What is the difference between a clutch and a torque converter? The way a torque converter operates compared to a clutch is very different. The main difference is that torque converters idle before they engage and they start to engage at around 1,700 RPM. While clutches engage earlier, they have a slip range at about […]
What is energy of activation for the enzymes?
What is energy of activation for the enzymes? Lesson Summary The activation energy is the energy required to start a reaction. Enzymes are proteins that bind to a molecule, or substrate, to modify it and lower the energy required to make it react. Why is it important that enzymes lower the activation energy? Enzymes are […]
Are water slides dangerous?
Are water slides dangerous? Water slides are the number one cause of injuries at water parks. So, follow ride directions. Rules like “feet first” are there for a reason―to keep riders safe. Can you fall out of a water slide? It’s the water running down the slide, creating an almost frictionless surface, that makes this […]
How do you calculate the area of a Venturi meter?
Which graph is used to show change in a given variable?
Which graph is used to show change in a given variable? line graph What are variables in a chart? Variables control charts are used to evaluate variation in a process where the measurement is a variable–i.e. the variable can be measured on a continuous scale (e.g. height, weight, length, concentration). Which graph would be best […]
What are the 4 types of minerals?
What are the 4 types of minerals? Types of minerals Native elements. eg. Gold, Silver, Mercury, graphite, diamond. Oxides. eg corundum (incl. sapphire), hematite, spinel. Hydroxides. eg. Goethite, brucite. Sulfides. eg. Pyrite, galena, sphalerite. Sulfates. eg. Baryte, gypsum. Carbonates. eg. Calcite, magnesite, dolomite. Phosphates. eg. Apatite, monazite. Halides. eg. What are the 2 main types […]
Is soda is a mixture?
Is soda is a mixture? Soda is considered a heterogeneous mixture. It contains water, sugar, and carbon dioxide, which forms bubbles. While the sugar, water, and flavorings may form a chemical solution, the carbon dioxide bubbles are not uniformly distributed throughout the liquid. Is Salt a mixture? Ordinary table salt is called sodium chloride. It […]
Does Tenebrism mean murky?
Does Tenebrism mean murky? The artist Artemisia Gentileschi heightens the drama of Judith and Maidservant with the Head of Holofernes by using a technique that comes from an Italian word meaning “murky.” This technique is called? tenebrism. The artist that painted Le Chahut (The Can-Can) was interested in harmonizing complementary colors. How does Dan Flavin […]
What is one example of an unseen source exerting a force?
What is one example of an unseen source exerting a force? Unseen Sources and Receivers of Forces It is not always easy to tell what is exerting a force or what is receiving a force. For example, you cannot see what exerts the force that pulls magnets to refrigerators. You cannot see that the air […]
What is the difference between remote control and radio control?
What is the difference between remote control and radio control? There is a simple definition for both remote-controlled and radio-controlled. Essentially, a remote-controlled vehicle is operated from a distant or remote location outside of the vehicle. A radio-controlled vehicle is simply an unattached remote-controlled vehicle. How does a remote-controlled car work? Once the RC toy […]