Category: Physics

What is gamma spectroscopy used for? Gamma-ray (γ-ray) spectroscopy is a quick and nondestructive analytical technique that can be used to identify various radioactive isotopes in a sample. In gamma-ray spectroscopy, the energy of incident gamma-rays is measured by a detector. How do we measure gamma rays? Scientists can use gamma rays to determine the […]

What happens if a plane is too heavy? If the plane is too heavily loaded, then you will be unable to take off. (You might be able to get a meter or two above the ground due to a phenomenon called “ground effect”, but you could not climb any higher.) Is basic weight the same […]

What is the scariest bridge in the United States? The William Preston Lane Jr. Memorial Bridge, known as the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, is widely considered the single scariest bridge in America — and it instills fear in the thousands of Baltimore, Maryland, and Washington, DC, drivers who use it every day. Are there sharks under […]

What are the 5 models of Atom? Atomic models John Dalton’s atomic model. Plum pudding model. Rutherford’s model of the atom. Bohr’s model of the atom. Electron Cloud Model/Quantum Mechanics Model of Atom. Basic description of the quantum mechanical atomic model: Sources: What was the first atomic model called? Thomson atomic model What are the […]

How do I contact Google support? Can you call Google? Yes, you can call Google. Google’s customer support number is 1-855-836-1987. What things can you ask Google? You can ask your Google Assistant for info and for help with everyday tasks. Important: Some queries won’t work on all devices and in all languages….Have fun Get […]

Why don t Rockets go straight up? Why do rockets curve when they fly into space instead of going straight up? A: If a rocket just flew straight up, then it would fall right back down to Earth when it ran out of fuel! Rockets have to tilt to the side as they travel into […]

Why do I get anxiety driving on the highway? Freeway phobia is really a manifestation of agoraphobia. Exposure therapy means just what it sounds like it means. With the help of a therapist, you gradually increase your time on the freeway, exposing yourself to your fears until they subside. How common is fear of driving? […]

What is a potential failure mode? Definition: Potential failure mode is defined as the manner in which the process could potentially fail to meet the process requirements and/or design intent as decribed in the process function/requirements column. ( What are the three usual causes of failure? The usual causes of material failure are incorrect materials […]

What is the density of oxygen in kg m3? 1141 kg/m3 What is the density of gold in kg m3? 19,300 kg/m3 How heavy is 1m3 gold? One cubic meter of gold weighs roughly 19.3 metric tons, or about 42,549.22 English pounds. Is gold high in density? With a density of 19.32 grams per cubic […]

What is the advantages and disadvantages of renewable energy? Disadvantages of renewable energy resources Energy Resource Advantages Disadvantages Hydroelectric power stations Clean and cheap to run Expensive to set up and output could be affected by drought Solar cells Clean and cheap to run Not always sunny and output does not always outweigh initial cost […]