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How can this be wrong? (Simple circular motion)

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Pendulum String Breaking Point Problem

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Physics Tension/Equilibrium Problem

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Calculating tension in an elevator

  • sweetdaisy186
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Solve Optics Problem with Lensmaker's Equation

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Calculating Magnitude of Force Exerted by Shopper

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How does the expression 2I_x I_2 = 16W relate to power in a circuit?

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Finding the resultant of two forces from a diagram

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Finding Thevenin voltage and internal resistance in two circuits

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Centripetal acceleration of Neutron stars

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Calculating Mass of Steel Ball for Ultimate Strength

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Finding force with trig functions

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What Initial Speed Does the Second Kingfisher Need to Catch the Dropped Fish?

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Finding minimum force for window washer on multiple pulley system

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How High Will Water Reach When Fired at an Angle?

  • studentmom
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Relation of Pressure and Weight of Air.

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Solve IB Exam Practice Problem: Block on Inclined Plane

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Does an apple move up if pushed in a falling lift?

  • semc
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Newton's 3rd Law is difficult to understand.

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Is there a simpler way to solve for time in this algebraic equation?

  • jKotha
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Isolating d_truck in an equation with two speeds

  • jKotha
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Finding rocket final velocity with variable mass ejection

  • MTitus
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Finding the Set of Permutable Matrices with Algebra

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Free-body diagram for two boxes connected on a pulley.

  • ysk1
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Sum of x-component forces on block 2 on an incline

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Compute the torque developed by an airplane engine

  • John O' Meara
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Which force combinations allow constant velocity motion?

  • kenau_reveas
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Conservation of Linear Momentum of spaceship

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Determining Acceleration for Block A to Avoid Falling from Cart

  • Mehta29
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Calculating effective resistance in complex resistor networks

  • junior_J
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How to find capacitance for parallel plates with a dielectric

  • Tom McCurdy
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Calculating Tension in a Vertical Acceleration Problem

  • roxysoxy14
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Maximum load a helium balloon can lift

  • kindaichi
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When does a falling ball have one-third kinetic energy?

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How do I set up integrals for differentials?

  • mewmew
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What is the inital speed of the ball?

  • yankee
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Object dropped from plane velocity problem

  • yankee
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Calculating Drag Coefficient for Parachute A-Level A2 Coursework

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Conservation of energy stone problem

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Writing Question (Position-Time Graph)

  • ihatephysics
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Sound level at 4 km from firework explosion with air absorption

  • kreil
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Thermodynamics/Cooling Problem ^_^

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How Fast Was the Baseball Rolling Before It Fell?

  • yankee
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Calculating Speed and Rotation for Training Devices

  • needhelp83
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What is the definition and calculation for change in kinetic energy?

  • bearhug
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Projectile launched at 10.1 km/s from Earth's surface

  • bearhug
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How to Calculate Work Done on a Spring?

  • bearhug
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Velocity-time graph for car and rolling ball

  • Malicious
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Relative velocity question - plane and wind

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Resistance Propagation of Error

  • mb85
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Calculus-based physics book for mechanics topics

  • Llama77
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How Do You Calculate the Minimum Stopping Distance for a Car?

  • the_quack
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Finding acceleration and tension for connected crates on an incline

  • BunDa4Th
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Are resistors in series if there is a current source between them?

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Trouble with mirror equations, .

  • x64bob
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Coefficients of static and kinetic friction

  • hatingphysics
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Weight of a 26 in³ crown made of gold or gold and lead

  • Sabres151
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Calculating Launch Velocity for a Motorbike Jump

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Finding the initial Y velocity, angle, etc from a kicked football

  • Soupy21
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How does voltage push charges through a wire in a circuit?

  • vg19
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Speed of Glider After Compressing Spring 0.14m

  • bearhug
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How can a mule pull a cart if action and reaction forces are equal?

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Space Station and Arificial Gravity

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Ball thrown upward at 49 m/s reaching height of 102.9 m

  • JUka
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Average speed between two points

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Calculating the Speed of Light Around the Earth in One Day

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Centrifugal/Centripetal Acceleration

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Kinematics - Motion along a straight line

  • SA32
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Determine mass and acceleration

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Tension in rope pulling sledge with friction at an angle

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Calculating Force and Speed of a Snooker Ball

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Normal force on skateboarder at bottom of circular arc

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Find Reaction Time from 1.5 m/s Velocity Time Graph

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Double-slit experiment wavelength with second-order bright fringe

  • MadMatt
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Solving Projectile Motion: Minimum Speed for Daredevil Canyon Jump"

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Speed of a pendulum at certain angles

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Finding gravitational force and velocity for a rocket near a star

  • Meowzers
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Boxcar accelerating up incline, pendulum suspended within

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Relationship between Lift and Centre Of Mass (aerodynamics)

  • AussieDave
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Centrifuge acceleration and merry-go-round deceleration problems

  • thebigeis
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Solving Tensions on a Rope: Magnitude of Force and Assumptions

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No problem, glad I could assist!

  • thebigeis
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How to Calculate the Correct Path to Base Camp in a Whiteout?

  • kara
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Heat to melt an iceberg and temperature rise in a dryer

  • Vigo
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How Do You Calculate Acceleration in a Centrifuge?

  • thebigeis
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Bobsled on frictionless then frictional track: 210 kg from rest

  • wolly6973
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Spring gun ball at 45°: find max height and angles for 20 ft range

  • physics dud
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Measuring Reaction Time Using Velocity-Time Graphs

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Box dragged along resistant surface, work = ?

  • lizzyb
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How Does Oil's Behavior on Water Demonstrate Molecular Structure?

  • Aleksandar
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Roller Coaster and Apparent Weight

  • thebigeis
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Speed difference at tower top vs. base on equator

  • thebigeis
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Maximum Horizontal Distance for Flea Jumping

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How High Will a Projectile Rise if Launched at 10.1 km/s?

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