What is the relationship between friction and viscosity? Within the boundary layer, adjacent layers of fluid are in relative motion, and because all fluids have viscosity, there will be friction between the layers as they slide over each other. In other words, viscous stresses are produced, with a magnitude given by the viscosity times the […]
What are some Danish traditions?
What are some Danish traditions? Traditions such as painting hard-boiled eggs in Easter colours, going on egg hunts, and rolling eggs downhill are popular among children and adults alike. The spring holiday calendar in Denmark also includes Whitsunday and Pentecost, as well as Great Prayer Day – a holiday celebrated only in Denmark. What do […]
What helps break down food in the mouth?
What helps break down food in the mouth? As the teeth tear and chop the food, spit moistens it for easy swallowing. A digestive enzyme in saliva called amylase (pronounced: AH-meh-lace) starts to break down some of the carbohydrates (starches and sugars) in the food even before it leaves the mouth. What helps the easy […]
Do calico cats talk a lot?
Do calico cats talk a lot? Like calicos, they can be feistier and more talkative than the average kitty and are often said to possess a personaltiy trait known as “tortitude.” Kitties with tortitude are allegedly strong-willed, independent, temperamental, talkative, and demanding. Do calico cats like to cuddle? The Calico cat’s disposition is also considered […]
Which cars catch on fire?
Which cars catch on fire? Hyundai and Kia Recalling 591,000 Vehicles for Fire Hazard Hyundai/Kia will recall 591,000 vehicles in the United States over a brake-fluid leak that could cause an engine fire. The recall will include 2013–2015 Kia Optima sedans and Hyundai Santa Fe SUVs plus 2014–2015 Kia Sorento SUVs. Will Kia replace my […]
What happened to Connie Craig from HSN?
Are herbivores at the bottom of the food chain?
Are herbivores at the bottom of the food chain? In many ecosystems, the bottom of the food chain consists of photosynthetic organisms (plants and/or phytoplankton), which are called primary producers. The organisms that consume the primary producers are herbivores: the primary consumers. Secondary consumers are usually carnivores that eat the primary consumers. What is the […]
What is the difference between typhoid fever and enteric fever?
What is the difference between typhoid fever and enteric fever? Enteric fever is a systemic illness characterized by fever, abdominal pain, and non-specific symptoms including nausea, vomiting, headache, and anorexia. When enteric fever is caused by Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi, it is known as typhoid fever and when due to S. What is meant by […]
What are the big 6 illnesses?
What are the big 6 illnesses? They list “The Big 6” pathogens (Norovirus, Nontyphoidal Salmonella, Salmonella Typhi, E. coli, Shigella, and Hepatitis A) as being highly infectious, able to cause severe disease in small quantities, and each will be featured individually in this series of articles. What raw meat causes salmonella? The bacteria often spread […]
How does Douglass support his position by showing that slavery corrupts slave owners?
How does Douglass support his position by showing that slavery corrupts slave owners? How does Douglass show that slavery corrupts slave owners? Douglass shows that slave owners constantly deny the humanity of their slaves in order to justify their ownership of human beings. To convince themselves that their slaves are not quite human, slave owners […]