Category: Physics

How does the population affect water availability? The rise in population leads to higher demand for water for domestic, industrial, agricultural and municipal needs and also evacuation for waste materials. The most water scarce areas are typically those with few water resources, high population, and even higher population growth rates. What are the main sources […]

Will my pool pop out of the ground if I drain it? Inground pools made of concrete or gunite are susceptible to popping out of the ground if drainage is not done properly. Excessive ground water can cause this type of pool to “float” out of the ground when draining is occuring. Can you fix […]

How do you convert a smaller unit to a larger unit? To convert a smaller unit to a larger unit (eg to ), divide it by the number of smaller units which are needed to make. To convert from a larger unit to a smaller one, multiply. To convert from a smaller unit to a […]

How do I know if my carburetor is rich or lean? Typical symptoms of a rich mixture are: Poor fuel economy. Sluggish acceleration. Choke not needed from cold starts. Sooty or black spark plugs. Sooty or black muffler end pipes. Strong smell of gasoline when the machine is at idle. Uneven running (will often slow […]

What is the Joule equal to? One joule equals the work done (or energy expended) by a force of one newton (N) acting over a distance of one meter (m). One newton equals a force that produces an acceleration of one meter per second (s) per second on a one kilogram (kg) mass. Therefore, one […]

How long does an overused muscle take to heal? For a mild strain, you may be able to return to normal activities within three to six weeks with basic home care. For more severe strains, recovery can take several months. In severe cases, surgical repair and physical therapy may be necessary. What is the longest […]

Where does the sun go when it sets? Answer: The Sun, the Moon, the planets, and the stars all rise in the east and set in the west. And that’s because Earth spins — toward the east. Where does the moon rise if the Earth rotates counter clockwise? The Earth rotates counter-clockwise on its axis […]

Can a bulb added in a circuit with twisted wires light up? Answer. Answer: Yes,because it is still a complete circuit. What must be true for a circuit to light a bulb? Based on what you have seen, what must be true for a circuit to light a bulb? There has to be a lightbulb […]

What is the lowest temperature that a substance can reach? Absolute zero, technically known as zero kelvins, equals −273.15 degrees Celsius, or -459.67 Fahrenheit, and marks the spot on the thermometer where a system reaches its lowest possible energy, or thermal motion. There’s a catch, though: absolute zero is impossible to reach. What is 70 […]

What are synonyms for drag? drag nounbad situation. nouna puff while smoking. verbhaul something to a new place. slowly. What does a drag queen mean? A drag queen is a person, usually male, who uses drag clothing and makeup to imitate and often exaggerate female gender signifiers and gender roles for entertainment purposes. Historically, most […]