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Gadget Savvy: Electric Motors Quiz
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Electric motors are inside all kinds of ordinary devices, using a power source to make motion. So what makes the motor go 'round?
How many sheets of paper can be produced from a single tree?
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We know that paper comes from trees, but just how much does it take? Let's do the math and figure out how much paper your average tree can be made into.
If the temperature is 30 degrees F, why do we sometimes get snow and other times get freezing rain?
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Precipitation can vary from rain to snow when the temperature is below freezing. Learn about precipitation.
Why do some engines use a dry sump oil system?
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A dry sump is used in both race cars and some motorcycles (like Harley-Davidsons). What is the advantage of a dry sump?
1939 Buick Century
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The 1939 Buick Century had one more horsepower than a Cadillac, and several industry innovations. Find out more about the 1939 Buick Century.
Rollover Accidents Explained
By far the deadliest risk facing SUV, minivan, and truck occupants is a rollover accident. According to NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), more than 280,000 rollover accidents are reported each year, claiming more than 10,000 lives annually.
Spencer Haywood
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Spencer Haywood was the ABA's Most Valuable Player at 21, and the NBA's preeminent power forward at 23. Read about Spencer Haywood's career highs.
Curtis Strange
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Curtis Strange is one of only six players to win back-to-back US Open championships. Learn how Curtis Strange dominated pro golf in the late 1980s.
Level
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A level is used to make something horizontal with the earth's surface. This handy tool can also measure vertical plumb. Learn about levels here.
How Does Horsepower Figure Into Electric Cars?
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Just like a gasoline-powered internal combustion engine, an electric car's motor generates power that drives the wheels to put things in motion. Learn more about how horsepower figures into electric cars.