What is a critical point of a substance? Critical point, in physics, the set of conditions under which a liquid and its vapour become identical (see phase diagram). For each substance, the conditions defining the critical point are the critical temperature, the critical pressure, and the critical density. What happens to water at its critical […]
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 […]
Are rocks stronger under tension or compression?
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?
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 […]
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 if a hairline fracture is untreated?
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. […]
What chemicals are needed for muscle contraction?
What chemicals are needed for muscle contraction? In order to perform the mechanical work of contraction, actin and myosin utilize the chemical energy of the molecule adenosine triphosphate (ATP). What are two ways that calcium is needed for muscle contraction to occur be specific? (1) Calcium binds to troponin C, causing the conformational shift in […]
How do you talk about timbre?
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 causes resistance in a wire?
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. […]
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 […]