What are the factors affecting thrust? FACTORS AFFECTING THRUST The factors that affect the thrust of a gas turbine engine include air density, airspeed/ram effect and engine RPM. Why does thrust decrease as airspeed increases? The faster the aircraft speed, the less acceleration is being created on the intake air. Therefore thrust decreases with increasing […]
How do lysosomes work?
How do lysosomes work? A lysosome is a membrane-bound cell organelle that contains digestive enzymes. They break down excess or worn-out cell parts. They may be used to destroy invading viruses and bacteria. If the cell is damaged beyond repair, lysosomes can help it to self-destruct in a process called programmed cell death, or apoptosis. […]
What are the consequences of getting natural gas and oil in this way?
What are the consequences of getting natural gas and oil in this way? The health risks from oil and gas extraction are not limited to air pollution. The drilling method of “fracking” is known for contaminating drinking water sources with chemicals that lead to cancer, birth defects and liver damage. What are 5 sources of […]
What is the function of hammer anvil stirrup?
What is the function of hammer anvil stirrup? Vibrations of the eardrum are in turn translated into oscillations of tiny bones (ossicles) found within the middle ear. The Hammer, Anvil, and Stirrup magnify the oscillations and relay this information to the chamber of the inner ear. What is a hammer in a ear? In ear […]
What is non-probability sampling with examples?
What is non-probability sampling with examples? In non-probability sampling, the sample is selected based on non-random criteria, and not every member of the population has a chance of being included. Common non-probability sampling methods include convenience sampling, voluntary response sampling, purposive sampling, snowball sampling, and quota sampling. What is an example of a non random […]
How can I sober up in 5 minutes?
How can I sober up in 5 minutes? Let’s examine these recommendations more closely. Drink coffee. Coffee, tea and many other beverages contain caffeine. Take a cold shower. This does nothing to lower our blood alcohol concentration (BAC). Drink lots of water. Alcohol dehydrates us. Get lots of fresh air. Vomit. Sweat. Eat. Have your […]
What is the formula to calculate power consumption?
What is the formula to calculate power consumption? As every engineer knows, energy calculation is straightforward. The unit of electrical energy is the kilowatt-hour (kWh), found by multiplying the power use (in kilowatts, kW) by the number of hours during which the power is consumed. Multiply that value by the cost per kWh, and you […]
Can a tornado pick up a whole house?
Can a tornado pick up a whole house? That’s why nobody really tornado-proofs an entire house; it’s expensive and for the 99 percent of the time that you’re not being bombarded with a tornado, you’ll hate it. But that’s really the only way to fully tornado-proof a home: thick concrete, properly anchored in the ground, […]
What is the atomic number and why is it important?
What are the four basic components of steam power plant?
What are the four basic components of steam power plant? The major components of these power plants are boiler, steam turbine, condenser, and water feed pump. What are the advantages of steam power plant? Power Generation/Steam Power Advantages Disadvantages Cheap coal is used Air pollution from smoke fumes Can be installed anywhere near fuel & […]