Firstly, you may have noticed that your body is in contact with the ground now. So, we are already there. I think the question you mean to ask is how much more gravity would be required before you would be unable to stand or move about freely. This largely depends on two things. How much …
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If you were on a plane going a hundred times faster than the speed of sound and you were talking to someone sitting ten rows in the back and in the front of you, how would you hear them? What about the speed of light, how would you see them?
First scenario, sound. Because you are in a plane you are in a fairly sealed environment. The air around you is traveling roughly at the same speed you are traveling. As such, all sound and speech within the plane would appear normal to you as would the look of everything around you. Second scenario, speed …
Does the amount of water in the world remain constant?
Roughly speaking; yes. We lose a few tons per year from the atmosphere, we gain a few from debris falling onto Earth. But basically you can consider it constant. The bigger problem tends to be water mixing with other materials so that we can’t readily use it as water. Or components of water being tied …
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How big is 10 sq. ft.?
1′x10′ 2′x5′ A little more than 3′x3′ Hold your arms out. That far all around you is about 10sqft.
What are some of the most impressive feats of architecture built by mankind?
This is a highly subjective question. By scale: The great wall of China Three Gorges Dam By cultural significance: The Eiffel tower The empire state building Toyko tower The great pyramids Probably the best answer is any building/structure a small group of people could name off the top of their heads. But, I don’t think …
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What is the difference between a granite sink and a composite sink?
The granite sink is carved or hollowed out granite. The composite will be a cement/concrete type construction using granite or similar material as the aggregate or filler. The carved granite will be considered more luxurious, but composites tend to be better sinks, all other things being the same.
Is the ambient temperature of cities affected by its buildings?
Simple answer, yes. This is called the heat island effect. This is caused by a number of factors: Albedo – The amount of reflected light (including UV and IR). This generally affects radiant heat in the area. Thermal storage/ thermal lag/ insulation (also embodied heat/energy and specific heat) – The amount of heat present materials …
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What will happen to the strength of the latitudinal circulation and the strength of the surface winds if the temperature at the poles rises more rapidly than the temperature at the Equator?
Surface winds should decrease in both strength and velocity as the total temperature change is decreased. Basically, if the total temperature range is smaller you should get less and slower wind.
What is the maximum height that bedroom windows can be above the finish floor?
Any height provided you met the emergency egress requirement. In North American jurisdictions you need an emergency exit from bedrooms. If there is no exterior door, then you use a window. If you a window it can’t be more than 44″ from the floor.
Why are high rise buildings constructed?
There are many reasons why, but I’m going to assume you are asking about highrises for living and offices. One of the better reasons is to allow more people on the same amount of ground. Second, for economics. Let’s say a given area currently has 1 family per acre. These are nice fairly open areas. …
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