Category: Physics

How do astronomers identify stars? Thus, astronomers can identify what kinds of stuff are in stars from the lines they find in the star’s spectrum. This type of study is called spectroscopy. The science of spectroscopy is quite sophisticated. Why do stars wobble? We all know that the chains of gravity shackle a planet to […]

What is the IQ rating scale? IQ tests are made to have an average score of 100. Most people (about 68 percent) have an IQ between 85 and 115. Only a small fraction of people have a very low IQ (below 70) or a very high IQ (above 130). The average IQ in the United […]

Is it better to wear a hat in the sun? Wearing a hat outdoors is also great way to protect your hair, eyes, and skin from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays. While you still need to slather your skin with sunscreen that protects against both UVA and UVB rays, a hat can help give added […]

Is water displacement dependent on mass? The concept of Archimedes’ principle is that an object immersed in a fluid is buoyed up by a force equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by the object. The mass of the displaced fluid can be expressed in terms of the density and its volume, m = […]

Why is o not stable? One oxygen atom is unstable since it has only 6 electrons in the outermost shell. For an atom to be stable it needs 8 electrons. So, for the oxygen atom to be stable it requires two more electrons in the valence shell. Why does O2 exist but not S2? In […]

What is the difference between the two igneous rocks? The two main categories of igneous rocks are extrusive and intrusive. Extrusive rocks are formed on the surface of the Earth from lava, which is magma that has emerged from underground. Intrusive rocks are formed from magma that cools and solidifies within the crust of the […]

What are the 8 lab safety rules? General Laboratory Safety Rules Know locations of laboratory safety showers, eyewashstations, and fire extinguishers. Know emergency exit routes. Avoid skin and eye contact with all chemicals. Minimize all chemical exposures. No horseplay will be tolerated. Assume that all chemicals of unknown toxicity are highly toxic. What are the […]

What are the 6 factors of competitive advantage? The competitive advantage must be sustainable in order to create long-term viability. What are the six factors of competitive advantage? The six factors of competitive advantage are quality, price, location, selection, service and speed/turnaround. What is chance in Porter’s Diamond? Chance. The final element in the Porter […]

What are two functions of the myelin sheath? Function of the Myelin Sheath The myelin sheath has a number of function in the nervous system. The main functions include protecting the nerves from other electrical impulses, and speeding the time it takes for a nerve to traverse an axon. What is the function of myelin […]

How proteins are converted into carbohydrates? Excess amino acids must be converted into other storage products or oxidized as fuel. Therefore, in theory, the excess ingested protein could, through the process of gluconeogenesis, produce glucose. This would mean that 100 g of protein could produce ~50 g of glucose. Is glucose a protein or carbohydrate? […]