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What Is An Entity? An entity set is a collection or a set of all the entities that share the same attributes set but with a different set of values for some attributes. The entity can be classified into two basic categories: Weak Entity Strong Entity What Is a Strong Entity? A strong entity is … Read more
Gravity Control In gravity controlled instruments, a small weight is attached to the moving system in such a way that it produces a controlling torque, when the moving system is deflected position. The controlling torque can be varied quite easily by adjusting the position of controlling weight upon the arm. Another weight is attached for … Read more
What Is a Colorimeter? A colorimeter is a light-sensitive instrument used for measuring the transmittance and absorbance of light passing through a liquid sample. The instrument measures the intensity or concentration of the color that develops upon introducing a specific reagent into a solution. There are two types of colorimeters, color densitometers and color photometers. … Read more
What Is Combustion/Burning? Combustion is the scientific word for burning. In a combustion reaction, a substance reacts with oxygen from the air and transfers energy to the surrounding. Combustion releases a large amount of energy in a single step and most of it changes into heat and some at times into light, raising the temperature … Read more
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
What is Capital Reserve? A capital reserve is a line item in the equity section of a company’s balance sheet that indicates the cash on hand that can be used for future expenses or to offset any capital losses. It is derived from the accumulated capital surplus (capital gains) of a company and profits generated from … Read more
In accounting, depreciation is the systematic allocation of the cost of a tangible asset over its estimated useful life. Depreciation recognizes the gradual consumption, wear and tear, or obsolescence of these assets over time. This allows for a more accurate reflection of the asset’s decreasing value as it contributes to the generation of revenue for … Read more
Transmission mode refers to the mechanism of transferring data between two devices connected over a network. There are three types of transmission modes, they include: Simplex Mode Half duplex Mode Full duplex Mode In simplex mode, communication flows in one direction (unidirectional). A device can only send the data but cannot receive it or it … Read more
Absorption costing and marginal costing are two different methods of costing that are used to calculate the cost of a product or service. While both methods are used to calculate the cost of a product, they differ in the types of costs that are included and the purposes for which they are used. The differences … Read more
In 1857, John Walker’s son, Alexander Walker, produced the first blended scotch whisky bottled under the family name — Walker’s Old Highland. From the time the brand launched the color-coded, tilted label on square bottle packaging with the recognizable ‘striding man’ logo we’ve all come to recognize. This blend has morphed into today’s Red, blue, … Read more