Heat conduction (or thermal conduction) is the movement of heat from one object to another one that has different temperature when they are touching each other. For example, we can warm our hands by touching hot-water bottles. Thermal conductivity refers to the ability of a given material to conduct/transfer heat.…
What is the family disruption that receives a great deal of media attention? Delayed childbearing is one type of family disruption. 1- regulation of sexual activity. 2- reproduction. 3- socialization. 4- economic and emotional security. Which rules would be most helpful in establishing who inherits the family home? Which important…
Mg2+ has an electronic configuration of 1s² 2s² 2p^6, i.e., has a total number of 10 electrons similar to that of a Noble gas [Ne] instead of Mg 12 as its total number of electrons and configuration of 1s² 2s² 2p6 3s². Magnesium, also known as magnesium ion or magnesium,…
It might look confusing at first, but simply enough, the answer to this question is the hammer. It’s referencing the song “U Can’t Touch This” by American rap icon MC Hammer, which included the well-known lyrics, “Stop… Hammer Time!”. Question 18 of The Impossible Quiz 2 asks “What is Spider-Man’s…
Hyperbole (Figurative Language) a figure of speech in which statements are exaggerated, used to emphasize the point. Example: you snore louder than a train. Hyperbole is a figure of speech you use when you want to exaggerate what you mean or emphasize a point. It comes from the Greek word…
One thing I do know is that according to American folklore, if you hear a whip-poor-will singing near your home, it is a sign of an impending death. Others believed it was an omen that bad luck would befall you in the near future. Male sings at night to defend…
Answer: The meatpacking industry was most affected by the ’refrigerated rail car’. Explanation: The railroads were used by the ranchers to deliver a large quantity of raw meat to the different processing plants in different parts of the country. Refrigerated trucks and railroad cars have had a great impact on…
Irving uses satire to not only show that characters are morally backwards but also to add humor to the story. For example, Tom’s loveless, hostile marriage to his wife both satirizes the institution of marriage and provides humor in the despicable nature of both characters. One of the first things…
For example, the phrase “she’s thugging it” denotes that the female has an unladylike appearance, usually that of a tomboy. For a male, as in “he’s thuggin it or yo, he’s thugged out.” denotes a guy who has a very ruff and rugged demenor and appearance. “Thug Love” is a…
A product which is advertised as being needed by everybody, or which everyone does in fact need. Dr. Seuss introduces the Once-ler, a reckless Thneed entrepreneur whose unfettered ambition leads to the destruction of the immediate environment. The Lorax represents the interests of all the creatures whose lives are affected…