Category: Physics

Do gymnastic floors have springs? Most competitive gymnastics floors are spring floors. They contain springs and/or a rubber foam and plywood combination which make the floor bouncy, soften the impact of landings, and enable the gymnast to gain height when tumbling. How big is a gymnastics competition floor? 12 meters by 12 meters How much […]

What countries have signed the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty? Five states are recognized by NPT as nuclear weapon states (NWS): China (signed 1992), France (1992), the Soviet Union (1968; obligations and rights now assumed by the Russian Federation), the United Kingdom (1968), and the United States (1968), which also happen to be the five permanent members […]

How many Mustangs sold 1966? A total of 607,568 Mustangs were sold in 1966. Over 80% of the cars sold had the hardtop body with almost 5% being fastbacks and 12% being convertibles. Diving down deeper, the standard interior hardtop made up almost 70% of total sales and was the clear combination that most buyers […]

How long does it take a girl to get over a guy? “It can take anywhere from six weeks to three months to forever, depending on how intense the relationship was, how invested you were in each other, and how heartbroken you are,” says Jane Greer, PhD, New York-based marriage and family therapist and author […]

Should I groom my dog everyday? Daily brushing is a must, says Curtis, perhaps even two or three times per day if you like to keep your dog’s coat long. She recommends having a groomer visit every 3 to 4 weeks for baths and 6 to 8 weeks for haircuts. How often should you give […]

How old is Nicky Adams? 34 years (October 16, 1986) Is Nick Adams married? Carol Nugentm. 1959–1968 Is the actor Nick Adams still alive? Deceased (1931–1968) Did Nick Adams speak Japanese? Adams could hardly speak Japanese, so, like other Caucasian actors of his time, his lines were dubbed over in the Japanese print of the film; […]

Who made the first Jurassic Park? Jurassic Park (film) Jurassic Park Directed by Steven Spielberg Screenplay by Michael Crichton David Koepp Based on Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton Produced by Kathleen Kennedy Gerald R. Molen Who set in the story of Jurassic Park? In high hopes of putting the investors’ minds at ease, John Hammond–the […]

What causes a lump after a fall? The most common cause of skin lumps is trauma or injury. This type of lump is sometimes called a goose egg. It occurs when you hit your head or another part of your body. Your skin will begin to swell, causing a lump that may also be bruised. […]

What is a quote from Hernando de Soto? “The past is many nations’ present.” “In Haiti, untitled rural and urban real estate holdings are together worth some 5.2 billion. Why is a gun called a Roscoe? “Roscoe” is a slang term for a gun. It dates back to the early 20th Century. Other common slang […]

Are the Himalayas fault-block mountains? Some examples of fold mountain ranges include the Rocky Mountains in North America, and the Himalayan Mountains in Asia. Fault-block mountains (or just “block mountain“) are created when faults or cracks in the Earth’s crust force materials upward. Examples of fault-block mountains include the Sierra Nevada mountains. What is the […]