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    Relative Motion: Sum or Difference of Vectors? - Sarahchichi

    hello, everybody. I have a question about relative motion. I don't know how to determine whether it is sum of vectors or difference of vectors. Vab=Va-Vb Could you explain to me? When should use the sum of vectors and when should use the difference of vectors? From Sarahchichi
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    Virtual mirror on the road on hot days. Why is that?

    Yes, it is the formation of mirage. This happens due to the refraction of light from the space. Since there is temperature difference in various layers of the air ( that means the upper the sky, the lower the temperature, hence the density is higher.It is the same for the lower layer of air in...
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    Here i am again Newtons second law

    The acceleration of the two blocks be equal to zero when the weight of Block 1 is equals to the tension of string. Then, there is no net force acting on Block 1, hence Block 2, the velocity is uniform or equals to zero.
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    What Happens When Ice Meets Steam?

    Please consider the following equation: mass of water * c of water * change of temperature of water = mass of water * c of water * change of temperature of water + mass of ice * specific latent heat of fusion
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    Demonstration to show convection in class

    You can also demonstrate convection by this simple experiment I suggest here. Firstly, get a beaker with medium size. Then, separate the beaker into halves by a white paper/cardboard, but leaving some space at the bottom of beaker to allow the flow of air. Thirdly, put a light candle at one side...
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    Why do the tuaregs wear dark blue?

    temujin, Tuaregs wear dark blue clothes aim at reducing the effect of UV radiation from the Sun. Also, they always have a cloth around their mouth and nose to keep a moist flow of air as they breathe. I think it is this piece of cloth that keeps the water balance and heat away.
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    Is Time Speeding Up? Universe Expansion & Past Receding

    True, the space is expanding.Yet, I believe our REAL TIME doesn't speed up with that but VIRTUAL TIME ( this theory hasn't be proved yet but is an imagination time ). It is claimed that the farther the object in the space from the Earth, the faster it is going away from the Earth. That means...
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    Skating Shoes and Ice: Uncovering the Mystery

    thank you all and the website
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    Skating Shoes and Ice: Uncovering the Mystery

    When I think deeper into the matter, isn't it because of the heat produced by friction that melts the ice? Then the liquid (water) acts as a lubricant to reduce friction.
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    What is the relationship between virtual time and black holes?

    Today, I read a book which is written by Stephen Hawking. I have something don't understand. We all know that REAL TIME must go from the past to the future,but how about VIRTUAL TIME? The book says that Virtual Time can be increased or decreased in a three dimensional space. I wonder why...
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    Skating Shoes and Ice: Uncovering the Mystery

    I want to know why we can easily slide on ice when we wear skating shoes. Originally, I guess it is due to the friction between the metal and the ice. But I think it is not the correct answer. Could anyone help me with this problem. Thanks a lot, Sarah :smile:
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    Using Newtons 2nd law in an elevator

    Referring to your Question,Liza. By Newon's 2nd Law's of Motion, using the formula F= ma, you can find the acceleration.
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