Category: Physics

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 […]

Is 18k magnetic? Gold is a metal that will not attract a magnet. To test is 18k gold real, hold it next to a magnet. If the magnet sticks to your jewelry, then it does not have a high percentage of gold but is made up of other, more magnetic metals. Is the vinegar test […]

What is the two properties of gravity? Property 1: The gravitational force is a long-range force, which exists between two particles, regardless of the medium that separates them. Property 2: The gravitational force is directly proportional to the product of the mass of the two bodies. This means a larger mass will yield a larger […]

What is the SI unit of current? ampere How do you measure current in a DC circuit? It is measured in the unit of the Ampere, simply called “Amp,” (A). The most common way to measure current in a circuit is to break the circuit open and insert an “ammeter” in series (in-line) with the […]

Is gold a ferromagnetic metal? Gold (Au) in its bulk form, like the metal in a wedding ring, is not considered a magnetic material. Technically, it is classified as “diamagnetic”, meaning that it can be repelled by a magnetic field, but cannot form a permanent magnet. Why Fe is ferromagnetic? The popular understanding of a […]

How does the Industrial Revolution affect the evolution of the peppered moth? After the pollution from the Industrial Revolution started affecting trees, most of the collected peppered moths were of the dark form. Click for more detail. As the trees darkened with soot, the light-colored moths were easier to see. They lived longer and passed […]

What does it mean when a force is balanced? Balanced forces are equal in size and opposite in direction. When forces are balanced, there is no change in motion. In one of your situations in the last section, you pushed or pulled on an object from opposite directions but with the same force. What is […]

How do you give good reasoning? Each time you make a choice, there are consequences. A good way to improve reasoning skills is to make a point of stopping to consider those consequences on a conscious level. Use your imagination. Before making a choice in a given situation, pause to imagine a variety of possible […]

Which of the following will not affect the rate of evaporation? Explanation: The rate of evaporation is depends on some factors like temperature, wind speed, surface area etc. But not on the mixed absolute heavy impurities. At what temperature does water start evaporating? 212° F How do you calculate the evaporation rate of water? I […]

How do you tell if it is exothermic or endothermic? An exothermic process releases heat, causing the temperature of the immediate surroundings to rise. An endothermic process absorbs heat and cools the surroundings.” What does it mean when entropy is negative? A negative change in entropy indicates that the disorder of an isolated system has […]