What are 4 types of microscopes? There are several different types of microscopes used in light microscopy, and the four most popular types are Compound, Stereo, Digital and the Pocket or handheld microscopes. What cell structures can you see with a light microscope? Using a light microscope, one can view cell walls, vacuoles, cytoplasm, chloroplasts, […]
Why did South lose the Civil War?
Why did South lose the Civil War? The most convincing ‘internal’ factor behind southern defeat was the very institution that prompted secession: slavery. Enslaved people fled to join the Union army, depriving the South of labour and strengthening the North by more than 100,000 soldiers. Even so, slavery was not in itself the cause of […]
Do alchemists still exist?
Do alchemists still exist? Alchemy is making a comeback. But the scholars who write the history of science and technology no longer lump alchemy in with witchcraft as a pseudo-science. Instead they see alchemy as the proper precursor to modern chemistry. Who are the famous alchemists? Here are some of the most famous alchemists of […]
Why is anaerobic metabolism used?
Why is anaerobic metabolism used? Anaerobic metabolism is particularly important in short-duration, high-intensity exercise. With extreme exertion, most of the adenosine triphosphate (ATP) for contraction is generated from a net breakdown of creatine phosphate and an acceleration of the conversion of glycogen or glucose to lactate. What are the 3 phases of anaerobic metabolism? Water […]
Can isobars cross over each other?
Can isobars cross over each other? Isobars are lines that connect points of equal atmospheric pressure on weather maps. Isobars are similar to height lines on a geographical map, and they are drawn so that they can never cross each other. What does it mean if two cities are on the same Isobar? What does […]
What is produced from a barrel of oil?
What is produced from a barrel of oil? Fact #676: May 23, 2011 U.S. Refiners Produce about 19 Gallons of Gasoline from a Barrel of Oil. A standard U.S. barrel contains 42 gallons of crude oil which yields about 44 gallons of petroleum products. The additional 2 gallons of petroleum products come from refiner gains […]
Why is angular resolution important?
Why is angular resolution important? Angular resolution describes the ability of any image-forming device such as an optical or radio telescope, a microscope, a camera, or an eye, to distinguish small details of an object, thereby making it a major determinant of image resolution. What is a telescope’s resolution? In astronomy: Telescopic observations. The angular […]
What happens when you increase the volume of a gas?
What is the most frequently violated injury relating to wiring?
What is the most frequently violated injury relating to wiring? Note that each of these hazards are equally important: B = Burns are the most common shock-related injury. There are three various types of burns from electricity: electrical, arc/flash or thermal contact. How long can extension cords be used OSHA? 100 feet When must you […]
Which has the greater acceleration the bat or the ball?
Which has the greater acceleration the bat or the ball? The ball has the greater acceleration, because the ball has less mass than the bat has, and the same force acting on a smaller mass produces a greater acceleration. When a large truck collides with a small car which vehicle experiences a larger force the […]