What forces act when you sit on a chair? There are at least two forces acting on you as you sit in the chair. One is the force of gravity which is the Earth pulling you straight down. The other is the upward push of the chair you are in which counteracts the pull of […]
What are the 5 attitudes of a scientist?
What are the 5 attitudes of a scientist? There are nine scientific attitudes in action that will be identified: 1) critical-mindedness, 2) suspended judgment (restraint), 3) respect for evidence (reliance on fact), 4) honesty, 5) objectivity, 6) willingness to change opinions, 7) open-mindedness, 8) questioning attitude, and 9) tolerance of uncertainty [12]. What are examples […]
What should you do if you find a fossil?
Does writing down help memory?
Does writing down help memory? If you write something by hand, all that complex sensory information increases the chances the knowledge will be stored for later. In short, writing by hand forces your brain to process information in a more detailed way, which helps you successfully load that information into your memory. How do I […]
Why is the electric potential energy of two like charges always positive?
Why is the electric potential energy of two like charges always positive? The graphs of potential energy between two charges for like and unlike charges are shown below. For like charges, the potential energy is always positive, that is because we need to put energy in the system to bring like charges closer together. What […]
Why is science so interesting?
Why is science so interesting? Here is a list of why science is cool: Science helps you explain the phenomena around you, such as how glaciers are formed or how we get fruits from a plant. Science enables critical thinking and help us critically analyze a phenomena or observation. Science helps us converse rationally with […]
At what speed does light travel?
At what speed does light travel? 670,616,629 miles per hour Why do astronomers use reflecting telescopes? Reflecting telescopes have many advantages over refracting telescopes. Mirrors don’t cause chromatic aberration and they are easier and cheaper to build large. The are also easier to mount because the back of the mirror can be used to attach […]
What does a tympanic membrane look like?
What does a tympanic membrane look like? The membrane lies across the end of the external canal and looks like a flattened cone with its tip (apex) pointed inward. The edges are attached to a ring of bone, the tympanic annulus. What is the path of sound through the ear? The auricle (pinna) is the […]
What impacts can an invasive animal species have?
What impacts can an invasive animal species have? In their new ecosystems, invasive alien species become predators, competitors, parasites, hybridizers, and diseases of our native and domesticated plants and animals. In addition, they are usually able to reproduce and spread quickly, often out-competing native plant and animal species for food water and space. Why are […]
What are 5 problem solving?
What are 5 problem solving? 5-steps to Problem Solving Define the problem. Gather information. Generate possible solutions. Evaluate ideas and then choose one. Evaluate. How do you resolve conflicts? How to Handle Conflict in the Workplace Talk with the other person. Focus on behavior and events, not on personalities. Listen carefully. Identify points of agreement […]