Category: Physics

Why do Japanese hide their thumbs? The Japanese word for “thumb” literally translates as “parent-finger”. Hiding it is considered protection for one’s parents. If this is not done, one’s parents will die. What is considered bad luck in Japan? However, in Japan specifically, the number 9 is a bad-luck number that sounds like “suffering” when […]

Which shows the best path to convert 100 liters to pints? To convert 100 liters to pints you would do 100 * 2.11338, or move the decimal place two places to the right, so you have 211.338 pints. What is the conversion factor for cups to liters? Cups to Liters Conversion 1 US Cup is […]

What caused dodo extinction? Reasons for extinction: The dodo only lived on one island – Mauritius. The dodo’s natural habitat was almost completely destroyed after people started settling on Mauritius. And when pigs, cats and monkeys were introduced, they added to the problem by eating the dodo and its eggs. When did the dodo become […]

How many times louder is 100 dB than 60? A 10-dB rise is a 10-time leap in loudness. That means an 80-dB sound (a vacuum cleaner) is 10 times louder than a 70-dB sound (a telephone ringing) and 100 times louder than a 60-dB sound (normal conversation). What is the intensity of 60 dB sound? […]

What is the traditional dress of Canada? There is No Official National Dress of Canada. Folk dress for females and males Considered as a National Dress In Canada. Females Folk dress included crinoline or hoop skirt, wide dresses with gigot-style sleeves, and peplum attached bodice. Why is the ribbon skirt worn? Ribbon skirts are a […]

How do you heat a spiral ham on a gas grill? Spray the grill with cooking spray or oil, then place the ham on the grates, preferably in an area with indirect heat. Let the ham cook for about 10 minutes, then turn it and baste or brush it with your basting liquid. How long […]

Which point is the crest? The highest surface part of a wave is called the crest, and the lowest part is the trough. The vertical distance between the crest and the trough is the wave height. The horizontal distance between two adjacent crests or troughs is known as the wavelength. What happens to the crest […]

What are 3 things the inner planets have in common? All of the inner planets are solid, dense, rocky planets. The inner planets either do not have moons or have just one (Earth) or two (Mars). None of the inner planets have rings. Compared to the outer planets, the inner planets have shorter orbits around […]

Can I drive 200 miles on a donut? A general rule of thumb is to drive no more than 70 miles and no faster than 50 miles per hour before replacing your donut with a new tire. The biggest reason to use these space savers for a short period of time is because they have […]

What happened to Diamelen finally? The pursuers killed his brother and Arsat had betrayed his brother for the woman he loved, who was now dying. Towards the end of the story, symbolically, the sun rises and Diamelen dies. What motivates Arsat to leave his brother behind? Answer Expert Verified Arsat left his brother behind because […]