Category: Physics

What can cause diesel engine not to start? It’s the middle of summer and your diesel engine is having trouble getting started. The problems that can occur due to the cold weather are well-known and fairly common, such as using summer-grade fuel in winter, a bad glow plug system, slow cranking, or thick, cold oil. […]

What is a good sample size? A good maximum sample size is usually 10% as long as it does not exceed 1000. A good maximum sample size is usually around 10% of the population, as long as this does not exceed 1000. For example, in a population of 5000, 10% would be 500. In a […]

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 […]

Which two networks can be used for impedance matching? An article about how to design basic impedance matching networks using the pi and T-networks for improved selectivity. The L-network is a real workhorse impedance-matching circuit (see “Back to Basics: Impedance Matching (Part 2)” ). Is rg6 50 or 75 ohm? So a 50 Ohm cable […]

What happens if an egg does not fertilize? If the egg is not fertilized or does not implant, the woman’s body sheds the egg and the endometrium. This shedding causes the bleeding in a woman’s menstrual period. When a fertilized egg does implant, a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) begins to be produced in […]

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 […]

What does a map scale of 1 to 25000 mean? There is a standard ratio format for map scales e.g. “1: 25,000”. The first number is the unit on the map and the second number is the distance in real life of the same unit so 1: 25,000 means that 1cm on the map corresponds […]

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 […]

What are the five major types of complementary and alternative medicine? Complementary or alternative medicine can be classified into five major categories of practice: Whole medical systems. Mind-body techniques. Biologically based practices. Manipulative and body-based therapies. Energy therapies. Which of the following is a good way to choose a primary care physician? Five tips for […]

What are the purpose and effects of the parasympathetic nervous system? The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for the body’s rest and digestion response when the body is relaxed, resting, or feeding. It basically undoes the work of sympathetic division after a stressful situation. The parasympathetic nervous system decreases respiration and heart rate and increases […]