Category: Physics

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 […]

What is the relationship between volume and pressure for a gas? It is summarized in the statement now known as Boyle’s law: The volume of a given amount of gas held at constant temperature is inversely proportional to the pressure under which it is measured. Are volume and temperature directly proportional? The volume of a […]

What is special about summer solstice? The day that the Earth’s North Pole is tilted closest to the sun is called the summer solstice. This is the longest day (most daylight hours) of the year for people living in the northern hemisphere. It is also the day that the Sun reaches its highest point in […]

How do you talk about timbre? Terms we might use to describe timbre: bright, dark, brassy, reedy, harsh, noisy, thin, buzzy, pure, raspy, shrill, mellow, strained. I prefer to avoid describing timbre in emotional terms (excited, angry, happy, sad, etc.); that is not the sound quality, it is its effect or interpretation. What does timbre […]

What happens when an atom gains or loses an electron quizlet? When an atom loses an electron, it loses a negative charge and becomes a positive ion. When an atom gains an electron it gains a negative charge and becomes a negative ion. What kind of bond is formed when two atoms share an electron? […]

What is the direction of the induced current in the circular loop of radius r? The direction of induced current in the circular loop will be clockwise or anti-clockwise depending upon the direction of current in the straight wire. The amount of induced current will be decided by the velocity with which the loop is […]

How do I combine two plots in R? Combining Plots R makes it easy to combine multiple plots into one overall graph, using either the. With the par( ) function, you can include the option mfrow=c(nrows, ncols) to create a matrix of nrows x ncols plots that are filled in by row. The layout( ) […]

What is the line of symmetry on a graph? The axis or line of symmetry is an imaginary line that runs through the center of a line or shape creating two perfectly identical halves. In higher level mathematics, you will be asked to find the axis of symmetry of a parabola. This is a parabola, […]

Are rocks stronger under tension or compression? Rock is strong under compression but relatively weak under tension and shear. This is a result of the microscopic structure of rock: it contains microscopic cracks which are forced open and enlarged by tension and shear but which are forced closed by compression. What increases rock strength? The […]

What is the function of science and technology in development? The role of S is to lead national development and to support socio-economic needs. The priority areas that have been identified are: – Development of electronics, information, and communication technologies. – Development of selected high technologies to lead the industrial structure adjustment. Is there a […]