Category: Physics

What are three non-sampling errors? Non-sampling errors include non-response errors, coverage errors, interview errors, and processing errors. A coverage error would occur, for example, if a person were counted twice in a survey, or their answers were duplicated on the survey. What are examples of non-sampling errors? Any error or inaccuracies caused by factors other […]

Does masturbation affect immunity? An orgasm may benefit your immune system Though the study was very small, the researchers found that masturbation increased the number of inflammatory mediators called leukocytes (white blood cells) and natural killer cells. Both of these fight infection as a part of the body’s immune response. How can you tell if […]

Can a car run on jet fuel? Jet fuel can actually be used in cars, but only in diesel engines. Kerosene jet fuel and diesel are actually similar enough to allow for cross-functionality and would provide a similar performance. Both are derived from crude oil, and both run their respective engines on combustion. How much […]

Is work done when you lift an object? The force you are exerting is equal in magnitude and opposite in direction to the force of gravity. 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 = […]

Is Q A joule or kilojoule? You want your q to be in units of Joules or kJ. If you used the q=mC(delta T) with your given C, your q would be in units of (grams)(kJ). In the problem, you were given the heat capacity, not the specific heat capacity. Therefore, you don’t need mass […]

What is an example of Kinesthesia? Through your sense of kinesthesis, you can tell where different parts of your body are located even if your eyes are closed or you are standing in a dark room. For example, when you are riding a bicycle, receptors in your arms and legs send information to the brain […]

Does a real diamond sparkle blue? A fake diamond will have rainbow colors that you can see inside the diamond. “People have a misconception that diamonds sparkle like a rainbow, but they don’t,” Hirsch said. “They do sparkle, but it’s more of a gray color. What color do real diamonds shine? The way that diamonds […]

Which are characteristics of a ray when it hits a boundary and refracts but not? F. Only these two options are characteristics of a ray when it is refracted, but not when it is reflected. In fact: Reflection occurs when a ray hits the interface between two mediums and bounces off back. When it is […]

What is the point of neutrons? Neutrons bind with protons and one another in the nucleus via the nuclear force, effectively moderating the repulsive forces between the protons and stabilizing the nucleus. How quickly does a neutron bomb kill? two days Is there a doomsday bomb? In a 2-part episode of the TV show The […]

What are interference colors? Definition. Liquitex® Interference Colours are colourless, transparent paints made from titanium coated mica flakes rather than traditional pigments. They are also known as “Opalescent Colours.” They change their colour (exhibiting a metallic look and colour shift) depending upon the viewing angle. What causes interference colors? Interference Colors Produced by Polychromatic Light […]