Category: Physics

Do anions have higher first ionization energy? When electrons are added to an atom there are more electron-electron replusions causing electrons to spread out more in space. Thus, anions are larger than their parent atoms. The first ionization energy of an atom is the energy required to remove the first valence electron from a neutral […]

Why do toilets flush the opposite way in Australia? Because of the rotation of the Earth, the Coriolis effect means that hurricanes and other giant storm systems swirl counter-clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere, and clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere. In theory, the draining water in a toilet bowl (or a bathtub, or any vessel) should […]

What are the characteristics of a warm front? Warm fronts are typically characterized by a transition from southeasterly to southwesterly winds. Unlike cold fronts, winds along the front itself are generally light and variable. Warm fronts, as their name implies, are also characterized by a rise in temperature, but also humidity. When a weather front […]

Is torque a type of moment? The product of the force and the perpendicular distance to the center of gravity for an unconfined object, or to the pivot for a confined object, is^M called the torque or the moment. A torque is also a vector quantity and produces a rotation in the same way that […]

Who invented the lever? Archimedes What is a class 1 lever? In a Class One Lever, the Fulcrum is located between the Load and the Force. The closer the Load is to the Fulcrum, the easier it is to lift (increased mechanical advantage). Examples include see-saws, crow bars, hammer claws, scissors, pliers, and boat oars. […]

Do you weigh more on a full moon? You would register a slightly higher weight during the full moon, than during the new moon. The force due to gravity of the earth and the moon is the same in either case. No, because the moon is still there, the only difference is the angle to […]

Are self-driving cars a good idea? Self-driving cars could be of huge benefit to the environment. Part of the reason cars cause so much air pollution is traffic gridlock in highly congested areas. The efficiency of self-driving cars, in addition to the possibility of a future without any gridlock or traffic stops, will cut down […]

What types of energy are released when something burns? When you burn that wood in a fireplace, chemical energy is released and converted into thermal energy (heat) and light energy. What type of energy is produced and wasted? Heat energy is the most easily dissipated form of energy. Light energy is frequently energy seen in […]

What are the principles of disaster management? The ethical principles applied during disasters: (i) Humanitarian assistance; (ii) Information and participation during disasters; (iii) Compulsory evacuation of populations; (iv) Respect of dignity; (v) Respect of persons; (vi) Emergency assistance for the most vulnerable persons; (vii) The importance of rescue … What are the importance of disaster […]

How do you distinguish different types of chemical bonds? Chemical bonds include covalent, polar covalent, and ionic bonds. Atoms with relatively similar electronegativities share electrons between them and are connected by covalent bonds. Atoms with large differences in electronegativity transfer electrons to form ions. The ions then are attracted to each other. Do double bonds […]