Science & Mathematics - 8 November 2006

2006-11-08 15:45:32 · 1 answers · asked by Angie M 1 in Biology

A 1055 kg van, stopped at a traffic light, is hit directly in the rear by a 655 kg car traveling with a velocity of +2.25 m/s. Assume that the transmission of the van is in neutral, the brakes are not being applied, and the collision is elastic. What is the final velocity of each vehicle?

a) car
m/s
(b) van
m/s

2006-11-08 15:43:49 · 2 answers · asked by Jim E 1 in Physics

2006-11-08 15:43:11 · 3 answers · asked by Shushan A 2 in Biology

Basically, would we be able to see the lights before the car, like we normally do on the road, or would it all go too fast?

2006-11-08 15:42:17 · 7 answers · asked by Jessica Q 1 in Physics

Provide a detailed account on loch ness monsters

2006-11-08 15:42:01 · 8 answers · asked by ashwinmolecule 2 in Zoology

I have recently purchased a weather station and it requires me to insert my relative pressure into the settings. I have no idea where to get this information? Will someone please help?

Thanks.

2006-11-08 15:41:39 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Weather

2006-11-08 15:41:13 · 2 answers · asked by Shushan A 2 in Biology

No, really. What is the number pi????????

Bonus: What is the square root of 2??? I have no idea.

2006-11-08 15:41:12 · 16 answers · asked by Ənigma 2 in Mathematics

seeking sites with pictures like a mother dog nursing baby squirrels, etc.

2006-11-08 15:39:05 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Zoology

What would be a legitimate conjecture for this problem? (Suggestion: Consider a number of examples using the first few primes)

2006-11-08 15:38:01 · 2 answers · asked by llarsen78 1 in Mathematics

How does 2√2 = √8

How do you get the answer?

2006-11-08 15:37:56 · 8 answers · asked by nccgs 2 in Mathematics

Is there a specific process to do this?

2006-11-08 15:35:21 · 6 answers · asked by Pete 2 in Mathematics

what is its acceleration when it reaches its maximum altitude?

2006-11-08 15:33:41 · 9 answers · asked by lena 1 in Physics

name a type of region......the physical characteristics...name of one canadian location.........name of one non-canadian location.....

comparing canada's regions to other world regions

2006-11-08 15:29:56 · 3 answers · asked by kogmu 3 in Geography

what is its velocity when it reaches its maximum altitude?

2006-11-08 15:29:07 · 2 answers · asked by lena 1 in Physics

If a student scores one standard deviation above the mean on Test A and two standard deviations below the mean on Test B, how do I explain the results in plain English (i.e. to her family)?

2006-11-08 15:26:03 · 2 answers · asked by slp2b 1 in Mathematics

ionization energy?
a.) stontium
b.) magnesium
c.) sodium
d.) potassium

2006-11-08 15:25:00 · 2 answers · asked by Julie D 1 in Chemistry

Discuss the curve f(x)= 1-3x+5x^2-x^3 with respect to concavity, points of inflection, and local maxima and minima. Use this information to sketch the curve.

2006-11-08 15:19:35 · 4 answers · asked by Lauren K 1 in Mathematics

What exactly would Antimatter be? Do you really think it's in some ultimate, distant realm of the universe? Or does it not even exist? Just curious on your opinions of antimatter..

2006-11-08 15:16:58 · 5 answers · asked by Kiara 5 in Astronomy & Space

2006-11-08 15:15:11 · 20 answers · asked by StyxW 1 in Earth Sciences & Geology

If you could answer and briefly explain I would be so grateful!!!

2006-11-08 15:14:42 · 6 answers · asked by Nurse2b 1 in Mathematics

what happens to the ball's velocity while the ball is in the air?

2006-11-08 15:11:23 · 2 answers · asked by lena 1 in Physics

sceince question

2006-11-08 15:07:35 · 4 answers · asked by carboy_carlover 1 in Chemistry

16 - 36=25 - 45
16-36+81/4 = 25 - 45 + 81/4
(4-9/2)*(4-9/2)=(5-9/2)*(5-9/2)

wow! every thing is nice but this gives us 4=5
great! can u point out the error.

2006-11-08 15:04:36 · 13 answers · asked by tarun b-intellect 1 in Mathematics

I think there are some "aliens" or other living creatures on other planets; their planet might be also be the 3rd or maybe 4th planet in their solar system. These aliens i am talking about might also living on a planet with oxygen or maybe some aliens can live or survive on different kind of gaseous environment. does anybody agree with my idea? and whats your idea?

2006-11-08 15:01:27 · 27 answers · asked by migz_148 2 in Astronomy & Space

A series of lakes form much of the eastern border of Congo-kinshasa. From north to south, what are the lakes and for which countries does each lake form a wetstern border?

2006-11-08 14:59:59 · 2 answers · asked by Tiffany 4 in Geography

I am having trouble with this problem. Estimate how long the Sun would last if it was just a huge fire that was releasing chemical energy. Assume that the sun begins with roughly 10^8 joules per kilogram, a chemical energy content typical of atomic matter. Show some work if possible...THANKS!

2006-11-08 14:59:08 · 2 answers · asked by hunnk33 1 in Astronomy & Space

and maybe how to buy some and all that stuff

2006-11-08 14:58:06 · 1 answers · asked by c w 1 in Engineering

Can someone please explain the steps for me in as much detail as possible?

2006-11-08 14:52:53 · 4 answers · asked by clashingtaco 2 in Biology

What is the formula of kinetic friction? (not the coefficient of kinetic fiction)

2006-11-08 14:52:12 · 2 answers · asked by Kristian C 1 in Physics