Student question: Can music be used as a weapon?
Teacher response: The detailed solution is: Music is an art form whose medium is sound. Music can help elevate or subdue emotions. People connect to music through the sound. The military uses loud music to cause psychological disorientation and confusion. The military calls the use of loud disorienting music part of psychological operations..

Student question: Could largest ship from Voyages of Christopher Columbus haul Statue of Liberty?
Teacher response: The detailed solution is: The largest ship Christopher Columbus used was the Santa Maria. The Santa Maria has a cargo capacity of 108 tons. The Statue of Liberty weighs 225 tons..

Student question: Is capsaicin associated with cooking?
Teacher response: The detailed solution is: Capsaicin occurs naturally in chilies and other peppers. It is the substance that makes the peppers spicy. Peppers are routinely used in cooking in many cultures..

Student question: Can a microwave melt a Toyota Prius battery?
Teacher response:
The detailed solution is: A Toyota Prius uses a 202 V nickel-metal hydride battery. Nickel has a melting point of 2651 F. Microwaves rarely warm food more than 212 F..