Category: Physics

How much does it cost to make your home energy independent? A home energy audit costs anywhere from $100 to $1,650 with an average of $416. Most homeowners spend between $206 and $676. You’ll spend anywhere from $0.08 to $0.50 per square foot with a minimum of $100 to $200. How much does a self […]

How do you calculate a pulley system? To calculate the mechanical advantage of a pulley you simply have to count the number of rope sections that support whatever object you are lifting (not counting the rope that is attached to the effort). For example, in a one pulley system the MA is 1. In a […]

What does a circle around a weather station mean? A small circle is plotted on the map at the location where the weather measurements were made. The circle can be filled in to indicate the amount of cloud cover. Positions are reserved above and below the center circle for special symbols that represent different types […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

What is the correct classification of a mixture? Mixtures can be classified into two main categories: homogeneous and heterogeneous. A homogeneous mixture is one in which the composition of its constituents are uniformly mixed throughout. What is the correct classification of mixture in which both solid and liquid are visible? Whereas a solution in which […]

At what height the acceleration due to gravity will be reduced to 36% of its value? We can write the relation between actual acceleration due to gravity and the apparent acceleration due to gravity. Hence, the height above the surface of the earth where the acceleration due to gravity is reduced by 36% of its […]

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. […]