The Gulf of Alaska holds a spectacular view which seems to be the confluence of two oceans, whereas it is actually the glacial meltwater meeting the offshore waters. The color variations found here, draw a clear line between these two oceans. The heavier clay materials with iron and sediments at ... Read More

A voltage variable capacitance of a reverse biased junction can be termed as a Varactor diode. A varactor diode is a semiconductor device in which the junction capacitance can be varied as a function of the reverse bias of the diode.The CV characteristics of a typical Varactor diode and its ... Read More

According to the ancient traditions prevailing in the countries like Nepal, China, Japan, Vietnam, Korea, Myanmar, India, Srilanka and other parts of Asia, tiered towers are built with multiple eaves, which are called as Pagodas.These are used as the places of worship by Taoists and Buddhists while they also perform ... Read More

This is a simple diode that exhibits non-linear impedance. These diodes are mostly used at microwave detection and mixing.ConstructionA semi-conductor pellet is mounted on a metal base. A spring-loaded wire is connected with a sharp point to this silicon pellet. This can be easily mounted into coaxial or waveguide lines. ... Read More

According to Hindu Mythology, Ravana was born to sage Vishravan and Kaikesi, the asura mother of demon family. He was the king of all the demons called Raakshasas or Asuras. All the demons were the devotees of Lord Shiva who is their family deity. Similarly, Ravana was also a true ... Read More

Though Australia gives you a feel that continent and Island could be the same, there are not. An Island is a continental-land that is surrounded by water on all its sides. There are different names depending upon the size of this land and the water body surrounds it. A continent ... Read More

The Modern-day doctors have turned the hospitals into some sort of commercial places. Tomorrow’s future depends on today’s health. But while the living conditions are affecting the health of people, today’s hospitals are exploiting them. It is seen nowadays that some of the Doctors are least bothered about the patients ... Read More

There are seven continents in the world such as Asia, Australia, Antarctica, Africa, North America, South America, and Europe. But there are a total of 195 countries in the world. These countries are all parts of these continents. Hence a country is a part of a continent on this earth.A ... Read More

Oprah Winfrey is one of the most influential women in the world, whose life itself says that Life is not a bed of roses but those who withstand the thorns could make the rose bed themselves. Her life story has all sorts of pathetic circumstances that can inspire a person ... Read More

A place called Tashirojima which is popularly known as Cat Island has the highest number of the stray cat population. This island is in Ishinomaki, Miyagi of Japan. This place which lies in the Pacific Ocean off the Oshika Peninsula is inhabited by a group of 100 people. There used ... Read More