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04/12/19

8 liters of an ideal gas is in an isolated container at 30 degrees Celsius. The container is heated at constant pressure until its volume is doubled. What is the new temperature of the gas?

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Physical Science Geology Geochemistry Petrology

04/12/19

What are the high field strength and large ion lithophile (HFS or HFSE & LIL or LILE) elements?

There are two groups of elements that are frequently mentioned when discussing incompatible trace elements. They are the high field strength elements (HFS or HFSE) and the large ion lithophile... more

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Physical Science Geology

04/11/19

What is a good definition of the word "rock" for teaching?

Note that it needs to include coal and chert, therefore the common answer "a rock is made of minerals" is incomplete.

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Physical Science

04/11/19

Physical Science

What will the stpping distance for a 2000 Kg car if -2000N of force are applied when the car is traveling 20 m/s?Please show how the answer is gotten.

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Physical Science Geology Earthquakes Geophysics

04/11/19

What do the derivative or the integral of amplitude of a seismogram mean?

I'm doing a project in which I'm analyzing earthquake seismogram waves. I used a program to graph the exact amplitudes and how they changed over the course of a single earthquake. For the project I... more

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Physical Science Geology Petrology Volcanology

04/11/19

Where can obsidian be found?

Where is obsidian found? Is it typically found on the surface or underground? If underground, how far under (meters or feet would be perfect)? Also, is it found everywhere on Earth, or just in... more

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Physical Science 8th Grade

04/09/19

What is the density?

A mass of 43.6 g has a volume of 25.5 mL. What is the density?

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Physical Science Science Computer Science Act Science

04/05/19

Which type of scientific reasoning is being described in the situation?

Consider the situation.Scientists discovered a sedimentary layer of earth with high amounts of the element iridium. This layer was laid down about the time at which the dinosaurs went extinct.... more

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Physical Science Geology Earth Planet

04/04/19

How significant is a planet's density to the formation of life?

I'm doing some writing set on a fictional earthlike planet that for reasons needs to be substantially larger than Earth but can't have substantially higher gravity. I've been able to compromise... more

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Physical Science Geology Diamond Crystals

04/04/19

Why do crystals, like quartz and diamonds, form in different colors?

Some crystals, like quartz and diamonds, form in a variety of different colors. For example, quartz can be clear, 'foggy', pink, yellow, and even blue. - What happens during the crystal's... more

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Physical Science

03/28/19

Abbie pushes a vacuum cleaner 30m in 5 min using 40 N force. How much did she use?

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Physical Science Fluid Dynamics Meteorology Dynamics

03/27/19

Why does Coriolis determine the rotation direction of a cyclone but not my drain?

It is a common misconception that Coriolis is responsible for the direction the water swirls down a toilet, tub or sink drain. E.g. does a toilet flush the other way in the southern hemisphere? (If... more

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Physical Science Geology Geophysics Geochemistry

03/27/19

Why is continental crust less dense than oceanic?

Why is it that continental crust is less dense than oceanic, where in fact continental crust is thicker than oceanic crust?

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Physical Science Meteorology Rainfall Humidity

03/27/19

At what humidity does it start to rain?

As far as I understand it is perfectly valid for air to have 100% humidity. At that point, all water can still exist in form of vapor, non-condensed. **Does it immediately start to rain if... more

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Physical Science Geology Geothermal Heat Economic Geology

03/27/19

viable geothermal energy supply from exhausted fracked gas wells?

The UK legislator with primary responsibility for energy has claimed that exhausted fracked natural-gas wells will be suitable for re-use as a geothermal energy supply (not necessarily geothermal... more

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Physical Science Geology

03/26/19

What lithologies are deemed most suitable for the storage of nuclear waste?

I have visited storage- and test facilities that are within salt and clay (Opalinuston) lithologies. What are other lithologies that are considered for the storage of nuclear waste and what are... more

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Physical Science Geology Fossils Paleobotany

03/26/19

How can I tell if a rock is really petrified wood?

I found a rock in the Mojave desert and it resembles a tree branch including what appears to be wood grain. Is there some test or observation that can be done at home to conclusively answer my... more

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Physical Science

03/20/19

Science-How much energy is that anyway?

if you travel 10 miles to school each day and your car gets 24 miles per gallon of gas.how many gallons of gas did you burn in order to get to school.

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Physical Science Chemistry Physics

03/19/19

How can relativity affect the physical properties of heavy elements (such as gold and mercury) if the electrons do not orbit or move around the nucleus?

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Physical Science Geology Terminology Sedimentology

03/19/19

What is the difference between eluvium and alluvium?

I was reading about kimberlite on Wikipedia and it mentioned eluvium. I've heard of alluvium, alluvial fans, alluvial deposits, etc. However, when I looked up eluvium, it sounded exactly like... more

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Physical Science Geology Rocks Geochemistry

03/19/19

What was the first rock in the rock cycle?

I am an undergraduate student but I am a tutor at a High School, and one student asked me. Attempting to explain the rock cycle "if one rock turns into the other then which came first" my gut is... more

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Physical Science Geology Minerals Mineralogy

03/19/19

How and where do double-terminated crystals form?

How and where do double-terminated crystals form? Most terminated crystals form by 'growing' out of a rock. Which causes one side to be flat,(or whatever the shape of the rock it 'grew' out of was... more

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Physical Science Science Teas

03/19/19

In a vacuum, why doesn’t an elephant accelerate faster than a penny as it falls to the ground?

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Physical Science Electromagnetism Meteorology Convection

03/19/19

What causes 'positive' lightning to be rarer, higher charged, and longer lasting than 'negative' lightning?

Why is 'positive' lightning rarer, brighter, higher charged, and longer lasting than 'negative' lightning? Are there any other unique characteristics to positive lightning that sets it apart from... more

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Physical Science Geology Mountains Orogeny

03/19/19

Is there a reason most mountain ranges seem to run parallel to coastlines?

Eyeballing a map of the world, it seems that most mountain ranges that don't occur along continental fault lines run parallel to coastlines. Is there a reason for this?

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8 liters of an ideal gas is in an isolated container at 30 degrees Celsius. The container is heated at constant pressure until its volume is doubled. What is the new temperature of the gas?

What are the high field strength and large ion lithophile (HFS or HFSE & LIL or LILE) elements?

What is a good definition of the word "rock" for teaching?

Physical Science

What do the derivative or the integral of amplitude of a seismogram mean?

Where can obsidian be found?

What is the density?

Which type of scientific reasoning is being described in the situation?

How significant is a planet's density to the formation of life?

Why do crystals, like quartz and diamonds, form in different colors?

Abbie pushes a vacuum cleaner 30m in 5 min using 40 N force. How much did she use?

Why does Coriolis determine the rotation direction of a cyclone but not my drain?

Why is continental crust less dense than oceanic?

At what humidity does it start to rain?

viable geothermal energy supply from exhausted fracked gas wells?

What lithologies are deemed most suitable for the storage of nuclear waste?

How can I tell if a rock is really petrified wood?

Science-How much energy is that anyway?

How can relativity affect the physical properties of heavy elements (such as gold and mercury) if the electrons do not orbit or move around the nucleus?

What is the difference between eluvium and alluvium?

What was the first rock in the rock cycle?

How and where do double-terminated crystals form?

In a vacuum, why doesn’t an elephant accelerate faster than a penny as it falls to the ground?

What causes 'positive' lightning to be rarer, higher charged, and longer lasting than 'negative' lightning?

Is there a reason most mountain ranges seem to run parallel to coastlines?

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