Category: Physics

Why are telescopes limited? The resolution of an optical imaging system – a microscope, telescope, or camera – can be limited by factors such as imperfections in the lenses or misalignment. Is the human eye diffraction limited? The human eye is close to being fully diffraction-limited, at least for photopic (cone-based) vision at the center […]

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 […]

How much does a hovercraft cost? Rescue hovercraft range from $28,000 to $79,000 and commercial hovercraft from $36,000 to $90,000. Trailers range from $3,000 to $12,600. (Prices in US Dollars.) HOW IS A HOVERCRAFT DIFFERENT FROM AN AIRBOAT? Why did they stop using hovercrafts? The Channel’s hovercraft service had its peak year in 198 when […]

Is it OK to put dry ice in the freezer? If you keep it in the freezer, it will not only melt into a gas quickly, since the freezer is so much warmer than the temperature of dry ice, but it could also cause the freezer to shut down. Follow this tip: The best place […]

Do airplanes have constant velocity? Since there is no net external force on the aircraft, the aircraft will maintain a constant airspeed as described by Newton’s First Law of Motion. However, if the forces become unbalanced, the aircraft will move in the direction of the greater force. How is an aircraft held into a turn? […]

How many atoms are in FCC? four atoms What are 111 planes? The symbol (111) represents Miller indices for an infinite set of parallel planes, with intercepts 1, 1 & 1 along the three crystallographic axis (unit lattice parameter along these), which pass through lattice points. On what planes of a bcc structure can the […]

How gravity affects walking up and down the stairs? 3 Answers. You have to lift up your body mass under the presence of gravity, so you have to overcome the force of gravity. While climbing up the stairs you have to put force on ground, more then your weight, which put same force but in […]

What is the partial pressure of oxygen at sea level? 160 mm Hg How do you find the partial pressure of CO2? Calculate the partial pressures for each gas. For the partial pressure of carbon dioxide, we multiply 0.2 mol by our constant of 0.0821 and our temperature of 310 degrees K, then divide by […]

What are natural esters? Natural esters are made from renewable natural sources, for example MIDEL eN 1204 (rapeseed/canola) and MIDEL eN 1215 (soybean). The base oil is chosen to give the best possible fit to the application; however unlike synthetic esters the properties of these base oils cannot be significantly altered. What are the main […]

How can detergents cause pollution? Phosphates in detergents can lead to freshwater algal blooms that releases toxins and deplete oxygen in waterways. When the algae decompose, they use up the oxygen available for aquatic life. Does Soap pollute rivers? All soaps, unfortunately even biodegradable ones, can contaminate fresh water sources. Materials are usually deemed biodegradable […]