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Define Motion and Laws of Motion
Motion If an object changes its position with respect to its surroundings with time, then object is said to be in motion. The time rate of change of position of the object in any direction is called average speed. The shortest path between the final and the initial position of...
Important information regarding Radioactivity
When composition of a nucleus is not stable then its particles disintegrates to produce different radiations namely α particles, β particles and γ rays. This phenomenon is called radioactivity. It was discovered by H. Becquerel. Also can be defined as the process by which an unstable atomic nucleus loses energy...
Buoyancy, Archimede’s principle and Laws of Floatation
Buoyancy The tendency of a liquid to exert an upward force on object immersed in it is called buoyancy. Buoyant force is an upward force which acts on object when it is immersed in a liquid. It is also called upthrust. When two balls made of different metals having different...
List of Bitumen Tests as per Indian Standard
Bitumen, is also known as asphalt in the United States, is a substance produced through the distillation of crude oil that is known for its waterproofing and adhesive properties. Bitumen is the most important binding material for the construction of flexible pavement, which gives more strength than other materials used...
Determining specific gravity of soil by Using Pycnometer
OBJECTIVE Determination of specific gravity of soil solids by pycnometer method. REFERENCE STANDARD IS : 2720 (Part 4) – 1985 – Method of test for soil (Part 4-Grain size analysis) EQUIPMENT & APPARATUS The major equipment used in this test is Pycnometer. It is a glass jar of 1 litre...
