Category: Physics

What is the relation between current and intensity? This current is the number of electrons being emitted per second. That is directly proportional to the intensity of the light. So greater intensity means more photons striking the surface and hence an increase in the emitted electrons. The frequency of the light tells is about the […]

Can you manipulate more than one variable? The short answer to whether scientists can use more than one manipulated variable in their experiments is “yes.” But just as important as the answer to this question is understanding why scientists would want to include two manipulated variables. How many control variables can you have? Similar to […]

What do you do if you hit black ice? Deal with a black ice encounter. If you do hit black ice, your first reaction must be to remain calm and avoid overreacting. The general rule is to do as little as possible and allow the car to pass over the ice. Do not hit the […]

What stories do some of the Romanesque metalwork pieces tell? What stories do some of the Romanesque metalwork pieces tell? Religious leaders being baptized. What is the major difference between Gothic and Romanesque architecture? Gothic architecture was mainly intended to make the churches look like heaven. The Gothic architecture made the churches bright, colorful, and […]

Can the scientific method be cyclic? How does it work? The scientific method involves a cyclic process of observation, hypothesis and experimentation. Why is the scientific method not really linear? In contrast to the linear steps of the simplified scientific method, this process is non-linear: The process of science is iterative. Science circles back on […]

What is ionized helium? Singly ionized helium is an atom that has lost one of its electrons. We must expect its remaining electron to act like a hydrogen electron. There is only one difference between a hydrogen atom and a singly ionized helium atom; number of protons in the nucleus, so the nuclear charge. What […]

What two factors can make an object stable? The stability of an object is dependent on two factors: The base width of the object. The center of gravity. What are structures for Grade 3? A structure is a solid that has a shape, size, and purpose. It holds a load. Example: A tennis shoe is […]

What happens when you shine a red light on a blue object? So what happens if you shine only red light onto a blue object? All of that red light gets absorbed and the blue object will seem to be dark, almost black. If you now shine a blue light onto that blue object all […]

What happens to torque if field is non-uniform? An electric dipole always experiences a torque when placed in uniform as well as non-uniform electric field. But in non-uniform electric field, dipole will also experience net force of attraction. So the electric dipole in non-uniform electric field experiences both torque and force. What is meant by […]

Why do bats die near wind turbines? When a wind turbine’s blades move, they cause a drop in nearby air pressure. If a bat flies too close to a turbine, this drop in air pressure can damage its lungs. They found that each wind turbine kills around 5 birds and 12 bats every year! How […]