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Collision Theory - From Arrhenius equation, it is seen that the rate constant k of a reaction increases with temperature and therefore, the rate of reaction also increases. Why does k depend on temperature? This can be explained, to a certain extent, by collision theory. According to this theory, a..

Orientation Barrier - As noted earlier, the rate of reaction also depends on p, the fraction of collisions that occur with proper orientation. This factor is independent of temperature. Why proper orientation of the reactant molecule is important can be understood from..

>In a hydro power plant electricity is produced from water. Hydro power plants convert the potential energy of falling water into electricity. Wind Energy Moving air is called wind Wind possesses kinetic energy Wind energy can be used to sail boats, grind gra..

An auditorium is a part of a building in which large number of people may be seated to listen to a speech or music. It is not uncommon to find an auditorium, which may be an architectural masterpiece but falls below standards on acoustic considerations. In spite of the usage of amplifiers..

Introduction - All living creatures need food. The food is consumed so that energy is obtained. The energy is utilised by the body for various purposes like locomotion, conduction of impulses, repair of damaged tissues, building of cell materials, etc. The substance th..

Energy Barrier - In this theory, the rate constant is related to three factors Z, f and p by the equation k = Zfp b (19) where Z is the collision frequency f is the fraction of collisions having energy greater than the threshold energy and p is the fraction of the coll..

Geothermal Energy - 'Geo' means earth and 'thermal' means heat. Thus geothermal energy is that heat energy obtained from hot rocks present inside the earth. This heat can be used as a source of energy to produce electricity. You know that the innermost layer ..

. Modern homes are built to conserve fuel by using building materials and methods that insulate the house. In the colder parts of the world insulation helps to keep heat in and save fuel. Relying more heavily on renewable resources and recycling of wastes into energy can help to..

>In a hydro power plant electricity is produced from water. Hydro power plants convert the potential energy of falling water into electricity. Wind Energy Moving air is called wind Wind possesses kinetic energy Wind energy can be used to sail boats, grind gra..

Consider two charges q 1 and q 2 with position vectors r 1 and r 2 respectively, relative to some origin. To calculate externally the work done in building this configuration, we have to consider the charges q 1 and q 2 initially at infinity and determine the work done by an external agen..