Category: Physics

Why does cooling rate affect crystal size? As the rate of cooling increases, crystal size decreases. This means that something which cools very quickly will have smaller crystal formations, and something which cools slowly will have larger crystal formations. This is easily seen in igneous rock, which may cool at variable rates. What factors affect […]

How long can you live with ischemic heart disease? On average, women live longer than men with heart disease. At age 50 women can expect to live 7.9 years and men 6.7 years with heart disease. The average woman experiences heart disease onset three years older and heart attacks 4.4 years older than men. Can […]

What is an example of a cultural control of pests? 4 Cultural Control. Cultural pest control refers to the manipulation of the crop production system or cultural practices to reduce or eliminate pest populations. Practices such as adjusted planting dates and crop rotations have long been recognized at the local or farm level to avoid […]

How do you cover a fruit tree with netting? When you install netting, you have two options. You can make a frame to hold the netting away from the branches or you can drape the net directly over the tree. Using a frame keeps birds from pecking at fruit on the outside of the tree […]

What is the correct pathway for vision? The visual pathway consists of the retina, optic nerves, optic chiasm, optic tracts, lateral geniculate bodies, optic radiations, and visual cortex. The pathway is, effectively, part of the central nervous system because the retinae have their embryological origins in extensions of the diencephalon. Which controls the amount of […]

How long do people live with heart failure? In general, about half of all people diagnosed with congestive heart failure will survive five years. About 30% will survive for 10 years. In patients who receive a heart transplant, about 21% of patients are alive 20 years later. How long does end stage heart failure last? […]

Are we made of waves? Radio waves are obviously waves. Only when we come close do we notice that this object is actually a wave. Summary: With quantum theory, we find a beautiful unification: instead of there being two fundamental entities (particles and waves), there is only one fundamental entity: waves. Does Matter diffract? All […]

What is the function of Nucleous? The nucleus controls and regulates the activities of the cell (e.g., growth and metabolism) and carries the genes, structures that contain the hereditary information. What function does the nucleolus perform? The nucleolus is a dynamic membrane-less structure whose primary function is ribosomal RNA (rRNA) synthesis and ribosome biogenesis. What […]

Do elements in a period share chemical properties? All elements in a row have the same number of electron shells. Each next element in a period has one more proton and is less metallic than its predecessor. Arranged this way, groups of elements in the same column have similar chemical and physical properties, reflecting the […]

What is the reason that air tanks must be drained? To prevent too much moisture and oil from collecting, the air tanks must be drained regularly. Air pressure gauges indicate air pressure in the vehicle’s dual service (primary and secondary) air tanks. Safety valves prevent over-pressure of the air brake system. Why must air tanks […]