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Thermodynamics/Questions Answered by Expert Dan Hubbert
| Subject | Date Asked |
| Biology - body temp regulation | 9/10/2008 |
| Q: My question is what happens to/ with the body when you consume liquid that is either warmer and ... A: Tom, I have no expertise in the field of biology, but I can inform you that if you drink a liquid ... | |
| Is this radiant energy exploitation possible? | 9/8/2008 |
| Q: I hope you can help. Here goes - 1) Let there be a plane where the temperature is the same on both ... A: John, This is a good idea. What you have described is in essence a greenhouse. Radiant energy from ... | |
| chemistry/physics | 9/7/2008 |
| Q: Hubbert, I am sorry that I may have not been clear about my science questions. I am not a student ... A: Robin, Sorry about the confusion. I am afraid I may not provide very good answers to this one, but ... | |
| question on absolute zero | 9/6/2008 |
| Q: "Hi, I've encountered this problem.. but I'm not even sure how to approach. The densities of air ... A: Jeannie, I will try to help you, but I apologize as I feel I should not give you the answer directly ... | |
| Mercury vs. Digital Thermometer Accuracy | 9/4/2008 |
| Q: Which is most accurate for taking body temperature, a mercury or alcohol thermometer or a digital ... A: Hannah, This is not necessarily the type of question that I am best able to answer, but I still ... | |
| Ice in the old days | 8/30/2008 |
| Q: How did they have ice before there was electricity? Like in the John Wayne movies, he asks for a ... A: Kim, Modern refrigeration was invented in the 19th century and refined in the 20th century. Humans ... | |
| cold up there | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: why is it colder at higher altitudes? A: Roger, It is colder at higher altitudes due to the lower pressure of the air. Pressure increases ... | |
| latent heat | 8/21/2008 |
| Q: sir i hav few questions related to latent heat. In my text book it is given that latent heat ... A: Eva, 1) This potential energy is the energy of the forces between the molecules. Kinetic energy ... | |
Dan Hubbert
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Expertise
I can answer questions regarding thermodynamics and heat transfer. I can also answer physics and mathematics questions. My main interests are energy efficiency and natural energy sources.
Experience
I am a mechanical engineer currently working as a civil servant for the United States Federal Government. In my spare time I enjoy reading about technological improvements in energy efficiency.
Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County
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