Category: Physics

Do roller coasters just use gravity? A roller coaster is a machine that uses gravity and inertia to send a train of cars along a winding track. The combination of gravity and inertia, along with g-forces and centripetal acceleration give the body certain sensations as the coaster moves up, down, and around the track. How […]

Is a high pressure system Hot or cold? High pressure systems can be cold or warm, humid or dry. The origin of a high-pressure region determines its weather characteristics. If a high-pressure system moves into Wisconsin from the south during the summer, the weather is usually warm and clear. What do you notice about the […]

Why was England most successful in colonizing America? The English that settled the middle colonies of New York and Pennsylvania found good farmland that was great for growing food that could be sold in Europe. Finally, the English that colonized the southern colonies found that area was good for growing cash crops like tobacco. What […]

What are 3 examples of invasive species? Notable examples of invasive plant species include the kudzu vine, Andean pampas grass, English ivy, Japanese knotweed, and yellow starthistle. Animal examples include the New Zealand mud snail, feral pig, European rabbit, grey squirrel, domestic cat, carp, and ferret. What are two human activities that could contribute to […]

Will 5kg dumbbells build muscle? and for building mass you need to lift heavy weighted dumbbell with lower rep range (10–15 counts). By lifting 5 kg for 30 count sure is difficult but it does not build the mass… it shapes the muscle and makes the biceps ripped and burns fat. so doing that is […]

What happens if a hot air balloon lands in your yard? As a general rule, pilot or crew chef are supposed to ask the property owner if it is OK to land on private property and take the balloon down. If they did not ask, they are basically trespassing. Trespassing pilot and crew may harm […]

Which installation is not covered by the NEC? The NEC does not cover electrical installations in ships, water- craft, railway rolling stock, aircraft, or automotive vehicles. What is the purpose of the NEC? The NEC (the National Fire Protection Association’s NFPA 70) is a widely-adopted model code for the installation of electrical components and systems. […]

Why do we use resistors? A resistor is a passive two-terminal electrical component that implements electrical resistance as a circuit element. In electronic circuits, resistors are used to reduce current flow, adjust signal levels, to divide voltages, bias active elements, and terminate transmission lines, among other uses. What causes resistors to burn? Blowing Up a […]

What are 2 disadvantages of wind energy? The two major disadvantages of wind power include initial cost and technology immaturity. Firstly, constructing turbines and wind facilities is extremely expensive. The second disadvantage is technology immaturity. Why is wind energy bad? Wind turbines are a potential threat to wildlife such as birds and bats. Deforestation to […]

What proves light is a particle? Light behaves mainly like a wave but it can also be considered to consist of tiny packages of energy called photons. Then Max Planck and others were studying the photoelectric effect and they found that certain types of metal and other materials will eject electrons when light shines on […]