Category: Engineering

How many pounds of thrust does a 2.5 hp outboard motor have? 55 lbs Is thrust the same as horsepower? The difference between Thrust and Horsepower Explained First, pounds of thrust is a static force measurement while horsepower is 550 ft-pounds of work per second, a measurement per unit time. So every 746 watts is […]

What does atomic force microscopy measure? 3.7 Atomic-Force Microscopy AFM is used to measure and localize many forces, including adhesion strength, magnetic forces, and mechanical properties. AFM is performed using a sharp tip about 10–20 nm in diameter attached to a cantilever. Why is the atomic force microscope important to scientists? AFM is a very […]

How do you calculate power from voltage and resistance? Ohm’s law equation (formula): V = I × R and the power law equation (formula): P = I × V. P = power, I or J = Latin: influare, international ampere, or intensity and R = resistance. How do you calculate Ohm’s law? What is Ohm’s […]

What is group technology and cellular manufacturing? Group Technology exploits the similarity between component parts, by grouping them into part families that have similarities in their shape, and therefore require the same manufacturing operations. These are known as manufacturing “cells”, that can perform most or all of the operations required by a part family. In […]

How do you calculate bearings to choose? Bearing Rating Life Calculation C = Dynamic Capacity (dN or Lbs) P = Equivalent Bearing Load (N or Lbs) N = Rotating speed in RPM. e = 3.0 for ball bearings, 10/3 for roller bearings. What bearing type will not accept radial loads? Ball Thrust Bearing Ball thrust […]

What are the shoes with toes? Toe shoe may refer to: Pointe shoe, used by ballet dancers when dancing on the tips of toes. Vibram FiveFingers, a type of shoe with individual toe pockets. Minimalist shoe, a shoe designed to mimic barefoot conditions, some of which feature individual toe pockets. Peep-toe shoe, a shoe with […]

What are the two types of framing? Framing can be of two types, fixed sized framing and variable sized framing. What does 2x framing mean? It runs from the top of one joist to bottom of the two on either side and those two have a piece running from the bottom to the top of […]

Who is the entity responsible for keeping a record of employee injuries and illnesses? employer Which of the following is an employer’s responsibility under the Occupational Safety and Health Act? Under the OSH law, employers have a responsibility to provide a safe workplace. This is a short summary of key employer responsibilities: Provide a workplace […]

What does passing on the right mean? Passing on the right is what you do when you’re on the highway, there’s someone in front of you who you want to pass, and you go around and pass them on their right rather than on their left as you normally would. Who must yield at roundabouts? […]

What are some examples of soluble and insoluble? Soluble or insoluble? Mixture Is the mixture a solution? (Yes or No) Is the substance that was mixed with the water soluble or insoluble? Salt and water Yes Soluble Sand and water No Insoluble Oil and water No Insoluble Vinegar and water Yes Soluble What is solubility […]