Category: Physics

What two organs are considered to be part of the lymphatic system? The lymphatic organs, including the thymus and spleen, and diffuse tissues contain lymphocytes and other defense cells produced by the bone marrow. The lymph nodes are interspersed along the vessel network and filter lymph. Which two of the following are major functions of […]

Did Japanese aircraft carriers have catapults? CATAPULT. While Japan had adopted a German catapult design to launch seaplanes from its battleships and cruisers, it did not build such assisted take-off gear into its carriers. Taiho was intended to have two catapults built into its bow. How many aircraft carriers did the Japanese build during World […]

How do you survive underwater in a car? Open the window as fast as possible — before you hit the water, if you can, or immediately afterward. Stay still, with your seat belt on, until the water in the car goes up to your chin. Then take several slow, deep breaths and hold one. Do […]

What are the different levels of ecology? Within the discipline of ecology, researchers work at five broad levels, sometimes discretely and sometimes with overlap: organism, population, community, ecosystem, and biosphere. What are the four types of ecology? The four main levels of study in ecology are the organism, population, community, and ecosystem. Who is known […]

What are the key features of a map? Most maps will have the five following things: a Title, a Legend, a Grid, a Compass Rose to indicate direction, and a Scale. The Title tells you what is being represented on the map (i.e. Austin, Tx). What are the four features of a map? Some common […]

Is load equal to force? Force is a measure of the interaction between bodies. Force is known as a vector quantity, as it has both direction and magnitude. Load. Load is a term frequently used in engineering to mean the force exerted on a surface or body. Is force dependent on mass? This law is […]

What would happen if cardiac muscles take rest for a while? It relaxes only for a moment after each contraction, but that still counts as resting. However, the cardiac or heart muscles never stop working. In case they stop working, there will be no blood flow to the body organs and there are chances of […]

What makes a collaboration successful? Collaboration skills enable you to successfully work toward a common goal with others. They include communicating clearly, actively listening to others, taking responsibility for mistakes, and respecting the diversity of your colleagues. How do you collaborate in research? Best Practices for Collaborating on Research Address mutual expectations. Clearly divide and […]

How do you start a chain reaction? Nuclear chain reactions are series of nuclear fissions (splitting of atomic nuclei), each initiated by a neutron produced in a preceding fission. For example, 21/2 neutrons on the average are released by the fission of each uranium-235 nucleus that absorbs a low-energy neutron. What are some examples of […]

Is it illegal to be on your phone at a red light in Texas? If you are stopped in a parking lot or at a red light, it not a violation of current laws to use your phone. However, if you do not put the phone down and start driving, you can be ticketed. No […]