What is binding energy used for? Binding energy, amount of energy required to separate a particle from a system of particles or to disperse all the particles of the system. Binding energy is especially applicable to subatomic particles in atomic nuclei, to electrons bound to nuclei in atoms, and to atoms and ions bound together […]
What happens if your TYRE pressure is too low?
What happens if your TYRE pressure is too low? When air pressure gets too low, the tire’s sidewalls flex more, and heat builds up within the tire. If the overheating gets severe, a section of the tire’s rubber can separate from its carcass—the mix of fabric and steel that the tire is built on. If […]
Does high spin damage clothes?
Does high spin damage clothes? Myth: Higher spin speeds will ruin your clothes! Busted: No! Higher spin speeds will not ruin your clothes when you use the appropriate settings. High spin speeds are ideal for cottons, bulky items such as towels and bedding and denim. How long should you spin your clothes? A normal drying […]
What planet spins the fastest?
What planet spins the fastest? Jupiter What determines how fast a planet spins? The rotational speed is normally determined by the initial angular momentum when the planet formed, but may also be altered subsequently by large collisions (as for example the collision of the earth with another planet which gave us our moon). Why Jupiter […]
Why do pennies sink in water?
Why do pennies sink in water? The reason the pennies sink in water is because of an idea called density. The pennies have more density than the water, and so the pennies sink. Anything with more density than water will sink in water, but other objects that have less density than water will float. What […]
How high will it bounce rebound ratios?
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 […]
What type of ozone is bad?
What type of ozone is bad? Stratospheric ozone is “good” because it protects living things from ultraviolet radiation from the sun. Ground-level ozone, the topic of this website, is “bad” because it can trigger a variety of health problems, particularly for children, the elderly, and people of all ages who have lung diseases such as […]
Can you get a shock from an earth wire?
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 […]
Can you use the quadratic formula for inequalities?
Can you use the quadratic formula for inequalities? In other words, a quadratic inequality is in standard form when the inequality is set to 0. Just like in a quadratic equation, the degree of the polynomial expression is two. This method of solving quadratic inequalities only works if the quadratic factors. What is the purpose […]
What does a black triangle mean?
What does a black triangle mean? The Black Triangle. Just as gay men were forced to wear pink triangles in the concentration camps, many lesbians were forced to wear black triangles, which signified that they (like prostitutes and unmarried women of the streets) did not live according to the Nazis’ ideas of correct female behavior. […]