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Beer is active power (kW) - the useful power, or the energy that is doing work.
Foam is reactive power (kVAR) - wasted power or lost power. It’s the energy being produced that isn't doing any work.
The mug is apparent power (kVA) - or the power being delivered by the utility.
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How to test batteries without a multimeter:🪫 vs 🔋
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Bill Gates was so addicted to Minesweeper, he used to sneak into then - Microsoft President Michael Hallman's office after work to play it, as he had uninstalled the game from his computer.
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On Mar 5, 1981 – The ZX81, a pioneering British home computer, is launched by Sinclair Research and would go on to sell over 1.5 million units around the world.
11 · 10.3K · Cleopatra lived closer in time to the Moon landing than to the construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza.
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You are good enough.
(Actually, you’re probably overqualified but let’s start the week off humble.)
10 · 12K · The optimist says: “The glass is half full.”
The pessimist says: “The glass is half empty.”
The engineer says: “The glass is twice as big as it needs to be.”
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Never present a problem without presenting at least one possible solution.
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Programming languages:
C is low-level
C++ is powerful
Python is intuitive
Rust is safe
Lua is easy
Java
C# is legible
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Learn how to use the diagonal wrapping method to use less wrapping paper! 🎁
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The Earth is almost never shown like this, and in the meantime, this is our planet from the side of the Pacific Ocean.
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🇨🇦 Electricity generation in Canada in 2024:
🌊 Hydropower: 56.9%
⚛️ Nuclear: 13.7%
🔥 Gas: 13.9%
💨 Wind: 7%
🪨 Coal: 4.4%
☀️ Solar: 1.5%
🌿 Biofuels: 1.5%
🛢️ Oil: 0.9%
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Engineering is about more than just technical skills. It requires a deep understanding of the world around us and a commitment to using our knowledge to make a positive impact. Let's continue to apply our skills and expertise to create a better world for everyone.
3 · 3.3K · The Earth's magnetic field is created by the movement of molten iron in the planet's core, and it protects us from the harmful effects of solar radiation.
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The Eiffel Tower is 700 tons heavier today than when it was built, purely because of 130 years of layered paint.
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