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Solve Particle-on-a-Ring Problem: Normalize & Write as Linear Combination

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Stationary Points of U(x,y) | Locate Minima, Maxima & TS

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QM: Angular Momentum-Wavefunction "psi" & Schrodinger's Eq.

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Bohr Radius - what happens when n=100?

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QFT: Computing S-Operator to 1st Order in Coupling Constant lambda

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Solved: Griffiths Problem 3.1: Calculating Average Potential on Sphere

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Potential due to a continuous charge distribution.

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Degenerate Perturbation Theory Question

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How do I find the reciprocal primitive vector for a lattice?

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Playing with a yoyo (Angular momentum problem)

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What is the electrostatic pressure between two charged metal plates?

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Solving Problem 3 in MIT's Statistical Physics Course

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How can I solve Latent Heat Problems with detailed explanations?

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Is this Differential Algebra Problem Correct? | Simple Identity Confirmation

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Statistical Physics Problem 1a - MIT OCW

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Griffith's Figure 2.24: E-Fields Canceling, Not 0?

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Are <x> and <p> the same in position and momentum space?

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How Do You Calculate the Probability Density p(E) for an Ideal Gas?

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Particle speed relative to frequency and pressure amplitude.

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What Are the Methods to Solve Commutators in Quantum Mechanics?

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Solving Thermodynamic Problem: Mass, m, Cylinder, h, r, Tmi, To, Tme

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Kittel 8.1: Calculate Donor Ionization Energy

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Unraveling the Physics of Strings: Tension, Velocity & Slope

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Magnetic Fields and Current experiment

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What Causes a Driven Harmonic Oscillator to Be Deleted?

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Electric monopole, dipole of sphere

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What is the relationship between h and e in the photoelectric effect?

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Compton Scattering Using Mandel-Stam Variables

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Thermodynamics: Maxwell relation and thermal expansion

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Is Kittel's Solid-State Physics Book Understandable?

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Determine Speed of Plane Flying Horizontally

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Kronig-Penney Model Homework Solution

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What Is the Maximum Length of a Plasma Tube to Excite Only One Frequency?

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Optical Physics; Light Entering an Atmosphere

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How Do Two Charged Beads Interact in Motion?

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Thermodynamics Question and My Answer

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Equipotential Surfaces: Crossed for Half Electric Field Value

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Stationary Points U(x,y): Periodicity & TS Barriers

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Prove Weak Field Metric Homework Statement

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Estimate Ground State V(r) for Quantum Question T*r

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Magnetism, magnetic field of bar magnet

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Derivation Problem: Particle in a Box

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Rigid Pendulum g derivation equation

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Electric potential in relation to electric field problem

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Statistical Physics: Pressure Diff. in Moving Cylinder

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Reflection coefficient at a copper boundary

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Solving 2D Oscillator: Hamiltonian Op & Eigenvalue Analysis

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Man on a boat (Classical momentum problem)

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Variational Principle: Solving a Sawtooth Wave Potential

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7th grade Ground State Harmonic Oscillator problem

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Answer: Find Force for Potential Energy Function V

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Can Gravitons Be Detected with Particle Accelerators?

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Acceleration of a rolling sphere up a ramp

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Chemical Potential in a Degenerate Fermi Gas

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How Does the Feynman-Hellmann Theorem Apply to Quantum Systems?

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What is the velocity of a point inside an infinite rotating rod?

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Investigating Fuses: Explaining Why They Melt

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Solving Friction-Generated Heat Equations for Homework

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Photon+deuteron-&gt;p+n , E(photon)=?

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Solving Proton Acceleration & Velocity: Conservation of Energy

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What is the Equation for Stopping Force and Deceleration of a Car?

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Edge Height of Billiard Table for No Reaction to Ball Impact

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Showing Constant Acceleration for Falling Raindrop

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Easy Question, Nuclear Nomenclature

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Latent Heat: 180kcal Lost in 30 Min, How Much Water?

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Electric Potential and Superposition of Electric Potential

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Max Electron Energy from Muon Relativistic Decay

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How to Find Normal Mode Frequencies for Three Masses in an Equilateral Triangle?

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Solving Electric Potential: Find Charge on Parallel-Plate Capacitor

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How Do You Derive U, T, P, C_v, and V for This Thermodynamic System?

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Where is the neutral point? Electrostatics

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Hoop Radius for 2.0s Oscillation | SHM Object Time Calculation

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Understanding Kronig-Penney Model in Solid-State Physics

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What Is the Range of a Stone Released from a Sling in Uniform Circular Motion?

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Induced Current in Outer Coil - Solution Explained

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Classical particle distribution in a harmonic potential question

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Solved: Kittel Problem 7.1 About Kinetic Energy in Square Lattice

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Kittel Chapter 7: Explaining Energy Gaps with First Brillioun Zone

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Bungee Jump Physics Problem: Solving for Velocity and Height

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Proving Internal Pressure of Ideal & VdW Gases

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Potential of two infinite lines of charge

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Electric potential and field of a thick spherical shell

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Electrostatics - Negative charge in sphere

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Conservation of ang. momentum using Euler-Lag. Eqns (help ;-)

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Solve for x(t), I just keep seeing 0

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1-d Time Independent Schrodinger Equation Problem

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