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Net Force of a charged particle (Coulomb's Law)

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Does this graph is correct representing a sound wave?

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Cannon Hits Cliff: Calculating Minimum Muzzle Velocity & Distance Past Edge

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Two men, a crate, and a set of stairs

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Finding Components of Vectors in the xy Plane

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Solving for Revolutions: Electric-Generator Turbine

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What is the maximum height of a rocket in free fall?

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Solving 3 Forces and Acceleration of Object

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Is there an additional force or stress put on the trailer jack?

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Is the system in translational equilibrium?

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Two charged particles fired at each other.

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Velocity Vectors | True/False Answers

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How High Does Water Rise in a Diving Bell?

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Find the magnitude of the electric field in the capacitor

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How Do You Calculate the Grating Spacing in a Diffraction Problem?

  • physicsbhelp
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Current in a solution of NaCl ions.

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Finding the equivalent resistance PLEASE HELP

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Calculating Maximum Load Capacity of a Hydrogen-Filled Balloon

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Acceleration Needed to Keep Block From Falling

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Newton's Laws and an electron of mass

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How Fast is a Balloon Rising if a Dropped Coin Hits the Ground in 4 Seconds?

  • fraserperry
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What Is the Difference Between Average Speed and Average Velocity?

  • sprinter08
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Ferris Wheel: Find Direction of Passenger's Acceleration

  • rsala
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Free Fall: Particle Velocity, Acceleration, Displacement

  • StephenDoty
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What Happens Just Outside a Black Hole's Event Horizon?

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HELP URGENT!"Help with Toaster Cost Calculation - URGENT!

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Velocity with changing direction

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Circular motion vector question

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Potential difference across a solenoid

  • Angelos
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Measuring Mass of a Hanging Weight: Stephen's Question

  • StephenDoty
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Current in a Wire: Density of Free Electrons

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Electric Potential of a Circular Rod

  • Zythyr
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Physics & Math: Beyond Calculus for Subatomic Particles

  • Gear300
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Understanding Electric Field Graph: An In-Depth Explanation

  • Zythyr
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Question abou Simple Harmonic Motion

  • jcsolis
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Electric Field of a Capacitor with asymmetric dielectric

  • Mikey789
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How Do You Calculate Damping Coefficient in a Pendulum?

  • jlew
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Solved: 2D Kinematics Help | Average Speed, Decrease in Velocity

  • BitterSuites
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Optimizing Water Flow: Finding Maximum Mass and Rate of Change

  • lgen0290
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Find the pebble's position, velocity, and acceleration

  • tronter
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Moment of inertia of a hoop on an arm

  • Integral
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How Is Gravity Calculated for a Dropped Object on the Moon?

  • lbutscha
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Determining g from harmonic frequency and a pendulum

  • vertabatt
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How Fast and at What Angle Must a Hawk Dive to Recapture Its Prey?

  • Melchior25
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Projectile Motion with Neglected Air Resistance: True or False Statements

  • Melchior25
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Magnitude & Direction of electric fields?

  • daimoku
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Accuracy of Gravity: -9.8m/s/s +- _______m/s/s

  • StephenDoty
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Thermistor relationship, linearizing (really easy)

  • gRACK
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Electric field and point charge problem

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What Forces Act on a Ball Suspended from the Ceiling?

  • lbutscha
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Projectile motion basketball question

  • jj8890
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Calculating Volume of Earth Removed in Open-Pit Coal Mine

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How Do You Calculate the Speed of a Stone in a Sling?

  • Melchior25
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Solve the Physics Problem: Astronaut Drops Camera on Moon

  • lbutscha
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Circuit Analyses: Find E3 Given Diagram

  • polymerase
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Piston Question that I do not understand

  • LandOfStandar
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I thought conversions were simple

  • indepth
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How Do You Solve for Vf2 in a Momentum Equation?

  • physicsfreak9
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Time it takes an oscillating mass to reach a certain velocity

  • Terp
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Entropy-any direction would be appreciated

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Homework problem - MasteringPhysics.com (electric potential)

  • adam32386
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The Normal Force and Inclined Planes

  • faunmia
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Airplane Flight Time Calculation with Prevailing Wind and Air Speed

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200kg Water Moved in 1min by 600W Pump

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What Happens to Wire Resistance When Stretched?

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Calculate Current in Nichrome Wire with 11V Voltage

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Centripetal Acceleration of washer spin cycle

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Question on Harmonics involving Air Tube

  • dgoudie
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Rotational Kinematics of a disk

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Solve Rotational Dynamics Homework: Flywheel Stopping in 3 Minutes

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Discover the Astonishing Answer: How Many Earths Can Fit Inside the Sun?

  • torresmido
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Can Velocity Be Zero While Acceleration Is Not?

  • am08
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Calculating Plane Speed from Shockwave

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Wind Power Basics: Laws, Principles & Theories

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Cesium Chloride Crystal Structure

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Calculate the rotational inertia of the pendulum

  • LandOfStandar
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How long does it take this transverse wave to travel along a string

  • jcadams9
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Electric Flux Calculation for Oppositely Charged Circular Plates

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Solved: Potential Difference Between a & b

  • Mhchurch4
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How to Calculate Potential Difference and Electric Field for a Point Charge?

  • Mhchurch4
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Projectile Motion on an Incline

  • blindside
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How Is the Equilibrium Radius Determined in Rotational Spring Motion?

  • Abarak
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Biophysics problem - amino acid dipoles

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Calculating Initial Speed: Soccer Player Kicks Rock Off Cliff into Water

  • blazin247nc
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Total energy of a spring-mass system (harmonic motion)

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Find Pendulum Period & Frequency: 35 Oscillations in 12 Secs

  • lexi_love
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How Does Inserting a Dielectric Change Capacitor Voltage?

  • arod2812
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Solve for the time and initial velocity of a ball rolling off a table?"

  • TS656577
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What Is the Position and Displacement of a Watermelon Seed in 3D Space?

  • TS656577
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Potential Difference: 4.2 C Charge & 4.5 MJ Energy Boil/Vaporize

  • Mhchurch4
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Finding Torque Applied to a Charged Rod in an External Electric Field

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Finding Potential Difference Change with Dielectric Insertion in Capacitor

  • arod2812
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Why Does My Projectile Motion Calculation Keep Failing?

  • TS656577
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What is the vertical height between two climbers?

  • afcwestwarrior
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Find the Height of a 90 Degree Notch in a Block of Metal

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What is the Weight of a Satellite in kN?

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