Category: Physics

What is a requirement for storing chemicals? Chemicals must be separated when being stored to ensure that incompatible chemicals do not mix if there is a spill. Keep the outside of containers clean and the storage area tidy. Do not store liquids above solids to avoid contamination in the event of a leak. Always store […]

Can you die from doing too much homework? You may have received harried text messages over the past few days which say something like, “Studying any more today will literally kill me.” We would usually take issue with the seemingly poor use of the word “literally” here, but precedent shows that it actually is possible […]

What is called inertia? Newton’s first law of motion states that a body at rest remains at rest, or, if in motion, remains in motion at a constant velocity unless acted on by a net external force. This is also known as the law of inertia. Inertia is the tendency of an object to remain […]

Why is a scale important on a graph? The distance between two numbers indicates a unit and this unit remains uniform throughout a scale. Thus, a scale plays a crucial part in plotting graphs. Without scales, we won’t be able to infer anything relevant from the graph. A scale on a graph can have any […]

What is the third ionization energy of a ground state Beryllium Be atom? Beryllium atoms have 4 electrons and the shell structure is 2.2. The ground state electron configuration of ground state gaseous neutral beryllium is [He]….Ionisation Energies and electron affinity. Ionisation energy number Enthalpy / kJ mol‑1 3rd 14848.72 4th 21006.64 How do you […]

Why is pop bad for you? Diet and regular sodas have both been linked to obesity, kidney damage, and certain cancers. Regular soft drinks have been linked to elevated blood pressure. Can Coke damage your stomach? Drinking excessive amounts of diet soda can sometimes affect the lining of the stomach. “Over time, it can get […]

Why is reflection important in writing? Reflective writing gives you the chance think about what you are doing more deeply and to learn from your experience. Writing your thoughts down makes it easier for you to think about them and make connections between what you are thinking, what you are being taught and what you […]

What is positive decision making? Positive decision makes attempts to seek out all alternative outcomes and sets about achieving the best of those outcomes. Planning. Negative decision making, being based on the absence of negative consequences, has little opportunity for planning. What defines a good decision? A good decision is one that is made deliberately […]

How did you separate the components of salt water solution? For example, water can be separated from salt solution by simple distillation. This method works because water has a much lower boiling point than salt. When the solution is heated, the water evaporates. It is then cooled and condensed into a separate container. What technique […]

What is the most probable reason why a life jacket helps you float in water? The trapped air weighs much less than the weight of the water it displaces, so the water pushes up harder than the life jacket pushes down, allowing the life jacket to remain buoyant and float. This buoyancy is strong enough […]