Category: Physics

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 the principle of Electroscope? The working principle of an electroscope is based on the atomic structure of elements, charge induction, the internal structure of metal elements and the idea that like charges repel each other while unlike charges attract each other. What is the working of an Electroscope? ELECTROSCOPE : Electroscope is used […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Is driving long distance bad for the car? Depreciation Costs: A long road trip can inflict costly damage on your car, even if you don’t notice it right away. Every mile results in a certain amount of wear and tear to the engine, the tires and other moving parts. ItStillRuns offers an easy way to […]

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 […]

What are the 2 steps of cell division? In eukaryotic cells, or cells with a nucleus, the stages of the cell cycle are divided into two major phases: interphase and the mitotic (M) phase. What are the 2 main difficulties a cell faces as it grows in size? Terms in this set (36) What are […]

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 […]