Category: Physics

Are fault lines dangerous? Major active faults such as the Hayward Fault are associated with many hazards. The most obvious hazard is that of large earthquakes, which induce ground shaking over a large area that can cause heavy objects to fall and windows to shatter, and can cause structural damage to buildings and bridges. How […]

What is the principle of electric iron? An electric iron is based on the principle of heating effect of current that heat is produced in the nichrome wire used in the iron due to the current flowing through it. Which coating is best for iron? Which soleplate is best for ironing? Stainless steel soleplates have […]

Can alcohol be used in a thermometer? The two common liquids used in liquid in glass thermometers are alcohol (ethanol) and mercury. alcohol is not used in thermometer. Are alcohol based thermometers accurate? Alcohol thermometers are also inexpensive and durable. They are typically not as accurate as mercury thermometers because of the alcohol’s susceptibility to […]

How has plate tectonics affect evolution? Plate tectonic processes such as the redistribution of continents, growth of mountain ranges, formation of land bridges, and opening and closing of oceans provide a continuous but moderate environmental pressure that stimulates populations to adapt and evolve. Why are plate tectonics important to the ocean? Earth’s oceans might not […]

What are the two types of athletics? There are two types of athletics events: track and field. Track events are running and walking races. Field events are jumping and throwing contests. Objects thrown by athletes include a hard disk, called a discus, and a light spear, called a javelin. What is the another name of […]

Is it better to steam or boil dumplings? To boil dumplings, fill a large pot two-thirds of the way with water. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Steaming is a much faster method as you only need to bring a few cups of water to a boil instead of an entire pot. […]

What are disadvantages of modeling? Disadvantages of modelling and simulation Mistakes may be made in the programming or rules of the simulation or model. The cost of a simulation model can be high. The cost of running several different simulations may be high. Time may be needed to make sense of the results. What are […]

What makes a boiling egg float? Eggs have an air cell that becomes larger as the egg ages and acts as a buoyancy aid. An egg can float in water when its air cell has enlarged sufficiently to keep it buoyant. A spoiled egg will have an unpleasant odor when you break open the shell, […]

How can I strengthen my heart? Top 10 healthy heart tips Give up smoking. If you’re a smoker, quit. Get active. Getting – and staying – active can reduce your risk of developing heart disease. Manage your weight. Being overweight can increase your risk of heart disease. Eat more fibre. Cut down on saturated fat. […]

Why is the B string so hard to tune? Explained in short, the reason why the B string always sounds out of tune is that we use the 12-tone Equal Temperament tuning system to tune the instrument, which is not 100% accurate in comparison to the way sounds occur in nature. What is standard guitar […]