How does a capacitor remove high frequencies from an AC circuit, like on an electric guitar? I know it's something to do with the charge/discharge rate of capacitor but can't reconcile how you get a...
Posted in Science first but probably better here.
An abstract class cannot be instantiated. So, is the sole purpose of an abstract class to be a base class for an inherited class?...
Howdy. I'm trying to fix my oil burner. So, as far as I'm aware the controller operates like this: 1. Power on & electrodes spark. 2. Photo sensor detects spark & controller powers fan & oil pump...
When I put my vegetable broth, which is in a freezer bag, in a bowl to defrost, the bowl fills with broth flavoured water. Is this osmosis in action (along with a little condensation)?
Hi. My oil burner was working last night but failed to fire today. It runs but never actually fires and it doesn't reset i.e. swtichs off & red light comes on. I assumed I'd run out of oil but...
Does anyone happen to know the songs the farmer & his dog dance to in this episode? First is a swing number, second is tango & third is rock 'n' roll. They could, I suppose, be specially...
Hi. Part of my outside wall has developed large cracks and has render that has blown, i.e. separated from the brickwork. I'm pretty sure it's not subsidance. I want to remove the old render and re...
Hello. The paint on parts of my outside house walls is cracking, probably due to direct exposure of the sun. I've scraped off the paint in the offending areas and it's come off exposing the bare...
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I have a gargoyle made of plaster which is about 10 inches square & 3 inches deep. I want to make a mould to cast a copy made from stone cast plaster (it's for indoors)? How would you go about...
If for some reason the authorities wanted to evacuate a street (suspected bomb for example) and someone refused to leave their house, instead taking their chances at home, what would the authorities...
I had to drain the plumbing system (cistern only but I think this syphoned half the cylinder?). Now after refilling the system the hot water taps flow for about 5 - 10 seconds before stopping. It...
What types of metal are suitable for arc welding and if joining two pieces do they have to be the same type? And, when welding two pieces together which piece does the earth clamp connect and on which...
Hello. I'm having to put all my indoor plants outside because we get pestered with tiny flies, and the plants seem to be the number 1 suspect. Are these flies attracted to the plants or is it the case...