Do nuclear power plants release radioactive steam? This steam is not radioactive because it does not come into contact with the primary circuit. The gaseous radioactive waste produced during operation of a nuclear power plant is released in a controlled way through the stacks. How do nuclear power plants reduce risks? When it comes to…
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Which factor reduces the breakdown strength of transformer oil?
Which factor reduces the breakdown strength of transformer oil? The dielectric strength may be drastically reduced by water supply or increased amount of foreign particles. Pure transformer oil is usually free from water and mechanical impurities and its breakdown voltage is greater than 60 KV(kilowatt). What should be the breakdown voltage of transformer oil? Minimum…
Where does the Liverpudlian accent come from?
Where does the Liverpudlian accent come from? The Scouse accent like much else in the city owes its roots to Liverpool’s position as a port. The melting pot created by the influx of people from far and wide was the foundation of the distinctive Scouse sound. The major influence comes from the influx of Irish…
Why is Piggy Bank called Piggy Bank?
Why is Piggy Bank called Piggy Bank? Household items such as plates and pots were made from an affordable clay called ‘pygg’. Therefore, whenever people had a few extra coins, they would simply drop it into their clay jars which they referred to as a ‘pygg’ bank or pot. Over the next few hundred years…
Is verbal abuse a crime?
Is verbal abuse a crime? While verbal abuse is not a crime per se, it can easily become a crime if it involves threatening bodily harm. What verbal abuse does to your brain? As yet unpublished research by Teicher shows that, indeed, exposure to verbal abuse does affect certain areas of the brain. These areas…
How can I prepare for IBPS SO AFO exam?
How can I prepare for IBPS SO AFO exam? Studying various reports like APEDA reports, NABARD reports, NHB statistics, Forest reports, livestock censuses and so on is very important to prepare for IBPS AFO Mains. Attempt the IBPS AFO Test Series, Mock Test Papers as it will help you to prepare for IBPS AFO Mains….
How do you BBQ the perfect steak?
How do you BBQ the perfect steak? Place the steaks on the grill and cook until golden brown and slightly charred, 4 to 5 minutes. Turn the steaks over and continue to grill 3 to 5 minutes for medium-rare (an internal temperature of 135 degrees F), 5 to 7 minutes for medium (140 degrees F)…
Does a VPN hide your device from your router?
Does a VPN hide your device from your router? Just to recap what we discussed above, VPNs hide your browsing history from your router, ISP, and search engine by encrypting your internet traffic. The encryption takes place before the data leaves your device, and only the VPN server has the decryption key. How do I…
Can you buy and sell stocks before the market opens?
Can you buy and sell stocks before the market opens? Although the stock market technically has hours that it operates within, you can still trade before it’s open. This is called premarket trading, and it allows investors to buy and sell stocks before official market hours. A major benefit of this type of trading is…
How a movie is declared hit or flop?
How a movie is declared hit or flop? A hit or a flop are terms assigned to movies on the basis of their box office performance. A movie making money (profit) for it’s makers is designated a hit. A movie that does not make enough money (profit) for it’s makers is designated a flop. How…