Can you get a shock from an earth wire? You would get an electric shock if the live wire inside an appliance, such as a cooker, came loose and touched the metal casing. However, the earth terminal is connected to the metal casing so that the current goes through the earth wire instead of causing […]
Why protein is not a genetic material?
Why protein is not a genetic material? For a material to be genetic material, it has to replicate, it must be stable both structurally and chemically stable. Furthermore, it must be able to provide a scope for mutations eventually, key for evolution. Where are proteins made? Ribosomes Are proteins made in cytoplasm? Proteins all begin […]
What happens to the energy when you place a liquid in the freezer?
What happens to the energy when you place a liquid in the freezer? When water freezes it gives up some of the water’s energy. This energy that is given up is the latent heat of freezing. When the water was freezing latent heat of freezing energy was being released. Energy is being transferred even through […]
What type of parenting is most effective?
What type of parenting is most effective? Authoritative parents have been found to have the most effective parenting style in all sorts of ways: academic, social emotional, and behavioral. Like authoritarian parents, the authoritative parents expect a lot from their children, but also they expect even more from their own behavior. How do I fix […]
What are 3 basic characteristics of molecular compounds?
What are 3 basic characteristics of molecular compounds? Physical Properties of Molecular Compounds Property Ionic Compounds Molecular Compounds Physical state at room temperature Solid Gas, liquid, or solid Water solubility Usually high Variable Melting and boiling temperatures Generally high Generally low Electrical conductivity Good when molten or in solution Poor Why do molecular compounds have […]
Why is there a difference between the core and the outer core?
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Did Michael Faraday invent electricity?
Did Michael Faraday invent electricity? In 1825 he isolated and described benzene. What’s more, in 1821 he invented the first electric motor, and in the early 1830s he discovered a way to convert mechanical energy into electricity on a large scale, creating the first electric generator. Who invented the first electric engine? Michael Faraday What […]
How do you strengthen a magnet?
How do you strengthen a magnet? Place your weak magnet within the magnetic field of a much stronger magnet. Setting it right next to the magnet will produce the best result. The stronger magnet will actually help realign electrons that have spun out of axis since it’s creation. Stroke the weak magnet with your larger, […]
How do you test an overloaded circuit?
How do you test an overloaded circuit? How to Check for an Electrical Circuit Overload Turn off all appliances and wall switches and unplug all lamps and appliances plugged into the circuit. Locate the circuit panel, often found in the basement or garage of most homes. Power on the wall switches one at a time […]