Category: Physics

Which fluid is present in ear? Endolymph is the fluid contained in the membranous labyrinth of the inner ear. The major cation in endolymph is potassium, with the values of sodium and potassium concentration in the endolymph being 0.91 mM and 154 mM, respectively. It is also called Scarpa’s fluid, after Antonio Scarpa. What does […]

Why do clothes get wet? When light strikes any surface, some of it is reflected back into our eyes. But damp clothes have a thin layer of water on their surface (held in place by the material’s roughness), which leads to more of the reflected light rays being bent – ‘refracted’ – off-course. When a […]

What is a healthy relationship with family? In healthy family relationships, people trust and rely on each other for support, love, affection and warmth. Families often share common goals and work together to reach those goals (for example, children and young people may help their families get the dinner dishes done so that everyone can […]

Can autopsy be performed without consent? Yes, an autopsy can be ordered by authorities without relatives’ consent in several situations. If an autopsy is not required by law or ordered by authorities, the deceased person’s next of kin must give permission for an autopsy to be performed. Can an autopsy be requested? Can anyone request […]

What are the four types of causal relationship?  If a relationship is causal, four types of causal relationships are possible: (1) necessary and sufficient; (2) necessary, but not sufficient; (3) sufficient, but not necessary; and (4) neither sufficient nor necessary. What is meant by causal relationship? A causal relationship exists when one variable in […]

Are Heavier arrows more accurate? All factors remaining equal, heavy arrows always are more reliable, more durable, than lighter. More material, with additional layers of carbon material, equal more strength when subjected to abuse such as bone impacts or when shot into rocky ground or bounced off trees following misses. What happens if arrow spine […]

What number of the month are we on? All months have 30 or 31 days, except for February which has 28 days (29 in a leap year). Every fourth year, the month of February has 29 days instead of 28. This year is called a “leap year” and the 29th day of February is a […]

Which is the rarest Group 1 element? francium Do all group 1 elements react vigorously with water? All the alkali metals react vigorously with cold water. This shows that the reactivity of the alkali metals increases as you go down Group 1. What is the trend as we go down Group 1? Explaining the trend […]

What is the main function of the jejunum and ileum? The primary function of the jejunum is to absorb sugars, amino acids, and fatty acids. Both the jejunum and ileum are peritoneal. The ileum absorbs any remaining nutrients that did not get absorbed by the duodenum or jejunum, in particular vitamin B12, as well as […]

Is the starter relay supposed to click? The starter relay not only completes the electrical circuit, but it also boosts the battery’s current. If your starter relay has gone bad, the electrical signal will never make it from the battery to the starter motor. A faulty relay often produces an audible clicking sound when you […]