Category: Physics

Do light bulbs have high or low resistance? Incandescent light bulbs have a small filament which when heated begins to glow and emit light. The reason the filament heats up is because it has a high resistance, which means that as electrons move through the filament, they lose a lot of energy. Does a brighter […]

What comes through nuclear pores? Each nuclear pore is a large complex of proteins that allows small molecules and ions to freely pass, or diffuse, into or out of the nucleus. Similarly, RNA transcribed in the nucleus and proteins that are destined to enter the cytoplasm have nuclear export sequences that tag them for release […]

How hot is too hot for winter tires? All-season tires begin to lose their grip once temperatures drop below +7C and are nearly useless for any temperature below -10C. Is 60 degrees too warm for winter tires? They are usually fine as long as temps don’t go too far above 60. It’s better to run […]

What are some good insulators? Plastic, rubber, wood, and ceramics are good insulators. These are often used to make kitchen utensils, such as saucepan handles, to stop heat from flowing up to burn the cook’s hand. Plastic coating is also used to cover most electrical wires in appliances. Air is also a good insulator of […]

Why did F1 stop using slicks? Formula 1 got rid of the ‘slicks’ and re-introduced ‘grooved’ tyres. The sole purpose of the move was to curb the increasing cornering speeds. Those grooved tyres had three parallel grooves in the front tyres and four parallel grooves in the rear tyres. Are F1 Tyres smooth? ‘Slick’ tyres […]

What are the main components of a map? There are three Components of Maps – distance, direction and symbol. Maps are drawings, which reduce the entire world or a part of it to fit on a sheet of paper. Or we can say maps are drawn to reduced scales. But this reduction is done very […]

How can I tell if my glass is heat-resistant? If it is a heat-resistant glass, there will generally be a corresponding label on the glass, indicating the temperature and range of use; If you find nominal Pyrex glass at a low price, consider its authenticity. Is all glass heat-resistant? Glass is thermal-shock resistant, meaning it […]

Does the amount of solvent change when you dilute a solution? 1. Learn how to dilute and concentrate solutions. Often, a worker will need to change the concentration of a solution by changing the amount of solvent. Dilution is the addition of solvent, which decreases the concentration of the solute in the solution. What is […]

Why COP of heat pump is more than refrigerator? (See thermal efficiency of a heat engine.) Note that the COP of a heat pump depends on its direction. The heat rejected to the hot sink is greater than the heat absorbed from the cold source, so the heating COP is greater by one than the […]

How far away can the siren be heard? The physics of sound will reduce the volume of the siren as the distance from the siren increases. With today’s modern vehicles, the effective range of the siren at a 90-degree intersection is often no more than 80 feet. Does pitch change with distance? Sound waves that […]