Category: Physics

What can a firewall not prevent? Users not going through the firewall: A firewall can only restrict connections that go through it. It cannot protect you from people who can go around the firewall, for example, through a dial-up server behind the firewall. It also cannot prevent an internal intruder from hacking an internal system. […]

Can a tsunami tip over a cruise ship? Experts agree that a cruise ship sailing out over a body of water is not likely to feel any impacts from a tsunami’s waves. Cruise ships closer to land or at port would face an immense threat from the tsunami’s tall, high-energy and potentially devastating wave. Can […]

What is the symbol of cobalt? Co What are the effects of cobalt on humans? Cobalt dust may cause an asthma-like disease with symptoms ranging from cough, shortness of breath and dyspnea to decreased pulmonary function, nodular fibrosis, permanent disability, and death. Exposure to cobalt may cause weight loss, dermatitis, and respiratory hypersensitivity. What is […]

Is dry ice harmful? Dry ice can be a very serious hazard in a small space that isn’t well-ventilated. As dry ice melts, it turns into carbon dioxide gas. In a small space, this gas can build up. If enough carbon dioxide gas is present, a person can become unconscious, and in some cases, die. […]

What are the most important properties of a star? Mass – The single most important property that determines other properties of the star. Luminosity – The total amount of energy (light) that a star emits into space. Temperature – surface temperature, closely related to the luminosity and color of the star. What does the color […]

How do you put pressure in a relationship? Tips for keeping your relationship afloat Communicate with each other. Learn to compromise. Reassure your partner of your feelings for them. Get a fresh perspective. Don’t be afraid to spend time apart. Don’t try to work things out when either of you is angry. Respect your differences. […]

What makes a real image? A real image occurs where rays converge, whereas a virtual image occurs where rays only appear to diverge. Real images can be produced by concave mirrors and converging lenses, only if the object is placed further away from the mirror/lens than the focal point, and this real image is inverted. […]

What is easier for MG to do based on its valence electrons? Now, magnesium, Mg , has 2 valence electrons. In order to complete its octet, it must get to 8 valence electrons. The only way for magnesium to accomplish this is to give up its two valence electrons and have one of its filled […]

What does pen stand for? PEN originally stood for “Poets, Essayists, Novelists”, but now stands for “Poets, Playwrights, Editors, Essayists, Novelists”, and includes writers of any form of literature, such as journalists and historians. Why pencils are not used in space? To understand why NASA was so keen on a workable space pen, you have […]

Did Newton agree with Galileo? Galileo determined the laws of gravity and explored the laws of motion on earth. Newton first conclusively affirmed the laws of motion and linked them with Kepler’s laws of planetary motion. Galileo had suggested this, but was censored by the Church before he was able to do further work to […]