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Step-by-Step on How to Find Acceleration
Acceleration may not be as simple as you think. When you are driving a car, you know if you press the gas pedal, your car will accelerate. However, if you are driving and you press the brake pedal, your car will also accelerate, but this time the value of the acceleration will be negative. Accelerat
Experiments with Carbonation in Soft Drinks
Soda consists primarily of water, dissolved carbon dioxide, sweetener and flavoring.glass of soda image by Kalani from Fotolia.comSoda, with its fizzy quality and sugary good taste, makes for fun science project material. On one hand, kids can relate to it and it's generally something...
How to Convert AVCHD Lite
When you transfer an AVCHD Lite video to your PC, you will notice that the file has an ".mts" extension. While many popular HD camcorders and cameras support video recording and playback of AVCHD Lite files, the high-definition video format is not supported by many media players pre-instal
How to Convert to AVCHD on SD
Originally developed by Panasonic and Sony, the AVCHD format allows for high-definition movie file storage and playback on compatible devices. AVCHD also uses codec compatible with standard definition (SD) video formats. With a growing interoperability and support from video-editing software manufac
How to Build Lobster Traps
In order to learn how to build lobster traps, one must first learn how lobsters can be baited. Because lobsters are carnivorous meat eaters, lobstermen usually use pieces of fish as bait--typically mackerel or herring--for catching lobsters. The smell of the meat lures the lobster into the trap. Buy
Wood Post Crafts
Usually used for fencing or signage, wood posts are also popular with crafters. Wood post crafts transform the wood into holiday decorations, landscape lighting and coat or hat racks. For wood post craft projects that will be used outdoors, remember to apply an acrylic sealant to the painted wood as
How to Make a Fingerboard Out of Wood
Fingerboards are a miniature version of a skateboard, which allows owners to perform skateboarding tricks with the move of a hand. Fingerboards are an enjoyable item for children of all ages. Many individuals can create a fingerboard with wood in under one hour to enjoy for many years to come.
What Parts Make Up the Human Leg?
The human leg is a complicated bit of machinery. It is only able to do its job through the complicated interaction of several different parts. Each part of the leg is made up of its own component parts. Rigid structure is granted by bone, muscle provides ambulatory power and the tendons and ligament
Facts About the Silver Dollar
Silver dollars are prized by a worldwide audience. These coins have the face value of $1 and have been minted, or struck, in the United States since 1794. Even with the coin's longtime circulation, it's not highly popular with Americans, who prefer to use the dollar bill. Collectors, however, seek o
How to Build a Wood Flower Box
Add life to your outdoor living spaces with wooden flower boxes. Whether you have a porch, deck or patio, you can add color to the space with flowers. Wooden flower boxes can be purchased, but you can make your own for less money with a few basic tools and materials. Cedar is a good choice for wood
Are There Different Types of Flower Pollen?
There are different types of flower pollen, produced in a variety of colors. Pollen grains may also differ depending on a plant's pollination method. Some plants produce pollen grains that have special features that help them to survive in niche habitats.
How to Troubleshoot a Varistor
A varistor protects your electronic equipment from brief, high-voltage spikes in the AC power line, such as during a thunderstorm. If it's taken many spikes, or one very strong one, it may fail. If this happens, you may find yourself replacing blown fuses in the gear, only to have the new one fail a
How to Make a Rope Ladder Without Wood
A rope ladder is a vital component of any treehouse or sailing vessel. While the classic Jacob's ladder, with wooden rungs, is both easy to construct and easy to climb, storing it can be a bit of a problem. When rolling the ladder up, you'll find that all the wooden rungs make for a fairly large bun
How to Make Shadow Boxes for Flowers
This do-it-yourself craft is a wonderful way to display floral arrangements and house keepsakes, such as wedding bouquets and corsages. While you can take the items for your shadow box to a custom framer who will build something for a heftier price tag, the ability to create your own arrangement or
How to Attach a Sanding Pad to a Buffer
An electric floor buffer can do more than polish your hardwood floor. These powerful devices can also be used to lightly sand the surface, removing the layer of built-up wax and ground-in dirt that dulls the finish. The process is called screening, and uses open-weave pads of various grits to scrub
How to Calculate the Complement of a Compound Event
You can find the complement probability of a compound event by first finding the probability of that event. In statistics, a compound event is simply an outcome that consists of two or more individual events. To find the probability of your compound event, where that event is made up of two or more
How to Make Block Letters
Drawing block letters is a great and easily learnable tool for artists or anyone who enjoys drawing. The idea behind drawing block letters is to create the appearance that the letters are three-dimensional or that they "pop" off the page. These block letters look great whether on an advertisement, i
How to Make Stilts From Cans
Instead of throwing away old empty tin cans, fashion them into a pair of stilts. Stilts add inches to your height and are used for free play, obstacle courses or other outdoor activities that kids will enjoy. The wider the can, the sturdier the stilt will be. Avoid using tall cans, like the ones use