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How does a ship strike an iceberg even though it may seem to be a safe distance away from it?
A ship can strike an iceberg even when it appears to be at a safe distance due to several factors, including the phenomenon known as "bergy bits" or submerged portions of the iceberg that are not visible above the waterline. Additionally, icebergs can have unpredictable movements caused by wind and ocean currents, which can alter their position. Poor visibility, human error in navigation, and inadequate understanding of the iceberg's size and drift can also contribute to this dangerous situation. Lastly, the optical illusion caused by the refraction of light can make icebergs appear smaller or farther away than they actually are.
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Why didn't the captain of the Titanic take another route?
Even though the captain received iceberg warnings, they thought that they would see the iceberg in time to turn away. But because of the ship's massive size and speed, it would not turn away from the iceberg in time.
What is the speed of an iceberg?
It was 1 knot away from it's top speed so that meant it hit she iceberg starboard at 23 knots.
The echo of a ship's fog horn reflected from an iceberg is heard 8 seconds after the horn is sounded How far away is the iceberg?
The echo indicates an approximate distance of 1325.2 meters. At 0 degrees Celsius, sound travels at about 331.3 m/sec at sea level, so the sound travelled 2650.4 meters in 8 seconds. Half of that was on the way to the iceberg and half was the return time. * variations with pressure and humidity can affect the ideal speed, and it may range from 331.2 to 331.6 m/second.
What is the wolf manner of fighting in call of the wild?
"to strike and leap away"
What is the lifespan of an iceberg?
The lifespan of an iceberg can vary greatly, typically ranging from a few months to several years. Factors influencing this lifespan include the size of the iceberg, water temperature, and environmental conditions. Icebergs can gradually melt as they drift into warmer waters or break apart due to stress and collisions. Ultimately, most icebergs will completely melt away before they drift too far from their origin.
Why didn't the captain of the Titanic take another route?
Even though the captain received iceberg warnings, they thought that they would see the iceberg in time to turn away. But because of the ship's massive size and speed, it would not turn away from the iceberg in time.
How many yards away was the Titanic to the iceberg?
At what time? It started a long way away, and then came in contact with it (no distance at all) before the Titanic sunk.
What is a piece of ice that breaks off a glacier and floats away called?
An ice that breaks off a glacier and floats away is called an iceberg.
If you hear thunder 5 s after seeing a flash of lightning the distance to the lightning strike is about?
Roughly 1 mile away. Sound travels at about 1 mile every 5 seconds, so the time difference between seeing the lightning and hearing the thunder can give you an estimate of the distance to the lightning strike.
How much miles away is mars away from the sun?
141,633,263 miles, on average. This distance can vary though depending on where Mars is in its orbit.
The echo of a ships fog horn reflected from an iceberg is heard 8.0 seconds after the horn is sounded?
The iceberg is 1372 meters away.
How far from the heavy rain of a thunderstorm can lightning strike?
Lightning can strike up to 30 miles from the parent storm cell, though such cases are rare.
What is the speed of an iceberg?
It was 1 knot away from it's top speed so that meant it hit she iceberg starboard at 23 knots.
What is a piece of ice that breaks off a glacier and floats away?
iceberg
What is a piece of ice that breaks of a glacier and floats away called?
iceberg
What do you need to spot an iceberg from 10 miles away?
Good Eyes
Do fish die when the ocean gets stuck by lightning?
If they're really close to the strike point - yes. If they're some distance away, they're unharmed.
