How do you know if a process is steady state? A steady state flow process requires conditions at all points in an apparatus remain constant as time changes. There must be no accumulation of mass or energy over the time period of interest. The same mass flow rate will remain constant in the flow path […]
Why does my compass point south?
Why does my compass point south? Reverse polarity is where the magnetism in the compass needle becomes permanently reversed so the red end of the needle points south instead of north. This is different to the magnetic needle being temporarily deviated a little when near a metal object or weak magnet and correcting itself as […]
How does the size of asteroid affect the area?
Who is better Galileo or Newton?
Who is better Galileo or Newton? Galileo was a troublemaker by nature, while Newton was a good company man. (Although perhaps there is some correlation there with writing styles?) But the punchline remains valid: Newtonian publication remains better for your career. Why did Galileo disagree with Aristotle? Aristotle did not believe in the void and […]
Can you mix baking soda and vinegar to clean?
Can you mix baking soda and vinegar to clean? Baking soda and vinegar’s cleaning and deodorizing properties work wonders in the wash. Add ½ cup of baking soda in with your detergent to help boost its cleaning power. One cup of vinegar poured in during the rinse cycle will help kill bacteria in the load […]
Can you use ideal gas law on water?
How do I display big data?
How do I display big data? 10 useful ways to visualize your data (with examples) Indicator. If you need to display one or two numeric values such as a number, gauge or ticker, use the Indicators visualization. Line chart. The line chart is a popular chart because it works well for many business cases, including […]
Can the hills get bigger as you move through the track or must they get smaller?
Can the hills get bigger as you move through the track or must they get smaller? In most roller coasters, the hills decrease in height as the train moves along the track. This is necessary because the total energy reservoir built up in the lift hill is gradually lost to friction between the train and […]
What are the two types of light?
What are the two types of light? There are two basic types of light sources: Incandescence and Luminescence. What is light and what are its properties? Light is electromagnetic radiation that has properties of waves. The electromagnetic spectrum can be divided into several bands based on the wavelength. As we have discussed before, visible light […]
Which is better single or double action revolver?
Which is better single or double action revolver? A single action revolver has a light and smooth trigger pull, as it only needs to drop the hammer. This allows for more accurate shooting. A double action revolver has a heavier, longer trigger pull, which can be detrimental to accuracy. Are Glocks double or single action? […]