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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

How do you clean capillary?

To clean a capillary, simply flush it with a cleaning solution such as alcohol or a cleaning agent recommended for capillaries. Use a syringe to push the solution through the capillary, then rinse it thoroughly with distilled water. Finally, dry the capillary thoroughly before reuse.

What is a 3D sensor?

I could be wrong but it's a camera that can see in 3 dimensions it's mostly used for tracking things such as games that follow the movement of your body. For instance Microsoft's Kinect is a 3d sensor for Microsoft Xbox 360

What is different between a definition and declaration of a variable?

A declaration and definition of a variable are nearly synonymous, especially as it is found in source code. However, the concepts are separate. The definition of a variable may include variable name, type, scope, operating range, and initial value(s). Program documentation includes only the definition of a variable; not the declaration. It defines the meaning and use of a variable. Whereas the declaration of a variable indicates to the compiler/interpreter that the name should be recognized as a variable. Understand that when the variable declaration is given in source code it may include the definition, though not always. In some languages a variable may be declared and then defined later as to type, operating range, et al.

Why are there ripples on water bottles?

The rings and indentations are to make the bottle stronger and resist collapse when held and pouring. The walls of plastic bottles are often very thin and a pure cylinder would collapse easily when the pressure required to hold and pour from an open bottle is applied causing spilling.

What will happen when switches s1 and s3 are closed?

When switches s1 and s3 are closed, the resistors in the circuit will be in parallel, resulting in a lower total resistance. This will increase the current flowing through the circuit and may cause the bulbs or other components to become brighter or draw more power.

What is the difference between speed and torque control?

Speed control is used to regulate the speed of a motor by adjusting the voltage or current supplied to it. Torque control, on the other hand, focuses on regulating the amount of force or rotational power produced by the motor. Speed control is more about maintaining a desired speed, while torque control is about adjusting the motor's output force.

What does thermochromic pigment do?

Thermochromic pigment is a kind of special powder that can change color with temperature,when temperature get rise,it would change color from colorful to colorless,or from one color to the other color,it has been widely use for textile printing through screen printing,or plastic by injection,as well as mugs by painting,it can be applied on many things.

What image will be formed in magnifying glass?

A magnifying glass forms a larger and magnified virtual image of the object being observed. The image appears upright and is located behind the magnifying glass at the point where the light rays converge.

What the range of radar?

well radio waves used in radar travel at the speed of light in a funnel shape pattern the range of radar depends on type of radar and what frequency it uses The ARPA Long-Range Tracking and Instrumentation Radar (ALTAIR) was developed and built at Roi-Namur in the Reagan Test Site between 1968 and 1970. and can detect objects in space so that gives u an idea of how far they can goas radio waves travel the speed of light 186,282 miles

Why can a watch get moisture inside without getting wet?

Yes, a watch or a compass, or a cell-phone would have to be hermetically sealed very well in order to survive everyday pressure changes such as aircraft flight, weather pressure cycles and so on.

A well-designed mechanism may incorporate a small air bladder to absorb these changes, but no simple apparatus will do so.

When the air enters the device, due to pressure changes say, it will carry with it some water vapour, and regrettably, this will condense into liquid water when some part of the device gets cool. And it is not simple for this water to evaporate again.

What is the pressure of air into liquid form?

Both Nitrogen and Oxygen may be liquefied at normal atmospheric pressure simply by cooling them enough. Carbon dioxide has to be pressurize as well as chilled to turn it into a liquid.

In this form, it is commonly used as an industrial solvent. For example to produce decaffeinated coffee.

What is a thin cylinder?

A thin cylinder is a solid figure with two parallel and congruent circular bases. It has a curved surface connecting the two bases. In a thin cylinder, the height is much smaller than the radius of the circular bases.

Why direct current cannot be used for domestic use?

Direct current (DC) has limitations for domestic use because it cannot be easily transformed to higher or lower voltages like alternating current (AC) can. AC is more efficient for long-distance power transmission and can be easily converted to different voltages using transformers, making it more practical and versatile for domestic applications. Additionally, most household appliances are designed to run on AC power, making it the standard choice for residential electricity.

How does a pachymeter work?

A pachymeter is a medical device used to measure the thickness of the cornea in the eye. It typically uses ultrasound technology to calculate the thickness by measuring the time it takes for sound waves to travel through the cornea and return to the device. The results are then displayed on a screen for the clinician to interpret.

What is the difference between discoverable and visible?

discoverable means you can "find" something even if it is not readily visible, and visible means you see something that is very apparent. So its a big difference between the two.

As an example:

The gas held within Marcellus Shale in Pennsylvania is not visible, and was not discoverable until someone hypothesized that certain rock layers might hold reserves of natural gas. The presence of the gas is not visible in any context; the only proof it exists is when natural gas comes to the surface via pipes after the rocks are fractured using specialized new technology called 'fracking'.

Similarly in the 1800s, oil under the earth's surface was not visible and its only presence seen by the naked eye were random pools of oil which Native American Indians used by scraping off the top of the small pools. At one time, this petroleum oil was used to treat a variety of medical conditions. But no one had the ability to extract the oil from under the surface until men used the basics of water-well drilling to design the first oil derrick drill (see Drake's Oil Derrick in Pennsylvania). Once men began drilling and hit an oil pocket, it was carried to the surface via pipes and collected, at which point the oil was visible and measurable.

Electrical current was visible to inventors, primarily through lightning. But the process to make an electric light had to go through a discovery process -- discoverable-- before citizens could benefit from the electric light/bulb. But, even now, the various components that make electricity work are largely invisible to everyday citizens-- only things like electrical cords, electrical outlets, lamps, and bulbs are visible, but what makes each work is mostly hidden from direct viewing.

In Law, 'discovery' relates to sharing known evidence. Evidence may be something visible-- a murder weapon, for example-- while other evidence may or may not be discoverable--for example, the motive behind a murder.

The bridge between what is visible (known, seen) and what is discoverable (unknown, unseen) is often an "hypothesis". Whether it's a Prosecuting Attorney trying to build a logical case, or a scientist trying to prove a logical outcome, both use hypothesis (thinking about and choosing a specific idea) to try to make something discoverable and / or visible. For example, a Prosecuting Attorney knows that phone records can often prove a suspect's prior where aouts; he hypothesizes that he can prove a defendant is guilty by reviewing the phone records. Einstein hypothesized over many ideas that ended up being his inventions.

What is the function of bulb in frequency of ac mains by electrically vibrating rod?

The bulb in the frequency of AC mains by electrically vibrating rod acts as a visual indicator of the frequency of the vibrations produced by the rod. As the rod vibrates at the frequency of the AC mains, the bulb will flicker or light up in synchronization with the vibrations, providing a way to visually observe the frequency.

What is the use of resist salt?

Resist salt mild oxidising agent widely used as a safeguard against the reduction of dyes in alkaline print pastes and in closed dyeing systems where reduction conditions may occur. It is also used in boiling/scouring of colored-border piece goods.

· Can be used for protection of printed reactive coluors against reduction fumes during steaming, thus improving the colour depth / brightness

· In case of discharge printing, the padded or exhaust dyed discharge-able reactive ground is padded with Resist salt, so that the reduction fumes released from discharge agent decomposing, shall not affect unprinted ground colour.

· Is recommended for use in all print pastes which may be alkaline, containing dyes sensitive to reduction action.

What is hydraulic in physics?

Hydraulics is a branch of physics that deals with the mechanical properties of liquids, specifically the behavior and use of pressurized fluids in engineering applications. It focuses on how fluids transmit force and motion, allowing for the design of systems like hydraulic brakes, lifts, and machinery.

What electrical parts of a VCR get damaged by lightning?

Wow, a really vague question. OK, we'll work with it going from a well designed VCR down to a low-end model.

High-end VCR's (and other electronic devices) have "Varistors" in them, often called MOV's ("Metal Oxide Varistors"). What are they? Think of them as keepers of a damn, and when the water gets too high, they close the damn. Varistors are rated by voltage and joules (the amount of current that it can't handle). So, for example, a high-end VCR might have a 130 volt or a 150 volt MOV in it.

Normally, a MOV appears transparent to the electronics and the voltage, like it doesn't even exist. But, when the voltage applied to it hit's the threshold it is rated for, it shorts out (kind of like connecting two wires togeter), in an effort to protect the electronics further on. To prevent the device from blowing the fuse/circuit breaker in your house, a fuse is *always* added before the MOV, so that when the MOV blows (shorts out), it will force the fuse to blow (open), breaking the connection.

So, in a high-end VCR, you would have to replace the MOV and the fuse. Sure, you could get away with just removing the MOV (they cannot be "reset) and just put in a new fuse, but that woudn't be doing it "right".

Cheaper VCR's have a fuse and a power transformer. Fairly obviously, you would want to replace the fuse.

The cheapest VCR's have power transformers that have built-in thermal fuses, that upon a surge, detect the increased heat and permanently blow. While one might be tempted to simply remove the thermal fuse, it could be a very signficant (and dangerous) act. Often when a transformer blows, some of it's windings get shorted together, creating increased current and therefore increased heat. Bypassing the thermal fuse is great way to get a visit from your local fire department.

In this case you would first replace the transformer (and if the fuse if blown), and see how it works. If all holds well, you're fine. If it blows again, more circuitry is shorted (down the power supply line) and it would probably be a good time to get a new VCR.

What are the 8 branches of science and their meanings?

The eight branches of science are: physics (study of matter and energy), chemistry (study of substances and their interactions), biology (study of living organisms), geology (study of the Earth), astronomy (study of celestial objects), meteorology (study of weather), ecology (study of ecosystems), and anthropology (study of human societies and cultures).

Is gold metal is available in the form of gas?

It's possible, but you would have to boil it at a very high temperature around 2800-3000 degrees Celsius or around 5100-5500 degrees Fahrenheit.

Add. But in the vacuum deposition process, that is exactly how the gold (or Al or Ag or Ni) are turned into a vapour for depositing on a mirror etc.

Can gold metal exist in the form of a gas?

Gold cannot exist as a gas at standard temperature and pressure. Gold typically exists as a solid metal at room temperature and can melt into a liquid state upon heating. However, at very high temperatures, gold can be vaporized into a gas state.

How does rubber act as an insulator?

Rubber is a good insulator because it is a poor conductor of electricity. Its molecular structure does not allow electric current to flow easily through it, making it suitable for use in electrical insulation applications. Rubber's high resistance to electrical conductivity makes it an effective insulating material to prevent electric shocks and short circuits.

Why ship is a pendulum?

Although the motions of a ship are complicated, for some purposes of analysis, and for short intervals of time, they may be modelled with some success as if they involved only a pendulum, which is quite regular motion. Please see the link.

How are airplanes designed to reduce drag?

Airplanes are designed to reduce drag by incorporating streamlined shapes and smooth surfaces to minimize air resistance. Winglets at the end of wings help reduce the formation of vortexes that create drag. Advanced materials and coatings are also used to reduce skin friction drag on the aircraft's surface.