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Converting Specific Gravity to Pounds Per Gallon

Converting Specific Gravity to Pounds Per Gallon

The density of a solid, liquid or gas is its mass per unit volume. To find the density (∂), you weigh the object to find its mass (M), you calculate the volume it occupies (V), then divide the mass by…

Calculating the Stoichiometric Ratio Note: No need for numbers

Calculating the Stoichiometric Ratio Note: No need for numbers

Stoichiometry is a type of math associated with chemistry. In stoichiometry, you perform calculations pertaining to moles (the basic unit of weight in chemistry), masses and percentages. A stoichiometric ratio shows the relationship between the elements or moleclues present in…

How to Use a Graphing Calculator

How to Use a Graphing Calculator

A graphing calculator is a powerful instrument that does a lot more than merely add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers. These machines are, nowadays, not so much calculators as they are hand-held computers, similar to cell phones or tablets but…

The Distinctions Between Woods, Forests, and Jungles

The Distinctions Between Woods, Forests, and Jungles

Woods, forests and jungles are three distinct ecosystems that are often confused by children and adults alike. While all involve trees and wildlife, there are differences between the three – especially between the deciduous, temperate forests and the jungles of…

Flora and Fauna of Cold Desert Ecosystems

Flora and Fauna of Cold Desert Ecosystems

When you think of a desert, you may picture mirages, sand dunes and, above all, unrelenting sunshine creating sweltering temperatures. If so, you may need to update your fantasies to include snow, ice and bitterly cold daytime temperatures. About one…

Dividing a Circle into Thirds

Dividing a Circle into Thirds

Circles are everywhere in nature, art and the sciences. The sun and the moon, through spherical, form circles in the sky and travel in roughly circular orbits; the hands of a clock and the wheels on automobiles trace out circular…

Calculating Transformer VA Rating

Calculating Transformer VA Rating

Things Needed Electrical safety gloves Ammeter Power supply Transformers are the backbone of power distribution systems. The VA rating refers to the power distribution rating relative to how much power the transformer can deliver to the load. To calculate VA,…

Exploring Competitive Dynamics in Ecosystems

Exploring Competitive Dynamics in Ecosystems

A competitive relationship in a biological community includes the plant and animal species within the ecosystem that compete over food, territories and mating with the opposite sex. Competition occurs in virtually every ecosystem in nature. This relationship develops when more…

Understanding the Risks Posed by Bobcats to Humans

Understanding the Risks Posed by Bobcats to Humans

Bobcats are common wild animals found across the United States. They are often mistaken for other cats, such as mountain lions or house cats, but tend to be about twice as big as a domestic cat and smaller than a…