Category: Physics

What is the main cause of ozone depletion? Ozone depletion occurs when chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and halons—gases formerly found in aerosol spray cans and refrigerants—are released into the atmosphere (see details below). CFCs and halons cause chemical reactions that break down ozone molecules, reducing ozone’s ultraviolet radiation-absorbing capacity. Is inhaling ozone bad? Whether in its pure […]

Does your little toe help you balance? Your toes play an important role in keeping you balanced as you move, whether you’re barefoot or wearing shoes. Your pinky is the smallest toe, but it’s crucial in helping you to maintain your balance. It helps to think of your foot as having a triangular base of […]

Is 1500 watts a lot of electricity? Most electric heaters use 1,500 watts, but some are slightly less or slightly more. Since 1,000 watts equals 1 kilowatt, that means your heater uses 1.5 kilowatts of power. However, your electric bill is measured in kilowatt hours, which is the amount of energy used while running a […]

How do you solve Vo? To find the voltage at Vo, start at either end and add or subtract the voltage drop across the resistor. If we start at the 10V end: Vo = 10 – 3.58 = 6.42 V. If we start at the -2V end: Vo = -2 + 8.42 = 6.42 V. […]

How did Joseph save Egypt? Joseph collected all the food produced in those seven years of abundance in Egypt and stored it in the cities. When all Egypt began to feel the famine, the people cried to Pharaoh for food. Then Pharaoh told all the Egyptians, “Go to Joseph and do what he tells you.” […]

What is the difference between synoptic and prognostic charts? 2. How are prognostic charts different from synoptic weather maps? Prognostic charts are computer generated forecast showing the expected pressure pattern at a specific future time. Synoptic weather maps describe the state of the atmosphere over a large area at a given moment. What is good […]

Why is gravity a non-contact force? Magnetism is an example of a non-contact or action-at-a-distance force. These are forces which can act on an object without being in physical contact with it. The force of gravity is another example. Thus, gravity will pull a raindrop down to Earth without any tangible physical link between the […]

What muffles sound the best? The best types of surfaces for absorbing sounds are ones with jagged surfaces and hollow recesses within (much like a sponge or cardboard). The proper object captures the sound waves and bounces them around within the object until the vibrations dwindle. Does Styrofoam deaden sound? Polystyrene foams such as Styrofoam […]

What do we call a ramp and ladder combined? A wedge is a simple machine that is made of two inclined planes together. Inclined planes don’t move, but wedges do. An axe is an example of a wedge. Inclined planes are simple machines used to make work easier. Ramps, ladders, and staircases are all inclined […]

What is CP and CV for water? Specific heat is the energy required to raise the temperature of a unit mass of a substance by one degree. In thermodynamics, there are two kinds of specific heats: Cv (specific heat at constant volume) and Cp (specific heat at constant pressure). What is CP and CV? The […]