The speed of sound can be hard to grasp for some. After all, there are other speeds that we are more comfortable with that we use daily. Just about anyone can judge what rate of speed is in miles per hour, or kilometers per hour. We see those measurements all of the time driving down the […]
Your Carbon Footprint. Would You Describe It as Bigfoot?
Everyone has a Carbon Footprint. If you are a consumer of energy that is created by fossil fuels, then there is an attributable amount of CO2 emissions that you have some responsibility for. Even if you used solar panels on your house, drive an electric car, and think that everything you use is “green”, you are […]
An Energetic Look at Temperature Measurements
When I think of temperature, I usually think of two things. I think of temperature as it relates to weather and I think of temperature as it relates to my health. I’m sure I’m not alone in those thoughts. We look at temperature measurements everyday. Anytime you turn on the TV or radio to find […]
A Quick Blog About Speed Conversions and Rates
Speed is one of the most common forms of measurement. Just think about how many times you reference speed in a day. Just driving, how many times do you think about how fast you are going? Just like other measurements there are different systems of measurement for speed. First, to understand speed, you need to […]
Don’t Wait to Learn More About Weight Conversion Math.
Weight is one of the most common measurements used in our society. Weight is commonly used as a measurement of mass. But, it is also used to measure the gravitational force on an object. Because of the two uses, it can often become confusing on how it is measured and mistakes can be commonplace when […]
The Cylinder – Not a Round Rectangle…But, Kinda…
We depend so much on the shape of the cylinder. If you truly understand what a cylinder is, you will see that we use it everywhere. To help understand what a cylinder is, I think it is best to imagine one. I think of a can of food. A can is a cylinder. If you […]
A Short Length Blog About Length and Converting Lengths.
I don’t want to get into a lengthy discussion in a blog about length and converting lengths. Actually, I apologize for the pun. Length may seem like a pretty straight-forward measurement, but there have been so many ways that people have measured length through history. It is common to make mistakes when people don’t reference the same […]
Fluid Power – How Hydraulics Can Move Mountains
Many people may not realize the potential power that they hold in a glass of water. If you really look closely at the power of fluids, like water, you’ll see how they have the ability to literally move mountains. Examples are everywhere in nature. One of the best examples of how powerful a fluid can […]
Never Look a Gift Horsepower in the Mouth
If you’re old enough, you may remember the TV show “Mr. Ed”. Mr. Ed was an amazing talking horse. Right now, I want to talk horsepower. Today we have automobiles, planes, trains, boats, and motorcycles to help us get where we need to go. To help us with our work, we have tractors, bulldozers, lawnmowers, […]