Science & Mathematics - 2 July 2006

A brick weighs 3 pounds plus half a cannonball. A cannonball weighs 3 pounds plus half a brick. A computer weighs a brick and a half plus a cannonball and a half. How much does the computer plus the brick plus the cannonball weigh?

First correct answer gets 10 points.

2006-07-02 05:29:19 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mathematics

the requirements (MCAT, G.P.A.) are much lower for DO schools, like 3.0 compared to a 3.5, and a 21 compared to a 30. Why is this when both doctors are equivalent by law?

2006-07-02 05:21:01 · 7 answers · asked by GaMe 2 in Medicine

I never wondered about this until lately.

2006-07-02 05:18:26 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Astronomy & Space

If I was in the sea, swimming, and lightning struck the sea a few miles away, would the water conduct the electricity and kill everything in the ocean, including me? How close would the strike have to be in order to be a threat to me? Does salt water or fresh water make a difference?

2006-07-02 05:17:16 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Weather

2006-07-02 05:16:55 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Astronomy & Space

I just feel its part of our nature to explore and we need to create future options. Good luck to all in NASA and these astronauts are either very brave or very crazy. Most likely both.

2006-07-02 05:16:49 · 7 answers · asked by Rick 7 in Astronomy & Space

2006-07-02 05:13:23 · 3 answers · asked by knight2001us 6 in Other - Science

2006-07-02 05:10:36 · 6 answers · asked by ballstothewall 3 in Astronomy & Space

2006-07-02 05:07:34 · 7 answers · asked by mark c 1 in Earth Sciences & Geology

We know that solids and liquids don't burn.If the hydrocarbon has to decompose before it can oxidize this would explain the different flash points.

2006-07-02 05:01:31 · 5 answers · asked by christine2550@sbcglobal.net 2 in Chemistry

I was wondering how many seconds, or minutes of daylight we loose per day between the Summer Solstice and the Winter Solstice. Basically, I wanted to know at what rate do the days get shorter from June 21.

2006-07-02 05:01:15 · 4 answers · asked by ethanhopkin14 1 in Weather

2006-07-02 04:57:42 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Astronomy & Space

in rectangle ABCD

AB= 2x + 6

BC= 5y

CD= 7y

DA= 2x+2

I have tried and I know that opposite sides are congruent. but when i do that i don't get an anzwer.

PLEASe Help1

2006-07-02 04:56:08 · 12 answers · asked by Matt21 3 in Mathematics

2006-07-02 04:53:43 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Geography

2006-07-02 04:49:13 · 3 answers · asked by Mr MOJO123 2 in Astronomy & Space

I mean, come on. Rain, storms, winds, GAH! Why not set up some base in the middle of Arizona or New Mexico and launch the shuttle from there? Better weather, fewer delays, what's the catch?

2006-07-02 04:43:47 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Astronomy & Space

2006-07-02 04:39:19 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Chemistry

2006-07-02 04:37:48 · 18 answers · asked by Mr MOJO123 2 in Astronomy & Space

If you were to place the hundreds of individual parts of a fine Swiss watch in a box how long would you need to shake the box for the parts to come together as a working watch?

2006-07-02 04:35:58 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Astronomy & Space

if universe expends since the time of its birth. big bang. will it stop and decrease at same rate or it will stop and everything stops with it and another big bang happens.

2006-07-02 04:33:02 · 7 answers · asked by grayrussiaboy 3 in Astronomy & Space

Hint: consider locations of zeroes and poles within the contour.

2006-07-02 04:28:28 · 3 answers · asked by Seductive Stargazer 3 in Mathematics

How is this extra step important in the cell

2006-07-02 04:19:46 · 5 answers · asked by tink3773 1 in Biology

are there any traces of dirt in the human body§

2006-07-02 04:19:04 · 13 answers · asked by Majenta 2 in Biology

i have found a pink and yellow moth and it has layed yellow eggs.

2006-07-02 04:19:00 · 1 answers · asked by sissy 1 in Other - Science

The slash is divided by and the star is multiplcation

2006-07-02 04:17:55 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mathematics

I expect a scientific approach to the problem, i don't want any silly, romantic dreamers writing poems for answers.

2006-07-02 04:11:37 · 17 answers · asked by Valentino R 1 in Physics

My project says that you have to describe the types of agriculture. i have enough idea that there are two types- subsitence and commercial. i have a page of information on subsistence but i need information on commercial agriculture in detail.

2006-07-02 04:10:06 · 6 answers · asked by Ash_Mae 1 in Geography

2006-07-02 04:10:06 · 6 answers · asked by Lilskeerd 1 in Astronomy & Space

2006-07-02 04:08:54 · 8 answers · asked by Bymble 2 in Other - Science

2006-07-02 04:08:13 · 1 answers · asked by marknroll2000 1 in Engineering