Category: Physics

What force is used to lift a weight? gravity Is there work done when lifting weights? As you are lifting the object you are doing work on the object. The work W done on an object by a constant force is defined as W = F·d. It is equal to the magnitude of the force, […]

What are three primary methods of monitoring volcanic activity? Volcanologists use many different kinds of tools including instruments that detect and record earthquakes (seismometers and seimographs), instruments that measure ground deformation (EDM, Leveling, GPS, tilt), instruments that detect and measure volcanic gases (COSPEC), instruments that determine how much lava is … How can we detect […]

Is Probeware an electronic tool? Probeware is a learning tool that connects probes and sensors to a computer running suitable software and allows students to view real-time data in a variety of formats. When placed in an inquiry-based learning context, this capacity can significantly increase speed learning. Which best describes technology’s use in science? The […]

What is photosynthesis answer in one line? Photosynthesis is the process by which plants and some microorganisms make substances like carbohydrates. It is an endothermic (takes in heat) chemical process that uses sunlight to turn carbon dioxide into sugars. The sugars are used by the cell as energy, and to build other kinds of molecules. […]

What are the three ways in which heat can flow from one object to another? Heat can be transferred in three ways: by conduction, by convection, and by radiation. Conduction is the transfer of energy from one molecule to another by direct contact. Convection is the movement of heat by a fluid such as water […]

What are the factors affecting the height of the waves? Wave height is affected by wind speed, wind duration (or how long the wind blows), and fetch, which is the distance over water that the wind blows in a single direction. If wind speed is slow, only small waves result, regardless of wind duration or […]

Why is it possible to use physical properties to separate a mixture? The substances in a mixture are separated by the differences in their physical properties, such as their particle size. The more different the properties are, the easier it is to separate the substances. What are three physical properties used to separate mixtures? Physical […]

Is pitch and note the same? Pitch is the high or low frequency of a sound. When you sing, you create pitch because your vocal cords vibrate at a certain speed. Notes are musical symbols that indicate the location of a pitch. Tone is the color or timbre of pitch. Can a sound have no […]

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 […]

Is there a relationship between speed and acceleration? Speed is the distance covered in a unit of time while acceleration is the rate of change of speed. The unit of speed in the metric system is meters per second (m/s) while that of acceleration is meters per second squared (m/s2). Speed is a scalar quantity […]