Category: Physics

What does it mean when the two runners graphs cross? What does it mean when the two runners’ graphs cross? When the two runners graphs cross this means that in the graph above that runner 2 was behind but caught up and ran past runner 1 beating him to the finish line (40 meters). How […]

Is FCC stronger than BCC? FCC and BCC also have many different measurements within the unit cell, as shown in the table below. Additionally, FCC metals tend to be more dense, more stable at high temperatures, and more ductile than BCC metals. This comes from their packing arrangement and slip systems. Why is it called […]

Is water chemical energy? Water, like many substances, contains two kinds of energy. The first kind of energy is called kinetic energy. This is energy that is used during the execution of processes, such as movement. Because of kinetic energy water can flow and waves can exist. What form is energy stored in the human […]

Is the parking brake a separate braking system? A parking brake controls the rear brakes and is a completely separate device from your vehicle’s regular hydraulic brakes. It is in charge of keeping a parked vehicle stationary; it will prevent the car from rolling down a hill or moving. Which wheel does the parking brake […]

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 […]

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 […]

What is the difference between the chemical name and chemical formula? Chemical symbols refer to chemical elements only. They do not necessarily refer to atoms of that element, but also to ions. Chemical formulas refer to compounds and, specifically, the ratios in which it is made up by different chemical elements. What is the chemical […]

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 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 […]