Kinetic Friction: Definition, Coefficient, Formula (W/ Examples)
There are a few different types of friction, but kinetic friction is otherwise known as sliding friction.
Read MoreThere are a few different types of friction, but kinetic friction is otherwise known as sliding friction.
Read MoreUnit conversions are a big part of any scientific field, so it's especially helpful to know how to convert between various units of concentration.
Read MoreGas pressure is important to many fields, and it can be measured in many different ways. Two of the relevant units in this case are atmospheres and moles.
Read MoreIn any experiment, the question of whether a result can be replicated is pretty relevant. What's more, there's a mathematical way to determine repeatability.
Read MoreIf you want to know what the temperature in a region is like, then calculating an average is more helpful than looking at the temperature on a single day.
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Read MoreFermentation is a process you're probably familar wikth due to its associations with food. But it's a lot more ubiquitous than that, seeing use in many fields.
Read MoreConcentrations are something that chemists need to know, but there are different ways to express that value clearly, depending on the circumstances.
Read MoreIn chemistry, normality is a way to represent the concentration of a solution. Luckily, calculating its value is a pretty straightforward thing to do.
Read MoreA single element can have multiple different forms, called isotopes, and it's possible to determine the percent abundance of those forms. Here's how.
Read MoreThe concept of moles and equivalents, and thus millimoles and milliequivalents is of vital importance in medicine and clinical pharmacology.
Read MoreIf you've seen maps mith a bunch of wavy lines, you'e probably seen a contour map. Here's all the information you can take from those contour intervals.
Read MoreUnit conversions are a helpful thing in many different parts of everyday life, and that's also true when it comes to measures of concentration.
Read MoreForests are lush, complex ecosystems filled with many organisms interacting with each other. Fortunately, those relationships aren't too hard to understand.
Read MoreWhen you think about crabs and spiders, they probably seem like two very different types of animals. But in some cases, that's less true than you'd expect.
Read MoreRed pandas are famously fluffy, but there's more to them than just their vibrantly colored fur. They've actually adapted quite well to their lifestyle.
Read MoreIguanas are a common kind of lizard, living in many different places and facing plenty of natural threats. Among those threats is a long list of predatorsl.
Read MoreKangaroos are probably the most famous animal species with a pouch for their young, but they aren't the only ones. In fact, quite a few mammals have pouches.
Read MoreWhen you think about weather maps, those that you see on weather reports might come to mind. But those aren't the only kinds of weather maps out there.
Read MorePhotosynthesis, in a nutshell, is the process of using water, carbon dioxide and sunlight to produce sugar.
Read MoreChickadees are adorably tiny birds but it may be difficult to distinguish the males from the females. But that's not to say it's impossible.
Read MoreCoral reefs are known for being vibrantly beautiful, colorful ecosystems, and it turns out they also play host to a diverse set of marine life.
Read MoreTemperate rainforests are rather unique biomes, and no shortage of fascinating species call these places home. Here are the details of a few of those species.
Read MoreKangaroos are pretty famous for how they hold their young in their pouches, a unique part of their overall life cycle. But how and why are they capable of that?
Read MoreIf you've been at the beach, you've probably seen some tiny crabs in the sand, but if you've ever wanted to feed them, there are some things you should know.
Read MoreA block and tackle can be used to provide significant mechanical advantage. There are also different varieties of the tool, each of which functions uniquely.
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