Category: Physics

Are a pair of scissors a compound machine? A pair of scissors is a compound simple machine that uses levers to force wedges (scissors blades) onto something to cut it. Many machines have many simple machines as parts of them. Is a wheel and axle a compound machine? A compound machine is a machine that […]

What grows exponentially in real life? One of the best examples of exponential growth is observed in bacteria. It takes bacteria roughly an hour to reproduce through prokaryotic fission. If we placed 100 bacteria in an environment and recorded the population size each hour, we would observe exponential growth. How do I calculate exponential growth? […]

Can eye muscles get sore? When your eyes are not properly aligned, you may experience double vision, which the brain rejects. To compensate for the misalignment and keep your eyes moving in sync, the extraocular muscles have to work overtime. Eventually, these tiny muscles become strained and fatigued, leading to a range of painful symptoms. […]

What is the value of k in electrostatics? The symbol k is a proportionality constant known as the Coulomb’s law constant. The value of this constant is dependent upon the medium that the charged objects are immersed in. In the case of air, the value is approximately 9.0 x 109 N • m2 / C2. […]

What happens if you shine red light on a blue object? So what happens if you shine only red light onto a blue object? All of that red light gets absorbed and the blue object will seem to be dark, almost black. If you now shine a blue light onto that blue object all the […]

Can you buy a baby giraffe? There are only a few individuals who own giraffes, and these raise them so that eventually they can be purchased by a zoo. Simply put, giraffes are not only wild animals, but they can grow to more than 16-20 feet tall and weigh an average of 2,628 lbs. How […]

What is 0.2 percent proof stress? The 0.2% offset yield strength (0.2% OYS, 0.2% proof stress, RP0. 2, RP0,2) is defined as the amount of stress that will result in a plastic strain of 0.2%. This is illustrated by the blue line in Figure 1 below. This is the yield strength that is most often […]

How does convection currents affect weather? During convection, cooler water or air sinks, and warmer water or air rises. This movement causes currents. These currents move water all around the earth, bringing warm water to cooler areas and vice versa. This redistributes thermal energy and causes changes in the weather. What are convection currents and […]

What causes extreme laziness? Laziness may reflect a lack of self-esteem, a lack of positive recognition by others, a lack of discipline stemming from low self-confidence, or a lack of interest in the activity or belief in its efficacy. How can I stop being tired and lazy? Sleep suggestions: Get enough sleep. Adults need about […]

What is the life expectancy for a child with congenital heart defect? Survival. About 97% of babies born with a non-critical CHD are expected to survive to one year of age. About 95% of babies born with a non-critical CHD are expected to survive to 18 years of age. Thus, the population of people with […]