1. In the world of computer technology, a byte in memory is identified by a unique number is called its address. It is basically a place you store any data or information. It follows the same system with hard disk HDD and flash drives too. All storage devices follow the same binary system to understandRead more

    In the world of computer technology, a byte in memory is identified by a unique number is called its address. It is basically a place you store any data or information. It follows the same system with hard disk HDD and flash drives too.

    All storage devices follow the same binary system to understand the quantum of bytes that they have to store or process. An address consists of eight digits, but all of them may not be needed to identify a byte located in a storage device.

    The first three digits of an address represent the location of the byte while the last five digits are specifically addressed to recognize the byte. Every byte has 32-bits. 

    A byte in memory is identified by a unique number called its?

    The correct answer is address. Each bit in an address is displayed by 0 and 1. Thus, every eight-digit number has up to 28 to 256 values. 

    Suppose, you exhaust all 256 values, then you require at least 32 bytes of memory to store 1 byte. That is why only 3 bits are used. 

    Memory Layers in PC

    All PCs come with 3 layers of memory or stacks. The BIOS, A Segment, and B Segment. 

    BIOS segment has all necessary commands and tools to edit or alter your startup settings. 

    The first two bytes of an address never identify a byte on any flashdrive. They just give a hint of the memory part to hold the byte. 

    Every data file within the system will have a unique number and it serves as the address of the memory. Modern PCs usually address those as bytes tied to a particular memory address. These binary numbers are attached to RAM or Random Access Memory. 

    Words that have a special meaning in a programming language are called?

    A byte in memory is called its address. All bytes are recorded on PC’s HDD and RAM/ ROM. 

    According to a recent development, a unique value within the CPU’s chipset can be used to identify its memory. The design flaw in the chipsets determines the technology in GPUs, Chips, and CPUs. 

    How a byte in memory is identified by a unique number? 

    Address or Memory Address. It is a unique identification system that is used by the Computer CPU for the purpose of data tracking or processing other information. The binary address follows a specific sequence to track a byte’s location. 

    The PC hardware gadgets and CPUs track data through accessing memory addresses using data buses.

    Before you ask the CPU to track data, it is necessary that all such programs and information have to be stored in a unique memory address. 

    In Conclusion:

    The bus identifies a specific number of CPU memory addresses depending upon the CPU requirements. The CPU carries the physical memory in various sectors. Let us know what you think of ‘memory address’ in CPU. You can write your answer in the below comment section.

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  2. In mathematics, how many means a quantity. When we say, something is many more in math, it means greater in supply. Likewise, when we say much more it represents an uncountable noun. For example, when we say I need much more time to complete my homework.    Instead of much more, you can also use manRead more

    In mathematics, how many means a quantity. When we say, something is many more in math, it means greater in supply. Likewise, when we say much more it represents an uncountable noun. For example, when we say I need much more time to complete my homework.   

    Instead of much more, you can also use many more while referring to plural countable things. For example, you can say, ‘you have many more books to study during your summer vacation.’ 

    What does how many more mean in math?

    How many more is simply a mathematical operation to find out the difference. If you subtract a smaller value from a larger digit, you will get the difference. When you say that you want to have more of certain things, you can say you need certain things as many more times than the other. 

    For example, if your friend has won 4 medals and you have 16 medals. Now, you can say, “I have four times more medals than what my friend possess.” 

    What does how many mean in math?

    How many is a common sentence, which is used excessively in mathematics. For example, if there are 10 eggs and you remove 4 of them, then how many are left? 

    Here how many means how much should you add to 4 to make it 10. The answer is 6. Similarly you can solve such problems using the same tricks. 

    You can use the formula as below: 

    X = 10-4= 6-Ans 

    What does twice as many mean? 

    Whenever you come across such a problem, you can have to multiply the original number a certain number of times. For example if A is twice as B—it means A=2B. 

    Similarly if it is said that B is thrice than C. It means B=3C.

    For example if B=6, C=?

    Putting the value of B in the original equation, we get:

    6=3C

    Or 3C=6. Therefore, C=6/3= 2 Ans. 

    What does how many times greater mean in math?

    It’s simple. You have to multiply the original digit by that number. For example, if it is asked that 100 is how many times greater than 10? All you have to do is divide 100/10= 10-Ans. Thus, if you multiply 10*10, you will get 100 as an answer. You have to solve all other problems following the same rule.

    Thus, x-times more refers to how many numbers you should multiply with a digit to get the result.

    Should we use as much or as many? 

    When it comes to countable nouns, we should always use as many. And when it comes to uncountable nouns, we should always use as much. 

    For example: You should drink as much water as you need.

    You can buy as many shoes as you wish to. 

    What Does As Many Mean? 

    As many means an unspecified quantity. You can take as many greetings card from this store as you want. 

    In Conclusion:

    From the above explanation, it is clear that expressions like how many, how many more, and how many greater refer to mathematical quantity. When the digit or figure is not clear, we use such phrases while referring to those figures.

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    We don’t have any documented proof about a condition when an unstoppable force charged with infinite energy meets an immovable object which is not charged with boundless energy.  In fact, this is a hypothetical case of science. This is more so as we don’t have records of this situation or case everRead more

    We don’t have any documented proof about a condition when an unstoppable force charged with infinite energy meets an immovable object which is not charged with boundless energy. 

    In fact, this is a hypothetical case of science. This is more so as we don’t have records of this situation or case ever happening. In other words, it has never happened.

    Immovable Object 5e Means

    A stationary, unyielding force or object. I was sitting in the car, immobile and alone, as I watched her walk away.

    An unstoppable force meets an immovable object

    On examining the velocity or speed of an object, we find that there is nothing that cannot be stopped or made to stop due to circumstantial conditions. As a result, when such an object hits an immovable object, its speed or velocity comes to an end. 

    When a bullet is fired, this object stops losing its velocity or speed on hitting an immovable object be it a wall or tree. The immovable item, when hit by an unstoppable force, does not change its position or location. 

    For all practical purposes, we can say this is an academic subject relating to velocity or speed. But in reality, there is no unstoppable force that cannot be stopped with physical counter-force. Hence, this is a hypothesis. 

    What happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object?

    Totally paradoxical in nature, the skepticism is raised on the scientific ground that nothing practically can be unstoppable. Hence, the issue of an immovable object being hit by an unstoppable force just does not arise, at all. 

    In fact, the basic doubt about the veracity of this arises out of the fact that how an object can be unstoppable? Even if the object is excessively powerful, charged by infinite electricity or power or force, it would stop when it hit an immovable object. 

    In such a case, that unstoppable will lose its strength or speed on hitting or colliding with an object which is stationary or standing in one position, say a mountain, a tree or a house. The speed of the object will end in such a case of collision. 

    Unstoppable force: A hypothesis of Science

    Here the aspect of the mere hypothesis of an object being unstoppable due to its inherent force comes to light. As a theory of science, it seems improbable. This is more so as we don’t have any recorded example of it.  

    Till now, we find all objects moving at a tremendous speed lose its velocity on hitting an immovable object. This is more an academic issue to study velocity in its real perspective than a reality.  

    The primary reason for it, as explained above, is the fact that no object around the earth is unstoppable. Everything can stop when its inherent energy or electricity comes to an end. To exemplify, an aircraft or moving car would come to a stop when its fuel exhausts. When it collides with an immovable object, the movable object will destroy and come to an end with its speed getting zeroed.  

    This is the normal theory of all speeding objects. We don’t have any historical evidence to suggest that an unstoppable force (other than planets in the galaxy moving on their axis and orbit with tremendous force that cannot be stopped) ever existed in any man-made scientific form.

    In fact, an object is made to move or acquire speed or motion with the addition of external force, power or pull. But the force will lose its intensity if the movement of the external force or pull is stopped. It will no more be a moving object with speed. Subsequently, the question of an object being unstoppable does arise at all. 

    In Conclusion:

    To conclude, we can say velocity depends on external force. It is this external force that adds speed to an object. But this object cannot move eternally. Its speed will come to an end once the external assistance like fuel in the case of cars is exhausted. Hence, this is a purely hypothetical issue that hardly has any answer with scientific base.

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  4. The amount of space an object takes up is called its volume. Every matter has a mass and a volume. Every matter can be in four states only: Plasma, gas, liquid and solid. When something is in a solid state, it comes with a certain shape and volume. The volume refers to the amount of space that an obRead more

    The amount of space an object takes up is called its volume. Every matter has a mass and a volume. Every matter can be in four states only: Plasma, gas, liquid and solid. When something is in a solid state, it comes with a certain shape and volume.

    The volume refers to the amount of space that an object occupies in it. Various matters in solid state are chair, table, bed, wood, and pen. But when you place a liquid on a table or chair, it flows down without assuming or taking any shape. That is why liquid usually takes the place of a container in which you pour it down. Thus, liquid has a certain volume but it tends to appear in an indefinite size and shape. 

    Similarly, if an object is in its gaseous state, it won’t have a definite volume or shape. Thus, gas occupies a volume but it doesn’t come with a definite shape. 

    How can you define the states of matter in water?

    Water is one of those omnipresent substances that come with all states of matter. Ice is in its solid state, water appears in its liquid form, and steam appears in its gaseous form. Solids come with a definite shape and volume, while liquid particles are tied together, and gas particles remain dispersed inside a container. 

    The volume of a liquid is measured in liters. When you want to measure the volume of a three-dimensional substance or solid, measure it in m3 or cubic meter. 

    How to Measure the volume of liquids, solids, and gases?

    In the case of gases in a container, the volume of a gas is equal to the internal volume of the container. You have to measure liquids in containers, in which the volume takes up the internal shape of the container. 

    Volume Vs Mass: What You Should Know About Them?

    Volume and mass are two different things. Volume refers to the space occupied by a substance while mass is the amount of matter contained in an object. 

    When it comes to a container, volume is the capacity that it can retain. It has nothing to do with the amount of space in it. The standardized unit of volume is m³. Using the SI unit, you can easily calculate the volume of a substance or liquid. 

    As per the metric system, 1 litre is equal to 0.001 metres3 

    What is the amount of space an object takes up?

    The correct answer is volume. A volume is the standard measurement technique through which you can calculate the amount of space an object takes up. The easiest way to calculate the volume of an object is by using the following formula:

    Length x Breadth x Height. 

    Any matter that you can touch, see, and hold is an object. They have a mass and a volume.

    Can you calculate the volume of air?

    If the room has a definite shape, you can calculate the volume of air using the following formula: 

    Volume = length × width × height (LBH) 

    Suppose, if the length is 4.0-m, breadth is 3.5 m, and height is 2.0 

    The volume will be = 4.0 x 3.5 x 2.0 = 28 

    In Conclusion:

    Thus, the amount of space an object takes up is its volume. So whenever you wish to know the amount of space a particular object takes up, you have to calculate its volume. The standardized unit of volume, which is universally recognized, is cubic meter or m3. 

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  5. Mass is defined as the amount or quantity of matter in an object or body. Every object that has a weight needs to necessarily have a mass. Both living and nonliving things can have a mass. A table, desk, computer, pencil, and cricket bat has a mass.  It is the intrinsic nature of a mass, which makesRead more

    Mass is defined as the amount or quantity of matter in an object or body. Every object that has a weight needs to necessarily have a mass. Both living and nonliving things can have a mass. A table, desk, computer, pencil, and cricket bat has a mass. 

    It is the intrinsic nature of a mass, which makes a particular object light or heavy. 

    How to find the mass of an object in Physics?

    In Physics, mass refers to the intrinsic weight of matter in an object. The SI Unit of mass is kg or kilogram. 

    Mass = Density (D) x Volume (V)

    The most interesting aspect of mass is its consistency. The value of a mass remains constant all the time. It remains the same even in times of war, famine, earthquake, and change in geographical location. 

    The SI unit of mass is called Kg or Kilogram, pounds, lbs, etc. You can convert every unit of mass to other units with a conversion trick. Mass measures how a body reacts to acceleration.

    How to find the mass of an object formula?

    You can trace the amount of mass in an object using these ways:

    Mass = Density * Volume (m= ρV) ——— (i)

    Mass = Force/ Acceleration (m= F÷A) —– (ii)

    The acceleration of any object is directly related to the proportional force applied to it. Similarly, the amount of acceleration that is applied to a constant force remains proportional to the mass. 

    Mass = Weight / Gravitational Acceleration (M= W÷G) —– (iii)

    Weight refers to the product of mass and gravitational acceleration. You can use any of the above formulae to find a mass of a given object. 

    What does the mass of an object measure?

    The SI unit of a mass is KG. The mass of all objects is measured in Kg. The density of an object is calculated using the Greek letter ρ, which means mass per unit volume.

    Even water has a mass and density. According to a scientific estimate, one cubic meter of water will have a mass of 977 kg. Similarly, we can also estimate the mass of any object if we know its volume and density.

    For example, how much mass does 0.6m3 of water has?

    We can solve it as follows:

    Mass = D – Density * V – Volume

    Here; Mass = 0.6 * 977 = 586 kg. 

    You can solve other problems relating to finding out mass in a similar manner.

    A neutron star also has a mass with a heavy density. An iota of a neutron star may have a few tonnes of mass equal to 100+ times of the earth.

    How does Mass and Weight Vary?

    Many people and students often get confused when it comes to mass and weight. But both of them denote two different things. However, many people still use them interchangeably—which is not right.

    The mass of an object doesn’t transform its location from one side to the other. On the contrary, weight refers to the gravitational field in relation to a particular object or body. The gravitational field differs from object to object. 

    Moon has a low gravitational field than the earth. So, obviously, the weight of an object varies from place to place. An object weighing 100-Kg here would weigh much less on the moon. That’s how the gravitational field matters.

    In Conclusion:

    Great scientist Albert Einstein proved that both mass and energy are two different things using the formula ‘E=MC2.’

    Here, E refers to energy while M denotes mass. And C is equal to the speed of light. C is equal to 299792458 m/s (3*10^8 m/s) in vacuum. 

    The above theory shows that even a small amount of mass has an overwhelming quantum of energy. Thus, it demonstrated how mass and weights are two different things and shouldn’t be used interchangeably.

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