Category: Physics

What are the natural variables of Helmholtz free energy? The natural variables are temperature, T, and volume, V . If the temperature and volume are held constant, the system will reach the equilibrium state (pressure, P, and entropy, S) with the minimum Helmholtz free energy. What are the four thermodynamic functions? Four important and useful […]

How do metal leaf Electroscopes work? An electroscope is a device that detects static electricity by using thin metal or plastic leaves, which separate when charged. Electrical charges move to the metal and down to the foil leaves, which then repel each other. Since each leaf has the same charge (positive or negative), they repel […]

What is the fastest accelerating plane? Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird What is the highest Mach speed ever recorded? It’s Official. Guinness World Records recognized NASA’s X-43A scramjet with a new world speed record for a jet-powered aircraft – Mach 9.6, or nearly 7,000 mph. The X-43A set the new mark and broke its own world record […]

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 […]

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 […]

What is difference between RF and IF? RF to IF conversion is achieved using a RF device called Down-converter. Heterodyne and homodyne receiver architectures are used to convert modulated RF signal to IF signal. Superheterodyne uses 10.7MHz as first IF and 470KHz as second IF….RF vs IF. Type of application Intermediate Frequency value Radar 30MHz […]

Does Bubble Wrap actually work? Ms Edwards said the bubble wrap should also cover the metal window frames, which are “really conductive”. She said many houses in the ACT were poorly insulated. Bubble wrap works by increasing the isolative value of the window, making it effective in keeping the heat out in summer and preventing […]

How Helmholtz double layer is formed? Electrochemical Machining When a metal electrode is placed in an electrolyte solution, an equilibrium difference usually becomes established between the metal and solution. The positive charges of cations in the solution and the negative charges of electrons in the metal electrode form the electrical double layer [4]. What are […]

What are the 4 properties of metals? Properties of metals high melting points. good conductors of electricity. good conductors of heat. high density. malleable. ductile. What are the six properties of metals? Metals Lustrous (shiny) Good conductors of heat and electricity. High melting point. High density (heavy for their size) Malleable (can be hammered) Ductile […]

What was the Beatles last hit song? The Long And Winding Road How do I know if my Abbey Road is original? Best way to tell if a record is genuine, firstly is by the Matrix number. Its engraved very small near to the label. It should be printed as if its done by hand […]