How much horsepower does a barge have? Power from their diesel engines ranges from 600 to over 10,000 horsepower. River barges also have flat bottoms and are usually 200′ long and 35′ wide. What is the most powerful tugboat in the world? FUN FACT: While the 309.6t bollard pull of the ALP Striker is surely […]
What are the elements of res ipsa loquitur?
What are the elements of res ipsa loquitur? As discussed, a successful negligence case requires the plaintiff to prove four elements: duty, breach of duty, causation, and damages. A res ipsa loquitur case covers the first three, namely, duty, breach of duty, and causation. What a reasonable person would do? The “reasonable person” is a […]
Where are valence electrons located and why are they important?
Where are valence electrons located and why are they important? The electrons that occupy the outer most shell of an atom are called valence electrons. They are important because they determine how an atom will react. By writing an electron configuration, You’ll be able to see how many electrons occupy the highest energy level. Why […]
Are we due for another Ice Age?
Are we due for another Ice Age? Researchers used data on Earth’s orbit to find the historical warm interglacial period that looks most like the current one and from this have predicted that the next ice age would usually begin within 1,500 years. What is the biggest problem with climate change? Climate change is already […]
What do prokaryotes and eukaryotes have in common?
What do prokaryotes and eukaryotes have in common? Both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells have structures in common. All cells have a plasma membrane, ribosomes, cytoplasm, and DNA. Ribosomes are the non-membrane bound organelles where proteins are made, a process called protein synthesis. Do prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells have Golgi bodies? Eukaryotic cells contain a membrane-bound […]
What are 2 types of mixture?
What are 2 types of mixture? Types of Mixtures There are two main categories of mixtures: homogeneous mixtures and heterogeneous mixtures. What are the 5 examples of mixtures? Here are a few more examples: Smoke and fog (Smog) Dirt and water (Mud) Sand, water and gravel (Cement) Water and salt (Sea water) Potassium nitrate, sulfur, […]
Which friction takes the most force to overcome?
Which friction takes the most force to overcome? sliding friction What are the 4 types of friction? Friction is the force that opposes motion between any surfaces that are in contact. There are four types of friction: static, sliding, rolling, and fluid friction. Static, sliding, and rolling friction occur between solid surfaces. What friction do […]
Which means smooth and shiny?
Which means smooth and shiny? sleek What is a soft word? smooth, soothing, or ingratiating: soft words. not harsh or severe, as a penalty or demand. responsive or sympathetic to the feelings, emotions, needs, etc., of others; tender-hearted. What is the similar meaning of soft? See definition of soft on Dictionary.com. adj.cushioned, squishy. adj.faint, temperate. […]
Which two conditions can limit the usefulness of the kinetic?
Which two conditions can limit the usefulness of the kinetic? The two conditions that can limit the usefulness of the kinetic-molecular theory in describing gas behavior are “high pressure” and “low temperatures”. Does kinetic energy give off heat? Heat is simply a form of kinetic energy, the total kinetic energy of random motion of all […]
How many protons and electrons are in oxygen?
How many protons and electrons are in oxygen? 8 Is the number of nucleons equal to the number of electrons? The atomic number gives the number of protons in the atom. The number of nucleons gives the total number of protons plus neutrons in the atom. Since an atom is electrically neutral, an atom has […]