What if there was no internal resistance?

What if there was no internal resistance? When there is a negligible internal resistance, the p.d. across Y will equal the emf of the cell. As the p.d. is now constant and the relationship between power and resistance, for a constant voltage is inverse, the power would decrease as the value of Y increases. What […]

Why do Japanese hide their thumbs?

Why do Japanese hide their thumbs? The Japanese word for “thumb” literally translates as “parent-finger”. Hiding it is considered protection for one’s parents. If this is not done, one’s parents will die. What is considered bad luck in Japan? However, in Japan specifically, the number 9 is a bad-luck number that sounds like “suffering” when […]

What caused dodo extinction?

What caused dodo extinction? Reasons for extinction: The dodo only lived on one island – Mauritius. The dodo’s natural habitat was almost completely destroyed after people started settling on Mauritius. And when pigs, cats and monkeys were introduced, they added to the problem by eating the dodo and its eggs. When did the dodo become […]

What are secret key algorithms?

What are secret key algorithms? A secret key algorithm (sometimes called a symmetric algorithm) is a cryptographic algorithm that uses the same key to encrypt and decrypt data. A very simple example of how a secret key algorithm might work might be substituting the letter in the alphabet prior to the target letter for each […]

Would a plant grow well in green light?

Would a plant grow well in green light? Green light is considered the least efficient wavelength in the visible spectrum for photosynthesis, but it is still useful in photosynthesis and regulates plant architecture. Sometimes one may hear that plants don’t use green light for photosynthesis, they reflect it. However, this is only partly true. What […]

Why is gold not a renewable resource?

Why is gold not a renewable resource? Is gold renewable or non-renewable? Gold is a non-renewable metal, which means that this resource cannot be replaced naturally, unlike the renewable resources which are replaceable via ecological and other natural cycles. Once gold is mined and used up, that is the end of the gold at the […]

How many years do blobfish live for?

How many years do blobfish live for? Blobfish Facts Overview Habitat: Deep-sea waters Lifespan: 130 years Size: 30cms (12 Inches) Weight: 20 pounds (9 kg) Color: Pinkish Can you have a blob fish as a pet? You Can’t Have a Blobfish as a Pet There is also the problem of transporting the fish from its […]

Can you use LPG on a propane stove?

Can you use LPG on a propane stove? LPG is Liquefied Petroleum Gas. It is a combination of Propane (C3H8) and Butane (C4H10). So if you’re grilling in winter, propane is the way to go. So in theory, because LPG is a combination of propane and butane and these gases are suitable for use with […]

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