What was the purpose of positioning the beaker to make the level of water outside of the beaker the same as that inside of the beaker? To ensure that the pressure of hydrogen (and water vapor) in the eudiometer is equal to atmospheric pressure, the level of the water inside the tube must be the […]
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Can heat be measured in joules?
Can heat be measured in joules? As a form of energy, heat has the unit joule (J) in the International System of Units (SI). However, in many applied fields in engineering the British thermal unit (BTU) and the calorie are often used. The standard unit for the rate of heat transferred is the watt (W), […]
Is Madrid a safe city?
Is Madrid a safe city? Madrid is generally a safe city, although you should, as in most European cities, be wary of pickpockets on transport and around major tourist sights. Although you should be careful, don’t be paranoid; remember that the overwhelming majority of travellers to Madrid rarely encounter any problems. Is Madrid polluted? According […]
What was the expected length of WW1?
What was the expected length of WW1? between 18 months and two years In August 1914 German Emperor Wilhelm II famously promised to his departing troops that they would return before the autumn leaves fell. Yet most of Europe’s military chiefs did not, in fact, expect a short war. The Chief of the German General […]
What were hoboes in the Great Depression?
What were hoboes in the Great Depression? Hobos were the nomadic workers who roamed the United States, taking jobs wherever they could, and never spending too long in any one place. The Great Depression (1929–1939) was when numbers were likely at their highest, as it forced an estimated 4,000,000 adults to leave their homes in […]
What alloy is used in bikes?
What alloy is used in bikes? Common steel alloys in bicycles are high strength steel alloys (generally chromium- molybdenum); one of the most successful older steels was Reynolds “531”, a manganese-molybdenum alloy steel. What is used to make lightweight alloys? Lightweight metals consist of aluminum, beryllium, titanium, and magnesium alloys. Light metals are often used […]
What is a specific type of social networking Web site that allows users to create an online photo album and store and share their digital photos?
What is a specific type of social networking Web site that allows users to create an online photo album and store and share their digital photos? Photo sharing community is a special type of social networking website on which one can store photos in online photo albums and can share them with anyone else in […]
How do I reset my Acadia AC?
How do I reset my Acadia AC? To restart the GMC Acadia Hvac, shut off Ignition, remove the HVAC / ECAS fuse for 10 seconds, reinstall and power the car without hitting any buttons, wait 40 seconds for the control module to self-calibrate. Why does my AC button blink GMC Acadia? The indicator light flashes […]
What do parrots enjoy doing?
What do parrots enjoy doing? Swings. Most parrots love to swing. Not only do parrots enjoy the movement of swinging but many also enjoy the flow of air that goes through their wings and feathers when swinging. Swinging is a natural parrot behavior that they can often be found doing in the wild. How do […]
What is the difference between mesothelioma?
What is the difference between mesothelioma? Asbestosis and mesothelioma are both diseases caused by asbestos exposure, but they are not the same. The primary difference is that asbestosis is not cancerous and is limited to the lungs and respiratory tract. Mesothelioma is an incurable cancer that develops in mesothelial tissue, typically in the lungs and […]