Category: Physics

Can a plane fly through a storm? All planes are designed to fly through storms and have to comply with safety regulations. A rainstorm is unlikely to cause damage to the aircraft. The only danger of flying through a rainstorm is the risk of freezing rain, but in this case, your plane will most likely […]

Are pencils magnetic? Pencils are commonly made from non-magnetic materials; the shaft is usually made of wood or wood-like substitutes, with non-metallic paint, the core (commonly called the lead) is – despite the name – made from powdered graphite with a clay binder; no metal whatsoever, the eraser is made of rubber or plastic (if […]

What are the 7 types of caves? Types of Caves Ice Caves. Ice caves are further classified into two types that are pretty much unrelated to each other. Sea Caves. Sea caves are among the most visually stunning sites that exist on earth. Solution Caves. Lava Caves. Eolian Caves or Wind Caves. Sandstone Caves or […]

Why is Congress so powerful? Why is US Congress so Powerful? 1) It is independent from the executive branch of government and cannot be controlled by it. Congress can and does ignore or over-rule presidential policies. 2) It controls the purse-strings, a particular function of the House of Representatives. Which branch of government is the […]

Is it cold in NC in March? In Charlotte, North Carolina, the average high-temperature slightly increases, from a cool 53.6°F (12°C) in February, to a mild 60.4°F (15.8°C). The average low-temperature, in March, is 42.6°F (5.9°C). Does it snow in March in North Carolina? March madness: March 12 snows are common in North Carolina From […]

Why do long jumpers land sand? Athlete is made to land on the sand after long jump so as to increase the time of impact. This reduces the momentum and force by which he is landing on the ground. Thus, athlete is saved from getting injured. Why does an athlete put some sand? Why does […]

What does 1 Coulomb look like? One coulomb is equal to the amount of charge from a current of one ampere flowing for one second. One coulomb is equal to the charge on 6.241 x 1018 protons. The charge on 1 proton is 1.6 x 10-19 C. Conversely, the charge of an electron is -1.6 […]

Do termites eat Hardie board? As we’ve mentioned, Hardie Board, vinyl, and metal siding are impervious to pests. Termites and carpenter ants eat wood, but the wood pulp used in Hardie board is infused with cement, so the pests have no interest or access to it. Does Hardie board increase value of home? James Hardie […]

Does the vacuum of space have mass? Space, ie Vacuum, does not have massive particle. Is Warp 1 the speed of light? Warp 1, or light speed, makes the Enterprise look like it’s at a standstill over the sun. At this light-speed rate, the ship would take 5 hours and 28 minutes just to reach […]

How does double rainbow occur? Double rainbows are formed when sunlight is reflected twice within a raindrop with the violet light that reaches the observers eye coming from the higher raindrops and the red light from lower raindrops. What does it mean to see a double rainbow? A double rainbow is considered a symbol of […]