What is it called when people change their behavior when being observed? The Hawthorne Effect refers to the fact that people will modify their behavior simply because they are being observed. The effect gets its name from one of the most famous industrial history experiments that took place at Western Electric’s factory in the Hawthorne […]
How does microwaves interact with matter?
How does microwaves interact with matter? The interaction of microwaves with matter other than metallic conductors will be to rotate molecules and produce heat as result of that molecular motion. Conductors will strongly absorb microwaves and any lower frequencies because they will cause electric currents which will heat the material. How does a microwave cause […]
What did the Minoans trade for?
What did the Minoans trade for? The Minoans were involved in the tin trade, critical in the Bronze Age. Tin, alloyed with copper which may have come from Cyprus, was used to make bronze. They also traded in ceramics, copper, gold and silver. The Minoan fleet appears to have been a trading fleet, but with […]
What was used before the telegraph?
What was used before the telegraph? Prior to the electric telegraph, semaphore systems were used, including beacons, smoke signals, flag semaphore, and optical telegraphs for visual signals to communicate over distances of land. What was life like before the telegraph? Before the development of the electric telegraph in the 19th century revolutionized how information was […]
What is ethical objectivism?
What is ethical objectivism? Objectivism holds that the purpose of morality is to define a code of values in support of one’s own life, a human life. The values of Objectivism are the means to a happy life. They include such things as wealth, love, satisfaction in work, education, artistic inspiration, and much more. What […]
How much is the additional fee charged for license renewal for the Texas Real Estate Center?
How much is the additional fee charged for license renewal for the Texas Real Estate Center? If you renew your license online, the renewal fee will be $110. If you submit a renewal application by mail, you will have to pay the standard $110 renewal fee plus a $20 paper filing fee. There are several […]
What factors contributed to the current decline in the rate of unemployment?
What factors contributed to the current decline in the rate of unemployment? This decline in the unemployment rate trend has been driven by downward trends in the entry rates into unemployment, both from employment and from OLF, likely due to population aging, better quality matches between workers and jobs, and other structural factors. What causes […]
What is the proper technique for anchoring?
What is the proper technique for anchoring? Attach the line to a bow cleat. Never tie the line to the stern: the additional weight could bring on water. Slowly lower the anchor from the bow, rather than the stern, to avoid capsizing or swamping. When the anchor has hit bottom—and sufficient rode is given out—give […]
What is the perimeter of a 9cm square?
What island lies off the coast of China in the East China Sea?
What island lies off the coast of China in the East China Sea? Matsu Island, Chinese (Wade-Giles) Ma-tsu Tao or (Pinyin) Mazu Dao, also called Nankan, small island under the jurisdiction of Taiwan in the East China Sea, lying off the Min River estuary of mainland China and about 130 miles (210 km) northwest of […]