Category: Physics

What are the advantages of the SI system? (i) It is a rational system, in which only one unit is used for one physical quantity. (ii) It is a coherent system, which means all the derived units can be easily obtained form basic and supplementary units. (iii) It is a metric system which means that […]

Does salt kill maggots? While there are quite a few methods for killing maggots, one that is proven to work is the use of salt. All living creatures require water to stay hydrated and survive. Simply sprinkle a generous amount of salt over the maggots. The salt should also be placed around the rim of […]

How much does a tank of nitrous oxide cost? In total, the charge to have gas cylinders delivered will cost an office $42.15. There is a final charge in this category that is rarely discussed-the annual cylinder lease renewal. For G and H tanks, it is $95 per tank, resulting in an annual charge of […]

How is oil used percentage? The United States consumed an average of about 20.64 million barrels of of petroleum per day….How the United States Uses Oil. Product Million Gallons of Oil Used Per Day Percent of Total US Oil Consumption Still gas 0.669 3.27% Asphalt and road oil 0.350 1.71% Petrochemical feedstocks 0.317 1.55% Petroleum […]

What are the two types of sensations? The human body has two major types of senses: special senses and general senses. Special senses have specialized sense organs and include vision (eyes), hearing (ears), balance (ears), taste (tongue), and smell (nasal passages). General senses are all associated with touch and lack special sense organs. What are […]

How do you use confirmation bias to your advantage? The Confirmation Bias: 7 Ways to Use It to Boost Your Conversions (with Examples) #1: Reinforce your brand image. #2: Use stereotypes and cliches to your advantage. #3: Show customers their money is safe. #5: Know your audience’s pain points. How does Confirmation bias affect decision […]

What plants are in the tropical dry forest? Drought-resistant epiphytes (orchids, bromeliads and cacti) may be abundant. The trees have thicker, more ridged, bark; deeper roots without buttresses; much more variable leaves, including many compound-leaved legumes; and more species with thorns. How do humans affect the tropical dry forest? Deforestation and farming land for cattle […]

What is the third side of a triangle? The hypotenuse is always opposite the right angle and it is always the longest side of the triangle. How do you know if its a right triangle? The definition is very simple and might even seem obvious for those who already know it: a right-angled triangle is […]

Is it OK to graduate at 23? No, there’s really not. The average undergraduate age at American universities is over 23. In fact 25 is the average age of an undergrad in the US. The average graduate student age is 33 (do you think they wated 8-10 years to get their Masters?) and 20% of […]

What is the myth behind Draco? In the myth, Draco represents Ladon, the dragon that guarded the golden apples in the gardens of the Hesperides. The golden apple tree was a wedding present to Hera when she married Zeus. She planted the tree in her garden on Mount Atlas and tasked Atlas’ daughters, the Hesperides, […]