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Inside a Power-Cube Transformer
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A power-cube transformer is used for just about every electronic device, but what's on the inside? Take a look inside a power-cube transformer.
How Rail Guns Work
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Rail guns leave gunpowder-based weapons in the dust (one can hit a target 250 miles away in six minutes). So why isn't the military using them? Find out how rail guns can be used and learn about the limitations of this technology.
How Semiconductors Work
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Semiconductors form the heart of modern electronics. Learn about semiconductors, silicon, doping, diodes and other fascinating technologies.
Can You Pass This Master Electrician Quiz?
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Electricity has fascinated humans since we first saw lightning in the skies! How much do you know about working with this amazing, powerful and dangerous phenomenon? Find out now!
What Is a Watt?
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Amps, volts, watts, and ohms are the main units used for measuring electricity. Find out how amps, watts, volts, and ohms relate to electricity.
Can You Identify These NBA Players From Two Photos?
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The NBA is the best when it comes to basketball, so how well do you know some of the best players in the world? Let's find out!
How Nikola Tesla Worked
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Although many still remember Nikola Tesla, his name doesn't carry the weight it once did during his famous battles with Thomas Edison. What was this eccentric genius like?
Build Your Dream NBA Team, And We'll Guess How Much of a Risk Taker You Really Are
Are you crunching the numbers and comparing the statistics to come up with the best team, or are you more likely to trust your gut and focus on the chemistry of your squad? Take this quiz to see how much of a risk taker you are when building your dream NBA team.
How Amplifiers Work
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It may seem like an audio add-on, but without an amplifier, you'd never be able to hear the music on your CDs (your neighbors might be happier, but would you?). Find out how amps pump it up to 11.
15 Longest-running Anime Series With 1,000 Episodes Each
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Long-running shows are something of a mixed proposition, and anime is no exception. It can be intimidating to try and catch up with a show that's several decades into its run, with hundreds — or even thousands! — of episodes already released.