Science & Mathematics
Scientist vs Engineer
A scientist is a person that works in a specific field to acquire or uncover knowledge. The main job of a scientist is to research using the scientific method and to uncover previous unknown things about a... |
World vs Universe
World is used to describe the whole human civilization, specifically history and the human experience. In general usage, Earth is considered as the world. The term ‘universe’ refers to everything including... |
Tower vs Skyscraper
According to the technical definition, towers are structures that are usually taller than there are wide. Towers are usually distinguished from masts by their lack of guy-wires and are commonly built to take... |
Transverse vs Longitudinal Waves
Transverse wave is a moving wave that has oscillations perpendicular to the direction of the energy transfer. In layman’s terms the wave moves perpendicular to the direction of the energy. So, if the energy is... |
Sound Waves vs Radio Waves
Sound waves are commonly related to the travel of sound. Sound is technically defined as a mechanical disturbance traveling through an elastic medium. Sound is a mechanical vibration that passes through a... |