Category: Physics

What is visible on the moon? One side of the moon always faces Earth. Even so, over time, it’s possible to see as much as 59% of the moon’s surface, due to lunar libration. Lunar libration lets us see more than 50% of the moon. One half of the moon always faces Earth, and one […]

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 […]

Is the symbol for chlorine Cl or CI? Chlorine is a chemical element with symbol Cl and atomic number 17. Classified as a halogen, Chlorine is a gas at room temperature….Chlorine. Atomic Mass 35.45u Year Discovered 1774 What is the classification for chlorine? Chlorine is in group 17 of periodic table, also called the halogens, […]

What is the formula for projectile motion? h = v 0 y 2 2 g . This equation defines the maximum height of a projectile above its launch position and it depends only on the vertical component of the initial velocity. A rock is thrown horizontally off a cliff 100.0 m high with a velocity […]

What is F MA Math? The famous formula is: F = ma. “Newton’s Second Law of Motion” (F is force, m is mass and a is acceleration) Do you need calculus for F MA? F=ma does not require any Calculus background. It is a test designed to challenge your understanding and intuitive on the most […]

What are examples of constructive criticism? 6 constructive criticism examples that will help you do it right Attendance. Not helpful: “You’re always late to work. Work quality. Not helpful: “The last few projects you’ve turned in are terrible! Motivation. Not helpful: “You need to stop slacking off at work. Teamwork. Time management. Communication. How do […]

Does increasing effect size increase power? The statistical power of a significance test depends on: • The sample size (n): when n increases, the power increases; • The significance level (α): when α increases, the power increases; • The effect size (explained below): when the effect size increases, the power increases. Why does increasing the […]

Does removing a catalytic converter make an engine consume more fuel? Some vehicles experience more fuel consumption. Some car owners are experiencing more fuel consumption after removing their catalytic converters. The explanation for this is because their vehicle’s O2 sensors readings are not correct which cause it to require more usage of fuel. Will removing […]

What causes thermal noise? Thermal noise is generated as a result of thermal agitation of the charge carriers which are typically electrons within an electrical conductor. This vibration is dependent upon the temperature – the higher the temperature, the higher the agitation and hence the thermal noise level. How is thermal noise calculated? The magnitude […]

What is the critical angle of ice? 49.8 degrees How do you find the critical angle in Snell’s law? The critical angle can be calculated from Snell’s law by setting the refraction angle equal to 90°. For any angle of incidence less than the critical angle, part of the incident light will be transmitted and […]