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How many lines of code does new PC games take?

How many lines of code does new PC games take?


How many lines of code does new PC games take?

Posted: 24 Feb 2019 08:35 AM PST

Can fire occur from a non-oxygenated reaction?

Posted: 25 Feb 2019 05:13 AM PST

Combustion is the reaction of a material with oxygen, right? But the fire is a result of the energy being released from the exothermic reaction. So does that mean that other exothermic reactions can create fire? Or is it just oxygen, and why?

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In math, is the order of operations arbitrary? Meaning is there a real reason x and / comes before + and -, or is that just the order we decided and as long as the operations are consistent and that's what really matters?

Posted: 24 Feb 2019 06:41 PM PST

If unobstructed, does gas dispersion have any kind of set path or is it completely random?

Posted: 25 Feb 2019 05:18 AM PST

I know very little about science so forgive me if this is an ignorant question. As far as I know, gas dispersion is random. I was wondering, if there is no obstruction (other molecules, etc.) does gas dispersion follow any kind of pattern?

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Do 'normal' cats have the same wrinkles that sphinx cats have under their fur?

Posted: 24 Feb 2019 07:07 PM PST

Does this apply to other mammals with fur? Also, is there an evolutionary advantage to the large amount of wrinkles sphinx cats have?

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8 bit, to 16 bit, to 32 bit, to 64 bit. Much of the focus in the computing industry seems to be "what's going to replace silicon", but what about something like 128-bit architecture? Is such a thing even possible?

Posted: 24 Feb 2019 08:35 AM PST

Just a random question I thought of when looking into performance jumps between the different bit architectures. If there has been any research into the topic, have any of those investigations turned up any theories on possible increases in processing power?

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How often does any given red blood cell cycle through the heart?

Posted: 24 Feb 2019 07:17 PM PST

When losing weight, how does the body choose where to pull fat from?

Posted: 24 Feb 2019 05:52 PM PST

Is electrical current affected by gravity?

Posted: 24 Feb 2019 07:08 PM PST

I mean since electrons have mass they must be affected by gravity to some slight degree, but is it enough the say an electrical engineer might have to calculate that factor for wiring up a skyscraper or something?

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Is it possible to break RSA encryption without the public key given an infinitely powerful computer?

Posted: 25 Feb 2019 07:13 AM PST

Why don't drug doses (e.g., ibuprofen, allergy medicine) depend on body weight?

Posted: 24 Feb 2019 08:20 AM PST

It seems that all over-the-counter and prescription drugs have a single prescribed dosage for an adult, regardless of body weight. Intuitively, however, it would seem that the concentration of the active ingredient in the bloodstream of a 95lb woman vs. a 200lb man would be substantially different.

I get that body fat doesn't factor as much into the efficacy of a drug in the bloodstream, but wouldn't blood volume / tissue mass have a major bearing on this?

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How does dexamethasone kill leukaemia cells?

Posted: 24 Feb 2019 08:35 PM PST

I understand its anti-inflammatory mechanism of action and side effect profile but cant find a good explanation of its use as a chemotherapeutic agent. I gather that leukaemia cells have alot of glucocorticoid receptors and that high doses of dexamethasone somehow causes apoptosis, but cant find any detail about the pathways involved.

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Do all seed plants have pollen?

Posted: 25 Feb 2019 05:42 AM PST

Does L-theanine interact with non-caffeine stimulants?

Posted: 25 Feb 2019 05:21 AM PST

Why does wind whistle when it blows through objects like doors, trees etc?

Posted: 25 Feb 2019 05:14 AM PST

What actually IS a flame?

Posted: 24 Feb 2019 02:05 PM PST

Why does fire create a visible flame, why does it exist and what is it made of?

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How do people figure out the nutritional information in food?

Posted: 24 Feb 2019 08:54 AM PST

I've always wondered how they know exactly how much of each vitamin, mineral, fat content, etc is in food.

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Do the other terrestrial planets have tectonic plates too?

Posted: 24 Feb 2019 03:48 PM PST

Could a battery system like the one Tesla built in Australia be used in The United States to hell switch to more renewable energy sources?

Posted: 24 Feb 2019 07:39 PM PST

Does the body create more mucus during the night?

Posted: 24 Feb 2019 07:24 PM PST

I have a sinus infection and during the night it seems that my body is creating more mucus than it is during the day. Is this just due to the fact I am not getting rid of it like during the day or is it actually producing more?

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Are there simple tests for vaccination status?

Posted: 24 Feb 2019 12:26 PM PST

Since vaccination status is about to become topic one for many different situations, I want to ask if we are going to demand people have their records, and if we will trust those records to be accurate and unforged. This led me to ask if there are tests (cheap easy tests) to verify vaccination status? Can we just test those who claim to be vaccinated. I realize the answer might vary for different shots. Thanks!

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Will someone help me understand circuitry?

Posted: 25 Feb 2019 12:45 AM PST

So I understand how Electrons and pushed and amps are the speed and voltage is the push and blah blah blah but I still have some unanswered question such as:

  • What happens to the volts after they've been used buy a lode in a series circuit, do the volts just disappear after being converted to useful energy? Do they carry on to the positive side with no potential energy???
  • Are Volt 'Used up' or do they just pass through
  • If they're is a 4 volt battery, and two 4 volt globes in a parallel both lights use 4 volts, where did an extra 4 volts magically come from?
  • How do amps effect volts? and vice versa
  • Do amps decrease with resistance

Thanks that all, if I can think of more question will edit it in...

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