Category: Physics

How many horsepower is a human? 1.2 hp Why does a horse have 15 horsepower? While it is true that the maximum output of a horse is around 15 horsepower, when you average the output of a horse over the course of a work day it ends up being around a horsepower. Watt defined this […]

Can you sit on a cloud? Nope. You can’t sit on a cloud, because there’s really nothing there. What you think of as a cloud is basically just air. It looks the way it looks because there are many, many, many tiny droplets of water suspended in the air, which refract the light and make […]

Are there sharks in the Columbia River? Some say it could be a Salmon Shark. The two look similar. “It’s not very often we see sharks in that area of the Columbia River, but it does not mean they are not there” ODFW spokesperson Rick Hargrave said. Hargrave says there are likely several contributing factors […]

Why must the transfer of metal be done quickly? The heat energy absorbed or released by the water is dependent on the mass of the water. Why did you need to transfer the metal quickly from the hot water bath to the water in the styrofoam cup calorimeter? Because the minimal amount of heat is […]

What is the function of the dermis? The dermis is a fibrous structure composed of collagen, elastic tissue, and other extracellular components that includes vasculature, nerve endings, hair follicles, and glands. The role of the dermis is to support and protect the skin and deeper layers, assist in thermoregulation, and aid in sensation. What are […]

How much does the moon move at night? Each night, it moves about 13 degrees, or about 26 diameters, to the east. The apparent motion of the Moon from hour to hour; each hour it moves about one diameter to the East. Why do I feel spiritually connected to the moon? The moon has been […]

What should oxygen and acetylene be set at? In case the recommended working pressure settings are not indicated, safe numbers are 40 psi for oxygen and 10 psi for acetylene, regardless of cutting tip size. Simply adjust them until you get a neutral flame, but pay close attention to the acetylene pressure to prevent it […]

Do electrons move in their orbitals? Because an electron is a quantum object with wave-like properties, it must always be vibrating at some frequency. Furthermore, an electron in a stable atomic state does not move in the sense of waving through space. The orbital electron does move in the sense of vibrating in time. Can […]

What are agents of socialization examples? agents of socialization: Agents of socialization, or institutions that can impress social norms upon an individual, include the family, religion, peer groups, economic systems, legal systems, penal systems, language, and the media. What are the 4 major agents of socialization? In the United States, the primary agents of socialization […]

What is destructive criticism example? Examples of destructive criticism are: “You’re wrong.” “You don’t look good in that dress.” It’s important to tell the criticism to yourself first and see how you’d take it before you say it. How do you know if criticism is constructive? If the criticism is truly constructive, it will be […]