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How Does Surface Impact Affect Force on Falling Putty?

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Calculating Temperature Rise in 100m Waterfall: Heat Energy Questions

  • shakejuhn
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Find the mass of the our galaxy

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Debunking Your Friend: Why Their Answer to Astronaut Pen Question is Wrong

  • richman614
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Theory of special relativity (conceptual problems)

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Does restitution coefficient depends on kinetic energy?

  • SciencePF
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Pratt vs Howe Truss Bridge Building: Deciding for Physics Class

  • DefyPhysics
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Solve Elastic Collision Problem: Proton and Alpha Particle Kinetics

  • richman614
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Static Friction, stuck on a problem

  • Imperil
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Help with some Quantum physics please

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How to Derive the Inclination Angle of a Projected Particle?

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Need Help with Homework? Solve Two Physics Problems with Expert Guidance

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Thermal physics problem on steel bar

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Kinetic Friction, did I do this properly?

  • Imperil
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Rotational Dynamics Practice Problems Help

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What Are the Frictional Forces at Different Inclines for a 2kg Block?

  • alanon
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How far behind the pinhole should you place the viewing screen?

  • yo_man
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Elastic Collision of two blocks

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What kind of expansion is this?

  • HydroVapor
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Find Lambda_2 for Double Slit Interference Pattern

  • yo_man
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Understanding Simple Harmonic Motion: Equations and Parameters Explained

  • lovelylila
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Kinematics / Acceleration Problem

  • bakoo
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Where Does the Moon's Gravitational Pull Overtake Earth's?

  • Andy111
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Solve Machines Problem: Ramp 18m Long & 4.5m High

  • aquamarine08
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Top speed of vehicle on a curved road

  • linnus
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Build Paper Bridge: Guidelines & Suggestions

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Application of Electric, magnetic and gravitational field in satellite

  • llJuanMall
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Find the time required to complete each cycle

  • sun
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Thermodynamics & Thermal Energy

  • dals2002
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Radioactive Dating with Potassium Argon

  • Badger
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Gravitation and Orbiting Satellites

  • ThenewKid
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Solving Collisions in 2 Dimensions

  • Shadow_C316
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Another friction and inclined plane question.

  • anonymous820
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Answer Reversed Sign Letters: Reasons & Examples

  • rhxoehwhfh
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What Is the Speed of an Object Released from a Spring?

  • Sucks@Physics
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How Is Net Energy Transferred in a Cyclic Thermodynamic Process?

  • sun
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The Carnot Icemaker heat question

  • xinlan
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Angular momentum of a particle problem

  • yuki_meiseki
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How Do the Forces Affect the Duck's Displacement in 3.0 Seconds?

  • shortay524
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Calculating Combined Mass Motion of Two Cars

  • linnus
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Angular momentum of three particles of the same mass

  • jperk980
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PHYSICS. friction and the inclined plane. PLEASE HELP i dont understand =\

  • anonymous820
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Stuck on Torque Question (W/ Picture)

  • tachu101
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Average Force Formula - Solving for Force

  • wyclefchick
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Momentum Problem on Motion sensor

  • susie__
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Doubt from a beginner

  • svigneshkumars
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Merry-go-round angular speed physics

  • beocom6000yello
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Need help with projectile project please

  • byershockey
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Projectile Motion: Angle & Distance of a Baseball Leaving a Bat at 50 m/s

  • stevie_char99
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Newton's Laws of Motion PROBLEM

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How Does Electromagnetic Theory Explain Forces in a Moving Rod?

  • Fenter
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Is Torque Equal on All Axes When a Rigid Body's Net Force Is Zero?

  • miss photon
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How Do Astronauts Calculate Gravity on Planet X Using Standing Waves?

  • momogiri
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Comparison of sound waves in air and underwater

  • slakedlime
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Energy and momentum conservation

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What happens to the water level in the container?

  • biomajor009
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How Much Work Does It Take to Push a Sled Up a Snowy Hill?

  • cmarte01
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Help with 4 Physics Problems at Room Temperature

  • SharpTJ
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What is the lowest-frequency standing wave

  • neoking77
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How Do You Determine Sound Intensity and Speed of an Enemy Submarine?

  • biomajor009
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A very simple question about velocity and acceleration

  • nowits
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Dynamics Question: Calculate Acceleration of Buckets

  • Electron17
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How Does Water Pressure Affect a Submarine at Various Depths?

  • biomajor009
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Why Does a Book on a Table Have Two Forces Acting on It?

  • ksinelli
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Projectile Motion maximum height

  • salman213
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Need help understanding entropy

  • maos
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Troubleshooting Solving for m in the T=2*pi*sqrt(m/k) Equation

  • Sucks@Physics
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What is the functionality of this Op-Amp circuit?

  • bengaltiger14
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Conservation of Angular Momentum of Ball

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Mastering Projectile Motion: Speed, Distance, and Calculations

  • PhysicsHelpPlz
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Solve Voltage and Current Problem in DC Circuit

  • slakedlime
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Tricky Tipping Problem; 11 sided figure

  • tachu101
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Need Check On Orbital Satellite Problem

  • tachu101
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Calculating Period and Speed of Atomic Vibrations | Atom Motion in Solids

  • Sucks@Physics
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Spring Potential Energy Problem

  • meganw
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Calculating Potential Energy of Buoyant Force: Understanding Density and Depth

  • clipperdude21
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Solve for Intensity: Easy Formula Manipulation for Finding Intensity

  • Sucks@Physics
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Help: Lawn Mowing Question Physics related

  • NegaChin
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Two carts with masses of 8.0 kg and 1.8 kg, respectively, move on a friction

  • lettertwelve
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What is the binding energy of positronium compared to hydrogen?

  • drewhart
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AP Problem - Elastic Collision at an Angle

  • meganw
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How Does Terminal Velocity Arise in Fluid Dynamics?

  • Gear300
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Rotation of satellite in geosynchronous orbit

  • ~christina~
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Density calculation for a cork (less dense than water)

  • ~christina~
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Accelerated Motion Problem-easy but I NEED HELP on it

  • physicsbhelp
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Gamma Spectroscopy: Measuring Atomic Numbers?

  • indigojoker
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Acceleration of Guns firing on Moon and Earth Problem-HELP

  • physicsbhelp
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Finding Angular Acceleration in a Pulley System

  • MissKaylaPaige
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Solve Beer Mug Throwing Speed for 2m - Energy Conservation

  • domagoj412
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Static Equilibrium in Fluids: Pressure and Depth

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How Is Torque Calculated in Rotational Motion Problems?

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