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Electric Flux through an Infinite Plane due to a Point charge

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Help with Linear Harmonic Oscillator Problem

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Velocity of sound coooool but how?

  • perfectz
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How Do You Calculate Current in Series-Parallel Circuits?

  • Gerard
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Solve Magnetic Problem: Find Field Magnitude from Radius & Speed

  • bidhati
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Comparing Bridge Forces: With & Without Trusses

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Angle for n-fold Magnitude Increase of A→ +B→

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Magnetism and Centripetal force question

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Solving Gauss' Law for a VDG Dome: Electric Field at 25cm

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Velocity vectors in three dimensions

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Modified Formula for Friction-Affected Oscillation of Box on Spring Platform

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Increment value of equvalent resistance when the resistances are parallel

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Understanding Pressure: Definitions and Units

  • BMWPower06
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What is the force exerted on a flat roofed building by wind pressure?

  • ku1005
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Velocity Question - Odd answers

  • hiddenlife5009
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Atwood Machine: Is g = 9.8 m/s^2?

  • curiousgeorge99
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Solving for Boat Problem: Speed Relative to Water

  • Momentum09
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Conceptual question on velocity (double-checking my own work)

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The molar heat of combustion for phenol

  • Taryn
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Calculating Calorimeter Heat Capacity for Naphthalene Combustion

  • Taryn
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Calculating Initial Velocity for a Projectile Across a Ravine

  • nata620
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How Is Work Done by Friction Calculated in Physics Problems?

  • kiwikahuna
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How Do You Calculate Change in Temperature in a Thermodynamics Process?

  • blumfeld0
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Amplitude Question Just Need A Formula

  • MJC8719
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How to Calculate Time for Temperature Drop in Heat Radiation Problem?

  • neelakash
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Maximum Speed on a Horizontal Bend with Friction Coefficient of 0.5?

  • Sparky500
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What Device Can Apply Constant Force Per Second for String Tension Experiments?

  • mindboggling
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Solve Free Fall Question: Stone Thrown Vertically w/ Speed 12.9 m/s

  • hiddenlife5009
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Motion Questions: Newton's 2nd Law, Pile Driver GPE

  • blaziken's_charizard
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Solving Transistor Amplifier Question from 2006 VCE Physics Exam

  • freswood
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Effects of temperature towards conductivity

  • wisdom32
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Galileo's trial-positive or negative impact?

  • kingwinner
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Paper due on the stability of the quantum science

  • Pakbabydoll
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How High Above Earth is Gravity 10% of Sea Level?

  • ryryguy
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Determine acceleration from position vs time graph

  • Momentum09
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Elastic and Inelastic Collisions

  • BMWPower06
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What is the Acceleration of a Cheetah Reaching Full Speed in 3 Strides?

  • hiddenlife5009
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What is the Electric Flux through a Vertical Wall Facing East?

  • krv77
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How Do You Calculate the Kinetic Energy of an Asteroid?

  • MJC8719
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Symbol Meaning: \vdots Susceptibility Electric Field

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Calculating Resistance of a Copper Pipe Based on Length and Diameter

  • GravityGirl
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Energy conservation law problem

  • Petrulis
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How Does an Analysis Magnet Separate He2+ and He+ Ions?

  • malawi_glenn
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How Much Weight Is Needed to Increase PSI in a Water-Filled Cylinder?

  • Kalagan
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Desperately - Hooke's law - stiffness constant

  • _Greg_
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Energy conservation law problem

  • Petrulis
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Momentum conservation law in shooting gun problem

  • Petrulis
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Troubleshooting a Two Mass Interaction Problem in Scientific Research

  • Black Riven
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How Do You Calculate the Uniform Electric Field Between Two Plates?

  • grscott_2000
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Radius of proton given radius of electron

  • t_n_p
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Rotation: Calculating Rotational Energy of Sphere with Steiner

  • Kruger
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Is Momentum Conservation Sufficient for Elastic Collisions?

  • mike2007
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How Will the Body Move When the Monkey Climbs the Rope?

  • Petrulis
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How can I create an effective electromagnetism project for my physics summative?

  • lankan_ice_405
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Why Is My Trebuchet's Initial Velocity So High?

  • skylarr
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Balancing Forces on a String: Can Fus and Fsu be Equal and Opposite?

  • t_n_p
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Frictional Force on 39 kg Mass on Inclined Plane

  • kiwikahuna
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SIMPLE vector problem,, just making sure

  • say_physics04
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Why Does a Slinky Show a Sine Wave When Measuring Magnetic Fields?

  • torquey123
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Calculating Velocity & Acceleration for 45° Incline Drop

  • pharaoh
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Projectile Motion of thrown rock

  • Momentum09
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Solve Statics Question: Vertical Reactions at A,D,F

  • JoshuaR
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Potential difference Capacitance problem

  • endeavor
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How to Tackle a Physics Final with No Tutor?

  • qcksteel
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Solving Bottle Thrown with Initial Velocity: Find Final Velocities

  • ryryguy
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Solving a 3-Part Frictionless Problem

  • jasminwater
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How Does Fourier's Law Apply to Heat Transfer Through a Wall?

  • skimmer
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Solving Parallel Spring System with 30N Weight: Step-by-Step Explanation

  • kiwikahuna
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Pendulum Physics Problem: Finding Stretch Force at Equilibrium

  • Petrulis
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Work and Power: Lever Efficiency Problem

  • NDiggity
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Solving Catapult Physics Homework with Simple Mechanics Equations

  • fishmonkeys
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Air resistance on a falling person

  • garagelu
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Time for heating to equilibrium with constant heat flux

  • Komakech
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Calculating Distance and Time for Freely Falling Bodies

  • Chiralic
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Calculating Final Velocity of an Object Falling off a Cliff

  • Chiralic
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Knocking the bottom of the bottle.

  • Petrulis
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Nuclear Binding Energy and Decay Constant

  • alzaeem
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How Can I Compute the Different Amplitudes of a Simple Sound Source in Air?

  • NonameNoface
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Explaining Conductors, Stress-Strain, Insulators & Variables

  • freezx
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Newton's Laws - Tetherball on a pole

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Another transistor amplifier problem

  • poala999
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Interaction between science and religion in the 17th century

  • kingwinner
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Projectile Motion traveling particle

  • Momentum09
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Understanding Nabla and its Derivatives in 3D Systems

  • f(x)
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Associative Operation with Four Vectors: Is it True?

  • bgy
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Pythagorean Theorem and Pendulums

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How Does a Copper Wire React in a Magnetic Field?

  • Ry122
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Uncertainty/errors in meter stick measurements

  • _Greg_
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How Do You Calculate Acceleration of Sliding Rocks on a Hill?

  • kar_04
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Calculating/Simulating Vehicle Braking Force

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