What causes resistance in a wire? The moving electrons can collide with the ions in the metal. This makes it more difficult for the current to flow, and causes resistance. The resistance of a long wire is greater than the resistance of a short wire because electrons collide with more ions as they pass through. […]
Why did US not join League of Nations?
Why did US not join League of Nations? The League of Nations was established at the end of World War I as an international peacekeeping organization. Although US President Woodrow Wilson was an enthusiastic proponent of the League, the United States did not officially join the League of Nations due to opposition from isolationists in […]
What is blue light and why is it bad?
What is blue light and why is it bad? Continued exposure to blue light over time could damage retinal cells and cause vision problems such as age-related macular degeneration. It can also contribute to cataracts, eye cancer and growths on the clear covering over the white part of the eye. What does blue light symbolize? […]
What is the line of symmetry on a graph?
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 is special about summer solstice?
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 […]
What is the difference between synoptic and prognostic charts?
What is the difference between synoptic and prognostic charts? 2. How are prognostic charts different from synoptic weather maps? ď‚·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 a Type D fire?
What is a Type D fire? Class D. Class D fires involve combustible metals, such as magnesium, titanium, and sodium. Extinguishers with a D rating are designed to extinguish fires involving combustible metals. Note: Common extinguishing agents may react with a combustible metal fire causing the severity of the fire to increase. What is a […]
What happens when an atom gains or loses an electron quizlet?
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 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 […]