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B field lines of an infinte solenoid?
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Collision of a Bee and Train: Reversing Direction without Zero Velocity
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Toricelli's principle and fluid flow
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If I take an empty ordinary drinks bottle, place it in my mouth and
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What Is a Hertz Vector in Electromagnetism?
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Energy in Vibrations: 100Kg at 10Hz & 10mm/s
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Possibly misteaching Circuits
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Why Is Action Defined as Energy Minus Potential Energy in Physics?
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Gauss' Law and gaussian surface
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Three-Body Problem with Symmetry: Finite Masses and Spring Constants Considered
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Can Atoms in Liquids Be Considered Classically?
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Understanding Green's Function in Electromagnetism
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Is Max Born Ignoring the Electric Field that Produces Current in his Theory?
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Why Use Binomial Expansion for Electric Dipole Fields?
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Feynman Turnscrew Example Question
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Calculating Magnetic Flux Density in a Solenoid
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Energy losses in a vibrating string
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Determining static equilibrium this way?
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The different Fourier Transforms
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Lagrangian and Action question?
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[pointless argument] Why are teleporters impossible
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Spectral filtering of RGB components -
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Why We Rattle Things That Are Stuck?
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PV Graph Rev vs Irrev: Adiabatic Differences
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Reversible vs. pseudostatic processes
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Understanding m.k.s. Units for Electric Field
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Solution of the Two Body Problem
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Understand Vector Product with Levi Civita Symbols
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Conceptual Problem with Thrust
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When do you use R or r for Gauss' Law
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Bivectors & Tensors: Understanding & Connection
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A question on The Nature of Gravity in relation to close proximity to earth
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Finding Solution to Laplace Equation
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The Physics of Christmas Decorations
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Gravity: What Powers Mass's Pull on Objects?
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Conservative and Non Conservative Forces
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Calculate distribution of mass
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Buoyant Force and Massive G force protection?
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Does the earth translate around the sun?
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Sinosoidal curves representing waves
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Why must stream function be 2d?
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If the Earth were to stop spinning, would we weigh more?
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Can you verify if there is a error in the notes or i am just stupid.
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Variation of eikonal (phase) set to zero
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Discover the Fascinating Physics of the Tippe Top | Princeton Physics Dept.
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RL Circuit: Kirchoff's Law is Wrong - Faraday's Law is Correct
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Getting down of battery in ideal situation
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Calculating Orbital Period of Satellites
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Is Negative Force a Valid Concept in Mechanics?
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E&M : Simulate/Calculate B field due to J
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Two precession rates for a spinning top (forced precession)
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Calculating Motion in a Three-Body Gravity System: Challenges and Solutions
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Understanding Particle Degree of Freedom: 3N dof for N Particles Explained
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Would an hourglass on a rocket going up empty faster than one on the ground?
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Comparing Car Collisions - Force & Momentum
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For two abjects of same material the following law must obeyed
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Question about conductivity/reflexion
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Matter cannot be created nor destroyed
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A general curve for the coffee cup problem.
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How Do Elastic Collisions on a Frictionless Ring Affect Object Velocities?
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What are the 8 formulas I need to locate in my textbook?
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Diagonalize a non-hermitian matrix
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Question about Force (I think)
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Why are some oil drops charged in Millikan's experiment?
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Can someone explain Earnshaws Theory
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How do I convert g/cm3 to Kg/ft3?
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Why Should Spring Constants Be Added in a Dual-Spring System?
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Confused about symmetries and canonical transformations
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How does the Boltzmann statistic relate to systems at high temperatures?
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Buoyancy: Doubtfull and unclear points in theory
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Internal Shear Stress Question
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Gravitational attraction of a spherically symmetrical mass
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What is the 'path difference' in waves
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Why does the liquid stay in the straw?
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