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Asked: October 28, 2021Category: Physics

Resistance switching is normally employed in which breakers?

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    An air-blast circuit breaker is a device that automatically stops the flow of electricity in a circuit when it senses an overload. These devices are typically used for heavy duty equipment, such as large motors and electric welding machines, because they can stop power from flowing even if the mainRead more

    An air-blast circuit breaker is a device that automatically stops the flow of electricity in a circuit when it senses an overload.

    These devices are typically used for heavy duty equipment, such as large motors and electric welding machines, because they can stop power from flowing even if the main power source has been interrupted.

    While air-blast circuit breakers are relatively easy to use, they should be installed only by people with the proper training.

    Resistance switching is normally employed in air-blast circuit breakers. The device is positioned at the end of a circuit, and it interrupts current flow when it detects an overload condition.

    When this happens, a piston within the air-blast circuit breaker moves to create a pressure differential between two chambers inside the unit. This causes compressed air to be released from one chamber through nozzles in the device.

    The air then flows through a nozzle to create an explosion that pushes open one or more breakers within the air-blast circuit breaker, thereby shutting off electricity flow in the circuit.

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Asked: October 11, 2021Category: Physics

Which of the following is not the unit of time

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    A parallactic second is used to measure the apparent shift of a star as seen from opposite sides of Earth's orbit around the sun. This movement, caused by the angle at which we view stars, can then be converted into distance. And so, it is considered as a unit of distance in astronomy. 1 parsec is eRead more

    A parallactic second is used to measure the apparent shift of a star as seen from opposite sides of Earth‘s orbit around the sun. This movement, caused by the angle at which we view stars, can then be converted into distance. And so, it is considered as a unit of distance in astronomy. 1 parsec is equal to 3.26 light-years.

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Asked: October 11, 2021Category: Physics

The most suitable unit for expressing nuclear radius is

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    Added an answer on December 22, 2021 at 10:31 am

    Fermi was a physicist who came up with the concept of the fermi unit. The word "fermi" is used in physical science and chemistry to measure extremely small amounts of something. In physics, for example, one fermi could be defined as the amount of space an electron would take up if it were travelingRead more

    Fermi was a physicist who came up with the concept of the fermi unit. The word “fermi“ is used in physical science and chemistry to measure extremely small amounts of something.

    In physics, for example, one fermi could be defined as the amount of space an electron would take up if it were traveling at the speed of light, which is about 300 million meters per second. The fermi unit is one ten–millionth of a meter (1E–10 m).

    In nuclear science, the fermi unit is used to measure how big an atomic nucleus is. The word “fermi“ can also be used in chemistry to refer to the amount of space that a hydrogen atom would take up if it were traveling at light speed, which means it would have about one–quarter of a millionth of a centimeter in diameter.

    A “fermi–steradian“ is one ten millionth of the total amount of light energy that falls on an object from all directions (1E–10 sr).

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Asked: October 11, 2021Category: Physics

The speed of light will be minimum while passing through

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    Added an answer on December 22, 2021 at 10:36 am

    The refractive index of a medium for light is given by the relation n = c/v where v is the speed of light through a vacuum. For glass, it will be 1.5 and hence, the speed of light in glass will be minimum i.e., 200 000 km/s as compared to 400 000 km/s in a vacuum. So, it will take more time for lighRead more

    The refractive index of a medium for light is given by the relation n = c/v where v is the speed of light through a vacuum. For glass, it will be 1.5 and hence, the speed of light in glass will be minimum i.e., 200 000 km/s as compared to 400 000 km/s in a vacuum. So, it will take more time for light to travel through glass.

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Asked: October 11, 2021Category: Physics

In human relations, the irritation threshold is the

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    The irritation threshold is the amount of stimulation a person can experience before his stress levels rise and he experiences psychological discomfort. This concept has been studied in various settings, such as workplaces, schools, and households. In general, the higher a person's level of educatioRead more

    The irritation threshold is the amount of stimulation a person can experience before his stress levels rise and he experiences psychological discomfort.

    This concept has been studied in various settings, such as workplaces, schools, and households. In general, the higher a person‘s level of education or income, the lower their threshold for frustration becomes.

    It can also be defined as the point at which a person notices something and becomes annoyed. It is not the same as a phobia, which is an irrational fear of something.

    Rather, it is simply an annoyance that occurs when something happens too frequently or at a level that seems out of proportion to the situation.

    It can also be used in terms of noise and other irritants. For instance, a person may be able to tolerate the sound of a neighbor’s television, but once it reaches a certain level, he may become annoyed and call the police.

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Asked: October 10, 2021Category: Physics

The capacity to do work is called

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    Added an answer on October 10, 2021 at 11:25 pm

    Explanation: Energy and Work Energy is the capacity to do work or to produce heat. Internal energy is the sum of kinetic energy and the potential energy.

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    Energy and Work Energy is the capacity to do work or to produce heat. Internal energy is the sum of kinetic energy and the potential energy.

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Asked: October 10, 2021Category: Physics

The safest hammers are those with heads that are

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    Explanation: The safest hammers are those with heads that are alloy and drop-forged steel. Made of one of the strongest copper alloys, aluminum bronze hammer heads are strong, spark-resistant heads commonly used in flammable environments where a steel hammer would be a safety hazard.

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    The safest hammers are those with heads that are alloy and drop-forged steel. Made of one of the strongest copper alloys, aluminum bronze hammer heads are strong, spark-resistant heads commonly used in flammable environments where a steel hammer would be a safety hazard.

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Asked: October 10, 2021Category: Physics

Energy stored in the nucleus of an atom is called

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    Added an answer on October 10, 2021 at 10:35 pm

    Explanation: Nuclear energy is energy stored in the nucleus of an atom—the energy that holds the nucleus together.

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    Nuclear energy is energy stored in the nucleus of an atom—the energy that holds the nucleus together.

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Asked: October 10, 2021Category: Physics

Which of the following has the highest frequency?

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    Explanation: The frequency of Gamma rays is the highest. Gamma rays are the highest energy EM radiation and typically have energies greater than 100 keV, frequencies greater than 1019 Hz, and wavelengths less than 10 picometers.

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    The frequency of Gamma rays is the highest. Gamma rays are the highest energy EM radiation and typically have energies greater than 100 keV, frequencies greater than 1019 Hz, and wavelengths less than 10 picometers.

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Asked: October 10, 2021Category: Physics

Current in a conductor can be increased by

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    Added an answer on October 10, 2021 at 2:02 am

    Answer: Current in a conductor can be increased by increasing the voltage across it and reducing its resistance.

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    Current in a conductor can be increased by increasing the voltage across it and reducing its resistance.

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