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 […]
Does drag force increase as velocity increases?
Does drag force increase as velocity increases? The downward force of gravity remains constant regardless of the velocity at which the person is moving. However, as the person’s velocity increases, the magnitude of the drag force increases until the magnitude of the drag force is equal to the gravitational force, thus producing a net force […]
What frequency makes you smarter?
What frequency makes you smarter? The highest frequency brain waves are apparently called gamma waves. These waves can have a frequency of anywhere between 25 and 100 Hz. People whose brains produce more gamma waves are said to have greater ability to concentrate, focus and experience higher levels of cognition. Will reading increase IQ? It […]
Does helium go bad?
Does helium go bad? No, helium does not expire. You must close the valve tightly or helium will leak over time. Are Balloon Time tanks recyclable? What weight can helium lift? Helium atoms weigh less than the oxygen and nitrogen atoms in the air. Helium has a lifting force of about one gram per litre. […]
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What is the newest food pyramid?
What is the newest food pyramid? The most recent update of the Dietary Guidelines came out in 2020, and it uses an updated MyPlate visual model. The 2020 MyPlate model, shown below, shows a plate containing the five food groups (fruits, vegetables, proteins, grains, and dairy) in a place setting. Which food group should you […]
Can you stop while merging?
Can you stop while merging? Do not stop before merging into freeway traffic, unless it is absolutely necessary. Freeway traffic has the right-of-way. When it is safe, follow the “3-second rule” (refer to the “Do not be a tailgater!” section). Do not try to merge into a gap that is too small. Why is the […]
Will steroids help a bacterial infection?
Will steroids help a bacterial infection? Unlike the anabolic steroids used to bulk up muscle, corticosteroids are often used to treat inflammation related to infectious diseases, such as bacterial meningitis. Used against other infectious diseases, however, steroid therapy has been shown to be ineffective or even harmful. Can an infection get worse while on antibiotics? […]