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Difference Between Solar Eclipse and Lunar Eclipse

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Updated on 21-Aug-2023 10:05:42

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Introduction An eclipse can be defined as an event that occurs when one celestial body comes in front of another celestial body and the whole thing can be seen from a third celestial body. The line-up or the alignment of this event has a scientific name; it is called syzygy. Eclipse can be divided mainly into two types, solar and lunar. When the moon comes in between the sun and earth, it creates solar eclipse. On the other hand when the earth itself comes in between moon and sun, lunar eclipse occurs. What is a solar eclipse? Figure ... Read More

Difference Between Simple and Compound Microscope

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Updated on 18-Aug-2023 18:11:34

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Introduction Too small objects that are even hard to see with naked eyes, to see them microscope is needed and it is used for that purpose. It is a very important part of science, called Microscopy. It defines a study or investigation of small objects or structures that is through a microscope. There are different types of microscopes, however, the main two types are simple microscopes and compound microscopes. One is for simple uses and the other one is used for professional purposes only, respectively. What is a Simple Microscope? Figure 1: Visual representation of how a simple ... Read More

Difference Between Series and Parallel Circuits

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Updated on 13-Oct-2022 11:19:47

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Introduction The difference between these two aspects of a series circuit and a parallel circuit is that within a series circuit the same amount of current flows. Here the currents flow through the components are placed in it. Differently, it is seen that the parallel circuits shows the placing of components in different branches. It is seen that both the circuits have their own benefits and disadvantages Definition of Series Circuit Figure 1: Series Circuit A Series Circuit mainly refers to a path through which currents flow through each component. In this kind of circuit, every device seems to ... Read More

Difference Between Science and Technology

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Updated on 13-Oct-2022 11:19:47

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Introduction Science and technology are two different aspects having different uses of them. Science mainly refers to the methodological way of ginning knowledge on a particular subject. It is done through experiment and observation of this particular area. Technology, on the other hand, means the practical application of the scientific knowledge. It is used for different purposes like in the field of industry. The difference between these two aspects is that science is the process of exploring new knowledge whereas technology is the use of laws of science for the creation of new products. Definition of Science Science is ... Read More

Difference Between Scalar and Vector

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Updated on 13-Oct-2022 11:19:47

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Introduction A vector and a scalar quantity can be explained with the help of algebraic principles. A scalar quantity represents a one-dimensional value whereas the vector quantity represents two and more than two-dimensional values. The motion of an object can also be represented with the help of a vector and a scalar quantity. What is Scalar? An important mathematical expression of physics is a scalar quantity. This field of physics is associated with measurement. Meter and degree are the two most important units of measurement that are used in presenting the value of a scalar unit (Sirunyan et al. ... Read More

Difference Between Rtd and Thermocouple

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Updated on 18-Aug-2023 18:07:47

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Introduction A tedious conversion process is avoided by both an RTD and thermocouple sensors which results in getting temperature measurements in an easy manner. The basic difference between these two sensors lies in their manufacturing functions and operating principles. What is RTD? RTD stands for Resistance Temperature Detectors. This is an important type of sensor, widely used to measure temperature. The resistance of an RTD changes with changes in temperature (Wu, Luo & Liu, 2019). An increase in temperature causes the resistance of an RTD to increase as well. An RTD is not capable of generating output on its ... Read More

Difference Between Reflection and Refraction

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Updated on 13-Oct-2022 11:19:47

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Introduction In our day-to-day lives, we experience several phenomena of lights and make use of such phenomena to conduct various works. The phenomenon of reflection basically occurs, in mirrors' ' whereas, refraction normally is seen to occur in lenses. However, it is to be noted that, although both reflection and refraction are the properties of light, they tend to signify the unique differences between them. Reflection seems to happen on the shiny surfaces, while the refraction occurs on the transparent surfaces. What is reflection? As a ray of light interacts with a plane of a surface of another medium, ... Read More

Difference Between Real Image and Virtual Image

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Updated on 18-Aug-2023 18:05:36

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Introduction In accordance with the laws of physics, for the production of an image, the rays of light, need to come from an object and meet at a particular point after being reflected and refracted. At the point where the rays meet, the image is formed. In the simple dictionary, anything that emits light rays can be considered an image. Based on this concept the present tutorial will include the differences between real and virtual images. Definition of the Real image Figure 1: Real image produced by a concave mirror In order to obtain a real image on ... Read More

Difference Between Pound and Kilogram

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Updated on 18-Aug-2023 18:04:03

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Introduction In physics, to measure the physical quantity, different units are generally used. These units also involve some comparison amongst them. In simple diction, the measurement units can be defined by the magnitude of quantity. That is used as a standard for measuring the properties that share some similarities. Based on this particular concept of physics, this tutorial will explain the differences that are found between two units of solid physician quantity measurement. What is Pound? Figure 1: Kilogram and pound The pound has been considered one of the units that are used in order to ... Read More

Difference Between Momentum and Inertia

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Updated on 18-Aug-2023 17:54:16

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Introduction Difference laws regard the motions and the rest is the highlight of the tutorial. Momentum and inertia are the essential topic of physics which relates to the action of movement or motion. The acceleration plays a great role in accomplishing the difference between the inertia and momentum. This tutorial highlights the difference between the resistance and applied force which are accordingly inertia and momentum. About Inertia Resistance refers to a force that can alter the change in the velocity of that particular object. Resistance power sometimes also refers to a force that is applied from outside by ... Read More

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