Category: Physics

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 […]

Why is phrenology no longer accepted? Phrenology was mostly discredited as a scientific theory by the 1840s. This was due only in part to a growing amount of evidence against phrenology. Phrenologists had never been able to agree on the most basic mental organ numbers, going from 27 to over 40, and had difficulty locating […]

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 […]

Is the sun radiant energy? Does the Sun produce radiant energy? Yes, the Sun produces a lot of radiant energy, which is transmitted to Earth as light. Plants convert the electromagnetic energy in sunlight into chemical energy for their food, through a process called photosynthesis. What gives off radiant energy? The term radiant energy refers […]

What are the pros and cons to oil? The process of bringing Oil to the surface for us to use is called oil drilling, this creates many Pros and Cons of Oil Energy….Pros of Oil Energy Oil Laid the Foundation for Renewable Energy. Oil is Cheap. The Oil Industry Produces Jobs. Oil Goes a Long […]

How do you find centroid? Centroid of a Triangle Definition: For a two-dimensional shape “triangle,” the centroid is obtained by the intersection of its medians. The centroid of a triangle = ((x1+x2+x3)/3, (y1+y2+y3)/3) To find the x-coordinates of G: To find the y-coordinates of G: Try This: Centroid Calculator. How do you find the centroid […]

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 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 […]

Which caste is the highest caste in India? jatis Which is the big caste in Hindu? Brahman, also spelled Brahmin, Sanskrit Brāhmaṇa (“Possessor of Brahma”), highest ranking of the four varnas, or social classes, in Hindu India. How is caste determined? The caste system is the Hindu social and religious hierarchy, created a few thousand […]