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Calculating Theta in a Rotating Symmetric System

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Find Energy of 2kg Stone After Projection from 15m Cliff

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Why

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Calculating Torque: Window Washer Question

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Center of mass gravity problem

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Isothermal Temperature: Real Life Examples of Constant Heat Flow

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What is the rotational inertia of a cube when rotated about an edge?

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Ideal Gas Law + 1st Law of Thermodynamics

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How to Calculate Distance Traveled with Conservation of Energy

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2 questions regarding circular motion and the law of gravity

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Bouncing ball elastic collision

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Elementary Thermodynamics Question

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Springlauncher And Projectile Motion

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Energy imparted and energy transferred

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How to solve an elastic collision problem?

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Potential Differences in a Uniform Electric Field

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What is the acceleration of a block on a frictionless surface?

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Problem with Theory of Resistance

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Acceleration of Cart Rolling Down Incline

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Pendulum, electic field, equilibrium

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Why Is There No Gravitational Force Inside a Solid Sphere?

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Vector Analysis using Graphical and Analytical

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Finding Distance with Varying Force: A Homework Problem

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How Does Sediment Redistribution from Rivers Affect Earth's Angular Velocity?

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Two problems i just can't get

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Vertical throw in earth's field of gravity

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Uniform Horizontal Circular Motion

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Measuring intensity of a shadow

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How do I find the work function of a metal using black body radiation?

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Elementary Charge: Mu C, mC and Force Calculation

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Can any body helps me with this problem

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Angular momentum, moment of inertia etc.

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Understanding Rising Acceleration: Calculation and Terminology Explained

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Questions relating to motion in a plane

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Solving a Biot-Savart Problem: Idx, r and dB

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Newton's Laws of Motion on a car

  • pharm89
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Sliding to Rolling motion problem.

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Unraveling the Dynamics of a Bouncing Ball

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What Should Be Included in AS-Level Physics Sensor Coursework?

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Emission & Energy levels of Hydrogen Problem

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Solving a Monatomic Gas Cooling Problem

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Questions I have doubts about which came in my olympiad.

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Rising Air Bubble in a River: Calculating Radius

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Why is the Kitchen Floor Around a Refrigerator Warmer?

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Can boiling water effectively sterilize a clinical thermometer?

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How Is Electric Flux Calculated for a Cone in a Uniform Field?

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Net Force on Paperweight: Help with Homework

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Extremely annoying question, average velocity related

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What is the resistivity of paper?

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Prevent Frost Damage to Plants: Tips & Solutions

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Does the Aluminum Tray Affect Freezing Time in a Fridge?

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Where does the heat come from when a liquid freezes?

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Collision of Two Hard Spheres: Solving the Center of Mass Problem

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Calculating the Step of a Rolling Ball

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Understanding Weight and Acceleration in a Moving Car

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How Does Wheel Size Affect the Force Needed in Motorcycle Thrust?

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Question about motion of rod after collision

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Applying Turning Moments in Everyday Life: Examples & Tips

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Potential Energy of 2 Masses Connected by a String - Find Theta

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How Do You Calculate Additional Wavelengths in an Emission Spectrum?

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Will the Fireman See the Explosion of His Rocket?

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Maximizing Oven Efficiency for Faster Cooking

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Relative factor, what does the number 1 stand for?

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Understanding the One-Dimensional Map Used by Ecologists

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Finding the Next Collision Point in an Elastic Collision Problem

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How Do Moving Conductors and Coils Interact with Magnetic Fields?

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"Questions and Answers on Physics Concepts

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Does Air Pressure Remain Constant in a Submerged, Vertical Pipe?

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Design a Propeller for Physics Project

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What is the science behind the unique sound of the Kazoo?

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Intro Physics Book? Best Books for Beginners

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Egg Drop Experiment strategies

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Motion in a Plane Questions: Height, Distance, Velocity

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Spectroscope: dark absorption lines

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Find the threshold frequency for a calcium

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Solving Compton Scattering Homework Statement

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Easy question on exam that I couldnt figure out HELP

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2 problems in Dimensional analysis

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Understanding the Center of Mass Acceleration in a Two-Body System

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Calculating Force at Left Point of Support on Bridge

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Calculating Normal Force in a Bridge: Truck at x=29m - Step by Step Guide

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Problem about rc and lr circuits

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Solving Pressure: A & B in Horizontal Glass Tube

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Help An important question for me

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Concave mirrors and reproduction of an actual object

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Electrostatic force on the particle

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Heat required at constant pressure

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Understanding the Concept of Moment of Inertia

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Why is the magnitude of velocity equal to speed

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Volume of vessel occupied by molecules

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How to Calculate Distance and Speed in a Uniformly Accelerating System

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