Propeller pitch and cupping affect a propeller’s performance. Stainless steel propellers are high-performance but expensive, while aluminum ones are cheaper and easier to replace. Cupping affects water spin-off, and a properly tuned propeller can pull water out from under the boat. Propeller pitch determines the speed and power a propeller will produce. The amount of […]
Helices are curves with a constant slope around a central axis, with the helix angle determining properties. Mechanical engineers use helix angles in designs, such as screws and conveyors, while springs store energy. Helices are found in biology, including the DNA double helix. Mathematically, a helix is the trace of a circle with increasing z-dimension. […]
A double helix is a geometric shape consisting of two congruent helixes around the same axis. The most well-known example is the structure of DNA, consisting of two strands of nucleotides. The helix is a common shape in nature, found in plants and proteins. A space nebula in the Milky Way galaxy has also been […]
Helices are formed by smooth curves, such as a ribbon wrapped around a stick or a spiral staircase. In biology, large molecules fold into complex shapes, including the helix, which plays a crucial role in determining the molecule’s properties and function. The helix can be right or left-handed, and its orientation is determined by the […]
The alpha helix is a secondary protein structure composed of hydrogen-bonded amino acids with spring-like properties. It plays a role in DNA and cellular cytoskeleton support, as well as the construction of hair, wool, and hooves. Polar charge contributes to stability, but if the structure breaks, it can disrupt cellular and biological functions. The effect […]
