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Violations of public policy can be carried out through the lawful use of force:

• Fines are financial penalties imposed for violations.
• Imprisonment may be imposed for serious violations where authorized by law.
• Government authorities may use lawful enforcement measures to ensure compliance.

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• Mass media can influence what people think about.
• Through news, television, newspapers, and social media, mass media can set the public agenda.
• This is known as agenda-setting, which emphasizes which issues people should pay attention to.
• Mass media can influence public awareness, opinions, and discussions on important issues.

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• Job specification tells about the qualification and skills required for a job.
• It describes the education, experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities needed by the job holder.

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• Comparing one's input-output ratio with that of others is related to Equity Theory.
• Developed by J. Stacy Adams.

Additional information 

• Developed by Victor Vroom, Expectancy Theory explains that people choose how to behave based on what they think the outcome will be.
• Goal-Setting Theory: Developed by Edwin Locke and expanded by Gary Latham.Specific and challenging goals improve performance.

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• The policy cycle is both forward and backward.
• Policy-making is not always a strictly linear process.
• Policymakers may move forward from formulation to implementation and evaluation.
• They may also move backward to revise or reformulate a policy based on evaluation and feedback.

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• Cast iron pipes are strong and durable.
• They are mainly used for underground water-supply lines.
• They can withstand high water pressure.
• They have a long service life.
• They are suitable for large and permanent water-supply systems

Explanation

• Plain Sedimentation (4–8 hours): Relies purely on gravity for natural particle settling.
• Coagulation-Sedimentation (2–4 hours): Uses chemical coagulants to accelerate particle clumping and settling.
• Detention Time Formula: Calculated as (T =V/Q), dividing tank volume (V) by flow rate (Q) [KETOS].

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• Montague fall is a type of canal fall.
• It uses a parabolic glacis for energy dissipation.
• The parabolic shape helps control high-velocity flow.
• It converts excess energy and reduces scouring.
• It is used in irrigation canal systems.

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A fluid flow in which the velocity vector has the same magnitude and direction at every point at any given instant is known as a uniform flow.

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• A closet is used to store clothes.
• A library is used to store books.
• The analogy shows a storage place and the items stored in it.

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