Why do you set the altimeter? Weather changes that affect temperatures and air pressures cause the complications in understanding and using an altimeter. This is why an aircraft’s actual height above mean sea level is its true altitude while what the altimeter says is the indicated altitude. Before going flying, you have to set the […]
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What are the disadvantages of Daylight Savings Time?
What are the disadvantages of Daylight Savings Time? 1. Changing the time, even if it is only by an hour, disrupts our body clocks and rhythm. According to officials, the lack of sleep at the start of DST has lead to car accidents, workplace injuries, suicide and miscarriages. The risk of suffering a heart attack […]
How are electric charges created?
How are electric charges created? A. Electrons can be removed from atoms and accumulated to produce a negative charge. Atoms from which electrons have been removed produce positive electric charge. … What is range of electric force? The electric force is operative between charges down to distances of at least 10-16 metre, or approximately one-tenth […]
Is it better to insulate walls or roof?
Is it better to insulate walls or roof? If you were on a very skinny budget and had to make a choice, you would insulate your ceiling first. Installing ceiling insulation can save around 35% on heating and cooling energy. Compare this to insulating your walls. Insulating your walls saves around 15% on heating and […]
Do resistors have a positive and negative side?
Do resistors have a positive and negative side? Resistors don’t care which leg is connected to positive or negative. The + means where the positive or red probe of the volt meter is to be placed in order to get a positive reading. This is called the “positive charge” flow sign convention. Does it matter […]
Is smoked meat healthy?
Is smoked meat healthy? Charred, blackened areas of the meat – particularly well-done cuts – contain heterocyclic amines. And smoke contains polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons that can cling to the surface of the meat. Both of these compounds found in well-done meats are likely carcinogenic, says Schmit. Do you wrap meat in foil when smoking? Wrapping […]
What is a distinction between velocity and acceleration?
What is a distinction between velocity and acceleration? The Main Difference Between Velocity and Acceleration Here are the basic definitions of velocity and acceleration: velocity – the rate of displacement of a moving object over time. acceleration – the rate of velocity change over time. What is the relationship between acceleration and velocity? Acceleration is […]
Is memory foam cancerous?
Is memory foam cancerous? Also, despite the fact that some of the chemicals that cause mattress off-gassing odors are classified as carcinogens or potential carcinogens, no studies have shown memory foam is toxic or causes cancer. What mattress do astronauts use? The Tempur-Pedic® /NASA Story The material, if successful, would significantly reduce the effects of […]
Does ReadWorks cost money?
Does ReadWorks cost money? As always, as part of our nonprofit mission, ReadWorks is completely free. How do you read a passage? How to Read the Passages A good standard approach is to glance over the corresponding questions before you begin to read the first passage. Quickly read the information blurb that comes at the […]