What are the sources of error in this experiment? You are measuring against a standard, using an instrument that can never perfectly duplicate the standard, plus you’re human, so you might introduce errors based on your technique. The three main categories of errors are systematic errors, random errors, and personal errors. What is meant by […]
What are the negative effects of the atmosphere?
What are the negative effects of the atmosphere? Acid rain, climate change and smog all damage the Earth surface. Contaminated water and gases seep into the earth, changing the composition of soils. That directly affects agriculture, changing crop cycles and the composition of the food we all eat. How do humans affect the atmosphere? Humans […]
What are the 2 numbers given for each element?
What are the 2 numbers given for each element? The number above the symbol is the atomic mass (or atomic weight). This is the total number of protons and neutrons in an atom. The number below the symbol is the atomic number and this reflects the number of protons in the nucleus of each element’s […]
Do bulbs in series have the same brightness?
Do bulbs in series have the same brightness? Placing cells in series increases the voltage in the circuit by 1.5 V for each cell. Increasing the number of bulbs in a series circuit decreases the brightness of the bulbs. In a series circuit, the voltage is equally distributed among all of the bulbs. Bulbs in […]
What does pen stand for?
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 […]
What is the CMS system?
What is the CMS system? A Content Management System, or CMS, is a piece of software designed to help users create and edit a website. They have evolved to help design the look of websites, track user sessions, handle searches, collect visitor comments, host forums and much much more. What is CMS LHC? The Compact […]
Is dry ice harmful?
How do you put pressure in a relationship?
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. […]
Does the stomach produce mucus?
Does the stomach produce mucus? The stomach has a two-layered mucus system, composed of an inner, attached mucus and an outer, unattached, loose mucus layer, both built by the MUC5AC mucin produced by the superficial epithelium. Glands in the stomach and duodenum secrete the gel-forming mucin MUC6. What would happen if there was no mucus […]
What three conclusions came from the gold foil experiment?
What three conclusions came from the gold foil experiment? most of the alpha particles did pass straight through the foil. a small number of alpha particles were deflected by large angles (> 4°) as they passed through the foil….Rutherford and the nucleus. What happened Rutherford’s conclusions Most of the alpha particles did pass straight through […]