How Computers Work by Ron White Flashcards
1
Q
What are the six simple machines?
A
Wheel and Axle Lever Pulley Inclined Plane Wedge Screw
2
Q
Nikola Tesla on Understanding the Universe
A
If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency, and vibration.
3
Q
Electricity and light are two facets of ____
A
an electromagnetic spectrum
4
Q
What are the two types of waves?
A
Transverse waves - molecules vibrate up and down
Longitudinal waves - molecules vibrate back and forth
5
Q
Can longitudinal waves travel through the air?
A
No, gases do not have the elasticity to sustain longitudinal waves, and so these waves can only travel through solids or liquids.
