Considering Einstein’s famous equation, E = mc 2, which of t… Considering Einstein’s famous equation, E = mc 2, which of the following statements is true? Read Details
On a cosmic calendar, in which the history of the universe i… On a cosmic calendar, in which the history of the universe is compressed into 1 year, when did the dinosaurs become extinct? Read Details
A skater can spin faster by pulling her arms closer to her b… A skater can spin faster by pulling her arms closer to her body or spin slower by spreading her arms out from her body. This is due to Read Details
Grass is green because it absorbs green light, reflecting al… Grass is green because it absorbs green light, reflecting all other colors. Read Details
The fact that the Voyager spacecraft continue to speed out o… The fact that the Voyager spacecraft continue to speed out of the solar system, even though its rockets have no fuel, is an example of Read Details
If you heat a gas so that collisions are continually bumping… If you heat a gas so that collisions are continually bumping electrons to higher energy levels, when the electrons fall back to lower energy levels the gas produces Read Details
What quantities does angular momentum depend upon? What quantities does angular momentum depend upon? Read Details
Why do some of the bright stars (such as the one indicated b… Why do some of the bright stars (such as the one indicated by the arrow) in this photo have cross-shaped spikes over them? Read Details
According to the conservation of angular momentum, what woul… According to the conservation of angular momentum, what would happen if a star orbiting in a direction opposite the neutron’s star rotation fell onto a neutron star? Read Details