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What common phrase originated when 'bedsprings' were ropes woven through wooden bed frames and needed to be kept from sagging by using a key to stretch them?
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How are wavelengths of light detected?
Spectroscopy originated through the study of visible light dispersed by a prism according to its wavelength. An instrument called a spectrometer is used in spectroscopy for producing spectral lines and measuring their wavelengths and intensities.
How is the sound in your voice produced?
The vocal cords stretch across the opening of the larynx, when you speak muscles make the vocal cords contract, narrowing opening as air rushes through, movement of the vocal cords makes molecules vibrate.
Why is sound called sound?
There is a long stretch of entymology that goes all the way back to Sanskrit through the Middle English soun, which came from Anglo-French son, sun, that is from the Latin sonus,from sonare menaing to sound and further back to the Sanskrit svanati.
How do you modify the Nerf n-strike cs6 to shoot farther without destroying it?
if you detach the stock hold and take all screws out full spring of and drill hole through the compressor and stretch the spring put it all to together and then it shoots up to 40 feet.
Is all glass transparent?
Take into account that there are more than 3 stages of matter, and glass happens to be its own state of matter. By definition, glass is anything that goes through a "glass transition". Rubber happens to go through one in its solid state (meaning it can shatter and not stretch if it gets too cold). Thus, since rubber is a glass, not all glass is transparent.
Which mountains stretch through Turkey and Iran?
zagros
Does the great wall of China stretch through east Asia?
No, only through western china.
What is the longest stretch of highway without services in the lower 48 states?
Highway 50 through nevada. It is called the lonliest stretch of highway in the country
What does it mean to have beautiful lines in dance?
it means to stretch through your fingertips and toes
What are the advantages of stretch mark surgery?
The advantages of stretch mark surgery are that one can eliminate the stretch marks caused through child birth. The skins natural texture can be restored and make one feel better about their body.
How far can a hamster stretch?
Oh I have seen my hamster stretch twice his length when he tries to squeeze through a tight space or is just getting up from a nap. :P
Where did the caravel originate from?
I'm not positive where it originated from but I do know that it became famous through the Portuguese and the Spanish through their exploration.
Where did cultism originate?
It was originated in Egypt during the pharoahs time.It can be through their pyramids
How do you treat stretchmarks?
The best way to treat stretch marks is through moisture. Lotions containing Vitamin E and cocoa butter have been shown to have beneficial effects on stretch marks.
Can stretching help growth?
Yes. When you stretch your muscles, you improve your flexibility for a little while. If you stretch everyday it can improve your overall flexibility.
Why is it good to stretch your legs before running?
Yes and it is also better to stretch after you run as well. It helps the lactic acid in your body to go through your legs, so you won't be so sore.
How does a person's voice change with time?
their vocal cords stretch as they age, such as when one goes through puberty
