physical properties of haloalkanes

It is a property by virtue of which, the free surface of a liquid possesses a tendency to contract so as to acquire a minimum surface ar..

As we have defined earlier, inertia is the property of objects to remain at rest or uniform motion unless acted upon by a force. Three types of inertia are observe..

Momentum is another vector quantity which has the same direction as that of velocity. Momentum is a property of the body possessed by virtue of its mass and velocity. It is the product of mass of the body and its velocit..

Mechanical properties like strength, stiffness (Rigidity), ductility, malleability and brittleness have to be carefully studied to select a material for a particular jo..

Predict the effect on the electrical properties of a silicon crystal at room temperature (300 K) if every millionth silicon atom is replaced by an atom of indiu..

It is believed that around 2000 BC the Chinese had already discovered the magnetic property of natural iron ore. In a part of Turkey formerly called Magnesia, there are deposits of an iron one which has the property of attracting iron. As this ore was discovered by Greeks ..

The specific heat of a substance is an important physical property because it tells us the suitability of a given substance for a specific purpose. Aluminium vessels are used in cooking because aluminium is a light metal. Hence, for a given volume, its thermal capacity wil..

Introduction - It is a matter of common experience that the objects inside a dark room, which are invisible, become visible when the room is illuminated by a source of light. Thus light can be defined as the external cause responsible for the sensation of vision. The branch of Physics dea..

There are two major types of magnets: Permanent magnets and Temporary magnets. Permanent magnets retain their magnetism over a long period of time whereas temporary magnets retain their magnetic properties only under certain conditions like presence of a strong magnet or an electric..

A mechanical wave is a periodic disturbance, which requires a material medium (solid, liquid or gas) for its propagation. These waves are also known as elastic waves because their propagation depends upon the elastic properties of the medium through which they pass. Examples for mechanica..