Ceramics are the only materials which are nature friendly and therefore they are free from decays due to gradual natural impacts like corrosion, erosion, abrasion, thermal shocks, etc. ... The free movement of electrons also explains why metals tend to be conductors of electricity and heat. ... Fracture mechanics is the field of mechanics concerned with the study of the formation and subsequent propagation of microcracks in materials. ... Additionally, because these materials tend to be porous, the pores and other microscopic imperfections act as  stress concentrators, decreasing the toughne...

• Word Count: 3326
• Approx Pages: 13
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

(World Health Organization) "Any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker, which results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse, or exploitation, or an act or failure to act which presents an imminent risk of serious harm" (The Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act – CAPTA) "Child abuse is a very complex and dangerous set of problems that include child neglect and the physical, emotional, and sexual abuse of children.... CHILD ABUSE – LOCAL STATISTICS (As per the Study on Child Abuse India 2007 by Ministry of Women and Child Deve...

• Word Count: 5685
• Approx Pages: 23
• Grade Level: High School