How many watts of radiation is dangerous? To cause death within hours of exposure to radiation, the dose needs to be very high, 10Gy or higher, while 4-5Gy will kill within 60 days, and less than 1.5-2Gy will not be lethal in the short term. However all doses, no matter how small, carry a finite […]
Why is a frame of reference needed?
Why is a frame of reference needed? A frame of reference is a set of coordinates that can be used to determine positions and velocities of objects in that frame; different frames of reference move relative to one another. This means that we can address problems in any reference frame to give an equivalent solution. […]
Can humans see microwaves?
Can humans see microwaves? The human retina can only detect incident light that falls in waves 400 to 720 nanometers long, so we can’t see microwave or ultraviolet wavelengths. This also applies to infrared lights which has wavelengths longer than visible and shorter than microwaves, thus being invisible to the human eye. Why can’t our […]
How did Yaa Asantewaa died?
How did Yaa Asantewaa died? Just a year after the resurfacing of the Golden Stool, its keeper, Yaa Asantewaa, died in her sleep in 1921 while still in prison in Seychelles. But the purpose of the war had been fulfilled; Hodgson never sat on the Golden Stool and the war convinced the British to release […]
What means structure?
What means structure? A structure is something of many parts that is put together. A structure can be a skyscraper, an outhouse, your body, or a sentence. Structure is from the Latin word structura which means “a fitting together, building.” Although it’s certainly used to describe buildings, it can do more than that. What is […]
How does physical activity affect your mental health?
How does physical activity affect your mental health? Regular exercise can have a profoundly positive impact on depression, anxiety, and ADHD. It also relieves stress, improves memory, helps you sleep better, and boosts your overall mood. And you don’t have to be a fitness fanatic to reap the benefits. What are the negative effects of […]
What is meant by visual angle?
How much more powerful is fusion than fission?
How much more powerful is fusion than fission? Abundant energy: Fusing atoms together in a controlled way releases nearly four million times more energy than a chemical reaction such as the burning of coal, oil or gas and four times as much as nuclear fission reactions (at equal mass). Does Fusion produce more energy than […]
What is the next step after collecting data?
What is the next step after collecting data? Answer: Step 1: Identify issues and/or opportunities for collecting data. Step 2: Select issue(s) and/or opportunity(ies) and set goals. Step 3: Plan an approach and methods. Step 4: Collect data. Step 5: Analyze and interpret data. Step 6: Act on results. What common mistake do researchers make […]
What are the negatives of mountaintop removal?
What are the negatives of mountaintop removal? Toxic heavy metals such as cadmium, selenium, and arsenic leach into local water supplies, poisoning drinking water. This destructive practice, known as mountaintop-removal mining, sends carcinogenic toxins like silica into the air, affecting communities for miles around. How does burning coal contribute to climate change it releases? The […]