How many years ago did the Rocky Mountains first form? 1.7 billion years Where did Appalachian settlers come from? Many scholars trace the roots of Appalachian dialect—and southern highland culture in general—to migrants from northern Britain, and especially to the Scotch-Irish who came to the American backcountry from Ulster in the years preceding the American […]
Why is Group 17 so reactive?
Why is Group 17 so reactive? The halogens are located on the left of the noble gases on the periodic table. Because the halogen elements have seven valence electrons, they only require one additional electron to form a full octet. This characteristic makes them more reactive than other non-metal groups. What are the 3 groups […]
Are we made of waves?
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 are the negative effects of infrared?
What are the negative effects of infrared? IR, particularly IR-A or near IR [700nm-1400nm], raises the internal temperature of the eye, essentially “baking” it. Medical studies indicate that prolonged IR exposure can lead to lens, cornea and retina damage, including cataracts, corneal ulcers and retinal burns, respectively. Can infrared radiation kill you? Infra-red light affects […]
Can high voltage low current kill you?
Can high voltage low current kill you? No, it’s the current that kills you. It kills you by putting a current signal through your heart, which interferes with its normal operation. The high voltage is necessary to penetrate the skin. How many volts can Denki produce? This move was first used against members of the […]
What is another word for isotope?
What is another word for isotope? What is another word for isotope? element form variant version What is the correct statement about isotopes? Isotopes of only heavier elements are radioactive in nature as they have large difference in the number of protons and neutrons. Thus, we can conclude that the statement isotopes of the same […]
Why does a rocket keep accelerating?
Why does a rocket keep accelerating? As the rocket velocity increases, it encounters air resistance, or aerodynamic drag, which opposes the motion. Drag increases as the square of the velocity. The thrust of the rocket must be greater than the weight plus the drag for the rocket to continue accelerating. Do Newton’s laws apply in […]
What disease can be transmitted through blood?
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 […]