Category: Physics

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 causes so much static electricity in my house? Static increases when the air gets cold and humidity drops. To stay warm in your home, you turn up the heat, further adding to a decrease in humidity and increasing static. Why do I get static shocks more than others? Secondly, you may be storing more […]

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 periodic trend is most important for determining metal reactivity? Metallic and Non-metallic Character Within a compound, metal atoms have relatively low attraction for electrons, as indicated by their low electronegativities. By following the trend summary in the figure below, you can see that the most reactive metals would reside in the lower left portion […]

What happens when two neutral charged objects are rubbed together? When an atom has an equal number of protons and electrons, the charges cancel each other and the atom is said to be neutral. Rubbed together in a dry environment, some items have lost electrons and become positively charged, while others have gained electrons and […]

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. […]

How do you analyze timbre? There are many ways to analyse timbre. Some of the components we might describe include: The strength of the note’s harmonics, and how these change over time (think of a muted trumpet, or wah-wah guitar) Overtones and noise components (including clicks, scrapes and breaths) What is the difference between tone […]

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. […]