Why is nylon used in fishing line?

Why is nylon used in fishing line? With properties like a high melting point and excellent abrasion resistance, nylon was used for a wide variety of applications – many of those being wartime uses. In addition to wartime applications, DuPont saw the potential for nylon to be used as monofilament fishing line because of these […]

Why is dialysis 3 times a week?

Why is dialysis 3 times a week? When your kidneys aren’t working properly, dialysis is used to try to achieve balance by imitating the fluid and toxin removal functions of healthy kidneys. But for many kidney patients, treating three times per week may not be enough dialysis, and this can hurt their heart. What happens […]

What were the causes of the Whitman Massacre?

What were the causes of the Whitman Massacre? The killings are usually ascribed in part to a clash of cultures and in part to the inability of Whitman, a physician, to halt the spread of measles among the Natives. The Cayuse held Whitman responsible for subsequent deaths. What did the Whitmans do? Marcus Whitman, (born […]

What is the purpose of waxy leaves?

What is the purpose of waxy leaves? Answer: The waxy covering on plant leaves, young stems, and fruit is called the “cuticle”. It is composed of cutin, a wax-like material produced by the plant that is chemically a hydroxy fatty acid. The purpose of this covering is to help the plant retain water. How does […]

Why did Honda stop making 700XX?

Why did Honda stop making 700XX? In both cases, the Honda 700XX lost out to its competitors. In the Polaris Outlaw 525 IRS’s case, it was because the Polaris had a much better overall ride. The Honda was faster on the flat but the Outlaw had the edge battling up hills or in very tight […]

How is diesel density measured?

How is diesel density measured? Density Check (to check petrol and diesel) A hydrometer is a very simple instrument for measuring the density of any liquid. This converted density is then compared with the density shown by the records maintained at the retail outlet on the basis of the density recorded on delivery challans. What […]

Can I get my Canadian citizenship back?

Can I get my Canadian citizenship back? To qualify to resume your Canadian citizenship you must: have been a Canadian citizen; have lost your Canadian citizenship by means other than revocation; not be under a removal order (asked by Canadian officials to leave Canada); How long does it take to get a replacement Canadian citizenship […]

Which types of HID lamps use pulse starting?

Which types of HID lamps use pulse starting? After jumpstarting the arc, the starting electrode has a bimetal switch which lifts and removes it from the circuit. Pulse start metal halide lamps skip the starting electrode and have a high voltage ignitor. The ignitor, alongside the ballast, uses pulses of electricity to start (i.e. “pulse […]

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