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Increasing speed by 5 mph saves 10 mins?

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Ref. index of differnet concentrations of glucose

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Finding Force of Air resistance

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Gravitational pull on probe between the Sun and the Earth

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Solving Unexplained Homework Question: Sodium Emission Line at 589nm

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How Do Springs Help Support Truck Loads?

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involving force and Newtons laws

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Calculate Path Length of Wheel Rotation at 30°, Rad, Rev

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Net Torque for Constant Velocity Bike Gear Problem

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Work done when tripling distance between two particles

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Solve Centripetal Motion: Find Fnet | Physics Calculations

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Gravitational acceleration above the Earth's surface

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How Much Torque Does a Person Exert on a Ladder?

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Why Did a Real Image Appear at 136cm in a Converging Lens Experiment?

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Measuring the Height of a Lighthouse with a Pendulum

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Solving Spring Energy: Half Amplitude & Kinetic Energy %

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More Simple Harmonic Oscillations

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Calculate Force of Bike Tires with Brakes

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Minimum Barge Length for Forced Plane Landing

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Why Doesn't a Dropped Ball Bounce Back to Its Original Height?

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Crossing Mohawk Bridget: Vector Diagram & Time Needed

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What Formula Should I Use for Calculating Vector Components in Physics?

  • katie_08
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Car's coefficent of kinetic friction help

  • pharaoh
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2 centripetal acceleration problems

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Turning the Corner Circular Motion

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Help with Physics Take Home Test - Horrible at Physics

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How Can Net Force Be Zero When Net Torque Isn't, and Vice Versa?

  • parwana
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Maximize Mousetrap Car Performance for Physics Project

  • katie_08
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Understanding Force and Mass in Kangaroo Jumps

  • danield
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Absolutely no idea how to solve these

  • evildarklord1985
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Does a Spring Stretch More When Attached to an Immovable Wall or When Detached?

  • hatingphysics
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Working out internal resistance.

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Measuring the Gravitational Constant

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Calculate F(net): Net Force Acting on Cyclist at Finish Line

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How long does it take to fall to the center of the earth?

  • raul_l
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Designing a Space Station: Calculate Rotational Motion

  • PascalPanther
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What is the rotational inertia of a model rocket attached to a rigid rod?

  • rage_pandora
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What is the average velocity of the molecules in a gas?

  • CathyLou
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Speed Ratio of Displaced Mass M: v/V = 2

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Roling vs Sliding Down an incline

  • Kalie
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Momentum of flashlight in intergalactic space

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How High and How Long Does an Object Thrown Upward at 50 m/s Travel?

  • Alpha[X]²
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Differentiation with physics things

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So easy, but I just can't grasp this.

  • takoma
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Is There Evidence for the Existence of Torque in a Stationary System?

  • Phil7860
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Projectile question involving Law of Conservation of Energy

  • leighzer
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Impulse and Momentum (finding net force)

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One and Two Dimension collisions

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Calculating Momentum for a Slap Shot in Hockey

  • Chutzpah
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Equilibrium Applications of Newton's Laws of Rotation

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Need help using algebra to solve physics equations

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Doppler's effect for two trains

  • physgirl
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Understanding Momentum in Rotational Motion

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Calculating Moment of Inertia for Simple Function

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Solving Newtons 3rd Law: Motorboat Position in 10s

  • Cicima
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How far does the center of mass lie from the center of the earth?

  • rmarkatos
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Am i correct in getting a low value?

  • madglover
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How Do Conservation Laws Apply to a Collision and Subsequent Motion?

  • merlos
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How Does Acceleration Work in Reaching Maximum Speed?

  • Raza
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Question involving LAWS OF WORK

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Can Changing Mass and Design Improve Ball Aerodynamics?

  • GreenSabbath
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Tension Troubles: Understanding Mass and Force

  • catenn
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Impulse and Momentum: Find Common Velocity & Fraction of Kinetic Energy

  • rmarkatos
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Understanding the Role of Work in Skateboarding Physics

  • Dorothy Weglend
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Angular Quantities: Calculating Revolutions

  • catenn
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Conservation of Linear Momentum of astronaut

  • rmarkatos
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Err, two questions related to center of gravity and friction

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Kinetic Energy Not Necessarily Equal w/ Same Momentum

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Calculate Bird's Average Acceleration

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Velocity of a cork fired from a cork gun

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Where is the Center of Mass of a Doughnut Located?

  • rmarkatos
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How Do You Calculate the Mass of the Sun from Mars' Orbital Motion?

  • quickslant
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What is the minimum length of chain that must hang down for it to begin sliding?

  • Dorothy Weglend
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Calculating Stopping Time and Distance on a Slope with Kinetic Friction

  • quickslant
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What is the magnitude and angle of this complex number?

  • hanhao
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Ice Cube Pressure on Incline: Solve for F

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How to Calculate Rotational Inertia and Angular Momentum?

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Calculating Wattage of a Light Bulb in a Soot-Covered Room

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Conservation of Energy pinball problem

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Converging Lens Focusing: Finding the Optimal Lens Position

  • bananan
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Collision of boulder and ice-fishing shack

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Understanding Vectors: Homework Help and Tips for Solving Vector Problems

  • Mike_Winegar
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Initial Velocity Question

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Angular momentum - can you start spinning while falling?

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Graphing Software: What Do Most People Use?

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How to Find a Gymnast's Speed at the Bottom of a Swing?

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Physics Questions on Thrown Up Ball & Bullet

  • A.I. BOT
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KE Work-Energy Theorem Problem question

  • djherse
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Can string diameter affect wave speed in guitar strings?

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What was the speed of the second car when it hit the first one?

  • samdiah
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How Does Doubling the Springs Affect the Oscillation Period?

  • map7s
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Question about centripetal motion problem

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Oscillations of air-track glider

  • Kalie
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How Does Inclination and Friction Affect Box Acceleration?

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