Category: Physics

Does spring constant depend on gravity? Gravity has nothing to do with the spring constant. It can only effect the net force on the spring depending on the orientation of the spring. If the spring is oriented horizontally, gravity has no effect. Does spring constant change with compression? The proportional constant k is called the […]

Is renewable natural gas the future? If we could harness methane-producing waste to create an electricity source, we could reduce the amount of methane in the atmosphere and also utilize a new renewable power source. Renewable natural gas has a future in energy and may potentially help relieve the world’s current waste problem. Why is […]

Can you start a manual car in first gear? In most manual cars, the car wont let you try to start it while in gear unless you depress the clutch pedal. Otherwise, the starter would literally become the powerhouse of the car, and attempt to drive the car forward as the engine does. What is […]

What does hypothesis mean in simple terms? A hypothesis is a suggested solution for an unexplained occurrence that does not fit into current accepted scientific theory. The basic idea of a hypothesis is that there is no pre-determined outcome. What is the best definition for the word prediction? A prediction is what someone thinks will […]

What happens to current If voltage is doubled? if you increase the voltage (or electrical pressure) in a circuit then the current (flow of electrons) will increase in direct proportion, eg if you double the voltage the current flow will double. What if both voltage and resistance are doubled? and if the voltage and the […]

Does virtual mean in person? The adjective virtual is used to describe something that exists in essence but not in actuality. You may have made a virtual friend on an online gaming site, but don’t expect that person to meet you for coffee. Does virtual mean live? Virtual Meetings = Unified Communication Unified communication, or […]

Is a guitar string a standing wave? A guitar string sound consists of standing waves: the fundamental and overtones. The fundamental wavelengh is twice the length of the vibrating part of the string. What type of wave does a guitar make? Longitudinal Waves What is the frequency of low E on a guitar? 82 Hz […]

When the concentration of solute inside and outside a cell is the same? Tonicity and cells Tonicity of solution Solute concentration Water moves… Hypertonic Higher solute in solution than in cell Out of the cell Isotonic Equal amounts of solute in cell and solution Into and out of cell at the same time Hypotonic Lower […]

What is buffer solution give example? Buffer solutions resist a change in pH when small amounts of a strong acid or a strong base are added (Figure 1). A solution of acetic acid and sodium acetate (CH3COOH + CH3COONa) is an example of a buffer that consists of a weak acid and its salt. What […]

How wages are determined? Just as in any market, the price of labor, the wage rate, is determined by the intersection of supply and demand. When the supply of labor increases the equilibrium price falls, and when the demand for labor increases the equilibrium price rises. What are the factors affecting wages and salary? The […]