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Photon, Wave/Particle Nature of light questions

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Light TRAVELLING/ANGLES OF INCIDENCESEECT

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Magnetic Field's Effect on a Charg[ed Particle]

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Find the rotational inertia of a rod about a pivot

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Physics of Computers ( for topics)

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Potential difference and kinetic energy between plates

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Calculate the force experienced by a fixed surface

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Impulsive Tensions Homework: 2 Masses, 6m/s Velocity

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Two cargo ships (Fluid Mechanics)

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Solving an Oscillating Block's Period and Speed

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Solving Torque Equalibrium Problem for Beam and Boy

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Light intensity, Max KE of photoelectrons

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Electric field derivation question

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Computational Physics Project Ideas

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How Is Angular Acceleration Calculated for a Rotating Door?

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E=mc2 Problem Help: Comparing Reactors and Batteries

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How Do You Calculate the Force Needed to Move a Block Across the Ground?

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: Researchin the forces in rasing and lowering a boom

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Calculating Work on an Inclined Plane: A 15N Force

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Work example wrong in my text? (it's driving me bonkers)

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Find Unknown Charge q: Two Point Charges on x-Axis

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How Quickly Does a Leaf Heat Up Under Sunlight?

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What Causes a Transformer with 240V Input to Have No Output?

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How Does Scale Factor Affect Objects in Expanding Universe?

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Circuit Homework: Find R for Switch Closed/Not Closed

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Mechanics Physics: Pulley w/ 2 Blocks - Determine T, T3, Tl, I1

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How are electricity and magnetism related?

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Flux, Luminosity, Distance, Size

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Work done pulling wagon with friction and applied force at an angle

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How Much Mass Does the Sun Lose Each Day?

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Finding the Mass Ratio of Planets Using Newton's Theory of Gravity

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Parallel/series, calculate current drawn

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Bullet hits door, find angular velocity

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Forces Acting on Pendulum at Point P

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Two Resistance Problems (Circuits)

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Solid state - crystallisation energy

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What Does TV^gamma-1 Mean? Can Someone Help?

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Missing the point Tangential acceleration

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Newton's 1st Law: Incl in 2nd Law? Reasons/Ex

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Stress Exam Question: Get Help Now

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What is the work done by a hiker who is climbing up a hill

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Fluids and pressure with kinematics

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Why Is a Moving Meter Stick Measured at 80 cm Assumed to Be 100 cm at Rest?

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What is the Correct Temperature Yesterday?

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Cylinder about side, finding angular velocity

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Understanding Light and Lens Problems in Physics

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Edit to Tangential Accelerationmissing point

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Bowling ball rolling up a 0.760-m vertical rise

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Centripetal Force: Is it Real or Pseudo?

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How Does a Spring-Loaded Mass Behave on a Moving Conveyor Belt?

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What would hapen to coefficent of spring if we cut it

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Magnetic field due to negative charge

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The Compton Effect: Usage, Why & Importance

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How Does Altitude Affect TV Signal Interference?

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How Do I Find the Distance Between Two Waves in Superposition?

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Einsteins Theory of relativity Equation help

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Find Lv for Calorimeter Problem

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Newton's Rings and plano-convez lens

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Calculating Momentum and Speed in a Collision

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Force Law for 2D Motion with Const a,b,w: F = F(r)

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Understanding Transverse Wave Pulses

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Relativistic vs non-relativistic momentum

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Does an Atomic Bomb's Explosion in a Contained Box Affect Its Weight?

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Seemingly Simple Statics Problem

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Centripetal acceleration and angles

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Flow Rate & Velocity: Solution Found

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Am I missing something obvious here? - EM induction

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Faraday's Law Problem: Calculating Induced EMF in a Loop of Wire

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What Minimum Kinetic Energy is Required for Electrons to See an Atom?

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Another calorimeter problem, and %error

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Find Period of Pendulum's Oscillation with 1-60 Degrees

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Solve Columns Law Problem: Magnitude of 3rd Charge

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Roller coaster K/P energy problem wheeeee

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Calculating Force Applied by Parent: 163.4 N

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Equivalent Resistance in battery

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Domino Experiment: Time Dependence on Number of Dominoes

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Reduced mass for an infinite mass and a finite mass?

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Line spectrum and energy levels

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Solving Magnetism Problem: Determine Force per Unit Length

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Conservation of Angular Momentum in a Three Mass System

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Rotation Problem: Angular Velocity & Work Done Calculation

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Finding the focal length of the lense

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Known problem appears difficult

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How does friction affect the results of the ticker tape experiment?

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Calculate Velocity Using Bernoulli's Equation

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Centre of mass is a unique point

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Gas Turbine Plant: Combustion Process & Air-Fuel Ratios

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Calculating Work on Equipotential Surfaces

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Gravitational attraction problem

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Calculating Heat Energy Generated from Work and Power

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Why do sparks occur only on a dry day?

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What is the buoyant force of water on the block?

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How Do You Calculate Initial Acceleration in a Solar Propulsion Engine?

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What Physics Concepts Are Applied in These Real-World Scenarios?

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