Category: Physics

What is the purpose of the iodine clock reaction? The “clock reaction” is a reaction famous for its dramatic colorless-to-blue color change, and is often used in chemistry courses to explore the rate at which reactions take place. The color change occurs when I2 reacts with starch to form a dark blue iodine/starch complex. Why […]

What is K in capacitor? Also, sometimes capacitors are marked with the capital letter K to signify a value of one thousand pico-Farads, so for example, a capacitor with the markings of 100K would be 100 x 1000pF or 100nF. Are capacitors color coded? The capacitors use a capacitor color code similar to the resistors […]

Can generator be used as motor? In principle, any electrical generator can also serve as an electric motor, or vice versa. In hybrid vehicles and other lightweight power systems, a “motor–generator” is a single electric machine that can be used as an electric motor or a generator, converting between electrical power and mechanical power. How […]

Is a 50 profit margin good? You may be asking yourself, “what is a good profit margin?” A good margin will vary considerably by industry, but as a general rule of thumb, a 10% net profit margin is considered average, a 20% margin is considered high (or “good”), and a 5% margin is low. What […]

How does turning off lights help climate change? According to NSTAR, 29% of energy use in non-residential buildings is used for lighting. If you turn off the lights whenever you leave a room, you can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 0.15 pounds per hour. How can students help reduce climate change? Make sure the lights […]

What is the most economical central heating system? For most of us, the cheapest heating system is going to be mains gas fuelled. If you’re living off the grid, LPG is the most cost effective heating option. If you take full advantage of Economy 7 electricity tariffs, you may be able to match LPG systems […]

Will a capacitor save my battery? A stiffening capacitor will maintain voltage supplied to your amplifier. A car audio capacitor will help limit your headlight dimming because the amp is absorbing the voltage through the capacitor rather than your main battery, but it will not completely cure the problem. Is capacitor like a battery? A […]

Why does more bandwidth mean more data? To transfer data, a signal must change in some way and the rate at which these changes occur influences the rate at which information can be transferred. Thus, more bandwidth corresponds to a higher maximum rate of data transfer. How do I know my Internet bandwidth? How To […]

What structures pull chromosomes apart? The movement of chromosomes is facilitated by a structure called the mitotic spindle, which consists of microtubules and associated proteins. Spindles extend from centrioles on each of the two sides (or poles) of the cell, attach to the chromosomes and align them, and pull the sister chromatids apart. What cells […]

Why is it called electromagnetic? The waves of energy are called electromagnetic (EM) because they have oscillating electric and magnetic fields. If it has low frequency, it has less energy and could be a TV or radio wave. All EM energy waves travel at the speed of light. No matter what their frequency or wavelength, […]