Is it true that an electron with a proton equals a neutral charge?

August 17, 2018 Educator

SCIENCE

Considering that Saturn is roughly ten times farther from Sun than Earth is, how does the…

What you really mean is the ratio of brightness of sun from Earth vs Saturn. Luminosity is the total energy output of a star per second. The energy emitted spreads in a spherical pattern, assuming…

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SOCIAL SCIENCES

Discuss the measurement process and differentiate the levels of measurement, a classification…

When we measure things in the social sciences, we can use different levels of measurement. The levels of measurement are, in order, nominal, ordinal, interval, and ratio. Nominal is the…

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SLAUGHTERHOUSE-FIVE

How do the deaths at Dresden illuminate the theme of fate vs free will?

Because of the perspective Billy Pilgrim gains from the Tralfamadorians, he understands that death is not something to fret about but just something that happens along the timeline of every…

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SCIENCE

At what temperatures can yeast produce carbon dioxide?

Yeast is used,most commonly, in making bread. After mixing the dough, yeast metabolizes sugar molecules, generating carbon dioxide in the process. The resulting gas, when rises, will cause the…

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SCIENCE

What necessary biological processes do cells need to carry out?

Cells are the smallest unit of life. Thus, a cell requires all seven characteristics of living things. I use the acronym MR.GOSEA to remember these characteristics, which are identified and…

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SCIENCE

At what temperatures can yeast produce carbon dioxide?

Yeast are microscopic fungi; they are living organisms. As such, they have optimal temperatures at which they function, and that varies depending on the species of yeast. Humans take advantage of…

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ARTS

What is the concept of “Willing Suspension of Disbelief”? How can I connect this definition to…

The concept of suspending belief was created by the poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge. He wanted readers to accept the world created in the poem, to suspend their disbelief of fantastic ideas or worlds…

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ROMEO AND JULIET

In Act 2, Scene 4 of “Romeo and Juliet,” what change in Romeo’s behavior does Mercutio comment on?

In Act II, Scene IV, we find Mercutio and Benvolio lamenting how Romeo has become heartbroken over Rosaline. They say he is morose, “dead” like a fish, weak, and not fit to stand up against Tybalt….

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THE EMPEROR JONES

What symbols are used in the play, The Emperor Jones, by O’Neil?

There are a number of instances of symbolism in Emperor Jones. The examples of symbolism function on varying levels of significance, from visual representations of Jones’ mental state to deeper…

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THE WEALTH OF NATIONS

According to Adam Smith in The Wealth of Nations, what is the organizational innovation of the…

The organization innovation of the “pin” (we call them nails now) factory that Adam Smith discussed in The Wealth of Nations was the division of labor. Smith argued that the division of labor…

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HISTORY

How can I become a better student in civics and history?

It is possible that you are not doing well in these subjects because you do not find them to be interesting. And for a subject to be interesting, you need to see a personal connection, I think….

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SCIENCE

How does glass decompose?

Decomposition of a substance requires chemical changes in its structure, leading to formation of subsequently simpler chemicals with time. Depending on the substance, this process can take place on…

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HEALTH

How can I use the seven-step decision model to analyze the Mickey Mantle story?

Okay, let’s start with the seven step decision model. The steps are: 1.) State the problem – What is the ethical question? 2.) Check facts – Is there really a problem? 3.) Identify relevant factors…

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SCIENCE

What is an example of biological diffusion?

By biological diffusion, I believe you mean diffusion across a biological membrane. Diffusion is the movement of substances across a gradient, from lower concentration to higher concentration. An…

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SCIENCE

What is the function of the R Group in an enzymes (what does it do)?

Enzymes are proteins and serve as catalysts in a large number of reactions of importance. They work by lowering the activation energy of a energy. One mechanism of how that happens is by attachment…

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GULLIVER’S TRAVELS

Who is the writer of Gulliver’s Travels?

Gulliver’s Travels was first published in 1726. The author of the work is Jonathan Swift. Jonathan Swift is the official writer of Gulliver’s Travels. Perhaps your question is asking something…

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SCIENCE

A man applies an upward force to the handle of a bag to stop it from falling. The moment of the…

Let’s first discuss a few concepts before attempting to answer the question. Firstly, we need to understand what moments are in physics. Moments (in physics) relate a physical quantity such as a…

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A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE

From Stella Kowalski’s point of view, what were her opinions on Blanche and on Stanley before,…

Stella is caught in the middle between two very powerful personalities. When she was living at Belle Rive, Blanche was her big sister, a person she looked up to, and she naturally falls back into…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

In To Kill A Mockingbird how does society destroy its “mockingbirds”?

This questions gets to the heart of the tragedy of the book. Mockingbirds, as defined by the book, are people who only do good. Therefore, to harm one is a sin. To use the words of Miss Maudie:…

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DUBLINERS

What is the basis for conversation between Farrington and his friends in Counterparts by James…

Counterparts is one of the stories in James Joyce’s Dubliners’ series. Farrington is in an unrewarding job and has no motivation to do well. He feels unfairly treated and his manager, Mr. Alleyne…

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SONNET 18

What lines give examples of passionate love in Shakespeare’s Sonnet 18?

I’ve never gotten the feel that sonnet 18 is about “passionate” love. To me, “passionate” makes me think of Romeo and Juliet type love. The kind of love where it is painful to be away from that…

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HEALTH

How do public health leaders create messages for public health campaigns?

In order to create messages for public health campaigns, many public health leaders use a tool known as social marketing. Social marketing is very similar to traditional marketing. However, rather…

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THE DARKLING THRUSH

In “The Darkling Thrush” by Thomas Hardy, does the speaker keep a pessimistic worldview or an…

Thomas Hardy’s sad but lovely poem, “The Darkling Thrush,” was written in 1899 on the eve of a new century. This is not extraneous information since the poem’s speaker points to the passage…

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FRANKENSTEIN

How is the idea of nature relevant to the novel Frankenstein?

By “idea,” I assume you mean “theme.” The theme of nature in Frankenstein is one of the most significant in the novel and is presented in many ways. Sometimes Victor associates himself with nature…

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SCIENCE

An electron moving along the x-axis has a position given by x = Ate – Bt m, where t is in seconds…

Given that the position of an electron moving along the x-axis is given by x=Ate−Btx=Ate-Bt , where A and B are constants. Now we have to find how far is the electron from its origin before…

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LITERATURE

I need to create a short story about the theme of conflict. I need some ideas. I was thinking of…

Nice idea for conflict. Schizophrenia gives you a great internal conflict. What’s awesome about it is that it threads the gap between man vs. self and man vs. man. Except the other man is really…

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SCIENCE

How many bones does a newborn baby have?

A newborn baby has roughly 300 bones. The majority of the “bones” are cartilaginous in nature. This is necessary during fetal development and the birth process to ensure for safe development and…

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THE USE OF FORCE

What does “a feeling of shame” mean in “The Use of Force” by William Carlos Williams?

“The Use of Force” by William Carlos Williams is a short story about a doctor’s visit to a sick child, back in a period when rural doctors made house calls. It is written in the first person, from…

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REFERENCE

How do you know that someone is your friend?

There can be many different metrics that can define friendship. What is offered here is only a guide. Your own experience and reflection are going to be critical elements in defining friendship….

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Is Ms. Maudie from To Kill a Mockingbird round or flat and dynamic or static?

Dynamic characters are ones who go through substantial changes in a story, usually as a result of resolving the story’s conflict. Such changes can be physical, psychological, or emotional….

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MENDING WALL

What are the two points of view presented in Robert Frost’s poem “Mending Wall,” and how might a…

Robert Frost’s poem “Mending Wall” is a poem that questions traditions. One neighbor is in favor of having a wall between their property simply because it’s traditional, whereas the other neighbor…

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ROBERT HERRICK

In the poem “To Daffodils,” how does poet Robert Herrick invite his readers to stay?

In the poem “To Daffodils,” through word repetition and imagery, poet Robert Herrick invites his readers to stay and enjoy the day just like the daffodils in the poem. Though the poem appears to be…

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MORNING SONG

In “Morning Son,” what unique techniques did poet Sylvia Plath use to capture the theme of…

In her poem “Morning Song,” Sylvia Plath certainly used unique figurative language and imagery to develop the theme of motherhood in what appears to be an unsentimental way. Typically, the theme of…

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A YEAR DOWN YONDER

What is the conflict of the novel A Year Down Yonder?

In Richard Peck’s young adult novel A Year Down Yonder, protagonist Mary Alice is thrust into a situation in which she must uproot from her former life and settle into a new life she feels she’ll…

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EDGAR ALLAN POE

What would be some common symbols you would find in Edgar Allan Poe’s stories.

Fans and literary critics of Edgar Allan Poe’s stories can usually expect to find some of the same elements in every one of his stories. These are often called motifs, and are symbolic as well….

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LAW AND POLITICS

What is the number of bills introduced into the House of Representatives since January 2015?

To find a great deal of information about bills introduced in Congress, you can follow the link below. It will lead you to a page where all the bills introduced in a given Congress can be…

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MEETING AT THE CROSSROADS

What does this reading teach you about how adolescent girls deal with relationships? Is…

Because the research in Meeting at the Crossroads by Lyn Mikel Brown and Carol Gilligan focuses so closely on the stories of individual girls and their experiences, it is still relevant today. Even…

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LAW AND POLITICS

What was the name of the first bill introduced in the Senate for the 113th Congress, and how far…

For a list of bills that were proposed in the 113th Congress, you can follow the link below. Once at that link, you can click on sequentially numbered sets of bills to see all of the bills…

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MACBETH

What are the dramatic and literary techniques used in Macbeth in Act 1, Scene 5; Act 1, Scene 7;…

I’ll outline some of the dramatic and literary techniques used in those scenes. Of course, there are many techniques used in these scenes, but I will highlight some of the most significant…

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LAW AND POLITICS

What is the deadline to register to vote in the next California primary election?

In California, the deadline to register for any election is 15 days prior to that election. That requirement is 15 total days, including weekends and holidays, not 15 working days. The next…

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A THOUSAND SPLENDID SUNS

Who is the weakest character in A Thousand Splendid Suns?

Rasheed strikes me as the weakest character in A Thousand Splendid Suns. Hosseini defines strength in the ability for a human being to grow from a weed or, harami, into a flower. The setting of…

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HISTORY

What are some ideas for an essay on Christopher Columbus?

Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) was an Italian explorer, most famously remembered for his accidental discovery of America. For possible essay questions, you could consider Columbus’s attempts to…

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A DOLL’S HOUSE

Describe Nora’s attitude toward her children in act 1 of A Doll’s House. What does this show…

One of the best attributes that Nora has as a character is that she is quite devoted to her children. Even when she ends up leaving her entire family at the end of the play, it is clear that she…

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A&P

How does the setting of John Updike’s short story “A & P”–not just the store but the…

John Updike’s short story “A & P” is set in a beach town. Yet, Sammy makes certain to note that the beach is five miles from the A & P store, and the store is “in the middle of town.” The…

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THE GREAT GATSBY

Who does Gatsby use instead of his domestic help?

Jay Gatsby replaces his help, presumably, with members of Meyer Wolfsheim’s criminal organization because they certainly were not what one would describe as “help.” Nick’s maid told him that Gatsby…

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THE CITY OF EMBER

What is the difference between light and color, and how do light and color relate to Jeanne…

Light is a form of energy that takes the shape of magnetic or electrical waves, and these waves are reflected off of or emitted from matter (Dictionary.com’s 21st Century Lexicon). According to Sir…

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HAMLET

Was Hamlet considered a Saviour or not?

The term Savior in capital letters suggests a Christ-like figure devoted to the cause of saving souls from damnation and defending the weak, innocent, and downtrodden. Hamlet is none of these…