Category: Physics

Why is curiosity rover so slow? Originally Answered: Why does the Mars rover, Curiosity, move so slow? There are delicate instruments and experiments on board, and besides, they’re in no real “rush” to get anywhere, since so much science can be done even at the landing site while they figure out which route to pursue […]

What happens to the pH of a base when water is added? Adding water to an acid or base will change its pH. The acid is becoming less acidic. Similarly, when an alkali is diluted with water the concentration of OH – ions decreases. This causes the pH of the alkali to fall towards 7, […]

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 is glucose prevented from leaving the cell? First Half of Glycolysis (Energy-Requiring Steps) This reaction prevents the phosphorylated glucose molecule from continuing to interact with the GLUT proteins, and it can no longer leave the cell because the negatively charged phosphate will not allow it to cross the hydrophobic interior of the plasma membrane. […]

Can there be 2 experimental groups? The experimental group is the set of subjects exposed to a change in the independent variable. It’s possible for an experiment to contain more than one experimental group. However, in the cleanest experiments, only one variable is changed. What do you need to observe to develop a good experimental […]

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 […]

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 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 […]