Category: Physics

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, […]

Is a galaxy close to the Milky Way moving away from us slowly or quickly? As we look out into the Universe, we see galaxies moving away from us faster and faster. The more distant a galaxy is, the more quickly it’s moving away. To understand why this is happening, go and get a balloon […]

How long do hydraulic pumps last? 20,000 hours How do I know if my hydraulic pump is bad? Pump trouble is usually characterized by increased noise, increased heat, erratic operation of cylinders, difficulty or inability to develop full output, decreased speed of cylinders or hydraulic motors, or failure of the system to work at all. […]

Is running 11 mph fast? So in terms of sprinting, your time would be below average for a track sprinter. At 11 miles per hour you would finish the 100 dash in 20 seconds which isn’t that great for a 6th, 7th, or 8th grader runner. However, if you’re not in track then a 20 […]

What is a symbol for a stationary front? A stationary front is represented by alternating blue and red lines with blue triangles pointing towards the warmer air and red semicircles pointing towards the colder air. A noticeable temperature change and/or shift in wind direction is commonly observed when crossing from one side of a stationary […]

Is Sparkling Ice really 0 calories? Sparkling ICE is a zero calorie beverage sweetened with sucralose and made with natural flavors, vitamins, antioxidants and lightly carbonated spring water. How many calories is ice drink? Why is Sparkling Ice® now 5 calories? Beginning January 1, 2020, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration’s new Nutrition Facts Panel […]

What body parts do birds use for food? Beaks and Bills – Owls, hawks, kingfishers and other birds use their beaks in getting food. The kingfishers with their powerful bills, perch on a tree branch near the water to catch fish. The pelicans use their large bills to catch fish. Other birds have small, short […]

What are some positive and negative effects of migration? Country losing people Advantages Disadvantages Decreases pressure on jobs and resources Gender imbalances are caused as it is typically men who seek to find employment elsewhere. Women and children are left Migrants may return with new skills ‘Brain drain’ if many skilled workers leave What are […]

What is the chemical name of ch2? Methylene Why is CH2 called methylene? Methylene was used as the name for methanol, which is wood alcohol, CH3OH, in the early 19th century. Methylene comes from methe + hyde the latter being the Greek word for wood, so methylene would mean wine from wood. What is full […]

Why do cheetahs have very little genetic variation? Even though the number of cheetahs grew to as many as 100,000 during the 19th century, their genetic variability remained low due to the extreme bottleneck event that took place thousands of years previously. What are the two types of variation? There are two forms of variation: […]