Category: Physics

What is the most efficient cycle for a steam power plant? The Rankine cycle is the ideal cycle for vapor power plants; it includes the following four reversible processes: 1-2: Isentropic compression Water enters the pump as state 1 as saturated liquid and is compressed isentropically to the operating pressure of the boiler. What are […]

What is the moral of the story of an hour? The moral of the story undermines the famous saying “the truth shall set you free”; Mrs. Mallard finds freedom in the false belief that her husband is dead, and dies when she faces the truth. What causes Mrs Mallard’s heart to fail at the end […]

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 = […]

How often does the jet stream shift? This movement creates an air current, or wind. A jet stream is a type of air current that forms high in the atmosphere. On average, jet streams move at about 110 miles per hour. Why do waters sink in the North Atlantic? Water flowing northward becomes modified through […]

Is DNA prokaryotic or eukaryotic? Prokaryotic Cells Prokaryotic Cells Eukaryotic Cells Nucleus No Yes DNA Single circular piece of DNA Multiple chromosomes Membrane-Bound Organelles No Yes Examples Bacteria Plants, animals, fungi Are viruses prokaryotes? Prokaryotes and eukaryotes are distinguished on the basis of their cellular characteristics. Viruses are considered neither prokaryotes nor eukaryotes because they […]

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 […]

How can we overcome modal dispersion? One way to reduce modal dispersion is to use graded-index fiber. Unlike the two distinct materials in a step-index fiber, the graded-index fiber’s cladding is doped so that the refractive index gradually decreases over many layers. Which type of fiber has highest modal dispersion? Multimode fiber What is difference […]

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 […]

When was the speed limit 55 mph? 1974 How many feet do you need to stop at 55 mph? 300 feet What is the highest speed limit in the US? 85 mph What was the speed limit in the 70s? The National Limit of 55 mph The cost of rising fuel prices caused many states […]

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 […]