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Explain how Pumped-storage hydropower (PSH) can store energy.

Pumped-storage hydropower (or PSH) uses water as a mode of energy storage, and the type of energy stored is gravitational potential energy. The way it is done i...

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"Explain why a smoke alarm works by emitting and detecting alpha radiation instead of gamma or beta radiation."

A smoke alarm’s function relies on a small amount of radioactive material placed between two electrically charged metal plates. As it releases radiation, it wil...

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What does the half life of radioactive substance mean?

The half-life of a radioactive substance is essentially a measure of the time it takes for a sample to decay to half its original value, whether that be in term...

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"What is the density of a rock (mass 75g) submerged in water which displaced by a volume of 37.5cm^3? SI units"

The density is defined as the measure of mass per unit volume:ρ = mVWhere: ρ =density, m=mass, V=volumeThe mass of the rock is given as 75 g, but we n...

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Why are some electromagnetic waves harmful to humans?

Some electromagnetic waves like ultraviolet, X rays and gamma rays have high frequencies and therefore have high energies. These waves, upon entering the human...

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"There is an oil tank that has a rectangular base of dimensions 2.4 m by 1.5 m. The tank is filled with oil of density 850 kg / m3 to a depth of 1.5 m. What is the mass of the oil?"

To solve this question, we have to first consider the formula of density, defined as the mass per unit volume of a substance:ρ = m/V    m=ρV...

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Explain how red-shift provides evidence for the Big Bang theory.

The red shift is a consequence of the Doppler’s Effect, a phenomenon wherein waveforms that move away from an observer observe an increased wavelength - and hen...

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What is an atom?

The atom is considered to be the smallest building block of all matter. Whether it's a tiny ant, or a massive planet, everything is composed of these atoms, in...

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