Joseph asks… 1000 Ways to Die, real facts.? I am fed up with my search for similarities between the stories and real cases in the media. Does anyone know of any source of news articles or videos which tell the real story not suited for pure entertainment purposes? I enjoy watching this show and would [...]

George asks… Physics Problem, Force Needed To Stop a car and The distance needed? A car that weighs 14200.0 N is initially moving at a speed of 49.0 km/hr when the brakes are applied and the car is brought to a stop in 4.5 s. Find the magnitude of the force that stops the car, [...]

Robert asks… Caffeine plus sleeping pills? Ok so the other night I drank an energy drink (AMP). It was an average-sized can. Two hours later, I wanted to go to sleep so I took my sleeping pills (OTC generic brand called simply sleep). About half an hour after taking these pills (2), I started to [...]

Robert asks… A person weighing 0.70kN rides in an elevator that has an upward acceleration of 1.5 m/s^2.? A person weighing 0.70kN rides in an elevator that has an upward acceleration of 1.5 m/s^2. What is the magnitude of the force of the elevator floor on the person? Abest Energy answers: Weight = mg (down). [...]

Donald asks… A person weighing 490 N stands on a scale in an elevator? revised. a. What does the scale read when the elevator is a rest? F=ma m=F/a m=490/9.8 (9.8 is gravity) m=50kg b. The elevator starts to go up and accelerates the person at +2.2m/s^2. What does the scale read now? F=(50kg)(2.2m/s)(-9.8m/s) F=-1078 [...]

Robert asks… Is the show “1000 Ways To Die” on Spike actually REAL? Okay. So, you know that show on Spike called 1000 Ways to Die? Well, if you don’t.. go to their site & watch the clips or whatever. Seriously, its really interesting. & then you can help me awnser my question! OH JOY!! [...]