Category: Physics

Is lightning hotter than the sun? Lightning is four times hotter than the sun. The surface of the sun is around 11,000 degrees F. Scientists determined that temperature more than 20 years ago by examining the light given off by a bolt of lightning. What is faster lightning or sound? Lightning heats the air and […]

What are some examples of convergent boundaries? Examples of Convergent Boundaries The West Coast of South America is a convergent boundary between the Nazca Plate and the South American Plate. The collision of this oceanic and continental plate was how the Andes Mountains were formed. Convergent boundaries can also form islands. What are the characteristics […]

Who won xfactor 2009? Joe McElderry Who came second X Factor 2010? Rebecca Ferguson Did Olly Murs won the X Factor in 2009? Olly Murs was on The X Factor in 2009. He rose to fame when he was a contestant on the show’s sixth series, and although Olly didn’t win, he did come second. […]

How do I know if my car AC evaporator is bad? Signs of Damaged Evaporator Coil Components Air coming from the vents is warm. Air conditioner starts and stops frequently but doesn’t properly cool your home. Air conditioner does not turn on. Refrigerant leak near the indoor cooling system components. Unusual noises from the cooling […]

What size should I draw my comic? The standard drawing size for comic books is 10 inches (25 cm) wide by 15 inches (37.5 cm) tall, while the standard for a multi-panel comic strip is 13.25 inches (33.1 cm) by 4.25 inches (10.63 cm) and 3.5 inches (8.75 cm) by 4 inches (10 cm) for […]

What organelle looks like a jelly bean? Cell Structure Vocabulary A B rough endoplasmic reticulum Endoplasmic reticulum that contains ribosomes nucleolus plant and animal cells makes ribosomes round and found in the nucleus cytoplasm The region between the nucleus and the cell membrane that is gel-like and it holds the organelles in place both cell […]

What stamp do I need to send a letter to Guam? A normal US ‘forever’ stamp will get your letter to Guam. Can I use a forever stamp to mail to Guam? The exception would be if you are mailing from a U.S. Territory. Those include Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, U.S. Virgin Islands, and […]

Is HSPD 12 a security clearance? HSPD-12, “Policies for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors,” was signed in August 2004 and is one of three major federal personnel security programs. The other two programs encompass national security clearances and federal employment suitability/fitness. What is PIV clearance? You are being issued a Personal […]

What component of fitness is martial arts? Flexibility is the range of motion in a joint or group of joints or the ability to move joints effectively through a complete range of motion. Flexibility training includes stretching exercises to lengthen the muscles and may include activities like yoga or Martial Arts. What type of exercise […]

What is the old name of iron? ferrum Is iron oxide used for? Iron oxides and oxyhydroxides are widespread in nature and play an important role in many geological and biological processes. They are used as iron ores, pigments, catalysts, and in thermite, and occur in hemoglobin. Iron oxides are inexpensive and durable pigments in […]