Why is NY the Empire State? New York is called “The Empire State” because of its wealth and variety of resources. This nickname appeared on New York license plates from 1951 through the mid-1960s. In 2001, “The Empire State” legend returned to New York license plates. Why is NY called the Big Apple? The nickname […]
Is 40 degrees Celsius water hot?
Should I turn left or right?
Should I turn left or right? When you’re making a left-hand turn, you should always give the right-of-way to drivers who don’t have stop signs or yield signs. If you’re turning left at a green light, pull out into the intersection but wait to turn left until all oncoming traffic has passed. Which lane do […]
Which bone would take the longest to heal?
Which bone would take the longest to heal? A fracture of the upper arm or humerus may heal uneventfully in several weeks, while a fracture in the forearm takes much longer. The femur, or thighbone, is the longest and strongest bone in the body and difficult to break without major trauma. What are the two […]
What is the most common type of aquifer?
What is the most common type of aquifer? There are two general types of aquifers: confined and unconfined. Confined aquifers have a layer of impenetrable rock or clay above them, while unconfined aquifers lie below a permeable layer of soil. How do you check underground water level? The ground penetrating radar (GPR) system is used […]
What happens to voltage and current in a closed circuit?
What happens to voltage and current in a closed circuit? In a closed circuit, the electric current flows and the voltage is always: – Different from zero for the battery or electric generator. – Different from zero for a lamp, a motor, a resistance or a bypass diode. – Zero for a connecting wire or […]
What are the different theories of plate tectonics?
What are the different theories of plate tectonics? Three-dimensional diagram showing crustal generation and destruction according to the theory of plate tectonics; included are the three kinds of plate boundaries—divergent, convergent (or collision), and strike-slip (or transform). What are the disadvantages of divergent plate boundaries? Effects that are found at a divergent boundary between oceanic […]
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How much force is 56g?
How much force is 56g? Definition: Pound The pound-force is equal to a mass of one pound multiplied by the standard acceleration due to gravity on Earth (which is defined as exactly 9.806 65 m/s², or exactly 196,133/6096 ft/s², or approximately 32.174 05 ft/s²). How much is 50g of force? Another way to perceive this […]