What happens if a hairline fracture is untreated? When a bone fracture is untreated, it can result in either a nonunion or a delayed union. In the former case, the bone doesn’t heal at all, which means that it will remain broken. As a result, swelling, tenderness, and pain will continue to worsen over time. […]
Do forces have direction?
Do forces have direction? A force is a vector quantity. As learned in an earlier unit, a vector quantity is a quantity that has both magnitude and direction. Because a force is a vector that has a direction, it is common to represent forces using diagrams in which a force is represented by an arrow. […]
What is the distance between two contour lines called?
What is the distance between two contour lines called? The elevation difference between two adjacent contour lines is called the contour interval (CI). Usually the contour interval is noted on the map legend. In most topographic maps every 5th contour line is drawn in bold print or wider than other contours. Such lines are called […]
What is the SI base unit of mass?
What is the SI base unit of mass? kilogram (kg) What is the purpose of SI base units? The SI base units are a fundamental part of modern metrology, and thus part of the foundation of modern science and technology. The SI base units form a set of mutually independent dimensions as required by dimensional […]
What stage of sleep is hardest to awaken?
What stage of sleep is hardest to awaken? It is most difficult to awaken people from slow-wave sleep; hence it is considered to be the deepest stage of sleep. Following a period of slow-wave sleep, however, EEG recordings show that the stages of sleep reverse to reach a quite different state called rapid eye movement, […]
What are all the structures in cytoplasm?
What are all the structures in cytoplasm? It is mainly composed of water, salts, and proteins. In eukaryotic cells, the cytoplasm includes all of the material inside the cell and outside of the nucleus. All of the organelles in eukaryotic cells, such as the nucleus, endoplasmic reticulum, and mitochondria, are located in the cytoplasm. Which […]
What is differentiation strategy example?
What is differentiation strategy example? What is a differentiation strategy? As opposed to cost leadership, the differentiation strategy allows companies to take on an innovative approach for their products, and charge premium prices for it. For example, Starbucks goes beyond selling coffee by providing a unique coffee experience in their coffeehouses. What is the formula […]
Is plastic or wood a better insulator?
Is plastic or wood a better insulator? Metal is a good conductor of heat, while wood and plastic are good insulators. A conductor transfers thermal energy (heat) well, while an insulator does not transfer thermal energy (heat) well. What is the warmest insulation for jackets? Loftier (or puffier, if you will) materials consist of more […]
What are the 5 types of musical instruments?
What are the 5 types of musical instruments? The five major types of musical instruments are percussion, woodwind, string, brass and keyboard. What instrument makes a loud sound? According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the loudest (and largest) instrument in the world is the Boardwalk Hall Auditorium Organ. This pipe organ was built […]
What happens when a solid is dissolved in a liquid?
What happens when a solid is dissolved in a liquid? In the simplest case it involves mixing two materials together. The most common examples of dissolving involve a solid and a liquid, usually water. When a solid dissolves the solid (solute) and the liquid (solvent) form a very close intimate mixture called a solution. Why […]