Category: Physics

Is it more energy efficient to boil water? An electric stove requires more energy and time to heat up, thus it takes longer to heat the water inside the kettle. However, an electric stove is more efficient in delivering energy to the kettle. Using boiling water and vinegar removes mineral deposits that reduce its energy […]

What is the primary use of the following agar slant agar deep broth? What is the primary use of slants? Provides a solid growth area that is easier to store. What is the primary use of deeps? Used to grow bacteria that needs less oxygen. What are agar deep used for? Agar deeps are used […]

Which WiFi frequency is best? Ideally, you should use the 2.4GHz band to connect devices for low bandwidth activities like browsing the Internet. On the other hand, 5GHz is the best suited for high-bandwidth devices or activities like gaming and streaming HDTV. What is the advantage of having WiFi in your car? Benefits of car […]

What is the primary rule of soccer? The two basic soccer rules for a proper throw-in are to have both feet on the ground and to throw the ball with both hands over the head. For teaching purposes it is common to allow players under the age of 8 to take more than 1 attempt. […]

Why are Fraunhofer lines missing? Fraunhofer lines are dark absorption lines in the solar spectrum that can be seen when sunlight is passed through a prism to separate it into the colors of the rainbow. These dark lines were segments of colors missing from the complete spectrum. … Can you touch dry ice? Dry Ice […]

Why do wheels have friction? A wheel or ball on a surface is held there by static sliding friction. In order to start the rolling motion, a force or torque must be applied to the wheel. The force of the static sliding friction prevents the wheel from sliding and thus initiates the rolling motion. Is […]

How quickly does Peat form? Peat is formed by decomposition and accumulation process of plant materials that grow on the land which is influenced by dry and wet season period. Peat formation occurs in a long period with the formation rate of about 1 mm per year (Charman, 2002), which means 1 m deep peat […]

Can you fail fifth grade? Will I fail the 5th grade? No, you won’t fail 5th grade. But honestly, you may be missing the point. If you made an F in math, you really need to find out why and correct your performance. What age are 5th graders? 10 years old Can a 12 year […]

What is DNA as genetic material? DNA, deoxyribonucleic acid, is the genetic material in your cells. It was passed on to you from your parents and determines your characteristics. Where is genetic material found? The genetic material of a cell or an organism refers to those materials found in the nucleus, mitochondria and cytoplasm, which […]

Is freezing point depression positive or negative? The change in the freezing point is proportional to the amount of solute added. This phenomenon is called freezing point depression. The change in the freezing point is defined as: ∆Tf = Tf,solution − Tf,solvent. ∆Tf is negative because the temperature of the solution is lower than that […]