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Amwoga Khalwale What Is Imbibition? Imbibition is the process of adsorption of water by substances without forming a solution. The swelling of soaked seeds, the swelling of a wooden door during rains, germination of seeds, and absorption of water by roots are some of the examples of imbibition. Imbibition is the initial step in seed germination, If … Read more
An inotrope is agent that alters the force or energy of muscular contractions. There are two categories of inotrope that is negatively inotropic agents and positively inotropic agents. Positively inotropic agents such as dopamine, Epinephrine, Isoproterenol, Amiodarone, etc. increase the strength of muscular contraction while negatively inotropic agents such as labetol and propanolol weakens the … Read more
What Is Osmotic Potential? Osmosis takes place across water potential gradient i.e water moves from a region of high water potential to a region of low water potential. Water potential is the measure of concentration of free water molecules (the ones that are free to move) in other words, the potential energy. Water potential of … Read more
What is Spirituality? Spirituality is a broad concept with room for many perspectives. In general, it includes a sense of connection to something bigger than ourselves, and it typically involves a search for meaning in life. As such, it is a universal human experience—something that touches us all. People may describe a spiritual experience assacredortranscendentor … Read more
Horsepower and torque are the most common terms used to define an engine’s performance but not many people know the exact role they play. Though some people can comprehend the general premises of horsepower and torque, their definitions, their history, their applications, the mathematical equations used to find their values, and how and why manufacturers … Read more
A Multimeter also referred to as Multitester, is an electronic measuring instrument that combines several measurement functions in one unit. A typical voltage can measure voltage, current and resistance. There are two types of Multimeters that is Digital Multimeter and Analog Multimeter. What Is A Digital Multimeter? A digital Multimeter is a test tool used … Read more
What Is Working Stress Method? Working Stress Design Method is a method used for the reinforced concrete design where concrete is assumed as elastic, steel and concrete act together elastically where the relationship between the loads and stresses is linear. The method basically assumes that the structural material behaves as a linear elastic manner and … Read more
What is Parenchyma? Parenchyma is a tissue composed of living cells, usually having only thin primary cell walls and varying widely by morphology and metabolism. Parenchyma in the primary plant body often occurs as a continuous mass, such as in the cortex or pith of stems, roots, mesophyll and flesh of fruits. The common characteristic … Read more
What Are Gymnosperms? The gymnosperms also referred to as Acrogymnospermae are a group of plants that share one common characteristic in that they bear seeds, but their seeds do not develop from within an ovary. Gymnosperms are abundant in temperate forest and boreal forest biomes with species that can tolerate moist or dry conditions. The … Read more
What is Operating Lease? An operating lease is a contract that allows for an asset’s use but does not convey ownership rights of the asset. These leases allow businesses to use the asset without incurring the high expenses involved in purchasing it. The business that leases the asset is called the lessee, and the business … Read more