Problem: Article: The speed of an object is the total distance traveled divided by the time it took to travel that distance. Unlike a vector which is defined by having both a magnitude and direction, such as velocity, speed only has a magnitude. Magnitude is the size or amount of the term. Another way to think about magnitude is how far away the term is from zero. For example, if a car is moving at 15 miles per hour, it is 15 away from zero and therefore has a magnitude of 15. The formula to calculate speed is speed = total distance/total time Instantaneous speed is the rate at which an object is moving in a given moment. Speed is expressed as the ratio of distance to time. When traveling in a car, your instantaneous speed is what the speedometer reads at any point in time. It is the rate you are traveling at that moment. Common units for speed include miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (kph). Average speed is the total distance traveled for a given amount of time. The formula for both average and instantaneous speed is the same, but average speed takes into account the whole trip, while instantaneous speed is only for a specific moment of time. The example used in the following steps will calculate average speed.
Summary: Define speed. Understand instantaneous speed. Understand average speed.

Problem: Article: You can't win a case in small claims court if you never had the right to sue there. Small claims court typically handles small legal issues, such as resolving unpaid debts, enforcing or changing contracts, or recovering money. Small claims courts do not handle cases involving fraud, libel, assault, or battery. Check the small claims court guide for your state to determine if your claim is appropriate for small claims court. Many states have websites dedicated to helping individuals navigate the small claims process. Check to see if your state has a website or a guide that can help you to navigate the small claims court process. The amount that you want to sue someone for must be under the maximum allowable amount for your state's small claims courts. This limit does not include court fees or interest. No matter what the limit is, the money you seek must be directly related to your actual damages. Just because small claims allows you to sue for up to $5,000 does not mean you should sue for $5,000 if only $500 was at stake. Padding your damages like that will make you look greedy and unprofessional at worst. At best you'll look unprepared. Keep in mind that some states also limit the number of small claims proceedings that can be filed in one calendar year, or they might limit the dollar amount that can be claimed in one calendar year. A statute of limitations is an amount of time between when an event happened and when someone can no longer be sued because of that event. These vary by state and by types of contracts or lawsuits; generally speaking, legal proceedings for contracts and property damage expire after 3-10 years. Check with your County Clerk to determine your case's statute of limitation. You must be 18 or older to file a suit in small claims court. If you are under 18, you will need a parent or guardian to file on your behalf. Be aware that corporations, associations and partnerships can also file suits in small claims court. The jurisdiction is the location in which the person whom you are suing resides or where their business operates. It is important to determine the correct person against whom to bring a suit as well, which will in turn help you figure out the correct jurisdiction. You can also file a suit against an individual, company, association or partnership. Make sure that you locate and name the proper person. Spell their name correctly, and have their correct contact information. To get the correct and full name of the entity, check with the County Clerk where the entity operates. If the business operates in another state, it may not be financially reasonable to bother filing a claim in small claims court. The financial amount that you may receive in a judgment in your favor may not cover the costs of having to appear in court for a hearing in another state. Even though attorneys typically aren't allowed to represent clients in small claims court, an attorney can fill you in on details and nuances of the law that you might not have noticed otherwise. For example, some states allow triple damages under consumer protection laws if you were harmed by a product. This could entitle you to more money than you thought you could get. Lawyers also can assist you in planning your strategy and teach you stronger argument styles.
Summary: Figure out if your case can be addressed in small claims court. Determine the jurisdiction's financial limit. Confirm that the statute of limitations has not expired on your case. Check your eligibility. Determine the correct jurisdiction and defendant. Consider talking to an attorney.

Problem: Article: If you're hunting on a small body of water where it's not too windy, choose a duck call that isn't too loud, or you'll scare the ducks. A double-reeded wooden call is perfect for the job. On large bodies of water or when it's windy, you need a loud duck call. An acrylic call would be more appropriate. If you only have one call, vary your calls to compensate. Remember: accuracy is the most important thing. Watch the ducks for reactions to your calls. Calls are to be employed when you've spotted a group of ducks flying overhead and you want to attract them to land as close as possible to your position. Calls are most effective when they're used sparingly, and they must be done correctly if you hope to fool the ducks. Watch the ducks for their reaction to your calls. If you see them flying over-head and change their direction to your position, don't keep skronking away at full-tilt and risk ruining your cover. Wait for them and see what they do. If you're calling more than once in 30 seconds, you're probably calling too much. If you're listening to Waylon on the portable radio super-loud, your whistles will make poor accompaniment. If you're hunting with decoys and the ducks are clearly attracted to them, don't risk ruining a good opportunity by blowing your lungs out. Ducks will often swoop around, dive, leave, come back and land several times before they decide to jump in front of your sights. Be consistent, avoid frustration, and wait. Listen to commercial CDs of duck calls. Listen and practice at home or in the car. Also spend time listening to real ducks in the wild. While you're calling, you should be actively listening to the sounds the real ducks are making so you can imitate them in response. Wooden duck calls especially will need drying out and wiping down after use, so the wood finish won't wear and crack. Unscrew the reeds and check to make sure they haven't broken or chipped, which will affect the sound of your calls. If they have, replace them. Before you remove the reeds, use a felt-tip pen to mark how far down the reeds are screwed into the call so you can replace them at the same depth. Misaligning the reeds will result in a changed tone and make it difficult to reproduce your calls.
Summary:
Use the appropriate call for the occasion. Call sparingly. Eliminate other distracting sounds while you're hunting. Don't call if the ducks seem attracted to your decoys. Be patient. Practice. Clean and tune your duck call after using it.