Why weight is measured in kg not in Newton?

Why weight is measured in kg not in Newton? Yes. When we use kilograms to measure weight, we are actually referring to kgf or kilogram-force. From Wikipedia: One kilogram-force is equal to the magnitude of the force exerted by one kilogram of mass in a 9.80665 m/s2 gravitational field. In other words, the weight(force) of […]

Which branch of science is the most important?

Which branch of science is the most important? I used to think that chemistry was most important, because all matter is made up of atoms and this determines the properties of every material, and the chemical reactions that are responsible for all of life. (And if you forced me to give a simple answer, I’d […]

What 3 things can be used to measure volume?

What 3 things can be used to measure volume? Chemists use beakers, flasks, burets and pipets to measure the volume of liquids. What are 3 ways to measure the volume of an object? Measure length, width, and height and multiply. 4. How would you calculate the volume of an irregular sized object like a rock? […]

What does the 2 mean in 3s2?

What does the 2 mean in 3s2? tells us the electrons are in the n=2 energy level. But what do the superscripts 2 after the “s” and 6 after the “p” refer to? These refer to the number of electrons in that particular orbital/shell. So, for neon, there are 2 electrons in the 1s shell, […]

What are some examples of salinity?

What are some examples of salinity? Primary salinity occurs naturally in soils and waters. Examples of naturally occurring saline areas include salt lakes, salt pans, salt marshes and salt flats. Secondary salinity is salting that results from human activities, usually land development and agriculture. What is the meaning of salinity? Salinity (/səˈlɪnɪti/) is the saltiness […]

Are anode rays deflected by electric field?

Are anode rays deflected by electric field? Anode rays are deflected by electric and magnetic fields but in a direction opposite to that of cathode rays. Why are they called cathode rays? Eugen Goldstein coined the term cathode rays in 1876. They were called cathode rays because they were emitted from the cathode of the […]

Why are outlets never wired in series?

Why are outlets never wired in series? But, in fact, all household receptacles are always wired in parallel, and never in series. In a series circuit, current must pass through a load at each device. And if the appliance in the first receptacle shorted out or failed in some other way, it would interrupt the […]

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