Category: Physics

What is the total volume of the world? Total surface area of Earth is 510,082,000 sq. km. The oceans cover ~70.9%….Table 1. Volumes of the World’s Oceans from ETOPO1. Download Table 1 as a . PDF. North Atlantic Volume (km3) 146,000,000 % Ocean Volume 10.9 Avg. Depth (m) 3519 Max Depth (m) 8486 What percent […]

When a capacitor is connected to a battery? If an uncharged capacitor C is connected to a battery of potential V, then a transient current flows as the capacitor plates get charged. The flow of current from the battery stops as soon as the charge Q on the positive plate reaches the value Q = […]

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 […]

Is work done and kinetic energy Same? In other words, the work done is equal to the change in K.E. of the object! This is the Work-Energy theorem or the relation between Kinetic energy and Work done. In other words, the work done on an object is the change in its kinetic energy. W = […]

When was the last partial lunar eclipse 2020? November 29–30, 2020 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse This is the last penumbral lunar eclipse of 2020. Can I see the lunar eclipse in 2020? The final lunar eclipse of 2020 will appear over North and South America, the Pacific Ocean and its neighboring regions on Nov. 29-30. This […]

How do you use the word use and used? Used to refers to something familiar or routine, as in “I’m used to getting up early for work,” or to say that something repeatedly happened in the past like “we used to go out more.” Use to typically occurs with did; “did you use to work […]

How do rockets rotate? In flight, any rocket will rotate about its center of gravity, a point which is the average location of the mass of the rocket. Most rockets are symmetric about a line from the tip of the nose to the center of the nozzle exit. We will call this line the roll […]

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 […]

How does physics help us in our daily lives? Physics generates fundamental knowledge needed for the future technological advances that will continue to drive the economic engines of the world. Physics contributes to the technological infrastructure and provides trained personnel needed to take advantage of scientific advances and discoveries. What is physics in everyday life […]

Which type battery is best? Lithium-ion batteries What kind of batteries are least expensive? The most economical Li-ion battery in terms of cost-to-energy ratio is the cylindrical 18650 cell. Where is the cheapest place to buy batteries? For the best overall prices, consider shopping at one of these top five places to buy cheap batteries: […]