Category: Physics

How do I find my 14 pin IC? Pin numbers The pins are numbered anti-clockwise around the IC (chip) starting near the notch or dot. The diagrams show the numbering for 8-pin and 14-pin ICs, but the principle is the same for all sizes. How do I know my IC type? Read the serial number […]

Is pivot point same as axis of rotation? is that pivot is a thing on which something turns; specifically a metal pointed pin or short shaft in machinery, such as the end of an axle or spindle while axis is (geometry) an imaginary line around which an object spins (an axis of rotation) or is […]

How high will it bounce rebound ratios? Tennis balls: Must rebound approximately 111cm when dropped from 200 cm. Soccer balls: Must rebound approximately 120cm when dropped form 200cm onto a steel plate. Basketballs: Must rebound approximately 53.5 inches when dropped from 72 inches onto a wooden floor. How can you tell how high a ball […]

Is earthquake epicenter randomly distributed on Earth? Earthquake epicentres are not randomly distributed on earth. They occur wherever two tectonic plates meet. The collision of these plates leads to the occurrence of earthquakes and volcanoes. About 75% of world’s largest volcanoes and 90% of earthquakes occur along the Pacific Ring of Fire. How do you […]

Is Yahweh mentioned in the Bible? In Genesis 4:26 (in the J story), it is said, “At that time people began to call on the name of yhwh.” In E, on the other hand, the name yhwh is never used until Exodus 3:14-15 when God gives Moses the name by which he is to announce […]

Is April too late for frog spawn? Frogs usually emerge from hibernation at the beginning of March – though in some years they may put in an appearance even earlier – and spawning takes place from March through into April. Why do frogs attach to fish? There are so many that they block up his […]

How do you find the force of one object on another? Force exerted by an object equals mass times acceleration of that object: F = m * a . When one body exerts a force on a second body, the second body exerts a force equal in magnitude and opposite in direction on the first […]

What is the size of a plane mirror to see the full view of yourself? In other words, to view an image of yourself in a plane mirror, you will need an amount of mirror equal to one-half of your height. A 6-foot tall man needs 3-feet of mirror (positioned properly) in order to view […]

Is broccoli a fruit? Vegetable Is an eggplant a berry? Fact: While it’s generally thought of as a vegetable, eggplant is actually a fruit. The eggplant, aubergine, melongene, brinjal or guinea squash is a plant of the family Solanaceae. Eggplant is grown for its usually egg-shaped fleshy fruit and is eaten as a cooked vegetable. […]

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, […]