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Why Does Aiming Lower in Projectile Motion Miss the Target?

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Ladder question (Static equilibrium)

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Relativity Question (Twin Paradox)

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Stopping distance considering coefficient of friction

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Can someone me with these problems? New chapter start. 3-d motion

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Why R3 is in series with R24 and R234 is in parallel with R1

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Solving the Puzzle: Train and Car Speeds

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Solve a Golf Ball Physics Problem: Calculate Velocity After 2.84s

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Package by Air (project time motion)

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Finding Tension in a Quadriceps Tendon: A Static Equilibrium Problem

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What Is the Formula for Calculating Instantaneous Acceleration?

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Minimum deaceleration untll the car stops

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Velocity in Vacuum: Feather Dropped, 0.30 secs

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Distance ball travels question

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Projectile Motion Questions: Mechanics for Beginners

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Problem with acceleration & distance/displacement:

  • AznBoi
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Equivalent Capacitance question

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Calculate Distance Travelled in 3s with 12.5N Force on 13.5kg Cart

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Acceleration, screwed up vector?

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Solving Basic Electricity Questions - 4q Net Charge

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Bridge in the Context of A Spring.

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Ski Jumper Soars 111.4 km/hr Down Slope

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Finding Instantaneous Speed: Calc 1 Help

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Calculating Deceleration in a Car Crash

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Delivering a Package by Air (Project Time Motion) help

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Equilibrium In Two Dimensions Help

  • Evie
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Calculating Ice Cube Landing Points Using Galilean Relativity

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Calculating Distance and Velocity in Two-Dimensional Kinematics

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How Do You Solve Capacitor Series Circuit Problems?

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What Is the Pressure Amplitude of a Flute at Half the Distance?

  • physics_06er
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Vector Graphing Help: A+B & A-B

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Young's Experiment - (problem with equation)

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Adiabatic process btwn 2 containers

  • Kenny Lee
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Kirchoff's Laws, nodes and current

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Calculating Acceleration and Tension in a Pulley System

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What Is the Mass of a Particle in an Electric Field Problem?

  • rob24
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Inertial frame of reference help

  • Kalie
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What is the correct method of finding the direction of a Vector

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Solving Harmonic Motion: Need Help Finding System's Energy

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Capacitive Network: Calculating Voltage between Two Capacitors

  • Anil Tanwar
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Solving 3 Physics Problems with Neeraj

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How Does Centrifugal Force Affect Weight on a Curved Train Track?

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What is the launch speed required for a skier to reach a height of 11.7 m

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Constant variables in projectiles

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Horizontal force with a crate at a 27 degree angle

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How Do F-t and F-d Graphs Relate to Momentum and Work Done?

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Little help with some simple Vector physics

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Head Fall Acceleration Question

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An interesting Rifleman Problem (Projectile Motion)

  • Tony Zalles
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How Do You Calculate the Moment of Inertia for a Rectangular Sheet of Steel?

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Finding Angle A in a Circular Arc: A Physics Trigonometry Problem

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What Is the Minimum Radius Needed to Paint on a Cube to Contain Light?

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Projectile motion of mini cannon ball

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Mechanics & Properties Of Matter

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How to Calculate Frictional Force and Time for a Bullet Penetrating Wood?

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Understanding the Difference Between \equiv and = in Math Notation

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Why Do Different Methods Give Different Answers to j \cdot {-j}?

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How do you calculate vector subtraction in physics?

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Help a highschooler with physics homework?

  • phantomcow2
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Four different tensions on a cord with four different disks attached.

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Find Min Acceleration Experienced by Car Passengers on Elliptical Path

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How Do Iodine and Chloride Ions Interact in a Vacuum?

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AZING!Acceleration Through a Curve: How to Calculate and Understand It

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Problems with acceleration due to gravity, and terminal speed

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How Do You Convert French Decimal Time to Standard Time?

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How Do Tire Sizes Affect Car Speed at Constant RPM?

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Quick & Easy Problem: Pushing Box Up Ramp

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One final problem involving electrical fields

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Help with ideas for physics coursework?

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Polarisation and electromagnetic fields

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Perpendicular Force = No Speed Change

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Particle Movement w/o Knowing a or v

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The Mystery of Standing Waves: How Do Guitar Strings Produce Sound?

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Are There Limitations to Lenz's Law in Real-World Applications?

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Solving Transistor Problem: Find Voltage Across Base & Emitter

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Electric Forces and Electric Fields of a proton

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Unraveling the Mystery of Current: Expressing F in Seconds and Ohms

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Physics Test Prep: Calculating Velocities, Impulses & Frictional Forces

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Time needed to cross river - depends on flow of the water?

  • parker21
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What are the calculations for an electric field problem?

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Kinematics - Trains crossing eachother

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Magnetic Field Forces & Acceleration for 75.0 Proton Mass, 1 Proton Charge

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What makes a homework thread stand out as the best?

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Help with 2D Motion: Find Plane's Direction in a 95km/h Wind

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Rock climbing energy conservation

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Suburu WRX and a Honda Accord have collided at an intesection

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What Do You Need to Understand About Kinematics to Solve Collision Problems?

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Can a Rubber Band Replace a Steel Spring in Measuring Weight?

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