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Can 3 forces of 9N, 4N, and 6N be in equilibrium?

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Relativistic Mass Exam Question

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Definition of work done by torque

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Spring static equilibrium Problem

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Charged particle moving in circular path in a magnetic field

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Square copper wire loop within a magnetic field

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I calculating the buoyancy force

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Electromagnetic Induction and Faraday's Law w/ Right Hand Rule

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Finding the Kinetic Energy of a particle in 2mol of nitrogen

  • DracoMalfoy
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Calculate average speed/acceleration for the given function

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Use the data to construct a graph etc.

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Elliptical orbit centered at the origin

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Frictional force between two rotating cylinders

  • Dayal Kumar
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Current induced in wire AB when magnetic field through a split loop decreases

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Work done by a force on a spring

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Taylor Classical Mechanics example 4.9

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Resolving forces: Mass on a string

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Speed or turning point using energy

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Car on circular hill: what happens when speed exceeds maximum?

  • titansarus
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Internal Resistance of a Car Battery

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Prove that ##\psi## is a solution to Schrödinger equation

  • Sofie RK
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Flow rate through a submerged orifice

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AC supply - Signal generator - CRO in circuits

  • PhysicStud01
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Magnetic Forces on infinite current-carrying wires

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How do I find the refractive index in sugar solutions?

  • Jane Smith
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Prove that the exchange operator is Hermitian

  • Sofie RK
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Current through circuit when switch is open

  • subhradeep mahata
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Throwing two stones, find the velocity of the second stone

  • HAF
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Find the apogee from v at perigee, perigee, g, and the radius of Earth

  • Natchanon
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Bending Stress on a Protective Cover

  • Jesse Niekamp
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A condition for an object to return to the xy-plane

  • whatdoido
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Wet cloth freezing and evaporating at 0°C with dry wind

  • Akash47
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Decreasing size of person's shadow as they walk toward a lamp

  • Akash47
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How to Determine Acceleration from a Velocity-Time Graph?

  • Alexanddros81
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Marble on bent track: position, velocity and acceleration graphs

  • Alexanddros81
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What is the function x(t) for an underdamped oscillating system

  • Damian
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Did I count this current in a circuit correctly?

  • Duc Anh Le
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Potential energy and Conservative Force

  • Arman777
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Calculate Avg Power Output for 75kg Person Walking 100ft in 3min

  • Madelin Pierce
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Heat Energy and Power -- Heating ice in a copper pan

  • Madelin Pierce
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Finding z component of center of mass of a complex shape

  • Ella Tankersley
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Percentage energy loss (mechanical energy) problem

  • poopandpee
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Tarzan swinging on a vine -- At what angle does the vine break?

  • Vc91
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Force and acceleration of a rocket

  • Sarah0001
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Current Flow Through Lamps in Circuits

  • Jimmy87
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Can a 28.5Hz Frequency Cause a Standing Wave in a 6m Long String?

  • Codav
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Net Electric field due to 3 charges

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Time required to change the velocity of an asteroid?

  • Howard Fox
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Velocity-time graph given. Plot acceleration vs time etc.

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A ball bounces off a brick wall, Find the average acceleration

  • Alexanddros81
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What is the normal force exerted on a suitcase being pulled at an angle?

  • Alice_in_Wonderland
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Confusion about the direction of the vectors: motional EMF

  • Granger
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Net force on quarterback hit by two linebackers

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Why does bulb brightness change when switch S opens?

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Contradiction in a charge redistribution problem

  • Raihan amin
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What will the FBD of 2 blocks being pulled look like?

  • lyn83716
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Calculating Air Speed Diff. of Plane Lifts

  • Studphy
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Understanding Kirchoff's Law and Solving Circuit Problems

  • Pochen Liu
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Forces of a straight wire on a semi-circular wire loop (Magnetism)

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SR: magnitude of a particle's 3-momentum

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Pressure and heights of a manometer -- Find the fluid flow rate

  • Jenny Physics
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A charged capacitor when connected to uncharged one

  • r0ss
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How to derive a formula for simple harmonic motion?

  • Matej Pertot
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Person driving at 89.5 km/h with 22-minute rest stop

  • Alexanddros81
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The Difference Between Diffraction And Interference Patterns

  • PhysicsGuy12341
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What is the average acceleration of a cart with photogates 30 cm apart?

  • curiouspup34
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Solving Hooke's Law Problems: Compression & Forces

  • Sarah0001
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Can instantaneous velocity be different from average velocity?

  • kolade
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What is the y-component of Fa in statics?

  • talmid100
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Finding two objects velocity after an elastic collision

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A father spins his child on a cart

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Standard deviation and probability for decay

  • Flabbergast
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Cylinder rolling on a moving board

  • Jenny Physics
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How do I find out the angle and distance

  • abelmoore
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Circuit with resistor, switch and capacitor

  • johann1301h
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Describe what happens to a box attached to a pulley + spring

  • YMMMA
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Which of the options describes the phase constant for SHM?

  • Salman Ali
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Initial velocity in an inelastic collision

  • EMJ
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Counting absorption and emission lines for multi-level atoms

  • YMMMA
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What is the magnitude of acceleration?

  • YMMMA
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Why does switching this circuit on take longer

  • Pochen Liu
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Power output of a intercooler and turbocharger

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Particle falling inside a sphere due to gravity

  • Robin04
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What are the frequency and speed of a photon after scattering

  • YMMMA
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Which graph represents the Energy of a photon vs intensity?

  • YMMMA
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Path length differences/ interference problem

  • YMMMA
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Why the large ball falls farther than the smaller one?

  • YMMMA
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How do I solve for an elastic collision going up a ramp?

  • Temple1998
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Rod on rails in a magnetic field

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Calculate the final velocity of each cart after a collision

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Finding work done by worker pulls

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Circular motion/ speed increases at a constant rate

  • YMMMA
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Finding the density of a block in two layers of liquids

  • Akash47
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Shear modulus, finding length of board

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