What are 5 examples of physical activity? Some examples of physical activity are: Going for a walk, bike, or run (join our indoor walking program). Doing household chores. Taking the stairs instead of the elevator. Playing at the park. Raking leaves or shovelling snow. What are the examples of moderate physical activity? Examples of moderate […]
What is a critical point of a substance?
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 […]
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What 3 types of EM waves are dangerous to humans?
What 3 types of EM waves are dangerous to humans? The most dangerous frequencies of electromagnetic energy are X-rays, gamma rays, ultraviolet light and microwaves. X-rays, gamma rays and UV light can damage living tissues, and microwaves can cook them. How long does it take for gamma rays to kill you? Most deaths occur within […]
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 […]
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 […]
What is the difference between control variable and independent variable?
What is the difference between control variable and independent variable? Independent variable – the variable that is altered during a scientific experiment. Controlled variable – a variable that is kept the same during a scientific experiment. Any change in a controlled variable would invalidate the results. What is the different types of variables? Parts of […]
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. […]
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. […]