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Does a siphon's function is affected by its level of immersion?

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Simple rolling friciton problem, where did I go wrong?

  • JBP_Ace
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Equations of motions, revolutions of turntable

  • Jtappan
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What is the Potential Energy and Work Done by a Conservative Force?

  • clipperdude21
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Geostationary Satelite Problem

  • Jtappan
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Review Time] Can't Answer That Question...

  • pebbles
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Is 1C really not equal to 1K? Investigating the Differences

  • dhar666
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Putting together a wave function from given data

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How Do You Calculate the Second Displacement in Vector Problems?

  • Flashtf
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Circular motion Involving Static Friction

  • Jtappan
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Solve Gauss' Law Problem: Electric Field at P on Spherical Shell

  • mujadeo
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Calculating Work for an Elastic Spring with Two Connected Springs

  • kimjh
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Find tension of string in a pendulum

  • Jtappan
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Need help, beat frequencies and tuning.

  • Numzie
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How to find mass with gravitational attraction.

  • ssjdbz101
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Solve Kinematics Problem: Rocket Powered Sledge Speed in 60m Section

  • ella_101
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What Is the Average Force Exerted by a Stream of Pellets on a Wall?

  • bob1182006
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Distance of Hurricane from Grand Bahama Island: 104 km

  • mortho
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How to Calculate Minimum Speed for a Ball to Make a Vertical Circle?

  • kimjh
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What Are the Limits of m1 to Prevent System Acceleration with µ=0.42?

  • meganw
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Two Rotational Motion Questions

  • ccsmarty
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Torque Problem, need to verify answer

  • silvashadow
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Physics word problems regarding basic concepts

  • jon.physics
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How Do You Calculate Kinetic Energy and Acceleration on a Loop-the-Loop Track?

  • bulldog23
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Calculating Forces between Contacting Crates

  • meganw
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Can I Take the X Component Out When Differentiating with Respect to Z?

  • Oblio
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What is the upward force on the hot air balloon?

  • emma3001
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Changing places in canoe - find mass

  • Dynex
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Drawing Vector Diagrams for Problem-Solving

  • Bladesofhalo
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Applying Newton's Laws of Motion

  • emma3001
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How Can I Solve These Physics Problems on Forces and Tensions?

  • premed
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Newton's Third Law - Interacting Systems

  • mantillab
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Ball collision Momentum Problem

  • Destrio
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Two Blocks, Massless Rope. Pulley

  • kls5010
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Kinetic energy fusion of protons

  • mshah3
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What is the value of vp for a particle ejected from a rotating rod?

  • snoggerT
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Coefficient of friction and forces proof

  • physfan
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Find Expression for Acceleration of Figure w/ Frictionless Table

  • adventq
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What is the velocity of the cars right after the collision?

  • Bob Loblaw
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U-substitution for finding v(t)

  • sadakaa
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Terminal velocity in a viscous medium

  • shiri
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Hi all, me with a few physics problems.

  • BigGirl58
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How Do You Calculate Constant Angular Acceleration?

  • Zerobu
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What is the Relationship Between Friction and Horizontal Force?

  • caduceus
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Tension in Wire: Free Body Diagram & Calculation

  • St@rbury
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Newton's Law of Cooling of porridge

  • denverhockeyfan
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Solve 2D Projectile Motion: Vi=130m/s, Theta=60°, d=850m

  • firefly_1
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Help on this would be amazing; centripetal force & projectile motion

  • dominus96
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Armadillo Problem (Newton's Second Law)

  • Seraph404
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What is the Speed and Total Mechanical Energy of a Simple Pendulum?

  • thatgirlyouknow
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Projectile Velocity: Vx & Accel at Highest Point?

  • DJW
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Help with Mechanics Problem Needed

  • cmseybold
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Centripetal Motion Homework: Magnitude, Components, Relation

  • kateman
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3 Problems involving superposition

  • mst3kjunkie
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Vectors: air speed, ground speed

  • slakedlime
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Solving for the Projection Angle: Range and Maximum Height Relationship

  • chitownfireman
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Sound Level (trouble setting up equation)

  • Saladsamurai
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Finding Tension and Acceleration in a System of Dragged Blocks

  • ~christina~
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Relativistic motion and understanding it

  • Niles
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Question about centripetal acceleration

  • kevinf
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Why Do Different Methods of Loading Affect Spring Calculations?

  • confusseed
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Equilibrium: Distinguishing Sigma Fx from Sigma F-x

  • St@rbury
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Catching or deflecting an incoming ball for faster velocity?

  • hawainpanda
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Finding Current Through Resistors in Figure

  • khoaz
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Is My Solution to Circular Motion Problem Correct?

  • bob1182006
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Centripetal force relation to angular momentum

  • turnip
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Force and Newton's 2nd, weird lab results

  • Woodpecker
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Where Is the Force on the Marble Zero?

  • physicsgirlie26
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Reading Acceleration in V vs. T Graph

  • Hisui
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Calculating Frictional Force for a Spinning Disk

  • aligass2004
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What is the solution to the rifle momentum problem?

  • Zerobu
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Solve Spring Problem: Help for Homework Statement

  • bulldog23
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A woman pulls a suitcase -- what is the angle with the horizontal?

  • ~christina~
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Explain to me the parallel axis theorem

  • jaded18
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Projectile Problems: Range, Time & Theta C (6 Sig Digits)

  • Brentavo7
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Calculating Velocity and Angle of a Plane with Wind Gusts

  • ProctorPlayer
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Solving Kinetic Energy: Mass, Velocity, and Jogger's Speed

  • anglum
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Solve Kinetic Energy of Football Linemen

  • azila
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Discover the Height at Which a Rope Breaks in a 24m Building Swing

  • SoulBlazerz
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How Low Can a Pop Bottle Go in Pitch?

  • Numzie
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Projectiles launched at an angle.

  • Aracon504
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Finding Fnet with missing variables

  • CharmedForever
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Calculating Force Required to Pull Copper Ball Upward

  • shiri
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Calculating Force & Weight of 50.0kg Mass on Earth

  • xbeachbabeee
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Solve Kinematics Problem: Dropping 15.0 m, Stretching Net 1.0 m

  • H^w
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Online Homework due by 12 AM tonight

  • icecubefosho
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Conservation of mechanical energy This is simple but I am puzzledNeed help

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How Is Angular Momentum Calculated for a Spinning Coin?

  • royguitarboy
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Calculating Water Tower's Drain Pipe Flow Rate

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How Does Friction Affect the Speed of a Block Hitting a Spring?

  • bulldog23
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Calculating Normal Force on a 3-Tiered Birthday Cake

  • big daddy
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What are the spring and damping constants for a mass on spring problem?

  • wdv3835
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Why does a heavy object not fall faster than a light object?

  • sarahhhh
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Regarding Total Internal Reflection

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