What are the three conditions of equilibrium? A solid body submitted to three forces whose lines of action are not parallel is in equilibrium if the three following conditions apply : The lines of action are coplanar (in the same plane) The lines of action are convergent (they cross at the same point) The vector […]
When did audio cassettes come out?
When did audio cassettes come out? Prerecorded music cassettes (also known as Music-Cassettes, and later just Musicassettes; M.C. for short) were launched in Europe in late 1965. The Mercury Record Company, a US affiliate of Philips, introduced M.C. to the US in July 1966. The initial offering consisted of 49 titles. What year did Cassette […]
Can you decline an offsides penalty?
Can you decline an offsides penalty? The defense CAN decline a false start penalty. What they CANNOT do is accept the result of the play instead, because the play never happened – a false start immediately creates a dead ball situation, and even if the players continue to play, it’s completely irrelevant – nothing that […]
What is the Kings Speech rated?
What is the Kings Speech rated? R Is the king’s speech appropriate for a 12 year old? Parents need to know that The King’s Speech is an engrossing, fact-based drama that’s rated R primarily for a few scenes of strong language (including one “f”-word-filled outburst). Note: An edited version of the movie that removes/lessens some […]
What are perceptual skills?
What are perceptual skills? Perceptual skills are evaluated during the assessment session. These skills include: spatial relations, figure ground, discrimination, memory, closure and form constancy. Children who have delays are given activities and strategies to correct or compensate for these deficits. What are the perceptual process? The perceptual process consists of six steps: the presence […]
Why is the jungle a banned book?
Why is the jungle a banned book? The Jungle, by Upton Sinclair, can be found in the collection of books that were banned for social reasons including the author’s Socialist views, and has been banned in South Korea as recently as 1985. What was the purpose of the jungle? Upton Sinclair wrote The Jungle to […]
How did Edwin Perkins develop Kool-Aid?
How did Edwin Perkins develop Kool-Aid? Kool-Aid, the popular powdered drink mix, was developed by Edwin Perkins (1889-1961) in Hastings, Nebraska. As a boy working in his family’s general store in Hendley, Perkins became interested in a new powdered dessert mix named Jell-O and persuaded his father to carry it in the store. Why is […]
Where is Thomas Eakins from?
Where is Thomas Eakins from? Philadelphia, PA Where did Thomas Eakins go to college? Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts – PAFACentral High School What was Thomas Eakins life like? Early career. Eakins returned to Philadelphia in the summer of 1870. Eakins resumed the vigorous outdoor life of his earlier years—hunting, sailing, fishing, swimming, rowing. […]
What lessons can we learn from Zeus?
What lessons can we learn from Zeus? Zeus has no “moral lesson” however he does enforce various things such as oaths. An oath taken in the name of Zeus subjects you to his wrath should you break it, for example. What did Aeschylus write about? Aeschylus, marble bust. Aeschylus wrote approximately 90 plays, including satyr […]
Does someone in a coma feel pain?
Does someone in a coma feel pain? People in a coma are completely unresponsive. They do not move, do not react to light or sound and cannot feel pain. Their eyes are closed. The brain responds to extreme trauma by effectively ‘shutting down’. How long can you live in vegetative state? After 5 years, about […]