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What was added to the calendar 12-31-90 to adjust for variations in the earth's rotation?
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A Leap Second
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Do astronomers in space need to adjust to climate changes?
Astronomers in space do not need to adjust to climate changes as they are not exposed to atmospheric conditions like temperature, humidity, or weather variations. They operate in the vacuum of space, where temperature is controlled within the spacecraft or observatory. However, they may need to make adjustments for the thermal environment to protect their instruments or equipment from extreme temperatures.
How do you adjust the headlamps on a 2007 Chevy Cobalt?
There is a small screw located on the corner of each headlight. When you open the hood of your car you will see them. Just take a screwdriver and adjust them to where you need them. I have found that parking on the side of the road in front of my house after dark is the best way to adjust them. You can see exactly how far out your beam goes and adjust it accordingly. It's a good flat surface. Hope this helps you.
How do you light a Bunsen burner safely?
Lights when the gas flow is small and only then adjust the flow from the source as desired. Also adjust the burner with the rotating the barrel.
What does the term adaptation mean?
To adjust oneself to different conditions, to suit a new or different purpose
Responds and adjust changes of living things?
Evolution/adaptation.
What was added to the calendar 31 December 1990 to adjust for variations in the earth's rotation?
A Leap Second
How can you adjust varitions in Photoshop?
You can adjust if they are applied to Shadows, Midtones, Highlights, or the Saturation, you can adjust the strenth of each variation, you can adjust the hue of the variation, or you can adjust the brightness by using variations.
Once mounted, will this bracket allow the TV to swivel or adjust rotation?
Once mounted the Premier Mounts XUT-1330L LCD/Plasma Wall Mount will in fact allow the TV to adjust rotation.
What happened in 1752 to cause England less white xmases?
Eleven days removed from the calendar, to adjust for a slight miscalculation of the year's length by Julius Caesar.
If you fly westward from Los Angeles to Tokyo you will need to adjust your calendar watch for the proper day after you cross what?
The International Dateline.
If you fly westward from Los Angeles to Tokyo you will need to adjust your calendar watch for the proper day after you cross?
the international date line
What is a leap sec?
A leap second is an extra second that is added now and then to a day, to adjust for changes in the Earth's rotation. The second was originally defined as 1/86400 of a day, but according to the modern definition, the second has a fixed duration, independent of the Earth's rotation.
How do you adjust date on LCD calendar clock day of the week and calendar date don't match?
It sounds like a software glitch. Call the store where you purchased it, or check to see if there is a 1-800 information number on the instructions. You may have to take it in and exchange it.
What are the three measures to life's variations?
Adaptation: The ability to adjust to changing environmental conditions. Diversity: The range of different species and genetic variations within an ecosystem. Evolution: The process of natural selection and genetic change over time that leads to species' adaptation to their environment.
How do you change direction of rotation of 3 phase induction motor?
Swap any two phase connections. You may need to adjust the starting connections/mechanism as well.
The physician fee schedule is updated each April 15 and is composed of:?
relative value units (RVUs)2) a geographic adjustment factor to adjust for regional variations in the cost of operating a health care facility3) national conversion factor
What happens to kinetic energy when the mass and speed of an object changes?
Any change in mass or speed will cause a change in kinetic energy.
