Category: Physics

What are the rules for a series circuit? In summary, a series circuit is defined as having only one path through which current can flow. From this definition, three rules of series circuits follow: all components share the same current; resistances add to equal a larger, total resistance; and voltage drops add to equal a […]

What is the best time of night to stargaze? The best time to go stargazing is the days before, during and soon after each new Moon, when there is no Moon in the sky. During these times there is no bright Moon to wash out the light from fainter stars. Can you sleep in your […]

Why do black things absorb light? Light energy can be converted into heat energy. A black object absorbs all wavelengths of light and converts them into heat, so the object gets warm. A white object reflects all wavelengths of light, so the light is not converted into heat and the temperature of the object does […]

Why is my ice cream so hard? If the ice cream is not churned fast enough, larger ice crystals can develop, causing the ice cream to become too hard when frozen. The faster it is churned the more air that is whipped into it, which will help it from freezing as hard. Fat does not […]

How many different types of batteries are there? three types What is the main function of a battery? A battery is a device that stores chemical energy and converts it to electrical energy. The chemical reactions in a battery involve the flow of electrons from one material (electrode) to another, through an external circuit. The […]

How long must you boil water to make it safe to drink? Boil water, if you do not have bottled water. Boiling is sufficient to kill pathogenic bacteria, viruses and protozoa (WHO, 2015). If water is cloudy, let it settle and filter it through a clean cloth, paperboiling water towel, or coffee filter. Bring water […]

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 […]

Why the adsorption is always exothermic? The particles are attached to the surface of another medium for the reaction to take place. During this process the residual forces on the surface of adsorbent decreases which in turn decreases the surface energy. This energy appears in the form of heat, hence adsorption is exothermic in nature. […]

Which of the following accurately describes what makes a material a good conductor? When discussing what makes a material a good conductor you say, “They must resist neutron flow.” readily accept electron flow.” readily accept neutron flow.” resist electron flow.” If you are looking for a material that is a good conductor, you will look […]

How do rocks handle stress? Rocks have three possible responses to increasing stress (illustrated in Figure below): elastic deformation: the rock returns to its original shape when the stress is removed. plastic deformation: the rock does not return to its original shape when the stress is removed. fracture: the rock breaks. What causes rocks to […]