Welding Basics
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Welding is a basic skill that can be useful in a number of situations. Read on to know more about the different types and techniques of welding...
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Machines, materials and instruments: how the engineered world works, from bridges and batteries to microscopes.
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Understanding the Compound Microscope Parts and its Functions
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Compound microscope is a widely used instrument in the field of life sciences helps solve many mysteries of life. The following article will cover information on its parts and functions.
A Study of the Microscope and its Functions With a Labeled Diagram
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To better understand the structure and function of a microscope, we need to take a look at the labeled microscope diagrams of the compound and electron microscope. These diagrams clearly explain the functioning of the microscopes along with their respective parts.
Understanding Paper Airplane Aerodynamics Just Got Way Easier
3 min read
Most of us have enjoyed making paper airplanes during childhood, but have you ever wondered what makes a folded piece of paper fly? Read on to know more.
Check Out The Crazily Fascinating Lemon Battery Experiment
4 min read
A lemon battery experiment involves the use of a juicy lemon, copper coin and zinc nail to form a lemon battery. When four such lemon batteries are combined, they produce enough voltage to light up an LED (light emitting diode).
How Do We Really Know if Radar Jammers Work? Let’s Find Out
3 min read
Radar jammers are considered illegal in many countries due to their misuse. If you are wondering what these devices are and how they work, continue reading this story.
What are Truss Bridge Designs and How Do They Really Work?
4 min read
The truss bridges include different types of bridges that were mainly constructed for railroads in the modern era. The design of a truss bridge incorporates a triangular structure called ‘truss’. Construction of this kind of bridge is based on smart use of compression and tension.
Plasma Cutter Reviews
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Plasma cutters reviews are generally written by experienced welding professionals that enlighten us about the features of these machines.
What is Brake Horsepower (BHP)?
3 min read
Brake horsepower is the unit used for the calculation of an engine’s capacity of doing work. ScienceStruck tells you more...
Simple Machine: All About the Wheel and Axle
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The wheel is one of the oldest invented devices that is included under the simple machines category. Combined with an axle shaft, the wheel and axle are used in numerous modern technologies, especially in the transportation sector. Read this ScienceStruck post to gain more information about this type of simple machine.
Here are 7 Types of Bridges Everyone Should Know About
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Bridges are often built over huge landmasses or water bodies. Their design depends on their function. To know about the various types of bridges, read on...
Lie Detector Test
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Do you think it is possible to fool a polygraph machine? In this article, you will learn about how these instruments are capable of monitoring your vital signs, and how the test works.
How Do Phase Converters Work? Read the Functioning Here
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Do you know how factories and homes in isolated areas get supplied with high electric power at a lesser cost? This is due to a device called phase converter, which converts power from a single-phase source into a three-phase power. This ScienceStruck post tells you all about the functioning of this device.