Category: Physics

How many quarts are in 57 barrels? 7,973 Quarts How many quarts are in a gallon of oil? 4 quarts Is 5 quarts of oil a gallon? Keep in mind that 4 quarts equals 1 US Gallon but 5 quarts equal 1 Imperial Gallon (i.e. Canada)However, it is more likely that the 5 quarts is […]

How do you find initial kinetic energy? Kinetic Energy and Work The kinetic energy of an object is defined as 2 KE = 1/2 * m * v. The kinetic energy of an object depends on its velocity. We can this combination of force and distance work, so KE(final) – KE(initial) = Work done on […]

Which three structures are sensory receptors found in the skin? The cutaneous receptors’ are the types of sensory receptor found in the dermis or epidermis. They are a part of the somatosensory system. Cutaneous receptors include cutaneous mechanoreceptors, nociceptors (pain) and thermoreceptors (temperature). What are the different sensory receptors in the skin? Sensory receptors exist […]

What is significant about the case Daubert vs Frye? In Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 509 U.S. 579 (1993), the Supreme Court effectively overruled Frye in federal courts, holding that the case law was inconsistent with the applicable evidentiary rules, namely, Rule 702 of the Federal Rules of Evidence. Why is the Frye standard […]

What is the purpose of stick drop test? This test uses the known properties of gravity to determine how long it takes a person to respond to the dropping of an object by measuring how far the object can falls before being caught. How do I improve my ruler drop test? Ruler drop test Person […]

What are the pros and cons of GMO foods? The pros of GMO crops are that they may contain more nutrients, are grown with fewer pesticides, and are usually cheaper than their non-GMO counterparts. The cons of GMO foods are that they may cause allergic reactions because of their altered DNA and they may increase […]

What do the lithosphere and asthenosphere have in common? Both the lithosphere and asthenosphere are part of Earth and are made of similar material. Lithosphere is made up of Earth’s outermost layer, the crust, and the uppermost portion of the mantle. In comparison, the asthenosphere is the upper portion of Earth’s mantle (which is also […]

What are the 5 body cavities? Terms in this set (5) Cranial cavity. Housing the brain and the pituitary glad. Spinal cavity. Housing the spinal cord. Thoracic cavity. Housing the lungs. Abdominal cavity. Housing the major digestive organs. Pelvic cavity. Housing the urinary and reproductive organs. What are the 8 body cavities? Terms in this […]

What happened on the island in 1977 which caused a large number of finches to die? During 1977 there was a major drought on Daphne Major and many of the plants on the island produced few or no seeds. Only the large birds with large beaks were able to crack open the husks and eat […]

What does a cirrus cloud bring? Cirrus clouds are the most common of the high clouds. They are composed of ice and are thin, wispy clouds blown in high winds into long streamers. Cirrus clouds are usually white and predict fair to pleasant weather. By watching the movement of cirrus clouds you can tell from […]