Category: Engineering

How does the fugitive movie end? “The Judgment” ends with the One-Armed Man dead, and Kimble exonerated, embarking on a new life with Jean. A happy ending? Not quite. A police car pulls up beside him, and Kimble visibly flinches, indicating that he will probably be looking over his shoulder for years to come. What […]

What does it mean building? 1 : a permanent structure built as a dwelling, shelter, or place for human activities or for storage an office building. 2 : the art, work, or business of assembling materials into a structure. Is equity real money? Is Home Equity Real Money? Yes and no. Home equity is an […]

Why is germanium more temperature dependent than silicon? Germanium is more temperature sensitive than silicon because it has a smaller band gap. Even at moderate temperature, a substantial number of electrons in germanium are produce from thermal generation. For example at about 120 C, the concentration of electrons and holes from thermal generation is > […]

What is Halifax known as? Halifax is the capital of Nova Scotia and the largest urban area in Atlantic Canada. Sometimes called “Warden of the North” for its historic military role, today it is a major regional centre for Atlantic Canada’s economy. What do Nova Scotians call themselves? The term ‘Bluenose,’ used as a nickname […]

What happens when Bilbo tries to play burglar? He finds three trolls — Bert, Tom, and William — around a fire, roasting mutton and complaining of having no men to eat. Bilbo, trying to act like a burglar, is caught trying to pick William’s pocket. They capture him and put him into a sack, and […]

Is 3.55 or 3.73 gears better? A numerically higher axle ratio provides a mechanical advantage to send more of the engine’s available torque to the rear tires (and front tires, in a four-wheel drive vehicle), but you pay the price at the fuel pump. So, a truck with optional 3.73 gears will tow a heavier […]

How tight should a drain bolt be? It should be snug, NOT SUPER TIGHT! Occasionally I used to go to an oil change place (a chain) and would ask them to not over tighten the drain plug. The greeter said, OK. I don’t always go to the same one but I would make this request […]

What makes you a good man? A good man is secure and confident, but not arrogant. That means he treats everyone with respect until they give him a reason not to. He knows that giving respect and agreement are not the same, and the key is to treat people with kindness, humility, and grace. How […]

How do you cc an email? Business emails are effective when they are concise, so that’s why it’s better to say cc’d or copied. So, you could say “I’ve cc’d Robert on this email.” Meaning the email goes to Matt for example, but Robert can also see it to keep him in the loop. What […]

How do turtles benefit humans? importance to humans They are also an important source of income for coastal residents through turtle-watching ecotourism. Research has shown that sea turtle ecotourism can generate three times the income than by selling sea turtle parts (eggs, meat, & shells), making them worth more alive than dead. How do sea […]