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 […]
Does your little toe help you balance?
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 […]
How do you interpret mean median and mode in research?
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 […]
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 […]
Does size affect buoyancy?
Does size affect buoyancy? Because the buoyancy of a solid cube of material depends on its density, which does not vary with the size of the object, changing the size of a cube does not affect whether it will sink or float. Do things weigh less underwater? A: When objects are placed in water, their […]
How does heat transfer from one object to another and why does it generally flow from the hotter the colder object?
How does heat transfer from one object to another and why does it generally flow from the hotter the colder object? Thermal conduction involves energy in the form of heat being transferred from a hot region to a cooler region through a material. At the hotter end the atoms, molecules, and electrons vibrate with more […]
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 […]