Why do females need more calcium than males? Due to the drop in estrogen levels in the body, women older than 50 need more calcium than men of the same age. Estrogen helps protect against bone loss. Why do 15 year old females need more iron than 15 year old males? Iron requirements increase during […]
What happens when a falling object hits the ground?
What happens when a falling object hits the ground? When an object falls toward Earth, it accelerates due to the force of gravity, gaining speed and momentum until the upward force of air resistance exactly balances the downward force due to the object’s weight under gravity – a point referred to as terminal velocity. Why […]
What do you do if you see a shark?
What will the action of a sailing vessel if she will overtake the power-driven vessel?
What will the action of a sailing vessel if she will overtake the power-driven vessel? Overtaking: The vessel that is overtaking another vessel is the give-way vessel, regardless of whether it is a sailing vessel or a power-driven vessel. The vessel being overtaken is always the stand-on vessel. What do the Colreg says about the […]
Why do we waive consequential damages?
Why do we waive consequential damages? Why Waive Consequential Damages in a Construction Contract? A mutual waiver of consequential damages may appear to have more direct value and benefit to a contractor than to an owner, primarily because a completed building is often used for business purposes and contributes to the generation of business profit. […]
What are signs of an aggressive driver?
What are signs of an aggressive driver? Signs of Aggressive Driving Are: Speeding. Yielding the Right of Way. Weaving. Failing to Signal. Blocking Lanes. Tailgating. Horn Honking. What should you do immediately after driving through a deep puddle? Water may get into the brake lines and cause brake failure immediately or later, when you least […]
What is the relationship between radiation budget and latitude?
What is the relationship between radiation budget and latitude? Terrestrial radiation varies less, from 120 joules at the poles to 200 joules at the equator. Energy is transferred from lower latitude energy surplus areas to higher latitude energy deficit areas by atmospheric circulation. What has an albedo of 0? Albedo commonly refers to the “whiteness” […]