CULTURAL QA 06-2023-27

Q1         Will the kitchen fridge make the housecold?

A1          Gopala Krishnan,Former AssistantGeneral Manager 1996-2004 at 
Department of Telecom (1966–2004)Just now

How a fridge canmake the house cold? Ifit is switched ON, then only it will 
start cooling inside. Normallykitchen fridge door is kept closed and opened 
only to take things for a minuteand then again closed. This momentary action 
cannot cool even tovery small area nearby the Fridge. 

Then only kitchenand it is not known how a fridge can cool a house. It appears 
as aquestion asked for asking a question.

Q2         Why most planes stand on the runway fora while, before take- off?

A2          Vishnu Ravi, Aerospace Engineer |Aviation Enthusiast & Content 
Creator Mon

Before anexhilarating takeoff, airplanes undergo a series of crucial procedures 
on therunway. Allow me to unveil the compelling reasons behind these 
necessarydelays:

Harnessing Lift: To ensure a safe ascent, airplanesmust achieve a specific 
velocity. The force of lift must surpass the weight ofthe aircraft, paving the 
way for a successful departure into the skies.

Meticulous Taxiing: Before take-off, aircraft carefullynavigate the taxiways, 
following the guidance of the distinct yellow lines. This meticulous 
processguarantees avoidance of any potential collisions with nearby 
buildings,vehicles, or other aircraft. Speed restrictions and controlled 
turnsensure optimal safety and prevent tire skids.

Engine Vigilance: Preparing for take-off involvesconducting thorough engine 
checks, especially for piston engines. Revving theengines at high power helps 
identify and address any engine-related issues.Although this process may 
generate significant noise, it guarantees a smoothflight.

Weight and Balance Precision: Achieving the idealweight and balance 
distribution is critical for a successful take-off. Factorssuch as runway 
length, surface conditions, slope, surface wind, and thepresence of obstacles 
must be carefully evaluated and adjusted before embarkingon the journey.

Navigating Airport Traffic Patterns: Each airportadheres to unique traffic 
patterns, dictated by runway usage, wind conditions,and potential obstructions. 
These factors, alongside others, shape the precisenature of aircraft movement 
within the airport vicinity.

Efficient Runway Clearance: Once the aircrafttouches down and decelerates, the 
primary objective is to promptly vacate therunway. Aviation regulations 
restrict the presence of more thanone aircraft on an active runway, barring 
exceptional circumstances. Inbustling commercial airports, where numerous 
operations occur every hour, anydelay, no matter how brief, can exacerbate 
congestion. Hence, swift runwayclearance is imperative to maintain smooth 
operations and minimizeinterruptions.

By understandingthe intricacies and significance of these procedures, we ensure 
optimalefficiency, safety, and seamless air travel experiences.

Q3         Why does the alarm work when the phoneis switched off?

A3          Mcleodproducts,Business Consultant |Digital Marketing Services | IT 
Guru22h

The alarm featureon a phone can be a useful tool to help you wake up on time. 
However, many people wonder why thealarm still works when the phone is switched 
off. 

The answer tothis question lies in the way that the alarm feature is designed 
and how itinteracts with the phone's hardware and software.

When you set analarm on your phone, the phone's clock app creates a scheduled 
task that isprogrammed to trigger the alarm at the designated time. This task 
is stored inthe phone's memory, which is separate from the phone's operating 
system andother apps. Even if you switch off the phone, the task remains in 
memory, readyto trigger the alarm at the designated time.

When the alarm istriggered, it sends a signal to the phone's hardware 
components, such as thespeaker or vibration motor, to produce the alarm sound 
or vibration. The alarm function is designed to operate independently of the 
phone'sother functions, such as making or receiving calls or accessing the 
internet.This means that you can use the alarm even if your phone is in 
airplane mode orif you have turned off other features like Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.

One of the reasonswhy the alarm function works even when the phone is switched 
off is that it is designed to be a low-power feature. When you switchoff your 
phone, it does not completely shut down but instead enters a low-powerstate. 
This state allows the phone to continue to perform basicfunctions, such as 
running the clock and maintaining the scheduled tasks inmemory. Because the 
alarm function is a simple and low-power feature, it cancontinue to operate 
even when the phone is in this low-power state.

Another reason whythe alarm function works when the phone is switched off is 
that it is abuilt-in feature of the phone's hardware and software. The 
alarmfunction is part of the phone's clock app, which is a core system app that 
isinstalled on the phone's firmware. This means that the alarm function isnot 
dependent on other apps or services that may be running on the phone. Aslong as 
the phone's clock app is working correctly, the alarm function willcontinue to 
operate, even if other apps or services are not running.

In conclusion,the alarm function on a phone is designed to operate 
independently of thephone's other functions and to use minimal power. When 
youset an alarm on your phone, the task is stored in the phone's memory and 
isprogrammed to trigger the alarm at the designated time, even if the phone 
isswitched off. The alarm function is a built-in feature of the phone's 
hardwareand software, which means that it is not dependent on other apps or 
servicesthat may be running on the phone. As a result, you can rely on the 
alarmfunction to wake you up on time, even if your phone is switched off or in 
alow-power state.

Q4         Over at my fridge, it’s written that"do not keep voltage stabilizer" 
over the fridge, but why?

A4          Gopala Krishnan, Former AssistantGeneral Manager 1996-2004 at 
Department of Telecom (1966–2004) Just now

The particularfridge may be designed for more heat dissipation through the top 
vents. Keepinga stabilizer may  some times close thevents.

90% cases thestabilizer is kept over the fridge in a such a manner that the 
ventholes are not covered.Many fridge companies state, there is stabilizer 
inside the fridge andexternal stabilizer is not necessary. Still we provide for 
additionalprotection during lightening etc.

Q5         Where are air curtain machines commonlyused?

A5          Gopala Krishnan, Former AssistantGeneral Manager 1996-2004 at 
Department of Telecom (1966–2004) Just now

Air curtainmachines are commonly deployed in front of marriage hall, big 
jewelery shopsetc. The inside is air conditioned and providing air curtain cool 
air will notgo outside. Air curtain has 70% efficiency.

 If affordable it can be providedin homes where internal stair case is provided 
from the hall and hall isprovided with air conditioner

All the above QA are from Quora  website  on  28-06- 2023. 

Quora answers need not be 100% correct answers .

Compiled andposted by R. Gopala krishnan, on 28-06-2023

 

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