Category: Physics

What is an example of red shift? Scientists can use redshift to measure how the universe is structured on a large scale. One example of this is the Hercules-Corona Borealis Great Wall; light takes about 10 billion years to go across the structure. How is Red Shift measured? How Do Astronomers Measure Redshift? The most […]

What is the height of water? Depth and hydrostatic pressure Height of Water Column Pressure (m) (ft) (psi) 2 6.56 2.85 3 9.84 4.27 4 13.1 5.69 Can the height of a column of water be used to determine pressure? In a barometer, the height, h, of the column of liquid is used as a […]

What skills do meteorologists need? Meteorologist Requirements: MSc degree in Science, Mathematics or similar. Strong analytical skills. Interest in weather systems. Able to work well within a team. Good problem-solving skills. Proficiency in mathematics. Computer literacy. Do all meteorologists go on TV? For every Sam Champion who makes millions forecasting the weather on television, there […]

How do I transfer files from Windows to Mac? Move your data On your PC, download and install the appropriate Windows Migration Assistant, based on the version of macOS on your Mac: Quit any open Windows apps. Open Windows Migration Assistant, then click Continue. Start up your Mac. On your Mac, follow the onscreen prompts […]

What will happen if two oceanic plates collide? When two oceanic plates converge, the denser plate will end up sinking below the less dense plate, leading to the formation of an oceanic subduction zone. Old, dense crust tends to be subducted back into the earth. An example of a subduction zone formed from a convergent […]

What happens to unused energy in the body? Excess protein that’s not needed to build and maintain your body or to meet energy demands is also changed into fat and stored. The unused calories from dietary fat and alcohol also are converted into body fat. Body fat, then, is the stored form of excess calories […]

What are 3 examples of an unlimited form of government? Examples of unlimited governments include authoritarian, like Iran, and totalitarian regimes, like North Korea. Which is the best description of an unlimited government? Unlimited Government: Control is placed entirely in the leader’s hands and his/her appointees. No limit is placed on the leader’s power. Government […]

Is it better to wear reading glasses or not? Whether or not you choose to wear your reading glasses will make no difference to your eyesight in the long run (although if you have to strain your eyes to read, you might get headaches or find that your eyes feel sore). Are cheap reading glasses […]

Where do plants get the energy to grow? Plants need energy from the sun, water from the soil, and carbon from the air to grow. Air is mostly made of nitrogen, oxygen, and carbon dioxide. Where does the mass of plants come from? The mass of a tree is primarily carbon. The carbon comes from […]

What 3 diseases can affect the endocrine system? Common endocrine disorders include diabetes mellitus, acromegaly (overproduction of growth hormone), Addison’s disease (decreased production of hormones by the adrenal glands), Cushing’s syndrome (high cortisol levels for extended periods of time), Graves’ disease (type of hyperthyroidism resulting in excessive thyroid … How do you fix your endocrine […]