Question: A cube of ice floats in a glass of water, the entire system at 0°C. Just enough heat is supplied to melt the ice cube without altering the system’s temperature. Does the water level rise, fall or stay the same? Answer: The water level remains constant during the melting of the ice cube. This seemingly unaltered state is a …
Question: All the manned landings on the moon took place on the side of the moon facing the Earth. Why not on the other side? Answer: The strategic decision to conduct all manned moon landings on the side facing Earth stems from a fundamental constraint – the necessity for constant communication between astronauts and mission control. This deliberate choice arises …
Introduction Quantum physics, often regarded as the realm of the mysterious and perplexing, is a branch of science that delves into the fundamental building blocks of our universe. Prepare to be fascinated as we unravel mind-blowing facts that showcase the incredible and sometimes bizarre nature of quantum physics. 1. Quantum Superposition: A Particle’s Dual Life In the quantum world, particles …
There has never been a better time to be an aerospace engineer. What was once considered a career meant for the anti-social, super nerds of high schools across the globe is now falling into the laps of our bright next generation. All jokes aside, though, exposure is not the only reason why aerospace is booming right now. We have the …
Have you ever wish that you are a scientist working hard at the cutting edge of research? Do you want to help humanity progress in the forefront of science? Now you can! And all you need is a working computer/ mobile device and BOINC! Introduction To BOINC BOINC stands for Berkeley Open Infrastructure for Network Computing. BOINC is an open-source system …
This post is aimed at clearing some of the misconceptions about the alleged benefits of rejecting a proper education. From the article on dealing with exam stress, we have: $$\begin{aligned} \text{Education} \, &= \text{Exams} \\ \text{Exams} \, &= \text{Stress} \\ \text{Education} &= \text{Stress}? \end{aligned}$$ Since $\text{Stress} = \text{Bad}$, we have $\text{Education} = \text{Bad}$? We tend to get rid of …
This post is about helping you deal with study stress. The methods might work for you or it might not. Everyone is different. You will just have to find and personalize your own methods for coping with stress. Studying is a stressful activity. Whether you are a high school student or you are pursuing a career in the medical profession, …