Category: Philosophy

What is the Mach band effect? Mach bands or the Mach effect refers to an optical phenomenon from edge enhancement due to lateral inhibition of the retina 2. This is an inbuilt edge enhancement mechanism of the retina, where the edges of darker objects next to lighter objects will appear lighter and vice versa, creating […]

Is Pokemon Go dangerous? Pokémon Go is an addictive game app that can be a great way to encourage you to get out and walk and bike. But it has inherent dangers of distracted walking and cycling. News reports abound of players getting injured, stumbling into trouble, or having the police called to investigate their […]

How is sublimation used in daily life? Water Cycle. In the water cycle, sublimation is most commonly used to explain the process of snow and ice turning directly into water vapors without going into the liquid phase. When weather conditions such as low relative humidity and dry winds are present, sublimation happens more readily. What […]

How much does it cost to run a focus group? As a general rule, the average cost of a standard focus group project can range from $4,000 to $12,000. How long should a focus group last? about 60 to 90 minutes What are the disadvantages of a focus group? Here are the significant disadvantages of […]

Is Haruhi a unisex name? Haruhi (はるひ, ハルヒ) is a feminine Japanese given name that can be written with various kanji….Haruhi. Gender Female Origin Word/name Japanese Meaning Spring day and has other meanings depending on the kanji. Region of origin Japan What does Suzuki mean in Japanese? Suzuki (written: 鈴木 lit. “bell wood”, “bell tree” […]

Does the eye see upside down? The images we see are made up of light reflected from the objects we look at. Because the front part of the eye is curved, it bends the light, creating an upside down image on the retina. The brain eventually turns the image the right way up. What part […]

How is abstraction used in computer science? In software engineering and computer science, abstraction is a technique for arranging complexity of computer systems. It works by establishing a level of complexity on which a person interacts with the system, suppressing the more complex details below the current level. What is abstraction and its types? Abstraction […]

What is the price of 1 egg? Questions & Answers on Egg Usage Min Price Max Price Household Rs 4/Piece Rs 35/Piece Mess Rs 5/Piece Rs 10/Piece Restaurant Rs 6/Piece Rs 35/Piece How much is an egg in Sri Lanka? Related Indicators for Sri Lanka Retail Price: Average: Colombo: Egg: Red country/region Last Retail Price: […]

How safe is Champaign Illinois? The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Champaign is 1 in 29. Based on FBI crime data, Champaign is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Illinois, Champaign has a crime rate that is higher than 92% of the state’s cities […]

Do Muslims circumcise? Islam and male circumcision Muslims are still the largest single religious group to circumcise boys In Islam circumcision is also known as tahara, meaning purification Circumcision is not mentioned in the Qur’an but it is highlighted in the Sunnah (the Prophet Muhammad’s recorded words and actions) Why did God choose circumcision? Circumcision […]