A capacitor is a passive electrical component that stores and releases electrical energy in an electric field. It consists of two conductive plates separated by an insulating material called a dielectric. Capacitors are fundamental in electronic circuits, used for energy storage, filtering, timing, and signal processing. Capacitors are one of the oldest and most versatile […]
The MOSFET (Metal–Oxide–Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistor) is the most widely used type of transistor in modern electronics. It serves as the fundamental building block of digital circuits, including microprocessors, memory chips, and logic gates, and is equally important in analog circuits such as amplifiers and power converters. Invented in 1959 by Mohamed Atalla and Dawon Kahng
Allosteric regulation is a fundamental mechanism in biochemistry where a molecule binds to a protein at a site other than the active site, causing a conformational change that affects the protein’s activity. The term “allosteric” comes from the Greek words allos (other) and steros (site or space), emphasizing that the regulatory molecule binds to a
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A deposit made by a buyer to demonstrate good faith and commitment when entering into a purchase contract. It is typically held in escrow until closing.
Pliny the Elder (Latin: Gaius Plinius Secundus; c. 23–79 CE) was a Roman scholar, naval commander, and tireless collector of facts whose giant encyclopedia, the Natural History, became one of the most influential reference works in Western history. He died during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE—likely while attempting rescue operations—leaving behind a
When figuring out what a home is worth, appraisers usually use one of three main methods: For regular houses, the Sales Comparison Approach is the most common. It works by looking at what similar homes in the area have recently sold for and using that to estimate the value of the property in question. The
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A contract between a property owner and a real estate broker granting the broker the right to market and sell the property, typically in exchange for a commission.
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Any claim or restriction on a property that may limit its use or affect its transfer, including mortgages, liens, easements, and deed restrictions.
A legal right for one party to use another’s property for a specific purpose, such as access to a road or utility installation.
The right to occupy or use a property for a specified term, as granted by a lease. Ownership remains with the landlord.