Drifting is a driving technique that has become a sport, requiring high skill levels. It involves intentionally steering the car so that the front slip angle is less than the rear slip angle. Drifting can be advantageous in many situations, but it requires control to avoid danger. Drifting competitions judge drivers on speed, angle, line, […]
The theory of continental drift suggests that all continents were once united into one supercontinent called Pangea, which drifted apart over time. Alfred Wegener first proposed this theory in 1912, but it was not widely accepted until the 1950s. Evidence such as identical fossils and minerals on separate continents, along with the theory of plate […]
A drift pin is a tool made of steel used to hold a gear or pulley to a shaft. It is driven into a hole in the shaft and is designed to fail if there is interference between the gear or pulley, protecting the machine. This method is more reliable than using a bolt and […]
Genetic drift is a random mechanism of evolution, where a population’s allele frequency changes due to chance rather than adaptation. It occurs more frequently in smaller populations, while natural selection dominates in larger ones. Genetic drift can occur through random sampling error or population bottlenecks, where a small group is isolated and evolves separately. Genetic […]
Longshore drift is a current that moves parallel to the shore and can cause erosion and sand shortages. It begins when waves hit the beach and carries sand downstream. Building walls or breakwaters can combat erosion, but it can also disrupt the natural ebb and flow of the beach. Longshore drift is a natural process […]
Post-earnings drift is a phenomenon where stocks move in the direction of earnings surprises for months on average. Investors can use this strategy to buy stocks that recently posted better-than-expected earnings, but it can also lead to volatility in investment portfolios. The effectiveness of this strategy is inconclusive due to many variables. Publicly traded companies […]
