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Scientists
This category is for questions about the people who apply the scientific method to solve problems, introduce new concepts, and strive to explain the natural world.
9,527 Questions
Where did Thomas Edison conduct his work at?
Mr. Edison had a primary residence in Menlo Park, New Jersey and a winter home in Fort Myers, Florida. He had labs at both locations.
What is the difference between mist and steam how did scientists come up with the model?
Mist is composed of small, liquid water droplets, whereas steam is composed of water in its gas phase. Scientists came up with this model by observing water under various conditions.
How do scientists at NASA research center study craters?
Scientists at NASA research moon craters by photographs and data that the astronauts have brought back from the moon. The Astronauts have landed on the moon 6 times during the Apollo missions. Note that Apollo 13 is not listed. Due to an explosion they never landed on the moon but returned home safely. These missions were
- Apollo 11 landed 20 July 1969
- Apollo 12 landed 19 November 1969
- Apollo 14 landed 5 February 1971
- Apollo 15 landed 30 July 1971
- Apollo 16 landed 20 April 1972
- Apollo 17 landed 11 December 1972
Reason what makes a certain place peaceful?
A certain place is often considered peaceful due to its serene environment, characterized by natural beauty, such as lush greenery, calm water bodies, or quiet landscapes. The absence of noise and pollution, along with the presence of gentle sounds like birdsong or rustling leaves, contributes to a calming atmosphere. Additionally, a sense of safety and community can enhance feelings of tranquility, allowing individuals to relax and find solace in their surroundings. Collectively, these elements create a harmonious space that fosters inner peace.
When was the first time scientist actually saw an atom was?
HASSAN SAJJAD
A GREAT MUSLIM SCIENTIST
was able to see atom for first time ever
although he didnt knew about it
he named it as *rasheed*
What are some questions a scientists would form about a sedimentary rock?
- What environment did the sedimentary rock form in?
- What processes led to the formation of this rock?
- Are there any fossils present in the rock and what do they reveal about the past environment?
- How has the rock been altered over time through diagenesis or tectonic forces?
How do you think a secular scientist would explain why Uranus rotates on its side using his model?
Uranus rotates on its side. Unlike the other planets, which spin like tops as they move through space, Uranus rolls along like a ball. According to the nebular hypothesis, it can't have formed this way. Therefore, reasons the evolutionist, it formed the 'correct' way. Later, a massive collision knocked it over on its side. Then it supposedly captured its moons, because their orbits are likewise sideways.
Uranus also has an unusual-looking moon named Miranda. To explain its features, some evolutionists invoke not one, not two, but five collisions.7
What do you call someone who studies earth and stones?
A person who studies earth and stones is called a geologist. Geologists study the physical structure, processes, and history of the Earth, including rocks, minerals, and soils.
An oceanographer specializing in physical oceanography is most likely to study how ocean currents change with the seasons. They focus on understanding the dynamics and movement of ocean currents, including how they vary over different time scales such as seasonal changes.
Studying rock formations and living organisms in previously unexplored water habitats can provide valuable insights into how these environments form, evolve, and support life. It can also help scientists better understand the diversity of life that exists in different ecosystems and the potential adaptations organisms have developed to survive in extreme conditions. Furthermore, exploring new habitats can lead to the discovery of new species and contribute to our understanding of biodiversity on Earth.
What are at least three ways scientists collect data?
Scientists collect data through methods such as experiments, observations, and surveys. In experiments, variables are manipulated to observe their effects. Observations involve studying natural phenomena without interference. Surveys gather information through asking questions to a specific group of individuals.
What must scientists do if new informition shows that a theory is incorrect?
They explain all of the observations about a topic that scientist s have at a certain time.
What do scientists do to help make a hypothesis?
Making a hypothesis is to use your knowledge to come with with an answer or explanation as to what will happen. So a hypothesis is an educated guess.
What did Marie curie did as a scientist?
Discovered the medical uses of X-Rays, after which her husband died of cancer (probably because of radiation poisoning).
Why do scientists use models to represent earths processes?
Scientists use models to represent Earth's processes because they provide a way to simplify complex systems and make predictions about how they may behave in the future. Models help scientists better understand the interactions between different components of the Earth system and test hypotheses. By using models, scientists can simulate different scenarios, study possible outcomes, and make informed decisions about environmental issues.
What measurements do scientist use to measure stars?
Hi. It is a pleasure to help. If you mean the distance from the earth to the stars, astronomers use a technique called parallax which is a way to infer the distance to a star based on triangulation. Astronomers use a unit called the light-year, which is the distance travelled by the light in one year. Since light travels at a speed of 300,000 km/s, in one year light leaves behind a distance of 9.4605284 × 1015 meters. Some stars are only a few light- years away. Others are very far away, in the limits of the observable universe. If the astronomer wants to measure the distance to a very far away star, then parallax is no longer useful. Other techniques and properties are employed such as the Cepheids, which are a very particular class of stars in which the period of variation in their brightness is related to their distances. So by measuring the period, astronomers are able to infer the distance.
Measuring distances to stars and to distant galaxies is one of the central problems in Astronomy. It is VERY important. Several research efforts are devoted to measuring distances. In fact, in the 1920's E. Hubble first measured the distance to other galaxies using cepheids. The Hubble Sapce Telescope still measures distances to distant galaxies using a variety of observational techniques.
If you mean the measurement of the radius of a star, astronomers do that by knowing the details of the cameras used to photograph the star and the known distance to it. Sometimes studying the properties of the light emitted by stars it is possible to infer its radius based on the theory of stellar evolution.
Prof. João Rodrigo Leão
Rio Grande Federal University - BRAZIL
What kind of information caused scientists to add the level domain to the system of classification?
you would need a teacher to help you. NOT ME
