Category: Physics

Why is light red shifted? Light behaves like a wave, so light from a luminous object undergoes a Doppler-like shift if the source is moving relative to us. However, to be accurate, the red shifts observed in distant objects are not exactly due to the Doppler phenomenon, but are rather a result of the expansion […]

Why tidal energy is bad? Intermittent: Tidal energy can only be produce electricity during tidal surges, limiting electricity generation to 10 hours per day. Expensive: Technology for generating electricity from tidal energy is relatively new and not yet commercially profitable. Tidal power plants are also expensive to build and maintain. Why is tidal power not […]

What causes automatic transmission to jerk when shifting? Automatic transmissions that shift hard, jerk or shake during a shift change may mean your transmission fluid needs changed or fluid level is low. In manual transmission vehicles, abnormal gear shifts could indicate damaged gear synchros, worn clutches or other, more severe issues. Why does my car […]

What is the unit for carbon footprint? tonnes What is your water footprint? Your water footprint is the amount of water you consume in your daily life, including the water used to grow the food you eat, to produce the energy you use and for all of the products in your daily life – your […]

What is the major disadvantage of UV light as a disinfectant sterilant? Disadvantages of UV disinfection? UV light needs the right amount of energy to be effective. UV light is effective for microorganisms not for chemicals. Photochemical damage caused by UV may be repaired by some organisms. Is UVC air purifier safe? It’s questionable. The […]

Is relative pitch better than perfect pitch? Here’s a simple way to think about it: for a singer, absolute perfect pitch means you can pluck an existing note out of the air and sing it in tune very accurately, while relative pitch means that a singer could hear an existing note and then use it […]

Which is a better absorber of heat white or black? The amount of energy absorbed and radiated is decided by the colour. White is a good reflector while black is a good absorber of heat. Among other colours there is a gradation of temperature. The only difference between them is the colour with which they […]

What takes up the most water in a house? The largest use of household water is to flush the toilet, followed by taking showers and baths. Toilets account for nearly 30 percent of an average home’s indoor water consumption. Older, inefficient toilets can use as much as three to six gallons per flush. What uses […]

What forces are used in a simple machine? A simple machine uses a single applied force to do work against a single load force. Ignoring friction losses, the work done on the load is equal to the work done by the applied force. The machine can increase the amount of the output force, at the […]

What can cause a compass to malfunction? In navigation manuals, magnetic deviation refers specifically to compass error caused by magnetized iron within a ship or aircraft. This iron has a mixture of permanent magnetization and an induced (temporary) magnetization that is induced by the Earth’s magnetic field. What does a compass react to? A compass […]