Category: Physics

Why is Pluto white? Pluto is the only place other than Earth in our solar system that’s known to have white-peaked mountains, but these white caps aren’t made of snow. Instead, they’re made of methane frost. The mountains are made of water ice, as temperatures on this dwarf planet can drop as low as minus […]

What are the three types of energy transfer? Heat can be transferred in three ways: by conduction, by convection, and by radiation. Conduction is the transfer of energy from one molecule to another by direct contact. Convection is the movement of heat by a fluid such as water or air. Radiation is the transfer of […]

What do coefficients represent in a chemical equation? Coefficients are used in all chemical equations to show the relative amounts of each substance present. This amount can represent either the relative number of molecules, or the relative number of moles (described below). If no coefficient is shown, a one (1) is assumed. How do you […]

What happens to the resistance of a light bulb as the filament gets brighter? A filament lamp is a common type of light bulb. It contains a thin coil of wire called the filament. This heats up when an electric current passes through it, and produces light as a result. The resistance of a lamp […]

What kind of heat transfer happens when the sun is hitting your body? Review for Heat Transfer Quiz A B Convection The transfer of heat by the movement of a fluid. Feeling the sun’s heat on your face is an example of which kind of heat transfer? Radiation What kind of heat transfer occurs when […]

How do you know if a vessel is thin walled? Generally, a pressure vessel is considered to be “thin-walled” if its radius r is larger than 5 times its wall thickness t (r > 5 · t). What is the usual value of FOS for thin pressure vessel? Typical overall Factors of Safety Equipment Factor […]

What happens next depends on the mass of the star? About 75% of the mass of the star is ejected into space in the supernova. The fate of the left-over core depends on its mass. If the left-over core is about 1.4 to 5 times the mass of our Sun, it will collapse into a […]

What is the most annoying thing in the world? The 11 most annoying things in the world Traveling. Curiosity. An interest in art. Always be on your guard. Conversation. Expressing oneself. The center of the universe. Intelligence. What happens when your throat chakra opens? We can communicate our ideas, beliefs, and emotions. We can sing […]

What makes you fail a credit check? Some of the most common reasons for failing a credit check might include: There was no way to confirm your identity and address. You may have failed a credit check, not because of any financial issues, but due to the fact that the lender (or landlord) couldn’t confirm […]

Why does the viscosity of liquids decrease with temperature? The increase in temperature causes the kinetic or thermal energy to increase and the molecules become more mobile. The attractive binding energy is reduced and therefore the viscosity is reduced. How does viscosity of liquids vary with temperature? The viscosity of liquids decreases rapidly with an […]