Category: Physics

Can a kangaroo kill you? There are very few records of kangaroos attacking humans without provocation; however, several such unprovoked attacks in 2004 spurred fears of a rabies-like disease possibly affecting the marsupials. The only reliably documented case of a fatality from a kangaroo attack occurred in New South Wales in 1936. Are kangaroos going […]

What did Marie-Antoine Careme invent? Best known today for the spectacular sugar, marzipan, and pastry sculptures he designed and built called pièces montées — which still exist in fine dining, but are now more commonly made of chocolate — Carême’s real legacy came out of his systemization, rationalization, and professionalization of French cuisine in the […]

How do I stop my IP address from showing up? The two primary ways to hide your IP address are using a proxy server or using a virtual private network (VPN). (There’s also Tor, which is great for extreme anonymization, but it’s very slow and for most people isn’t necessary.) A proxy server is an […]

Is Rikers Island allowing visitors? Inmate Visit Schedule Monthly visitor schedules and rules for Rikers Island, the Brooklyn Detention Complex, the Manhattan Detention Complex, and the Vernon C. Bain Center are available online and by phone. Mondays and Tuesdays: No visits allowed. Fridays: Visits allowed for all inmates. Is Rikers Island Dangerous? Rikers Island has […]

How many quarters weigh a gram? Coin Specifications Denomination Cent Quarter Dollar Composition Copper Plated Zinc 2.5% Cu Balance Zn Cupro-Nickel 8.33% Ni Balance Cu Weight 2.500 g 5.670 g Diameter 0.750 in. 19.05 mm 0.955 in. 24.26 mm Thickness 1.52 mm 1.75 mm How much is 500 grams of quarters? 500 grams are equal […]

Which is not a property of field lines? Field lines are always normal to conducting surface and they do not form closed loops. Field lines may have break, they do not exist inside a conductor. How deep are septic lines buried? Septic tanks are typically rectangular in shape and measure approximately 5 feet by 8 […]

What is goodbye in Belgium? doei : bye. One cultural difference you might notice is that the Dutch can be rather reserved. For me, it’s fairly common that if I see a friend on the street I might yell my hello across the street and get this person’s attention. How do you ask someone’s name […]

How much weight does meat lose when freeze dried? However, meats that have been freeze-dried take up far less space, meaning you can have more on hand in case of emergency. Additionally, these meats are relatively easy to transport. Meats that have been flash-frozen can lose up to 90 percent of their weight, making them […]

Can we give MHT CET twice? Number of attempts: You can only attempt MHT-CET 3 times. You must have a domicile certificate of Maharashtra. What is cap round in MHT CET? State Entrance Test Cell (Maharashtra) is the authority to conduct the Centralized Admission Process (CAP) for admission in courses mentioned above. The exam authority […]

Are echidnas Homeothermic? The echidna is also a eurytherm, meaning that it can operate just fine at a variety of temperatures without loss of function or activity levels. Why do echidnas go into torpor? Short-beaked echidnas – odd little hedgehog-like critters that lay eggs instead of live young – can enter an inactive state known […]