Why do we not use thorium reactors? Thorium has no isotopes that readily fission to produce energy. So thorium is not usable as a fuel directly, but is instead a fertile nucleus that can be converted to uranium in a reactor. Only after conversion to uranium does thorium become useful as a nuclear fuel. Are…
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What is the technology behind planes?
What is the technology behind planes? A plane’s engines are designed to move it forward at high speed. That makes air flow rapidly over the wings, which throw the air down toward the ground, generating an upward force called lift that overcomes the plane’s weight and holds it in the sky. Can Rafale carry us…
How do you solve a probability problem?
How do you solve a probability problem? Divide the number of events by the number of possible outcomes. Determine a single event with a single outcome. Identify the total number of outcomes that can occur. Divide the number of events by the number of possible outcomes. Determine each event you will calculate. Calculate the probability…
How long does a sonobuoy last?
How long does a sonobuoy last? DIFAR sonobuoys detect acoustic energy from 5 to 2,400 Hz and can operate for up to eight hours at depths of up to 305 m (1000 ft). What happens to Sonobouys? Sonobuoys are ejected from aircraft in canisters and deploy upon water impact. The buoy relays acoustic information from…
How many kids did Larry King have with his last wife?
How many kids did Larry King have with his last wife? The couple had two children: Chance, born March 1999, and Cannon, born May 2000. He was stepfather to Arena Football League quarterback Danny Southwick. On King and Southwick’s 10th anniversary in September 2007, Southwick joked she was “the only [wife] to have lasted into…
What happens if you put the wrong beneficiary name?
What happens if you put the wrong beneficiary name? The name of the recipient is merely for reference. Therefore, the amount will be transferred to the account number you mentioned and not by the name. This is why it is often said that you need to check the account number and IFSC code twice to…
What happens with negative earnings per share?
What happens with negative earnings per share? Earnings per share, or EPS, tells you how well a company is generating profit for its shareholders. When earnings per share is negative, it means the company is losing money. Should you buy a stock with negative earnings? A negative P/E ratio means the company has negative earnings…
How strong is Steppenwolf DCEU?
How strong is Steppenwolf DCEU? Superhuman strength Superhuman strength: Steppenwolf has a tremendous level of superhuman strength, which is further amplified by his Electro Axe, surpassing that of Cyborg, Mera, Aquaman, and Wonder Woman (as she needed Aquaman’s aid to pull him with her lasso). He was capable of bending an Atlantean helmet with one…
How does the Indian lunch box system work?
How does the Indian lunch box system work? At each station, boxes are handed over to a local dabbawala, who delivers them. The empty boxes are collected after lunch or the next day and sent back to the respective houses. The dabbawalas also allow for delivery requests through SMS. How much do dabbawalas charge? 400…
What does AVN pain feel like?
What does AVN pain feel like? Symptoms may include: Minimal early joint pain. Increased joint pain as bone and joint begin to collapse. Limited range of motion due to pain. How serious is AVN? AVN is not life-threatening, but it is debilitating. Although it isn’t well-known and its cause is unknown, AVN affects 10,000-to-20,000 Americans…