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Amwoga Khalwale What is a Schema? A database schema is the skeleton structure that represents the logical view of the entire database. It defines how the data is organized and how the relations among them are associated. It formulates all the constraints that are to be applied on the data. A database schema defines its entities and … Read more
Definition Definition, with respect to a function indicates that the body of the function has been developed. With respect to variable, it means a value has been associated/defined with that variable. A function can be defined only once. Once a function or variable has been defined, it is ready to be used. A variable can … Read more
What Is an Addressing Mode? An addressing mode is basically a technique used for determining the operand that associates with any given instruction. The job of a microprocessor is to execute a set of instructions stored in memory to perform a specific task. Operations require the following: The operator or opcode which determines what will … Read more
Many motion control applications use permanent magnet DC motors. Since it is easier to implement control systems using DC motors compared to AC motors, they are often used when speed, torque, or position needs to be controlled. There are two types of commonly used DC motors: Brushed motors, and brushless motors (or BLDC motors). As … Read more
Skew rays Skew rays, in the context of optics, refer to light rays that do not pass through the optical axis of an optical system and are not parallel to it. These rays have an angle with respect to the optical axis, causing them to follow curved or nonlinear paths as they traverse through the … Read more
Computer animation is the process used for digitally generating animated images. The more general term computer-generated imagery encompasses both static scenes and dynamic images, while computer animation only refers to moving images. There are many similarities between 3D and 2D production. The stages of development and part of the pre-production are practically identical. The design stages, … Read more
What is smokie? A smokie is a type of smoked sausage. It is a cylindrical-shaped meat product made from ground meat, seasonings, and other ingredients. The main characteristic of a smokie is that it undergoes a smoking process, which imparts a smoky flavor and helps preserve the meat. Smokies are usually encased in natural or … Read more
Otters Otters are semiaquatic mammals that belong to the weasel family (Mustelidae) and are noted for their playful behaviour. They are found on every continent except Australia and Antarctica. There are 13 species in total, ranging from the small-clawed otter to the giant otter. Though most live in freshwater rivers, lakes, and wetlands, the sea otter and the smaller marine otter are found in … Read more
Queen Cake Queen Elizabeth cake is a dessert cake prepared with sugar, flour, dates, eggs, and butter, and topped with a sugary icing infused with shredded coconut. Queen cake is similar to the famous Victoria sponge which was named after Britain’s Queen Victoria. “Queen cake” is named after the Queen of England, Elizabeth II. It is a popular cake in North … Read more
Martial art styles teach children and amatuer martial artists lessons about self-defense, confidence, respect and discipline. Two well-known forms of martial arts are karate and tae-kwon-do. As people look through martial art classes to pick the best option for them, they often wonder what the difference is between taekwondo and karate. Or, they wonder if … Read more