TUNISIEN GROUP - www.marbretunisien.com » marble http://www.marbretunisien.com Thu, 18 Mar 2010 23:06:18 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 What are the odds in favor of choosing a yellow marble? http://www.marbretunisien.com/marble/what-are-the-odds-in-favor-of-choosing-a-yellow-marble/ http://www.marbretunisien.com/marble/what-are-the-odds-in-favor-of-choosing-a-yellow-marble/#comments Wed, 02 Dec 2009 08:03:22 +0000 admin http://www.marbretunisien.com/marble/what-are-the-odds-in-favor-of-choosing-a-yellow-marble Continue reading →]]> A bag includes 8 marbles (5 are yellow, 1 is red, and 2 are blue.) A marble is chosen from the bag at random. What are the odds in favor of choosing a yellow marble?

Odds 5 in 8, or, probability 0.625

]]> http://www.marbretunisien.com/marble/what-are-the-odds-in-favor-of-choosing-a-yellow-marble/feed/ 2 What is the probability that the marble drawn will be either red or blue? http://www.marbretunisien.com/marble/what-is-the-probability-that-the-marble-drawn-will-be-either-red-or-blue/ http://www.marbretunisien.com/marble/what-is-the-probability-that-the-marble-drawn-will-be-either-red-or-blue/#comments Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:01:53 +0000 admin http://www.marbretunisien.com/marble/what-is-the-probability-that-the-marble-drawn-will-be-either-red-or-blue Continue reading →]]> There is a total of 120 marbles in a box, each of which is red, green, blue, or white. If one marble is drawn from the box at random, the probability that it will be white is 1/4 and the probability that it will be green is 1/3.

= 100%([120 – 1/4{120} – 1/3{120}]/120)
= 100%([120 – 30 – 40]/120)
= 100%(50/120)
= 100%(5/12)
= 500/12% or 125/3% OR 41 2/3%

Answer: 5/12 or 41 2/3% or 5:7 ratio

]]> http://www.marbretunisien.com/marble/what-is-the-probability-that-the-marble-drawn-will-be-either-red-or-blue/feed/ 3 If a marble rolls along the inside of a semicircular track how does it leave the track? http://www.marbretunisien.com/marble/if-a-marble-rolls-along-the-inside-of-a-semicircular-track-how-does-it-leave-the-track/ http://www.marbretunisien.com/marble/if-a-marble-rolls-along-the-inside-of-a-semicircular-track-how-does-it-leave-the-track/#comments Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:57:49 +0000 admin http://www.marbretunisien.com/marble/if-a-marble-rolls-along-the-inside-of-a-semicircular-track-how-does-it-leave-the-track Continue reading →]]> Assuming a frictionless surface and a marble being rolled on a flat surface around a semicircular track (think half of an o), how does the marble leave the track once it reaches the end? Does it leave straight, curve outwards away from the track, or curve inwards as if it were still on the track?

Newton’s first law states that "Every object in a state of uniform motion tends to remain in that state of motion unless an external force is applied to it".

When the ball leaves the track it will be free of any forces influence, so it will simply travel straight in what ever direction it was in at the moment it leaves the track.

]]> http://www.marbretunisien.com/marble/if-a-marble-rolls-along-the-inside-of-a-semicircular-track-how-does-it-leave-the-track/feed/ 2 What should I use for where my laminate meets the marble around my fireplace? http://www.marbretunisien.com/marble/what-should-i-use-for-where-my-laminate-meets-the-marble-around-my-fireplace/ http://www.marbretunisien.com/marble/what-should-i-use-for-where-my-laminate-meets-the-marble-around-my-fireplace/#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:04:09 +0000 admin http://www.marbretunisien.com/marble/what-should-i-use-for-where-my-laminate-meets-the-marble-around-my-fireplace Continue reading →]]> The marble is about a 1/2 inch higher than the laminate. I got a T-bar for my laminate to laminate, and a threshold for my laminate to linoleum, and quarter round for the baseboards, but I don’t know what to do about the marble.

You can put shoe molding up against the marble and either paint it to match the marble or a stain to match the floor. Shoe molding has one side 1/2" and the other is 3/4" You put the 1/2" side against the marble it will be flush with the top of the fireplace and extend out 3/4"over the laminate. Quarter round is 1/2" X 1/2". Be sure to get molding made from a solid piece of wood if you’re going to use a stain, some molding are made up of small pieces that are glued together, It’s called finger jointed moldings, they’re a little cheaper than the solid moldings but can be used if painted.

]]> http://www.marbretunisien.com/marble/what-should-i-use-for-where-my-laminate-meets-the-marble-around-my-fireplace/feed/ 2 How do I attach a piece of marble to a cast iron pedestal table base? http://www.marbretunisien.com/marble/how-do-i-attach-a-piece-of-marble-to-a-cast-iron-pedestal-table-base/ http://www.marbretunisien.com/marble/how-do-i-attach-a-piece-of-marble-to-a-cast-iron-pedestal-table-base/#comments Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:41:41 +0000 admin http://www.marbretunisien.com/marble/how-do-i-attach-a-piece-of-marble-to-a-cast-iron-pedestal-table-base Continue reading →]]> The top of the cast iron base has a flat circle about 8inches across with 3 equally spaced, narrow U shaped indents on the outside of the circle. I got the base on its own & want to attach a rectangle of marble to make a small table.

NO MORE NAILS !!! Or any similar adhesive

]]> http://www.marbretunisien.com/marble/how-do-i-attach-a-piece-of-marble-to-a-cast-iron-pedestal-table-base/feed/ 5 What sort of primer should I use to prep a marble fireplace? http://www.marbretunisien.com/marble/what-sort-of-primer-should-i-use-to-prep-a-marble-fireplace/ http://www.marbretunisien.com/marble/what-sort-of-primer-should-i-use-to-prep-a-marble-fireplace/#comments Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:28:39 +0000 admin http://www.marbretunisien.com/marble/what-sort-of-primer-should-i-use-to-prep-a-marble-fireplace Continue reading →]]> Ok I know it’s an odd question but I’m a childminder and have recently moved house, the room which I have bagged as my playroom had a fireplace in with a "marble" fireback. Originally I tried to stick a piece of painted hardboard against it as my blackboard, but this wasn’t successful.

I now want to prime and paint the marble itself to use as my blackboard, but aren’t sure what sort of primer I need to use, so am looking for the answer here please.

I don’t think it will work for blackboard paint finish as it will not be that well adhered to the dense marble surface and won’t take the abuse.

Marble is an expensive stone. I would cut a piece of rigid plywood to the size you want and dab a few spots of silicone and press it against the fireplace. This could then be removed later.

]]> http://www.marbretunisien.com/marble/what-sort-of-primer-should-i-use-to-prep-a-marble-fireplace/feed/ 4 What is the best way to clean marble? http://www.marbretunisien.com/marble/what-is-the-best-way-to-clean-marble/ http://www.marbretunisien.com/marble/what-is-the-best-way-to-clean-marble/#comments Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:02:43 +0000 admin http://www.marbretunisien.com/marble/what-is-the-best-way-to-clean-marble Continue reading →]]> I just got a new coffee table with a marble top and i’d like to know the best way to clean it. Thank you!

The best way of maintaining marble’s overall cleanliness is with lukewarm water, a soft cloth and an occasional wipe down with a mild, non-abrasive detergent. The marble should be thoroughly wiped dry after such cleaning. If you like, a light coat of wax can be applied for further protection, but this is entirely optional, since marble will not gain additional luster from wax the way wood does.

Marble differs from most other stones because it is extremely porous. In other words, it allows dirt and stains to set in and be retained far more easily than denser stone. Also for this reason, it cannot withstand most conventional cleaning mediums – especially harsh detergents and acids.

Remember that marble has a slightly unstable chemistry and is quite delicate. Calcium carbonate (which is what marble basically consists of) will immediately and dramatically react with any kind of acid, resulting in pitting and scarring.

]]> http://www.marbretunisien.com/marble/what-is-the-best-way-to-clean-marble/feed/ 4 How can we make beneficial use of marble slurry to prevent and control the pollution created by it? http://www.marbretunisien.com/marble/how-can-we-make-beneficial-use-of-marble-slurry-to-prevent-and-control-the-pollution-created-by-it/ http://www.marbretunisien.com/marble/how-can-we-make-beneficial-use-of-marble-slurry-to-prevent-and-control-the-pollution-created-by-it/#comments Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:46:43 +0000 admin http://www.marbretunisien.com/marble/how-can-we-make-beneficial-use-of-marble-slurry-to-prevent-and-control-the-pollution-created-by-it Continue reading →]]> We all know about the bad effect marble slurry leaves on the environment around us.If people know about its beneficial uses there will be no slurry left to seep-in and get mixed with the ground water or get spread in the atmosphere by winds.Let us learn from the learned about it .Then we will educate people and make this world a much better place to live in.

Marble slurry contains Calcium Carbonate and it is alkaline. Being alkaline it can be used for neutralizing the acidic solution. Wherever there is a acid slurry going to the waterway we can use this to neutralize it. May be we can filter it and the solids can be recycled to make cement. There should be several uses of it but it may be un economical now to do it, due to the easily availability of marble and the cost of it.

]]> http://www.marbretunisien.com/marble/how-can-we-make-beneficial-use-of-marble-slurry-to-prevent-and-control-the-pollution-created-by-it/feed/ 3 Is there an easy way to clean marble/granite cutting boards with pepper and onion odors or satins? http://www.marbretunisien.com/marble/is-there-an-easy-way-to-clean-marblegranite-cutting-boards-with-pepper-and-onion-odors-or-satins/ http://www.marbretunisien.com/marble/is-there-an-easy-way-to-clean-marblegranite-cutting-boards-with-pepper-and-onion-odors-or-satins/#comments Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:40:55 +0000 admin http://www.marbretunisien.com/marble/is-there-an-easy-way-to-clean-marblegranite-cutting-boards-with-pepper-and-onion-odors-or-satins Continue reading →]]> I made salsa tonight at a friend’s house. They have marble/granite looking counter tops with a cutting board that matches. I need to get the soreno and jalepano pepper odors and stains from the cutting board. Is there a way to do that safely and easily?

If the cutting board absorbed odors and stains, it is not marble or granite. It is a faux composite and should be wiped clean with a mild bleach solution.

]]> http://www.marbretunisien.com/marble/is-there-an-easy-way-to-clean-marblegranite-cutting-boards-with-pepper-and-onion-odors-or-satins/feed/ 4 What is the best way to clean marble counter tops in a kitchen? http://www.marbretunisien.com/marble/what-is-the-best-way-to-clean-marble-counter-tops-in-a-kitchen/ http://www.marbretunisien.com/marble/what-is-the-best-way-to-clean-marble-counter-tops-in-a-kitchen/#comments Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:40:55 +0000 admin http://www.marbretunisien.com/marble/what-is-the-best-way-to-clean-marble-counter-tops-in-a-kitchen Continue reading →]]> My kitchen was just remodeled and has marble counter tops, sealed. I know acid based products are not good but need a way to get rid of all the gunk that accumulates and that just pain water does not clean up. Don’t want to ruin my beautiful counters but want to keep them clean and sanitary. Any suggestions?

I have a housecleaning job and I always just use 409 and then go over it with window cleaner. The 409 gets rid of the gunk and the window cleaner gets rid of the streaks, I have tried the special marble cleaner and it is a real pain in the butt….it’s like waxing a car.

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