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 sound intensity is defined as the level of pain?
How expensive is a Slinky?
How expensive is a Slinky? Slinky was introduced, the $10. price for three is not out-of-line. Who invented Slinky? Richard T. James What slinky means? 1 : characterized by slinking : stealthily quiet slinky movements. 2 : sleek and sinuous in movement or outline especially : following the lines of the figure in a gracefully […]
Do construction workers eat on beams?
Do construction workers eat on beams? The sight of 11 Rockefeller Center construction workers casually eating lunch across a beam hanging 850 feet in the air was a hopeful look at life in the ’30s. It showed the world that New York City—and America as a whole—was still building, still progressing, and, most importantly, still […]
Do magnets get stronger if you stack them?
Do magnets get stronger if you stack them? Once a magnet is fully magnetised, it cannot be made any stronger as it is fully ‘saturated’. As more magnets are stacked together, the strength will increase until the length of the stack is equal to the diameter. After this point, any further magnets added will provide […]
What is the oldest ice core sample?
What is the oldest ice core sample? The deepest ice core records come from Antarctica and Greenland, where the very deepest ice cores extend to 3 kilometers (over two miles) in depth. The oldest continuous ice core records extend to 130,000 years in Greenland, and 800,000 years in Antarctica. What two events must occur for […]
What does tightening a string do?
What does tightening a string do? Tension refers to how tightly the string is stretched. Tightening the string gives it a higher frequency while loosening it lowers the frequency. When string players tighten or loosen their strings, they are altering the pitches to make them in tune. The density of a string will also affect […]
How do you explain combustion?
How do you explain combustion? Combustion is a chemical process in which a substance reacts rapidly with oxygen and gives off heat. The original substance is called the fuel, and the source of oxygen is called the oxidizer. The fuel can be a solid, liquid, or gas, although for airplane propulsion the fuel is usually […]
What are the 3 basic types of scaffolds in the construction industry?
What are the 3 basic types of scaffolds in the construction industry? Workers who use scaffolds can be divided into three groups: Suspended Scaffolds. Supported Scaffolds. Aerial Lifts. What is the narrowest scaffolding? Narrowest 600mm scaffold tower For our narrowest tower try the stair tower. It comes in a 600mm wide frame so it can […]
What forces act on a person jumping?
What forces act on a person jumping? Part II: The Jump Whether you are standing or jumping, the only external forces acting on your body are the normal force from the ground and gravity. How can you jump? Raising your center of mass into the air seems like it would require gravity to diminish or […]