What is one reason astronomers like to build large telescopes? The reason astronomers keep building bigger and bigger telescopes is that celestial objects—such as planets, stars, and galaxies—send much more light to Earth than any human eye (with its tiny opening) can catch, and bigger telescopes can detect fainter objects. Which of these are the […]
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Why does boiling point of isomeric alkanes decrease with branching?
Why does boiling point of isomeric alkanes decrease with branching? Where you have isomers, the more branched the chain, the lower the boiling point tends to be. Van der Waals dispersion forces are smaller for shorter molecules and only operate over very short distances between one molecule and its neighbors. Which has more boiling point […]
What are the 4 types of winds?
What are the 4 types of winds? The Four Major Wind Systems and Wind Belts: The four major wind systems are the Polar and Tropical Easterlies, the Prevailing Westerlies and the Intertropical Convergence Zone. These are also wind belts. There are three other types of wind belts, also. Does wind always blow in same direction? […]
What is the difference between an open and a closed feedwater heater FWH )?
What is the difference between an open and a closed feedwater heater FWH )? There are actually two main types of feedwater heaters. If the steam mixes with the compressed water from the pump, it is an open feedwater heater. If the steam does not mix with the compressed water from the pump, it is […]
What are five ways that the order of rock layers can be disturbed?
What are five ways that the order of rock layers can be disturbed? Folding, tilting, faults, intrusions, and unconformities all disturb rock layers. Sometimes, a single rock body may have been disturbed many times. Geologists must use their knowledge of the things that disturb rock layers to piece together the Earth’s history. What rocks are […]
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How smart is a dog?
How smart is a dog? Dog lovers will often extol the intelligence of their canine counterparts, and not without reason—dogs are indeed pretty smart. Man’s best friend can understand up to 250 words, interpret human emotions, and even pull off crafty tricks when trying to score a snack. Can mice kill elephants? Mice don’t scare […]
What are some common biases?
What are some common biases? Here are eight common biases affecting your decision making and what you can do to master them. Survivorship bias. Paying too much attention to successes, while glossing over failures. Confirmation bias. The IKEA effect. Anchoring bias. Overconfidence biases. Planning fallacy. Availability heuristic. Progress bias. How can you tell if someone […]