jpg 6...
  15. ZapperZ

    PF PHOTO CONTEST - Humpty Dumpty (8/9-8/15)

    [FONT="Comic Sans MS"][SIZE="5"]Humpty Dumpty Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall; Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. All the King's horses And all the King's men Couldn't put Humpty together again! Yes! Humpty Dumpty is our theme this week. Your picture must contain, as it main subject a...
  16. ZapperZ

    VOTE Photo Contest Group 2 - Bad Picture 3

    This is the second polling group for this contest. Please vote for the picture that best represents the intent of the theme, which is a bad picture. 1. rewebster [no picture ] 2. Zenparticle http://img394.imageshack.us/img394/9756/picture082pk0.jpg 3. ~christina~...
  17. ZapperZ

    VOTE Photo Contest Group 1 - Bad Picture 3

    We have a lot of submission this week, but strangely enough, I find that some of the pictures to really be not "bad pictures". Still, it is up to the members to decide. Please make sure you vote for a BAD picture that best represents the intent of the theme. You have one vote to cast in each...
  18. ZapperZ

    FINAL VOTE Photo Contest - Cloud Nine

    This promises to be a very difficult final round. You have one vote to cast on the picture that best represents our theme - clouds! 1. hypatia 2. Alex:) http://img224.imageshack.us/img224/5396/mousilaukecloudug1.jpg 3. Andre 4. Borek 5. Air 6. larkspur...
  19. ZapperZ

    PF PHOTO CONTEST - Bad Picture 3 (8/2-8/8)

    [FONT="Comic Sans MS"][SIZE="5"]Bad Picture 3 This theme has always been one of our more popular theme. Find a photo that you took that is really bad. This degree of "badness" can be due to fuzzyness, underexposure, overexposure, etc. Any picture that it technically bad qualifies. NOTE...
  20. ZapperZ

    VOTE Photo Contest Group 2 - Cloud Nine

    This is the second polling group for this contest. You have one vote to cast here. 1. Andre 2. Borek 3. rewebster 4. Integral 5. Air 6. ~christina~ http://img105.imageshack.us/img105/6097/sunslandscaperaysbywhitfo4.jpg 7. larkspur...
  21. ZapperZ

    VOTE Photo Contest Group 1 - Cloud Nine

    This promises to be another difficult contest to vote on. There are 15 entries spread out over 2 different polling threads. You have one vote to cast in each poll. Please vote for the picture that best represents our theme, which is focused on clouds. 1. edward...
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    What Factors Affect the Emission of a Photon by an Electron?

    an electron travels at 1 x 106 m/s. when it hits a target, its speed decrease in half and a photo is released. find the phton's wavelength. so far i know E photon = (hc) / lamda what about the speed? does the photons' energy same as kinetic energy of the electron which is just 1/2 mv ^2...
  23. ZapperZ

    PF PHOTO CONTEST - Cloud Nine (7/26-8/1)

    [FONT="Comic Sans MS"][SIZE="5"]Cloud Nine This week's theme is simple - it is on clouds in the sky. Zz. [SIZE="4"]Contest Rules: 1. Any digital photo or digitally-scanned photo relevant to the theme will be accepted within the contest period. In case there's a gray area, or you're...
  24. ZapperZ

    VOTE Photo Contest - In A Fowl Mood

    This week's voting is going to be tough because of all the gorgeous pictures submitted. Still, you have to vote for one. Please choose a picture that best represents our feathered friends. 1. Janus http://home.earthlink.net/~jparvey/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/seagulls.jpg 2...
  25. ZapperZ

    PF PHOTO CONTEST - In A Fowl Mood (7/19-7/25)

    [FONT="Comic Sans MS"][SIZE="5"]In A Fowl Mood Our theme this week focuses on our feathered friends. This includes birds, chickens, geese, ducks, ostritches, penguins, storks, cranes, seagulls, ... well, I think you know what I mean. Please note that these should be the main subject of your...
  26. ZapperZ

    VOTE Photo Contest - What Is That?

    We have a set of rather interesting pictures of unusual objects. So this ought to be fun. Please vote for the picture that best represents our theme. 1. Math Jeans 2. hypatia 3. Moonbear 4. Janus...
  27. ZapperZ

    PF PHOTO CONTEST - What Is That? (7/12-7/18)

    [FONT="Comic Sans MS"][SIZE="5"]What Is That? This week, your photos must be on something that is unfamiliar or unusual. It should tend to evoke a response of "What is that?" from a viewer. Any unfamiliar or unusual object qualifies. Note however that pictures of familiar objects but taken...
  28. ZapperZ

    VOTE Photo Contest - Fun In The Sun

    A surprisingly small number of photos submitted for a theme that is right smack in the middle of the summer months here in the northern hemisphere. Still, we have a good group of photos. Please choose a photo that best depicts the spirit of having fun in the sun. 1. matthyaouw 2...
  29. ZapperZ

    VOTE Photo Contest - I Love Fireworks

    We have a group of amazing fireworks pictures this week. So please vote for the one you like the most. 1. Borek 2. hypatia 3. neutrino 4. binzing 5. ZapperZ 6. dragon2200 https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=242418". Zz.
  30. ZapperZ

    PF PHOTO CONTEST - Fun in the Sun (7/5-7/11)

    [FONT="Comic Sans MS"][SIZE="5"]Fun in the Sun This week's theme involves all the fun activities we do during the warm days of summer. Zz. [SIZE="4"]Contest Rules: 1. Any digital photo or digitally-scanned photo relevant to the theme will be accepted within the contest period. In...
  31. ZapperZ

    PF PHOTO CONTEST - I Love Fireworks (6/28-7/5)

    [FONT="Comic Sans MS"][SIZE="5"]I Love Fireworks! With the 4th of July looming this coming week, I thought it would be timely to have our theme on fireworks. While the spectacular show in the sky certainly is the main candidate for the theme, smaller "fireworks" such as sparklers, etc. also...
  32. ZapperZ

    VOTE Photo Contest - Peace and Tranquility

    We have a group of very strong pictures for this week's contest. Still, please vote for the best picture that conveys to you the sense of peace and tranquility. 1. Moonbear 2. BryanP 3. waht http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/1008/glacier3kg4.jpg 4. turbo-1 5. larkspur...
  33. ZapperZ

    PF PHOTO CONTEST - Peace And Tranquility (6/21-6/27)

    [FONT="Comic Sans MS"][SIZE="5"]Peace And Tranquility This week's picture must invoke the feeling of peace and tranquility to the viewers. Zz. [SIZE="4"]Contest Rules: 1. Any digital photo or digitally-scanned photo relevant to the theme will be accepted within the contest period. In...
  34. ZapperZ

    VOTE Photo Contest - Let's Go Shopping

    An interesting collection of pictures this week. Please vote for the picture that best represents our theme, which is on merchandise and atmosphere at shopping establishments. So let's go voting! 1. Alex:) http://img353.imageshack.us/img353/5743/sesameix9.jpg 2. fuzzyfelt...
  35. ZapperZ

    RE-VOTE PF Photo Conrtest - The Path Of Least Resistance - ONLY Group

    Due to the disqualification of a photo, we will have a re-vote for this group. Since we will now have a total number that will fit in just ONE group, the re-vote will be done for both groups just to be fair. [Please note that submissions are expected to follow the rules. While I may point out...
  36. ZapperZ

    PF PHOTO CONTEST - Let's Go Shopping (6/14-6/20)

    [FONT="Comic Sans MS"][SIZE="5"]Let's Go Shopping! This week, the theme is shopping, or more specifically, on merchandise and "atmosphere" that one can find in a shopping store, mall, or department store. These must be the main subject of your photo. Zz. [SIZE="4"]Contest Rules: 1...
  37. ZapperZ

    VOTE Photo Contest - The Path Of Least Resistance - Group 2

    [SIZE="4"]PLEASE VOTE IN THIS THREAD: https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=240439 ************************************ This is Group 2 for this contest. Again, as instructed for Group 1, please vote for the picture that best represents or interpret the theme of this contest...
  38. ZapperZ

    VOTE Photo Contest - The Path Of Least Resistance - Group 1

    [SIZE="4"]PLEASE VOTE IN THIS THREAD: https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=240439 ********************* There were a lot of amazing pictures for this contest. HOWEVER, please keep in mind that the THEME for this week's contest. You should selected a picture that best represents or...
  39. ZapperZ

    PF PHOTO CONTEST - The Path Of Least Resistance (6/7-6/13)

    [FONT="Comic Sans MS"][SIZE="5"]The Path Of Least Resistance You are allowed to interpret the theme this week any way you please. However, keep in mind that in the voting process, those who will be voting will be asked to make sure that the picture and the theme clearly match each other. Good...
  40. ZapperZ

    VOTE Photo Contest - June Is Bustin' Out All Over

    The contest started slow, but picked out steam later. We have a set of amazing pictures for this contest. Please vote for a picture that best represents our theme, which is something you'd find in the month of June. 1. Mech_Engineer 2. BryanP...
  41. ZapperZ

    PF PHOTO CONTEST - June Is Bustin' Out All Over (5/30-6/6)

    [FONT="Comic Sans MS"][SIZE="5"]June Is Bustin' Out All Over! I may have dated myself by identifying this week's theme title with a tune from the musical "Carousel" :) Still... This week's theme is on all about things that you can see in the month of June - warm weather, sunshine, flowers...
  42. ZapperZ

    VOTE Photo Contest - I Kid You Not

    Whoa! With a few technical difficulties, we got through this first contest since I came back. Phew! Please vote for the picture that best represents our theme, which is on children! 1. Chi Meson 2. Integral 3. edward...
  43. ZapperZ

    PF PHOTO CONTEST - I Kid You Not (5/24-5/30)

    [FONT="Comic Sans MS"][SIZE="5"]I Kid You Not Administrative note: Thanks to Mk for running the contest while I was away! This week, the theme will be on one of our most favorite subject: kids! Your picture must have, as its main subject, a child or many children. Zz...
  44. Mk

    Which Photo Will Win the VOTE PF Photo Contest?

    These are some really amazing photos! Vote for your favorite! 1. ~christina~ http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/5167/imgp0634gy3.jpg 2. Janus 3. binzing http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/5408/image0vw0.jpg 4. Mech_Engineer 5. larkspur...
  45. Mk

    Photo Contest Champions (5/10-5/17)

    [FONT="Comic Sans MS"][SIZE="5"]PF Photo Contest Champions It has been exactly TWO YEARS since our weekly photo contest has started, and it comes the time to pit our best photos against each other in a single thread to celebrate and conclude. There is one week to select your best photo from any...
  46. Mk

    Vote PF PHOTO CONTEST - Sick as a Dog

    What makes you feel better when you are sick?. Vote for our photo contest winner this week. 1. Andre 2. matthyaouw 3. robphy http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/1986/pfphotosickasadogmz2.jpg <https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=232956"> Thanks to each of you that...
  47. Mk

    Photo Contest - Sick as a Dog (5/3-5/10)

    [FONT="Comic Sans MS"][SIZE="5"]Sick as a Dog Sorry to everybody for bombing my first photo contest, maybe this one will be simpler. I've been quite sick recently, what is something that helps you feel better when you are sick? Submit your photo to the PF Photo Contest! :biggrin...
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    Photo voltaic cell Vs. solar heating panel

    Homework Statement i've been asked to compare the efficiency of a photo voltaic cell and a solar heating cell (an array of pipes). both will be exposed to a 150W bulb for an equal amount of time. Homework Equations for photo cell: P=IV for heating panel: P=fcT f=flow rate...
  49. Mk

    VOTE PF PHOTO CONTEST - Take me out to the ball game

    All of the pictures submitted this week follow a sporting event theme. Well done to everyone who participated. And congratulations to the future winners, to be archived for all history in the PF Photo Contest Winners thread. Vote for the picture that best represents our theme this week. 1...
  50. Mk

    PF PHOTO CONTEST - Candidate Doppelgänger Hunt (4/26-5/2)

    [FONT="Comic Sans MS"][SIZE="5"]Presidential Doppelgänger Hunt Hi, Zz will be away for a few weeks and I will be managing the photo contest while he is gone. For our picture contest this week, I was thinking, whose picture do I see over and over? Every time I turn around in the magazines...
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