Category: Physics

What is the relationship between valence electrons and bonding? Valence electrons are outer shell electrons with an atom and can participate in the formation of chemical bonds. In single covalent bonds, typically both atoms in the bond contribute one valence electron in order to form a shared pair. The ground state of an atom is […]

What disease can be transmitted through blood? ​Bloodborne pathogens are microorganisms such as viruses or bacteria that are carried in blood and can cause disease in people. There are many different bloodborne pathogens, including malaria, syphilis, and brucellosis, and most notably Hepatitis B (HBV), Hepatitis C (HCV) and the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). How can […]

What food nutrient is best for exercise? Minimally processed foods are the best for sports and weight lifting nutrition. Lean protein, complex carbs and fiber are your best friends, especially if you’re trying to lose weight. Your body needs lean protein such as turkey, nonfat Greek yogurt, fish and egg whites to build muscle and […]

Is Hekla a shield volcano? An active volcano for centuries, the mountain Hekla is one of the most famous in the world. Hekla is a stratovolcano, located near the southern end of the eastern rift zone in Iceland. The whole mountain ridge of Hekla is about 40 km long. The fissure, Heklugjá, which splits the […]

What makes up 80% of air? Air is composed of a mixture of gases and is not a gas in itself. However, air is mostly nitrogen — almost 80 percent of it. Nearly all the rest of it is oxygen, with about 1 percent being argon. All of the rest of the gases make up […]

Which gun has the most recoil? 950 JDJ. This gun is no joke. It uses 240 grains of powder to push a 2,400-grain bullet 2,100 fps. It bites on both ends though, generating 277 foot-pounds of recoil, or approximately 10 times as much as a 30-06. What rifle kicks the hardest? Petzal: The Hardest Kicking […]

Is buoyant force constant? Because the volume is the same at any depth, and the density of water is the same at any depth, the total mass of displaced water (mass = volume x density) is the same at any depth—making the buoyant force constant. Why is a heavier object more likely than a lighter […]

What minimum force must you exert to get the fridge to start moving? 660 newtons How is Mue calculated? It is usually symbolized by the Greek letter mu (μ). Mathematically, μ = F/N, where F is the frictional force and N is the normal force. Because both F and N are measured in units of […]

When should I watch the Perseid meteor shower? Perseid meteors have been streaking across our skies since around July 17. We’ll see Perseids for 10 days or so after the peak mornings on August 11, 12 and 13, though at considerably reduced numbers. Yet, each day as the moon wanes in the morning sky, less […]

What are long waves? Long waves, also called infragravity waves, have a wave period of 30 seconds to several minutes. Astronomical tides represent one important example of long waves. Long waves can occur in shallow water, such as the Chesapeake Bay. But long waves are not limited to what is normally considered shallow water. What […]