Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Uses Of Concave Lens
A lens is a transmissive optical device that disperses or focuses a light ray by means of refraction. Concave means hollowed inward or curving in; so, concave lenses are hollowed inward. A concave lens is also called as a negative lens or a diverging lens. There are numerous uses of the concave lens, like in telescopes,…
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Uses of Magnets
How are Magnets Useful? Magnets have been proving its worth every day with its incredible function by making the most strenuous tasks easier. With the various uses of magnets in daily life, we can do heavy lifting which is not humanly possible to do every day. Magnets play an important role in various devices which…
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Uses Of Transistor
In our modern society, extensive use of electricity has enabled various uses of transistors in every electronic circuit. Transistors are used in our day to day lives in many forms which we are aware of as amplifiers and switching apparatus. As amplifiers, they are being used in various oscillators, modulators, detectors and nearly in any…
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Uses Of Diode
We are aware of diodes as the device with two active electrodes and two terminals allowing current to pass through it only in one direction. One of the core uses of diodes is blocking current flow in one direction and allowing the current to flow in another direction. How do diodes work? Before knowing the…
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Uses Of Concave Mirror
A concave mirror also called a converging mirror has its reflecting surface bulging inwards, i.e. away from the incident light. This reflecting surface has many applications in our day to day life. In this session, let us know the various uses of the concave mirror. Applications of Concave Mirror A concave mirror, which is also…
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Uses Of Convex Mirror
A convex mirror is a spherical reflecting surface in which its bulging side faces the light source. There are numerous uses of convex mirror which is also referred to as a fish-eye mirror by automobile enthusiasts and diverging mirror by physicists. The term ‘diverging mirror’ is based on its behaviour of making rays diverge upon…
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Types of Lever
Levers are the most basic machines which are used to do some work with minimal effort. A lever amplifies an input force to provide a greater output force, which is said to provide leverage. We are aware there are various types of lever depending upon the position of the fulcrum, the force and the weight.…
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Types of Generators
Generally, there are two types of generators one is AC and another is DC. AC generators are again classified into Asynchronous and Synchronous. Depending upon their uses, they are classified into various types. Some types of Generators are listed below: Welder Generators Vehicle Mounted Generators PTO Generators Standby Generators Two Bearing Generators Mobile Towable Generators…
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Types of AC Motors
In the modern era, electricity and electrical equipment play a vital role. Without them, it is hard to imagine a life. One such electrical device that resulted in a giant leap for mankind is the motor. Among motors, the usage of AC motors is much prevalent than DC motors. Various types of AC motors are…
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Types of Wiring
Choosing the right types of wiring is important as wiring connects various accessories for the distribution of electricity from supplier meter board to many domestic appliances. In this article, let us learn about the different types of wiring. What is Wiring? The electrical power distribution through wires in a perfect manner for the economical use…
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