What happens when air is heated in a balloon? When the air inside the balloon is heated, the speed of movement of those air molecules increases and the pressure goes up. After a while the balloon is completely expanded and the flight is ready to take off. What happens to air particles when heated? What […]
Do pull ups hold more than diapers?
Do pull ups hold more than diapers? In theory, pull-ups should be just absorbent and provide the same protection as a regular diaper. But for whatever reason, the general consensus is that pull-ups don’t tend to hold up well against really big pees and overnight sessions. Which is better diaper or pull ups? Absorbency. Both […]
How much is 3 ounces of grains?
How long does groin pain last after hernia surgery?
How long does groin pain last after hernia surgery? The typical recovery after a laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair is associated with mild to moderate incisional pain and mild groin discomfort. This may last anywhere from 2 – 14 days, but is almost always gone by the 3rd or 4th week after surgery. Is it normal […]
When were televisions first available to the public?
When were televisions first available to the public? 1928 When was TV available in homes? Electronic television was first successfully demonstrated in San Francisco on Sept. 7, 1927. The system was designed by Philo Taylor Farnsworth, a 21-year-old inventor who had lived in a house without electricity until he was 14. What was the first […]
What makes barn owls different?
What makes barn owls different? Not only does the Barn Owl look different than other owls, due to its heart-shaped face, short tail, and small eyes, it is actually classified in a different group than all other North American owls. Barn Owls, however, belong to a family called Tytonidae, which comes from the Greek word […]
Do Herkimer Diamonds have any value?
Do Herkimer Diamonds have any value? Herkimer diamonds are rated at 7.5 on the scale, so while they don’t command the prices that diamonds and sapphires do, we can see why they are more valued than amethyst. Interesting to note that as a society we deem a gemstone more valuable based on how hard it […]
When driving in a funeral procession drivers must turn on their headlights and hazard lights?
When driving in a funeral procession drivers must turn on their headlights and hazard lights? All vehicles in the procession must have their headlights lit, and their emergency lights flashing and must be as closely spaced as safely possible. Other vehicles may not drive between, join, pass on a two-lane road, or cross the path […]
Why did the Chinese trade with the Dutch?
Why did the Chinese trade with the Dutch? After Shang ordered them to withdraw to Taiwan on September 19 of 1622, the Dutch raided Amoy on October and November. The Dutch intended to “induce the Chinese to trade by force or from fear” by raiding Fujian and Chinese shipping from the Pescadores. Who did Qing […]
What is meant by the term dwarf star and super giant star?
What is meant by the term dwarf star and super giant star? A relatively small, low-mass star that emits an average or below-average amount of light. Main-sequence dwarfs burn their hydrogen at a much slower rate than giant and supergiant stars and are consequently less luminous and have longer lifespans than those non-main-sequence stars do. […]