What is powered by steam? In steam. Steam power constitutes an important power source for industrial society. Water is heated to steam in power plants, and the pressurized steam drives turbines that produce electrical current. The thermal energy of steam is thus converted to mechanical energy, which in turn is converted into… How fast did […]
Do longitudinal waves have nodes?
Do longitudinal waves have nodes? Longitudinal wave – a wave that is propagated in the same direction as the displacement of the transmitting medium. Node – A node is a point along a standing wave where the wave has zero amplitude. A wave center is stable at the node of the standing wave. What is […]
How does volume affect rms speed?
How does volume affect rms speed? Since the temperature is remaining constant, the average kinetic energy and the rms speed remain the same as well. The volume of the container has decreased, which means that the gas molecules have to move a shorter distance to have a collision. What is the rms speed? The root-mean-square […]
How does a catalyst decrease activation energy?
How does a catalyst decrease activation energy? A catalyst can lower the activation energy for a reaction by: orienting the reacting particles in such a way that successful collisions are more likely. reacting with the reactants to form an intermediate that requires lower energy to form the product. What is difference between positive and negative […]
How many slaves did Mansa Musa have?
How many slaves did Mansa Musa have? 12,000 slaves How rich was Mansa Musa in today’s money? With camel-loads of gold and salt, Mansa Musa’s net worth has been valued by modern-day scholars to be around $400 to $415 billion in modern money. Is King Solomon the richest man ever? Then there’s King Solomon, who […]
What characteristics are used to identify metamorphic rocks?
What characteristics are used to identify metamorphic rocks? Metamorphic rocks were once igneous or sedimentary rocks, but have been changed (metamorphosed) as a result of intense heat and/or pressure within the Earth’s crust. They are crystalline and often have a “squashed” (foliated or banded) texture. What is the classification of igneous rocks based on quizlet? […]
What are the causes of shortage of electricity?
What are the causes of shortage of electricity? There are many causes of power failures in an electricity network. Examples of these causes include faults at power stations, damage to electric transmission lines, substations or other parts of the distribution system, a short circuit, cascading failure, fuse or circuit breaker operation. Why electricity is harmful? […]
Who invented the zodiac?
Who invented the zodiac? Babylonians Are there 12 or 13 zodiac signs? Earth actually travels through 13 signs, including Capricorn, Aries, and, yes, Ophiuchus, but some 3,000 years ago the Babylonians—not NASA—decided 12 was neater than 13, so excluded the 13th zodiac sign and divided the zodiac into 12 parts based on the 12 months […]
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What is the word pandemic mean?
What is the word pandemic mean? : an outbreak of a disease that occurs over a wide geographic area (as multiple countries or continents) and typically affects a significant proportion of the population : a pandemic outbreak of a disease. More from Merriam-Webster on pandemic. How long did the 1918 flu pandemic last? The influenza […]