Category: Physics

How do you use the word hue? Hue in a Sentence ? Placing the cloth over the lamp produced a blue hue in our bedroom. Can anyone tell me why there is a strange purple hue in the background of my pictures? The pale hue of the patient’s skin was a sign of anemia. As […]

What causes Oxbow? An oxbow lake forms when a river creates a meander, due to the river’s eroding bank . After a long period of time, the meander becomes very curved, and eventually the neck of the meander becomes narrower and the river cuts through the neck by sedimentation of silt, cutting off the meander […]

Is Van de Graaff generator a capacitor? A leyden jar is a storage capacitor which can withstand very large voltages. A van de graaf generator is a charge pump which can generate large voltages, but at very small currents. When you connect a van de graaf to a leyden jar, the jar accumulates the energy […]

What happens if the Senate and House pass different versions of a bill? If the House and Senate pass the same bill then it is sent to the President. If the House and Senate pass different bills they are sent to Conference Committee. Most major legislation goes to a Conference Committee. Why do the House […]

What are the examples of energy conversion? What are some examples of energy transformation? The Sun transforms nuclear energy into heat and light energy. Our bodies convert chemical energy in our food into mechanical energy for us to move. An electric fan transforms electrical energy into kinetic energy. How many amps will kill you chart? […]

What is inside of a ping pong ball? Celluloid is a thermoplastic made from nitrocellulose and camphor. Sometimes dyes and stabilizers are added. A typical ping pong ball might consist of 70% to 80% nitrocellulose, with up to 30% camphor. Small amounts of dye, ethanol, and stabilizers make the ball colorful, more stable, and less […]

What is a good attack angle? While there are exceptions, this is my basic formula for players in college or pro ball: If the hitter’s peak exit velocity is under 105 mph, their attack angle should be between 5 and 15 degrees. If their peak exit velocity is above 105 mph, it should be between […]

What are the advantages of observation in research? The biggest advantage of observational research has already been noted: it enables businesses to observe potential customers in a natural setting, which can reveal penetrating insights unavailable through other methods such as focus groups and surveys. What are the advantages and disadvantages of a survey? Advantages of […]

What are the 3 laws of flight? The Third Law states that “For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.” It was developed by Sir Issac Newton in the 17th century. The four forces of flight are always acting on an aircraft: thrust (forward), drag (rearward), lift (up), and weight (down). How is […]

What 3 things does a pedometer measure? Pedometers come in all shapes and sizes. Simple devices simply measure steps, while others also include features such as time, alarm, distance, calories, etc. Are phone pedometers accurate? Accurate pedometers are useful tools to motivate and estimate physical activity. There are today free pedometer applications available for download […]