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How Do You Calculate the Force of a Falling Object on Impact?

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Solving Spring Launcher: Find Velocity for Target Impact

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Logic gates problem Need to check if my answers are correct

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Kinematic Equations for Catching Runner A

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GPS and Special relativity (Graph)

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Power needed to accelerate up incline

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Momentum/Impusle problem [revised]

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Latent Heat: Calculating Final State of Ice/Steam Mix

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What Engaging Models Can You Showcase in a Presentation on Nikola Tesla?

  • LadiesMan
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Solve RLC Circuit Problem - Small & Large Frequencies

  • spacemanrussell
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A physics (calculus) problem that I can't set up.

  • baron.cecil
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What is the Kinetic Energy of a Space Probe Launched from Zero?

  • Feldoh
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Calculating Time of Flight for Artillery Shell

  • streetracer14
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Tossing upward with air resistance

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Solving Spring Oscillations Homework: Stretched Distance d

  • sheepy
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Solving a Sky Diver Project: Designing a Device to Land from 5,000 ft

  • skatj
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Help: A ball attached to two strings (circular mtoion)

  • Cate
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What is the most appropriate conversion

  • Saladsamurai
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Which Mass Travels Further When Stopped by the Same Force?

  • astro_kat
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Finding Speed of two objects in space

  • MellowOne
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How long is this area in the air?

  • shawn2004
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Finding distance traveled of a dropped object

  • MellowOne
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What is the Velocity of the Third Object After Explosion?

  • VanKwisH
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Need check on temperature (calorimeter) Problems

  • tachu101
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Stationary motorcycle speeding up to a moving car

  • aham925925
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Finding the force overcoming friction

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RLC Circuits: Current from Emf at Very Large/Small Freq.

  • kevin7913
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Simple throwing ball up problem

  • j_suder2
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Toboggan down hill, FIND ANGLE?

  • j_suder2
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Waves and light (conceptual questions)

  • Jbum
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How Does Doubling Molecular Mass Affect Vibration Frequency?

  • GX255
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Calculating Force on a Vertical Wire Rope with 20kg Weight

  • DJT1967
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Calculating Center of Mass: 2 Bodies, Unequal Masses

  • supercali
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Acceleration in terms of distance, but not time or final velocity?

  • madchemist
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How Much Total Kinetic Energy Do Split Nucleus Fragments Have?

  • quickclick330
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How Does Mass Affect Velocity in an Elastic Collision?

  • mayanfox
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Understand Ohm's Law: Proportional Relationship Explained

  • Mrod777
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Universal Gravitation and rockets

  • MellowOne
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Cable Tension Problem: Calculating Tension in Cables with Changing Angles

  • Emo Grass
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Calculating Pendulum Bob Properties: Mass 500g, Length 2m, 10° Displacement

  • ThenewKid
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Calculating Impulse for Hailstones Striking Car Roof

  • j_suder2
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Solve Calc-Based Kinetics Problem: Initial Velocity for Washington Monument

  • lLovePhysics
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Optics Problems: Submerged light

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Calculating Maximum Depth for a Sphere Dropped into Water

  • islanderfan
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Calculating Probability of Excited State of Harmonic Oscillator

  • quickclick330
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What Would Happen To The Wave-particle Dualism If Planck’s Constant H=0?

  • khorsani
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What force is needed to prevent a plane from crashing?

  • Bonjkk
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Skier's coefficient of velocity

  • mortho
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Solving Static Equilibrium Problems: Step-by-Step Guide

  • damasgate
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Work, Energy, Power: Accelerating Mass from Rest

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How Does the Parallel-Axis Theorem Affect Pendulum Oscillation Periods?

  • GreenLantern674
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Resolving Vectors: Finding Resultant Magnitude and Direction

  • aham925925
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One Dimensional Kinematics Jet Problem

  • Fumbalodian
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What is the new rotation time of the merry-go-round?

  • quickclick330
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How Can You Create a Unique Black Hole Simulation for a School Project?

  • LadiesMan
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Does the Refractive Index of a Lens Affect its Focal Length?

  • dranseth
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I have a question about a concept

  • kevinf
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Speed of Free Electron Moving in Space

  • quickclick330
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What is the speed of a box pulled by a tension force after a given time?

  • quickclick330
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Solving the Homework Puzzle: Density, Volume & Forces

  • damasgate
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Analogy Between Conductance & Capacitance

  • Mo7amed
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What Is the Correct Approach to Find the Centroid of a Parabolic Area?

  • jesuslovesu
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Calculating the pH of a Substance

  • uneek1960
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Really simple ideal gas question.

  • kidwithshirt
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What is the value of B at the instant E reaches its maximum value?

  • samee
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How Does a Proton Move in a Magnetic Field?

  • aurora14421
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Equilibrium of a Rigid Beam: Finding Force on Posts A and B

  • jperk980
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Solving a Two-Charge System: Find Acceleration & Velocity

  • Aleale978
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Input work & Mechanical advantage.

  • pebbles
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How Does Viscosity Affect Water Flow in Pipes?

  • mr.
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Radius & Focal Length of Concave/Convex Mirrors: Formula & Answers

  • rhxoehwhfh
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Solving Skier's Coefficient with 12.0 m/s Speed

  • mortho
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How to Calculate Initial Velocity in an Inelastic Collision?

  • harelo
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Grocery Cart Forces: Final Speed

  • mortho
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Pascal's Principle? Are my solutions correct?

  • predentalgirl1
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Mirror equation and the magnification equation

  • rhxoehwhfh
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Solving Mirror Equation Questions: Step-by-Step Guide

  • rhxoehwhfh
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Concave mirror producing an image 3 times larger than the object

  • rhxoehwhfh
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Entropy Change of an Expanding Gas

  • xinlan
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How Do You Calculate Force and Work for Lifting a Box onto a Dock?

  • AnnieD
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How Fast Does Robin Hood's Arrow Propel the Sheriff's Hat?

  • jenha14
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Discover the Properties of an Image in a Concave Mirror | 50 cm Focal Length

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At what height does the boy lose contact with the ice?

  • mikesown
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Calculating Work Required to Accelerate an Electron

  • AnnieD
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Thermodynamics Heat Engine Problem

  • smithnh
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How do I calculate the maximum speed of a bungee jumper?

  • haha
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A 3.0 g coin moving to the right at 26.0 cm/s makes an elastic head-on colli

  • lettertwelve
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Find the Second Resonant length of an air column

  • Spookie71
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Can anyone explain why this happens? mechanics

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Force Exerted on a Falling Ball: Solving for Average

  • Roze
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Solving Bicycle Problem: Will it Move Forward or Backward?

  • olga11
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Determine the kinetic coefficient of friction

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