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How Liquid-cooled PCs Work
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Most PCs use simple electrical fans to keep them cool. But upgrading to a liquid-cooling system can keep high-end gaming PCs running faster for longer.
How Lightning Works
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Lightning is an incredible force of nature. And like many natural phenomena, lightning is not always what it seems. Go behind the mystery and learn what's really going on when lightning strikes.
10 Reasons That Self-Driving Cars Might Actually Suck
Every major car maker in the world is focused on developing self-driving cars. Automotive manufacturers from BMW to Ford are pouring tons of money and resources into getting self-driving cars on the roads, as are leading tech companies like Apple and Google. In fact, Google spent last summer testing their version of the self-driving car [...] The post 10 Reasons That Self-Driving Cars Might Actually Suck appeared first on Goliath.
How Van de Graaff Generators Work
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Van de Graaff generators are famous for producing static electricity. Learn about Van de Graaff generators and find out why Van de Graaff generators were invented.
How Microwave Cooking Works
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Microwave ovens are popular because they cook food in an amazingly short amount of time. They are also extremely efficient in their use of electricity because a microwave oven heats only the food -- and nothing else.
How Inductors Work
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An inductor is little more than a coil of wire. Sound simple? Well, it is -- but that coil of wire can do some pretty cool things! Learn all about inductors!
How Gear Ratios Work
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You see gears in just about anything that has spinning parts - car engines, transmissions, electric toothbrushes... Learn what these gears are doing and get to the bottom of the "gear ratio" concept!
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!
How Lunar Rovers Work
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Lunar rovers have increased our knowledge of the moon by letting us travel long distances. See what's next for lunar rovers and how they've changed.
How Relays Work
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Powered by electromagnets, a relay is simply a mechanical switch, and you'll find them all over a typical house or car. Find out what these simple components are doing in all your electrical stuff.