Category: Physics

What is centripetal force equal to? The magnitude F of the centripetal force is equal to the mass m of the body times its velocity squared v 2 divided by the radius r of its path: F=mv2/r. According to Newton’s third law of motion, for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. Why […]

What are the types of systematic errors? Systematic errors may be of four kinds: Instrumental. For example, a poorly calibrated instrument such as a thermometer that reads 102 oC when immersed in boiling water and 2 oC when immersed in ice water at atmospheric pressure. Observational. For example, parallax in reading a meter scale. Environmental. […]

Can K-type stars support life? K stars can live for 17 to 70 billion years, much longer than sunlike stars, which shine on the main sequence for only about 10 billion years. The longer lifespan of a K star would give life on an orbiting planet more time to evolve, if it ever got started. […]

At what temperature will outside faucets freeze? 20 degrees How do I stop my outside faucet from freezing? Cover the exterior faucet with an insulated slip-on cover. This will prevent any remaining water from freezing. Exterior pipes should be wrapped with insulation tubing, which can be found at your local hardware store. Do not wrap […]

Why do waves slow down in shallow water? In shallower water near the coast, waves slow down because of the force exerted on them by the seabed. If a wave is approaching the coast at an angle, the nearshore part of the wave slows more than the offshore part of the wave (because it’s in […]

What is the best solvent for carbon disulfide? Carbon disulfide is a colorless liquid, with an chloroform like smell when pure. Impure CS2 has a yellowish color and has a putrid smell. It is insoluble in water, but soluble in many organic solvents, such as benzene, ethanol, diethyl ether, carbon tetrachloride, chloroform. What is the […]

What swim goggles do Navy SEALs use? We like these simple goggles – the Aqua Sphere Goggle . These are easy to slip on and knock out a 2k swim in the pool with fins or to get out in the ocean and get some distance. The glasses will serve their primary purpose, to keep […]

What is an example of the Fifth Amendment? During a criminal trial, the Fifth Amendment pertains to more individuals than just the defendant. For example, a witness may refuse to testify if doing so would have him or her self-incriminate, even if the criminal conduct in question is not related to the actual case. Why […]

What is the main magnetic field? The Main Magnetic Field originates from a dynamo process in the fluid outer core of the Earth. It strongly dominates over the various other contributions to the geomagnetic field, accounting for over 95% of the field strength observed at the Earth’s surface. What is the strength of an MRI […]

What is the speed of the particle when it enters the magnetic field region? A proton enters a uniform magnetic field of 1.0 × 10 −4 T 1.0 × 10 −4 T with a speed of. 5 × 10 5 m/s . Why does a magnetic field do not work on a charged particle? One […]