What will happen if the Earth suddenly stops rotating? At the Equator, the earth’s rotational motion is at its fastest, about a thousand miles an hour. If that motion suddenly stopped, the momentum would send things flying eastward. Moving rocks and oceans would trigger earthquakes and tsunamis. The still-moving atmosphere would scour landscapes. What is […]
What are sound waves created by?
What are sound waves created by? Sound is produced when an object vibrates, creating a pressure wave. This pressure wave causes particles in the surrounding medium (air, water, or solid) to have vibrational motion. As the particles vibrate, they move nearby particles, transmitting the sound further through the medium. What happens to sound waves in […]
Can an atom make 8 bonds?
Can an atom make 8 bonds? Yes, there are coordination complexes of large elements which have coordination numbers greater than eight. Some examples are: [ReH9]2− with a tricapped trigonal prismatic structure. The nine hydride ligands are small enough to fit around the relatively large rhenium atom fairly easily. Is there a double bond in water? […]
What is the hijack code?
What is the hijack code? The distress code of 7500, sent through an electronic device called a transponder, signals a hijacking or unlawful interference. This communication, called squawking, is done silently so that the hijacker remains unaware, thereby creating an advantage for pilots. Which aircraft has the right of way over all other traffic? An […]
Is Energy added or released when boiling water is changed to steam?
Is Energy added or released when boiling water is changed to steam? When liquid water turns to steam the molecules move (faster or slower) and heat is (added or removed) from the water. The molecules in the steam have (more or less) Kinetic Energy. When liquid water turns to steam the molecules move (faster or […]
What is the best time to shift gear?
Can Pop Rocks hurt you?
Can Pop Rocks hurt you? Short of that fun treat, no manner of consuming Pop Rocks will result in death. Pressurized carbon dioxide, the secret ingredient that makes something fizzy, is present in Pop Rocks at about 1/10th the strength of your average carbonated beverage. Can you make your own Pop Rock? Yes, it is […]
What happens if you put a conductor in a capacitor?
What happens if you put a conductor in a capacitor? Originally Answered: When a conductor is placed between the plate of a capacitor, then what is the effect on its capacitance? Inserting an otherwise unconnected conductor introduces an isopotential surface. If it is inserted in an existing isopotential plane, it has no effect. Otherwise the […]
Is the complex probability amplitude ψ just a neat trick?
Who is a nominal person?
Who is a nominal person? 1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] You use nominal to indicate that someone or something is supposed to have a particular identity or status, but in reality does not have it. As he was still not allowed to run a company, his partner became its nominal head. What is a nominal […]