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What are some of the effects of gravity on Earth?

On Earth, any object that has mass has gravitational pull; this is called force. Gravitational forces are forces of attraction. The strength of the gravitational force depends on the mass of the object and its proximity to the Earth. The larger and closer the object, the greater the gravitational pull.\nGravitational force on the Earth cause objects to accelerate when they fall. The Earth’s gravity produces the same amount of acceleration on all objects, and they gain velocity at the same rate. Gravity pulls the objects toward the Earth, and they speed up as they get closer to the Earth.\nGr..

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What is the formula for sodium phosphate?

Dibasic sodium phosphate, also called disodium phosphate, has a chemical formula of Na2HPO4. In its anhydrous form, it is white and crystalline. Disodium phosphate is commercially used in enamels, ceramic glazes, cheeses and baking powder. In its hydrated form, it appears as colorless crystals. This version is widely used in dye, pharmaceutical, detergent and fertilizer manufacture.\nTribasic sodium phosphate, referred to as trisodium phosphate or TSP, also appears as crystals in its hydrated form. It has the chemical formula Na3PO4, and it is used in detergent, paper, textiles and water-softe..

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What is the size of Uranus compared to Earth?

The surface area of Uranus is 3,120,894,516 square miles, about 16 times that of Earth's surface, and its volume is 42,460,999,916,448 cubic miles, about 63 times that of Earth. The seventh planet from the sun, Uranus is the coldest planet, with an average temperature of 357 degrees Fahrenheit. It is situated 19 times farther from the sun than Earth is, and it takes Uranus about 84 years to orbit the sun once.

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How much heavier is a proton than an electron?

Protons and electrons have equal but opposite charges. In most cases, atoms have an equal number of protons and electrons. However, because protons are so much heavier than electrons, the electrons do not make a significant contribution to the mass of an atom. The masses of atoms are expressed in relative mass units called atomic mass units or a.m.u. Protons have a mass of 1.007277 a.m.u., and electrons have a mass of 0.00054858 a.m.u.

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What is the importance of environmental science?

Environmental science is the study of how living and nonliving organisms interact with their surroundings. Modern-day technology and human actions are slowly ruining and draining the planet's ecosystem and natural resources. The study of environmental science helps to enlighten the world about global issues, such as forest denudation and dynamite fishing. Global warming is another impending issue that can only be addressed through environmental science.\nApplying knowledge gained through environmental science is the only way to solve these problems so that the environment can be preserved..

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What are examples of fossil fuels?

Sources of energy are classified into two types: renewable and non-renewable. Renewable energy resources accumulate at an equal or faster rate than they are consumed, such as solar and hydroelectric power. Non-renewable energy resources are consumed at a much quicker rate than they are able to accumulate, such as fossil fuels. The rapid depletion of these bio-fuels continues through time.Fossil fuels consist of hydrocarbons, which contain long chains of carbon and hydrogen atoms. When fossil fuels undergo combustion, the heat causes the breakdown of the chemical bonds that hold the hydrogen an..

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How can oil spills be prevented?

Double-hulling ships can prevent oil from spilling into the sea. Double-hulling is the process of adding extra hull layers to the bottom and sides of the ship. Oil refineries must conduct regular maintenance checks for leaks. Underground pipes need to be inspected periodically and replaced after a certain period.\nOil companies must use efficient drilling technologies during the extraction process. Tanks that hold oil must be in great condition. Sorbent materials must be available on work sites, and workers should be well-trained in handling equipment. Small oil leaks from pipes can be capped ..

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What is the speed of light in furlongs per fortnight?

Since the speed of light is 186,282 miles per second, multiply that number by 8 furlongs per mile to reach 1,490,256 furlongs per second. Then multiply by 60 seconds per minute to reach 89,415,360 furlongs per minute. Then multiply by 60 minutes per hour to reach 5,364,921,600 furlongs per hour. Then multiply by 24 hours per day to reach 128,758,118,400 furlongs per day. Finally, multiply by 14 days per fortnight to reach 1,802,613,657,600 furlongs per fortnight.

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What are examples of ductile materials?

Ductile materials have varying degrees of ductility depending on temperature, metallic bonds, material constituents and working process to which the material is subjected. Varying the temperature can either make a material more or less ductile. For example, lead and tin are ductile while cold, but they become brittle when heated to their melting points. Therefore, the temperature at which a metal transitions from being ductile to brittle must be considered in the selection of materials in addition to knowing the mechanical processes to which is to be subjected.\nMaterials are also highly ducti..

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Is blood a homogenous mixture?

A homogeneous mixture is a mixture made of components that are equally and uniformly distributed throughout the mixture. A heterogeneous mixture is a mixture in which components of the mixture are not uniformly distributed and are localized in different regions. Blood plasma, for example, is a homogeneous mixture. Blood itself, however, contains many different cells and particles that are not of equal concentration, and in some cases, these components can be localized and not equally distributed.

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