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The practical application of knowledge, especially in a particular area, is called technology. Advances in technology affect every area of our lives. This category is for questions about technology and includes everything from how to remove a scratch from a CD to applications of electronics to what polyester is made from and more.

35,090 Questions

Do tsunami mostly come from the ring of fire?

The Ring of Fire is a belt of high volcanic and earthquake activity surrounding the Pacific Ocean. The Ring of Fire is largely a result of the several subduction zones, where one tectonic plate slides under another. Most tsunamis are triggered by earthquakes at subduction zones, which means that many of the world's tsunamis start around the Ring of Fire.

How do you change electrical energy to kinetic energy?

Generally this is done via an electric motor, which is a shaft suspended (centered, free to rotate on a bearing or slide on a linear path) within a coil of wire. When current is passed through the wire coil, a magnetic field is produced, which acts on the motor shaft, inclining it to rotate or slide, depending on setup. This force is proportional to to the current in the coil, and the resulting motion of the shaft can be observed as having kinetic energy.

Process of viscose rayon thread dying?

Viscose rayon thread is dyed using a dyeing technique called package dyeing. In this process, the thread is wound onto a perforated tube or package and immersed into a dye bath. The dye bath contains the desired color dye and the thread is submerged and heated to fix the dye onto the fibers. After dyeing, the thread is rinsed and dried before being further processed.

Do plastic glasses with polycarbonate lenses float?

Yes, plastic glasses with polycarbonate lenses usually float in water due to the low density of both materials. However, factors such as the shape and weight of the frame can impact whether the glasses will stay afloat or sink.

What is the principal of HPLC?

HPLC - High Performance Liquid Chromatography

Principle of hplc -

HPLC seperates mixture of compounds on the basis of polarity.

{Polarity refers to : the greater the difference in electron affinity i.e. electronegativity between atoms in a covalent bond, the more polar the bond.partial negative charges are found on the most electronegative atoms, the others are partially positive.The moleacular electrostatic potential energy of a hydrogen ion at a particular location near a molecule. Negative electrostatic potential corresponds to : partial negative charges , Positive electrostatic potential corresponds to : partial positive charges.}

It is used to analyze,identify,purify and quantify componds.

It has a mobile phase,a stationary phase,detector.The mobile phase is continuously pumped at a fixed flowrate through the system and mixed by the pump.The injector is used to introduce a plug of a sample into the mobile phase without having to stop the mobile phase flow,& without introducing air into the system.

The mixture of components is carried in a narrow band to the top of the column.Some compounds in the sample mixture will have greater preference for stationary phase than the mobile phase and will be retained in the column longer.

POINT TO REMRMBER : "Like attracts Like" i.e if the column is non-polar the compound to elute first will be the most polar one.

Those components that are not retained as strongly as are carried by the mobile phase down the column.

The detector is then used to respond to a physico-chemical property of analyte,this response is digitally amplified and sent to a data system where it is recorded as a 'chromatogram'.

2 major division of social science?

Social science is the field of study concerned with society and human behaviors. some of the social sciences are: anthropology, archaeology, criminology, economics, history, linguistics, political science and international relations, sociology, geography, law, and psychology.

Hope this helps.

A statement that consistently and correctly describes some natural phenomenon is a scientific?

A statement that consistently and correctly describes a natural phenomenon based on evidence and experimentation is a scientific theory. It is a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world, supported by a vast body of evidence and is subject to testing and refinement through observation and experimentation.

What is pressure an temp relationship?

The pressure and temperature relationship is described by the ideal gas law, which states that the pressure of a gas is directly proportional to its temperature when volume and amount of gas are kept constant. This relationship can be expressed as P ∝ T, meaning that as temperature increases, pressure also increases proportionally.

What is the difference between takeoff weight and landing weight of aircrafts and how it calculated?

Takeoff weight is the total weight of an aircraft at the moment it lifts off the ground, which includes fuel, payload, and the aircraft itself. Landing weight is the weight of the aircraft at the moment it touches down on the runway, which is typically lower than the takeoff weight due to fuel burn during the flight. These weights are calculated based on the initial weight of the aircraft, fuel consumption, and payload changes during the flight.

What causes a rock to break?

Rocks break due to various factors such as stress from external forces like temperature changes, pressure, or impacts. Additionally, rocks can break due to chemical weathering processes that weaken the mineral structure of the rock over time, eventually leading to fractures and breakage.

What 10 things can be measured with mm?

1. Width of a aglet ( Top of a shoelace)

2. A MacBook Air

3. iPod touch 4

4. Lenses of spectacles

5. Hair

6. Photo

7. Mouse

8. Dog

9. Book

10. A pillow

What is the defining of boiling point?

100 degrease.

ans2. Boiling point is defined as the temperature at which the vapour point of the liquid equals the environmental pressure of the surroundings.

In practical terms this means that the bubble at the bottom of the flask is able to lift the liquid above. Only a shallow liquid for accurate measurements.

As you increase the ambient pressure, the BP rises, and as you decrease the pressure, the BP falls.

[In 1982, the IUPAC redefined the pressure at which boiling points should be measured to 1 Bar (100 kPa). This is a slight reduction in pressure, and the boiling point of water is now 99.61oC. But this minutiae is for purists only.]

Boiling point as a concept may not apply to complex mixtures of material such as cooking oil.

What makes a light bulb shine brighter?

Increasing the amount of electrical current flowing through the bulb's filament will make it shine brighter. Additionally, using a higher wattage bulb or a bulb with a higher lumen output will also produce a brighter light.

How radar is produced?

The manufacturer manufacture exciter and receiver units. These units may be mounted to a frame and linked to electronics to control what the exciter emits and to process the signals that the receiver receives. The frame itself also contains environmental control units such as fans to keep the electronics within operable temperatures. The frame is then mounted on a platform which will allow the frame to rotate.

Simpler radars may just have the rotating antenna mounted on a platform with the exciter/receiver units located nearby.

Why brine solution make the thing cool?

2 reasons

1. dissolving salt in water is endothermic, ie it is a chemical reaction which absorbs heat from its surroundings

2. In more extreme cooling the water can be cooled to below 0C before freezing

Is scuba diving dangerous?

Yes! Especially for dives that are longer, or dives that are deeper. The result of a careless ascent could be 'the bends', which is painful, and can be fatal. This is the bubbling or gasification of nitrogen in the blood that happens when pressure is reduced during the ascent. The word SCUBA is an anagram based on: self-contained underwater breathing apparatus. SCUBA was invented by Jacques Cousteau.

What is the difference between static and dynamic ROM?

It is not uncommon for an athlete to actively exhibit a larger ROM at a particular joint when performing a sport skill, than a ROM that can be reached statically. In view of that, dynamic stretching addresses this difference in movement expression (kicking a soccer ball, throwing a baseball, etc.).

As a result, we use dynamic warm-ups to actively prepare the body for the higher intensity of our workouts. Static stretching can still help with flexibility and to aid in muscle recovery.

It is crucial for our athletes to dynamically warm-up which typically can take up to 30 minutes.

Straight Leg Kicks - Dynamic warm up exercise for the hamstrings

Forward Skips - Dynamic warm up exercise for range of motion in the hips and hip flex

Do maglev trains affect human health?

Maglev trains do not have a significant impact on human health. The trains operate smoothly and quietly due to their electromagnetic suspension system, resulting in minimal vibration and noise that could potentially affect passengers or nearby residents. Overall, maglev technology is designed with a focus on efficient and safe transportation.

What is weight and how does it compare to mass?

weight is the whole no. or mass of atoms which composes the substance is known its weight. weight and mass are co related because mass comprises or known its weight. but in mass whole surfaces are included.(in mathematics).

What is the name of coal ash?

Coal ash is a general term...just like soda is a general term. Soda comes in many varieties and mixtures...likewise coal ash varies tremendously depending on the source and contents. Coal ash also has many other "names" such as Coal Combustion Residuals (CCRs), Coal Combustion Byproducts (CCBs), Coal Combustion Wastes (CCWs) and Fossil Fuel Combustion (FFC) wastes, but generally it is a term that collectively includes materials such as coal: fly ash, bottom ash, boiler slag, and flue gas desulfurization materials.

Coal is a rock made from formerly living green plant etc material...hence it contains carbon combined with indigenous rock/dirt/soil commonly found in the coal mining region. Carbon is a substance that "burns" and generates BTU's. Accordingly coal ash is a mixture of the indigenous rock/dirt/soil found in coal (and the local area) minus the carbon. The ash material has been safely and beneficially used since the time of the Roman Empire. Today in many states it is beneficially used in a highly regulated fashion...some of the many beneficial uses are:

1.Concrete/concrete products/grout

2. Blended cement/raw feed for clinker

3. Gypsum panels (e.g., wallboard)

4. Flowable fill

5. Structural fills/embankments

6. Road base/sub-base/paving

7. Soil modification/stabilization

8. Mineral filler in asphalt

9. Snow and ice control

10. Blasting grit-Roofing granules

11. Mine placement/reclamation

12. Waste stabilization/solidification

13. Agriculture

14. Aggregate

What are some common uses of californium?

Some applications of californium:

- neutron source as Cf-Be source

- neutron source for neutron activation analysis (portable installations)

- neutron radiography

- irradiation for some cancers treatment

- nuclear fuel rod scanning

- neutron source to detect water, petroleum, metals, methane

etc.

What is a Explosives Vapour Detector?

It is a device for monitoring air quality, typically within a building, to warn against the build-up of explosive gases such as propane, methane, or gasoline vapor. These devices are commonly used in manufacturing facilities using highly volatile solvents (eg for degreasing) or storage facilities for such chemicals.

Inexpensive, single-gas alarms (eg for propane) are avail for approximately $50 for recreational vehicles, to guard against a tank or line leak. Industrial grade monitors which provide telemetry back to a SCADA system will be many times that price.

Why does the performance of transition lenss in glasses degrade with time and can I do anything to avoid or reduce this effect?

Transitions lenses are embedded with microcrystalline silver halides. The silver halide reacts with the ultra violet light produced by the sun and this causes the lense to become darker. Unfortunatly over time the silver halides will begin to fade much like and poster would sitting by a window being constantly hit by the sun.There isn't really anything you can do to prevent this, things wear out its just the way of life.

How much small cubes can fit in 1 big cube that is 20 by 20cm?

Without specific measurements for the small cube there's no way to tell; it could be anywhere from 1 small cube to an infinite number.

Assuming, however, that the small cube is 1 cm x 1 cm x 1cm (1 cm cubed), then 8000 of the small cubes would fit inside. That's 20*20*20, because the big cube is 20 times as large in three different dimensions.