Category: Physics

What happens if Gulf Stream stops? That could mean rising seas and a hotter Florida. A weaker Gulf Stream would mean higher sea levels for Florida’s east coast. It could lead to colder winters in northern Europe (one reason many scientists prefer the term climate change to global warming). Is it better to live on […]

What are logical absolutes? The term ‘the logical absolutes’ refers to what are also known as the ‘laws of thought[1]’. Classical philosophers took these laws to be as follows: The law of identity — All things are equal to themselves. The law of non-contradiction — No proposition can both be and not be (the case). […]

Can the moon crash into Earth? The Moon will swing ever closer to Earth until it reaches a point 11,470 miles (18,470 kilometers) above our planet, a point termed the Roche limit. Theory dictates they’ll eventually rain down onto Earth’s surface. What would happen if the moon fell? If the Moon did escape from Earth, […]

What are the 2 different types of crust? Earth’s crust is divided into two types: oceanic crust and continental crust. The transition zone between these two types of crust is sometimes called the Conrad discontinuity. Silicates (mostly compounds made of silicon and oxygen) are the most abundant rocks and minerals in both oceanic and continental […]

Does 140 100 require medication? Stage 2 high blood pressure is 140/90 or higher. If you get a blood pressure reading of 180/110 or higher more than once, seek medical treatment right away. A reading this high is considered “hypertensive crisis.” Readings between 120/80 and 129/89 are considered pre-hypertension. Is Stage 2 hypertension an emergency? […]

Which part of human ear converts sound vibrations? cochlea When you speak into a cell phone your sound waves must be converted? When you speak into a cell phone, your sound waves must be converted into microwave in order to transmit the signal. The cell phone uses 800 MHz and 1900 MHz frequency range. It […]

What is period of the wave? The period of a wave is the time for a particle on a medium to make one complete vibrational cycle. Period, being a time, is measured in units of time such as seconds, hours, days or years. The period of orbit for the Earth around the Sun is approximately […]

Is it rude to say here you go? “Here you go” and “There you go” are quite informal. If you say this to your teacher or your boss, they might think you’re being rude or impolite. So use the more formal “Here you are” or “There you are” instead. How do you say no comprende? […]

Which represents the size of a population? Population size is the number of individuals in a population. For example, a population ofinsects might consist of 100 individual insects, or many more. Population size influences the chances of a species surviving or going extinct. Generally, very small populations are at greatest risk of extinction. What are […]

What four methods are used most often in persuasive speeches on questions of policy? – The four methods of organization used most often in persuasive speeches on questions of policy are: problem-solution order, problem-cause-solution order, comparative advantages order, and Monroe’s motivated sequence. What are the three basic issues of persuasive speeches on questions of policy? […]