Category: Physics

What are the 4 major functions of muscles? Terms in this set (7) four main functions. movement, maintenance of posture, heat production, joint stability. movement. locomotion, blood circulation, food digestion. uses all three types. blood circulation. smooth muscle. food digestion. posture maintenance. heat production. joint stability. What are the 3 tissue types? There are 4 […]

How do you reduce a 12v to 5V with a resistor? To divide voltage in half, all you must do is place any 2 resistors of equal value in series and then place a jumper wire in between the resistors. At this point where the jumper wire is placed, the voltage will be one-half the […]

What are the six most common NDT methods? The six most frequently used NDT methods are eddy-current, magnetic-particle, liquid penetrant, radiographic, ultrasonic, and visual testing. Is NDT dangerous? Certain nondestructive testing methods used by the military, such as ultrasonic or eddy current testing, are almost entirely benign and do not pose a hazard to testing […]

How do you tell if current is clockwise or counterclockwise? It is “clockwise” when you look at your hand thumb-on, or when you look at the change pointing towards you. This means that if a current follows that curling, it goes to a higher voltage; or if it opposes that curling, it goes to a […]

Is snow a type of condensation? Condensation is a phenomenon that occurs when air shrinks so much that it is no longer able to capture and hold humidity. Water molecules are pressed (forced) out of the spaces between the air molecules. As a result, we see vapor (e.g. “giving out”, damping, dew, mist, clouds) or […]

What is a group of humans called? Community,gathering,crowd,mob,guerillas’ or terrorists! There are all sorts of words for groups of humans: nation, corporation, family, club, mob, gang, etc etc. What is a group of snakes called? A group of snakes is generally a pit, nest, or den, but they’re generally thought of as solitary creatures, so […]

What do we call rising hot liquids? The particles in these fluids can move from place to place. Convection occurs when particles with a lot of heat energy in a liquid or gas move and take the place of particles with less heat energy. The liquid or gas in hot areas is less dense than […]

Do Thicker guitar strings stay in tune better? YES, thicker strings stay in tune longer. They also give better sustain and a thicker & fatter tone. Why do guitar players tune down a half step? Why do some rock guitarists tune down their guitar tuning a half-step? Tuning down takes some of the tension off […]

Are hamburgers healthier than hot dogs? From a calorie standpoint, the hot dog is the winner. From an overall perspective, the hamburger is a better option. A 4-ounce hamburger has about six times the amount of protein as a hot dog, with about a quarter of the sodium. Nutritionally, that’s a better balance. Is Hot […]

Which planet is responsible for brain? Mercury Which planet is responsible for cheating? Rahu – Rahu remains the basic significator of Cheating. As Rahu represents illusion, it creates illusion around spouse when it gets linked with relationship related planets (Venus & Jupiter) and houses (5th house, 7th house and their lords). Which Graha is responsible […]