Category: Physics

What does Lenz law state? Lenz’s law, in electromagnetism, statement that an induced electric current flows in a direction such that the current opposes the change that induced it. This law was deduced in 1834 by the Russian physicist Heinrich Friedrich Emil Lenz (1804–65). Lenz’s law. What are the four Maxwell’s equations? The statements of […]

How do you find the latent heat of a mixture? Determination of Latent Heat of Steam by the Method of Mixture Following are the steps to determine the latent heat of vaporization of water: m1= mass of calorimeter and stirrer. m2 = mass of calorimeter, stirrer and water. mw = m1 – m2 = mass […]

What are 4 reasons cells divide? Terms in this set (4) Food, Waste, and Gas Exchange. They need to maintain a workable ratio of surface area to volume to allow an efficient transfer of materials in and out of the cell. Growth. In order for an organism to grow, they must divide so they can […]

Is python bite poisonous? It is a non-venomous constrictor, with adults averaging 3–6 m in length. They reside in forests and nature reserves and occasionally venture into the sewer system. They are usually spotted in large drains and at construction sites. Python bites are rare, with 1–2 cases reported a year. Can you survive an […]

Can a nuclear power plant power a city? A 1,000-megawatt power plant can meet the needs of a city the size of Boston or Seattle. ∎ Nuclear power plants require little land vs. and potentially more smog. How much electricity can 1 gram of uranium produce? The fission of 1 g of uranium or plutonium […]

How do I submit to Pearson? Sign in to the Pearson ePortfolio system and review each of your files within the system. When you have determined your work is complete, mark each part “Ready to Submit.” When you have confirmed that all parts of your assessment are ready for submission, submit your assessment. How do […]

How do you pick up a glass of water upside down? Move the glass over the container or sink. Gently place your hand on the paper, then flip the glass over. Remove your hand from the bottom and watch in amazement as the paper stays covering the glass and the water doesn’t spill out. How […]

Did California just have a 7.1 earthquake? A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck southern California on July 5, 2019 at 8:20 p.m. local time (July 6 at 03:20 UTC). This event was centered near the July 4, 2019 magnitude 6.4 earthquake. Map shows past earthquakes and the epicenter of the magnitude 7.1 July 5, 2019 southern […]

Can we convert mass to energy? First discovered by Einstein more than 100 years ago, it teaches us a number of important things. We can transform mass into pure energy, such as through nuclear fission, nuclear fusion, or matter-antimatter annihilation. Can mass be converted into energy or can mass be destroyed? The total mass of […]

How long do coals burn for? about 1 hour Why do coals burn hotter? Coal and charcoal burn much closer to the source and keep the heat more concentrated leading to a higher temperature. The last thing to happen is combustion of the solid fuel, which is the glowing coals, which gives off the most […]