3.1.1

5. unchecked, 0, notpresent

6. checked, 1, present

7. It was opposite reactions

9. 43 to 5000

11. 1521

12. 1360

14. switching the wires into the oposite positions

15. when the reed switch touches the electromagnet it gives out power

16. Normally Closed

18. the light shining means closed photoresister

19. more resistance more light

20. reverse the program

21. having it normal then it will be utilized

1. Examine the wire diagram on the mini switch and describe how the diagram relates to the concepts of normally open and normally closed.
The normally closed side of the mini switch makes it so that the switch completes the circuit at all times, making it a closed circuit.  ___ _ ___
The normally open part of the switch makes it so that you must press the switch to close the circuit. __/ __

2. If computers only understand digital signals, then how is a computer able to interpret the analog signals coming from the interface?
Maybe computers use simulations of the analog inputs, making digital signals to approximate their analog counterparts.

3. Why does resistance decrease as the NTC Resistor becomes warmer?
As the NTC Resistor gets warmer, the current is increasing. To keep the same voltage, the resistance must decrease.

Variable > 5

Super Bowl Ad Opt In

For the Chrysler commercial (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKL254Y_jtc) they had to pay $12 million per commercial (Superbowl ads cost $100,000/sec). The ad was a record 2 minutes long, and followed rap artist eminem through Detroit. At $21,000, GM would need to sell over 500 Chrysler 200's/commercial (the car being advertised) to break even. Since 111 million people watched the superbowl, many of them only for the ads, I don't think this is a good deal. At 500+ cars/commercial, and the commercial needs to air multiple times for it to leave a lasting impression on the audience, the cost will be to great to overcome in my opinion.

Content is King

Q- What is a field/hobby/something you have a passion for (surfing, sailing, robotics, painting, etc.)?
I have surfed ever since I was little. The feeling of being on a wave is one that is matched by no other. If you catch a truely great wave, nothing else in the world matters. For that brief moment, any problems are gone; you are completely free.
Q- What person or organization in that field has used blogging to promote their brand?
Holly Beck: http://www.hollybecksurfs.blogspot.com/

Her blog includes descriptions of her travels as she competes around the world in surf competitons or just casually searching for the best wave.

Q- What is a field you might see yourself blogging about?

A field that I might consider blogging about would be running. Although I have a passion for surfing, it is not my greatest escape. I run to think about things in life and it would be pretty cool to discuss this with others or write about what I thought about on my runs.

Activity 3.1.2

1. A flowchart is similar to a map in that you must follow a certain set of directions to reach a desired goal. For example, if I were to go to San Diego, my condition statement would be: "Am I on the bridge?" If not, then I will turn around and keep asking myself if I am until I have reached the bridge and be able to reach my desired stopping destination.

2. Process: Getting ready for school
Get up, shower, eat breakfast and go to school.