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 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. […]
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 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 […]
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 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 CP and CV for water?
What is CP and CV for water? Specific heat is the energy required to raise the temperature of a unit mass of a substance by one degree. In thermodynamics, there are two kinds of specific heats: Cv (specific heat at constant volume) and Cp (specific heat at constant pressure). What is CP and CV? The […]
When a device is used in a circuit in which the voltage is 81V?
What do objects that float have in common?
What do objects that float have in common? all objects that float must contain some trapped air and that is the only reason why they float. the amount of liquid on which the object floats matters somehow, i.e. an object will float higher in a larger volume or deeper liquid. What is meant by sinking? […]