Category: Engineering

Why do speed skaters swing one arm? In longer races, speed skaters may place both arms on their back and swing only the outer arm on the curve, which helps with balance. “So when you want to save a little energy, for later in the race, you can put one arm on your back.” Why […]

What are the elements of sacramental celebration? There are seven sacraments in the Church: Baptism, Confirmation or Chrismation, Eucharist, Penance, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony.” How do we celebrate the sacrament of Holy Orders? Through the sacrament of holy orders, or ordination , a man vows to lead other Catholics by bringing […]

What is the coolest dog breed? It isn’t easy to narrow down cool dog breeds to just 10, but these pups made the list because of their unique good looks: Mudi. Lagotto Romagnolo. Irish Wolfhound. Puli. Borzoi. Bull Terrier. Wirehaired Vizsla. Tibetan Mastiff. What is the manliest dog? Manology: 10 Manly Dog Breeds Irish Setter. […]

Which is the most commonly used metal in sheet metal work? Common Materials Pretty much all the common engineering metals are also used in the form of sheets. Some of them are carbon steel, stainless steel, copper and aluminium. Choosing the right one for you comes down to the application and requirements of your product. […]

How do you calculate the RPM of an impeller? TipSpeed = Π × D × n Tip Speed – impeller tip speed (rpm) D – impeller diameter (ft) n – impeller rotation speed (fpm) How do you calculate impeller capacity? Calculations The ratio of impeller spreeds N1/N2 = 2 and the ratio of impeller diameters […]

How did the Marlboro Man Die? lung cancer When was the Marlboro Man banned? 1971 Why was the Marlboro Man so successful? The Marlboro advertising campaign, created by Leo Burnett Co. and Philip Morris Co., is said to be one of the most brilliant advertising campaigns of all time. They turned the product from the […]

Why does my interior light not work? Check for blown fuses and light bulbs If you notice that all the lights in the interior are not working yet the radio or stereo still work, it’s a sign that a blown fuse could be the problem. If you do have a blown fuse, you have to […]

What kind of animals live in the coastal region? Sea lions, harbor seals, elephant seals, gray whales, sea otters, and several species of sharks can be spotted off the rocky coastline. Many varieties of seabirds and waterfowl also call it home, including seagulls, cormorants, willets, sandpipers, oystercatchers, guillemots and many others. What animals are in […]

How can I test my dogs health? Simple health checks you can do with your dog at home Look and feel your dog’s nose. Your dog’s nose may not be cold and wet! Look at your dog’s eyes. The eyes should be bright. Look and smell inside both ears. Learn what is normal for your […]

How much horsepower does a 80 cubic inch Harley have? The current 80 CID engine using stock Harley-Davidson cases, cylinders and heads is able to produce 95.3 Ft. Lbs. of torque at 4700 rpm’s and 95.3 Horsepower at 5700 rpm. The power comes on unbelievably strong between 4000 and 6000 RPM. Is the twin cam […]