What two forces are balanced in any star? Gravitational forces act to contract the star. Fusion reactions and heat convection act to expand the star. The two forces are balanced and the star remains stable in size and reactions. What does it mean that the energy in the sun is balanced? What does it mean […]
Do humans and plants share a common ancestor?
Do humans and plants share a common ancestor? Originally Answered: Do plants and humans have a common ancestor? Yes. The last common ancestor would have been an early eukaryote protist, around 2 billion yeras ago. What is the most intelligent single celled organism? This Single-Celled Animal Makes Complex ‘Decisions’ Even Without a Nervous System. In […]
What is it called when you study stars?
What is it called when you study stars? What is Astronomy? Astronomy is the study of everything in the universe beyond Earth’s atmosphere. That includes objects we can see with our naked eyes, like the Sun , the Moon , the planets, and the stars . How do scientists study space today? Astronomers study the […]
Why the nucleus is very dense?
What was the first plane to break sound barrier?
What was the first plane to break sound barrier? Bell X-1 Did Spitfire break sound barrier? A Spitfire very nearly broke the sound barrier in 1944. In the 1930s a small number of aero-engineers recognized that the piston-engine and propeller were providing diminishing returns. For the aircraft to go supersonic the whole propeller would have […]
What if there is two medians?
What 3 things affect the speed of sound?
What 3 things affect the speed of sound? Factors Affecting The Speed of Sound The Density of Medium: Sound requires a medium to travel. The density of the medium is among the factors which affect the speed of sound. The Temperature of The Medium: Higher the temperature, the higher is the speed of sound in […]
Do electrons know they being observed?
Do electrons know they being observed? This process is sometimes referred to as decoherence. We also see phrases such as “wavefunction collapse”. By virtue of such an interaction of a quantum system with a classical measurement device, one could quite misleadingly assert that the electron “knows” it is being observed. It doesn’t. Why do wave […]
Is geothermal a source of electricity?
Is geothermal a source of electricity? Geothermal energy is a renewable energy source because heat is continuously produced inside the earth. People use geothermal heat for bathing, to heat buildings, and to generate electricity. Is geothermal energy harmful to humans? When done properly, yes. As with any industrial project there are risks involved, but when […]