Which object will reach terminal velocity first? A falling object will continue to accelerate to higher speeds until they encounter an amount of air resistance that is equal to their weight. Since the 150-kg skydiver weighs more (experiences a greater force of gravity), it will accelerate to higher speeds before reaching a terminal velocity. How […]
What would happen if there was no winter?
What would happen if there was no winter? Originally Answered: What would happen to life on Earth if we did not have seasons? Seasons are caused by the earth’s tilt. Without tilt, there would be no summer season and no winter season. The equator would always be hot and the poles would always be cold. […]
Whats the worst neighborhood in NYC?
Whats the worst neighborhood in NYC? Worst Crime Neighborhoods in NYC: Midtown. Though not highly populated, center of Manhattan is constantly packed with tourists, office and general workers and wanderers. Meatpacking District and Greenwich Village. Hunts Point. Brooklyn. Is Queens New York ghetto? While there is poverty, gangs, crime and some parts of Queens that […]
What is the safest vehicle on the road?
What is the safest vehicle on the road? These are the safest new cars, trucks, SUVs of 2021, according to Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Midsize car. Midsize luxury cars. Large car. Small SUVs. Chevrolet Equinox. Midsize SUVs. Ford Edge. Midsize luxury SUVs. Lexus RX. Large SUV. Audi Q8. Large pickup. Ram 1500 crew cab […]
What do you think is the reason why humans are ethnocentric?
What do you think is the reason why humans are ethnocentric? In short, when we react to or judge the behavior of someone else, we are performing an essential function for the survival of our culture and society. Thus, being ethnocentric is human nature. It is only when you’re dealing with people who come from […]
How do you test if sunglasses are polarized?
How do you test if sunglasses are polarized? Look at a bright, reflective light source (e.g., glass, water, or polished metal) with your shades on. If the light increases in intensity when you tilt your head sideways to around 60 degrees, you’re wearing polarized sunglasses. If there’s no change in quality, they’re just tinted. Where […]
How do you calculate the saturated vapor pressure of water?
How do you calculate the saturated vapor pressure of water? Moisture comes in several forms for materials exposed outdoors: humidity, condensation (dew), and rain. Relative humidity (RH) is the ratio of the ambient vapor pressure of water to the saturation water vapor pressure: RH=pw/ps. How do you calculate saturated pressure? Take the temperature of the […]
How did the Pure Food and Drug Act affect society?
How did the Pure Food and Drug Act affect society? The Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906 prohibited the sale of misbranded or adulterated food and drugs in interstate commerce and laid a foundation for the nation’s first consumer protection agency, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The Pure Food and Drug Act regulated […]
What is the difference between infrared camera and thermal camera?
What is the difference between infrared camera and thermal camera? Active IR systems use short wavelength infrared light to illuminate an area of interest. Some of the infrared energy is reflected back to a camera and interpreted to generate an image. Thermal imaging systems use mid- or long wavelength IR energy. Can an infrared camera […]