Category: Physics

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 […]

Why do we use 8.314 as the value for R? R = 8.314 is actually the more important value because it is expressed in SI units (note that 1 J = 1 Pa * m^3= 1 N/m^2 * m^3 = 1 N * m). What does R mean in chemistry? R group: An abbreviation for […]

Is it a look or take Alook? The difference between “have a look” and “take a look” is geographical rather than semantic. The former phrase is usually used in the UK, whereas the latter is usually used in the USA. Is have a look formal? Both of the sentences that you suggested are grammatically correct, […]

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 […]

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: […]

How many miles will be traveled by at least 80 percent of the trucks? 39,900 miles How many miles can a trucker drive in a week? 3,000 miles How long can a truck driver drive before resting? Drivers can drive for up to 11 hours during the duty period. However, after driving for eight hours, […]

What triggers sweating? Sweating is your body’s mechanism to cool itself. Your nervous system automatically triggers your sweat glands when your body temperature rises. Sweating also normally occurs, especially on your palms, when you’re nervous. The most common form of hyperhidrosis is called primary focal (essential) hyperhidrosis. Where do humans sweat the most? The human […]

What is a wave cycle? Wave cycles are pairs of a maximum value and a corresponding minimum value. The crest front wavelength is the distance between the minimum and the maximum. A min2Max cycle is a pair of a local minimum and the following local maximum. Which is a characteristic of all waves? All kinds […]

What are two examples of the Doppler effect? The drop in pitch of ambulance sirens as they pass by and the shift in red light are common examples of the Doppler Effect. Edwin Hubble made the discovery that the universe expands as a consequence of the Doppler Effect. Where is the Doppler effect used? Doppler […]