What do the letters and numbers inside a ring mean? The numbers mean “carat weight“. It’s the carat weight of the diamond(s) in your ring. If you have a diamond solitaire and you see . 50 stamped inside the ring, that means the diamond is 1/2 carat. These numbers should match the carat weight listed […]
Why does France still own French Guiana?
Why does France still own French Guiana? French Guiana, like many other small French insular and quasi-insular territories including the nearby French West Indies, remained French because there was little interest in separating from a much larger and wealthier country willing to support the local economy and population. Is French Guiana part of the Caribbean? […]
What does the wave function ψ represent?
What does the wave function ψ represent? The wave function is a complex-valued probability amplitude, and the probabilities for the possible results of measurements made on the system can be derived from it. The most common symbols for a wave function are the Greek letters ψ and Ψ (lower-case and capital psi, respectively). What would […]
Where is your horn located?
Where is your horn located? Most cars on the road today have two horns, with both controlled by a single horn unit located under the hood. Lift and secure the hood, find the horn, typically fastened to the front firewall or behind the vehicle’s grille, and unbolt the unit. How do I check my horn? […]
What is resonance Shaalaa?
What is resonance Shaalaa? Resonance is a special case of forced vibrations. When the frequency of an externally applied periodic force on a body is equal to its natural frequency, the body rapidly begins to vibrate with an increased amplitude. This phenomenon is known as resonance. What is meant by resonance frequency? Resonant frequency is […]
What is the hardest position in water polo?
What is the hardest position in water polo? goalkeeper position Is water polo the hardest sport? From the look of it, water polo combines the psychological torment of playing handball against an eighth grader with the brutality of ice hockey and lacrosse, all with the added bonus of potentially drowning. It’s no wonder Bleacher Report […]
How serious is a torn labrum?
How serious is a torn labrum? The labrum is the attachment site for the shoulder ligaments and supports the ball-and-socket joint as well as the rotator cuff tendons and muscles. It contributes to shoulder stability and, when torn, can lead to partial or complete shoulder dislocation. Can a torn labrum heal on its own? Yes, […]
Why do I keep losing weight even though I eat?
Why do I keep losing weight even though I eat? Some people may lose weight despite eating normally. This is called cachexia. With cachexia, your body may not be absorbing all the fat, protein and carbohydrate from the food you eat. And you may be burning up calories faster than normal. What happens if I […]
Could a tennis ball kill you?
Could a tennis ball kill you? The bullet, however concentrates all that momentum in a very small spot, meaning it can pierce your body and cause bleeding, sometimes lethally so. A tennis ball going very fast might bruise you, but very unlikely to kill someone unless they were very weak. How fast does the average […]