How breccia is formed? Breccia forms where broken, angular fragments of rock or mineral debris accumulate. One of the most common locations for breccia formation is at the base of an outcrop where mechanical weathering debris accumulates. Another is in stream deposits a short distance from the outcrop or on an alluvial fan. How hard […]
How did Tilly know it was a tsunami?
How did Tilly know it was a tsunami? “What’s a tsunami?” her mother asked. Tilly explained that she had learned about tsunamis at school a few weeks ago. “They are strong waves caused by undersea earthquakes,” she said. “And they travel very fast. How did Tilly become aware of the upcoming calamity? Tilly had become […]
What is the difference between a clutch and a torque converter?
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 […]
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 […]
What element is shiny ductile and conducts heat well?
What element is shiny ductile and conducts heat well? Metals What type of elements are poor conductors of heat and electricity? Nonmetals are poor conductors of heat and electricity, because electrons are not free to move. Nonmetals are found to the right of the stair-step line, except for hydrogen which is in group 1. Group […]
Why is alkaline hydrolysis preferred?
Why is alkaline hydrolysis preferred? Hydrolysis using dilute alkali There are two big advantages of doing this rather than using a dilute acid. The reactions are one-way rather than reversible, and the products are easier to separate. Why is hydrolysis reversible? Hydrolysis is a reversible reaction, meaning that the alcohol and acid groups can react […]
What is the biggest type of cloud?
What is the biggest type of cloud? Cirrus clouds What are the 5 main types of clouds? Ten Basic Clouds Cirrus (Ci), Cirrocumulus (Cc), and Cirrostratus (Cs) are high level clouds. Altocumulus (Ac), Altostratus (As), and Nimbostratus (Ns) are mid-level clouds They are composed primarily of water droplets. Cumulus (Cu), Stratocumulus (Sc), Stratus (St), and […]
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What is molecular mass also known as?
What is molecular mass also known as? Molecular mass is also called molecular weight. Because the mass is relative to carbon-12, it’s more correct to call the value “relative molecular mass”. A related term is molar mass, which is the mass of 1 mol of a sample. Molar mass is given in units of grams. […]
What is the highest possible frequency of sound?
What is the highest possible frequency of sound? That’s about the same as the lowest pedal on a pipe organ. On the other side of the human hearing range, the highest possible frequency heard without discomfort is 20,000Hz. While 20 to 20,000Hz forms the absolute borders of the human hearing range, our hearing is most […]