How many homes can 1 GW power? 300,000 homes How much is 1.21 gigawatts? A gigawatt is equal to one billion watts, and most of us are familiar with a watt. The light bulbs in our homes are typically between 60 and 100 watts. So 1.21 gigawatts would power more than 10 million light bulbs […]
What is all matter made up of?
What is all matter made up of? Explain that all matter on Earth exists in the form of a solid, liquid, or gas, and that solids, liquids, and gases are all made of extremely tiny particles called atoms and molecules. Tell students that an atom is the smallest building block of matter and a molecule […]
What part of the retina is responsible for the sharpest vision?
What part of the retina is responsible for the sharpest vision? In the middle of the retina is a small dimple called the fovea or fovea centralis. It is the center of the eye’s sharpest vision and the location of most color perception. What part of the retina is most sensitive to light? fovea centralis […]
Which is the least reactive metal?
Which is the least reactive metal? Silver, gold, and platinum are metals with the least reactivity. They are found in nature. Which is a very reactive metal? Caesium Which is more reactive platinum or gold? The more reactive the metal, the more rapid the reaction is. Platinum is placed below gold in the reactivity series. […]
What was the first drum set ever made?
What was the first drum set ever made? MCCABE: The earliest surviving examples of drums date back to the 6th century B.C. But the drum set as we know it today is only 100 years old. In 1918, the Chicago-based Ludwig Drum Company debuted the Jazz-Er-Up, an all-in-one set with a single-bass drum and pedal, […]
What are the three components of an electrical circuit?
What are the three components of an electrical circuit? Electric circuits An electric circuit has three parts: An energy source – like a battery or mains power. An energy receiver – like a lightbulb. An energy pathway – like a wire. Why you should not waste electricity? We should not waste electricity because it is […]
What is the code for major depressive disorder?
What is the code for major depressive disorder? Code F33. 1 is the diagnosis code used for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Recurrent, Moderate. It is a mental disorder characterized by a pervasive and persistent low mood that is accompanied by low self-esteem and by a loss of interest or pleasure in normally enjoyable activities. What […]
How does the jet stream affect the weather where you live?
How does the jet stream affect the weather where you live? How Do Jet Streams Affect Weather? The fast-moving air currents in a jet stream can transport weather systems across the United States, affecting temperature and precipitation. However, if a weather system is far away from a jet stream, it might stay in one place, […]
What does the slope of position time graph represent?
What does the slope of position time graph represent? The slope of a position graph represents the velocity of the object. So the value of the slope at a particular time represents the velocity of the object at that instant. What is a real world example of negative slope? A simple example of negative slope […]
Do we need oxidants?
Do we need oxidants? Oxidation can damage vital molecules in our cells, including DNA and proteins, which are responsible for many body processes. Molecules such as DNA are needed for cells to function properly, so if too many are damaged, the cell can malfunction or die. This is why antioxidants are important. Why are oxidants […]