Category: Physics

How do I turn up the volume on my incoming calls? Setting the incoming call volume Open the Settings app. Choose Sound. Set the phone’s ringer volume by touching Volumes or Volume. Manipulate the Ringtone slider left or right to specify how loud the phone rings for an incoming call. Touch OK to set the […]

What is the heat capacity of ice? The specific heat capacity of water at -10 degrees Celsius (ice) is 2.05 joules/gram * degree Kelvin. The specific heat capacity of water at 100 degrees Celsius (steam) is 2.080 joules/gram * degree Kelvin. Why does Smart Water not freeze? It’s more or less impossible to get solid […]

What time of day should you measure soil temperature? morning Is the soil warmer than the air? “From early June on, the soil temperature is typically higher than the air temperature,” he explains. “It’s all about the sun hitting the soil surface.” 3. Scheeringa adds that as the ground warms up, some of the heat […]

Why do human eyes not glow in the dark? Although pigment from the retina and from pupil can influence the color of the shine, most of it comes from the slight differences in levels of elements like zinc in the reflective layer. It’s the lack of this layer that causes humans to have shining eyes […]

Is work done when sitting? Work is done when a force that is applied to an object moves that object. Driving to your job is not work because you just sit, but the energy your car engine uses to move the car does work. You have to exert a force AND move something to qualify […]

What is the graph used for? Graphs are a common method to visually illustrate relationships in the data. The purpose of a graph is to present data that are too numerous or complicated to be described adequately in the text and in less space. Do not, however, use graphs for small amounts of data that […]

What 2 groups are very reactive with water? You get less precipitate as you go down the Group because more of the hydroxide dissolves in the water. The Group 2 metals become more reactive towards water as you go down the Group. There is an additional reason for the lack of reactivity of beryllium compared […]

What is the correct order of the cells? Cell → Tissue→Organ→Organ system→Organism. What is the correct order of organization within the body smallest to largest? The levels, from smallest to largest, are: molecule, cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism, population, community, ecosystem, biosphere. What is an example of a cell? A cell is defined as […]

How many plants are there in the desert? There are at least 2,450 native plant species found in California’s desert, according to a great article by Chris Clarke on desert life, posted at KCET. If you want to learn more about our amazing deserts, join Desert Biodiversity, a new organization dedicated to exploring, respecting and […]

How do you write a scalar value in SQL? Creating a scalar function First, specify the name of the function after the CREATE FUNCTION keywords. Second, specify a list of parameters surrounded by parentheses after the function name. Third, specify the data type of the return value in the RETURNS statement. How do you create […]