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Isolation of a variable exponent?

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Calculating Current and Voltage in a Series Resistor Circuit

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What is the difference in masses of planets A and B?

  • Serena_Greene
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Calculating the Speed of a Pendulum Using the Law of Conservation of Energy

  • agentd00nut
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Steady state vector and probability after 3 transitions in Markov chain

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Relativity - running person gains mass

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Calculating Drag Force Constant in a Simple Physics Problem

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Verifying a Calculation of Curvature

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Force, acceleration, gravity question

  • Kristin
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Finding length of the curve, did i mess up simpifying?

  • mr_coffee
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Newton's Third Law/ Circular Motion

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Finding weight of 1 kg rock falling 2.5 m in 1 second

  • CollegeMom
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Finding Discontinuity Algebraically

  • Aresius
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Pressure, force, hydraulic lift problem

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Amplitude of an oscillating system graph

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Physics problems Classical Mechanics and Gravitation

  • Superdreamer
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Level curve of (x² + y²)e^(xy) through point (1,0)

  • SigmaCrisis
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Parallel-Plate Vacuum Capacitor

  • LostinPhysics
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Can two steel cables stop a 4000 lb cart from 40 mph in 5 ft?

  • DKTKD
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Understanding Point Charges: Same Sign, Different Magnitudes?

  • smunger81
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Liquid nitrogen temperature superconductors

  • gapgirl1010
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What Is the Role of Static Friction on an Inclined Plane?

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What is the best method to solve a 2D water wave equation?

  • hunt
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Three point charges at square corners with zero net field

  • smunger81
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Entropy change for nitrogen compressed in polytropic process

  • mohdfasieh
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Finding eigenvalues of a 2×2 matrix using row operations

  • Benny
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Rational functions(just need explanation)

  • kevinlikesphysics
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How far does the box travel along the incline before coming to rest?

  • prettynerd
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What Are the Practical Uses of LRC Circuits in Technology?

  • tin llenaresas
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Projectile motion and central force problems from practice sheet

  • fahd
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How Can I Simplify Trigonometric Expressions Using Euler's Formula?

  • mewmew
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What is the importance of scaling in the N-S equations?

  • hanson
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Why does d/dx[r(t) · r(t)] equal 2r'(t) · r(t)?

  • rad0786
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Implicit differentiation of xcosy+ycosx=1

  • CACain
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Good problem on motion in one dimension

  • prathyush.kulkarni
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Solving Vector Equations: Find Value of h

  • tandoorichicken
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Current and Resistance (with a flashback to work I think)

  • Mjannell
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Solving log_2(x) + log_4(x) = 2

  • NewScientist
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Partial Derivatives (Uncertainty)

  • niteshadw
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Solving Probability Problem: 100 Diodes, 5% Broken

  • vabamyyr
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Factoring Problems: Solving for Inverse-Laplace Transformation

  • EvLer
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How to Calculate Tension in Cable for Stopping a Moving Truck

  • DKTKD
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Level curve of f(x,y) = (x² + y²)e^(xy) through P(1,0)

  • SigmaCrisis
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Acceleration of point mass in wave reflection and transmission

  • ruku320
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L'Hospital Q: Is it Valid for "Regular" Limits?

  • EvLer
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Distance fallen with velocity-squared drag from v0 to v1

  • qqchico
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Finding the radius of a gold sphere with surface gravity of 9.87 m/s²

  • jakeowens
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Jet speed with headwind and tailwind, and heat transfer equation

  • firemouse
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Integral of $\frac{1}{x\sqrt{4x + 1}}$: Solutions and Explanations

  • PhysicsinCalifornia
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Universal Gravitation questions

  • jshaner858
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Solving for a Hypotenuse: A Frustrating Problem for Morgan

  • rockmorg
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Which Method Keeps Bob on the Log: Catching or Deflecting the Ball?

  • willworkforfood
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Programming TI-83 for Reimann Sums: Y1=\sqrt{1+sin^3}

  • Echo 6 Sierra
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Solving for initial velocity in projectile motion equation

  • bmore007
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Proving O(n) orthogonal matrices form a group

  • Pearce_09
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Calculating Theta for Suspended Mass in Circle

  • Punchlinegirl
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What is the minimum stopping distance

  • emily69_420
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How Will Lower Liquid Helium Costs Impact Superconductor Development?

  • gapgirl1010
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Astrophysics - Can there be a contact binary from white dwarfs

  • jaidon
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What Went Wrong in Calculating the Volume of Gas from Decomposition?

  • Pengwuino
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Phys/trig Q?s why are they wrong

  • kevinlikesphysics
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How can I use the Excel solver to solve systems of equations?

  • rei1574
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What is the acceleration of the 1200 kg boat?

  • chriszollman
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How Is Time Calculated for a Ball Thrown Upwards?

  • nk12
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Why Doesn't My Implicit Differentiation Match the Book's Answer?

  • Aresius
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Very easy mechanics problem - am i making a stupid mistake?

  • Ara macao
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Understanding Vector Subspaces in R^2

  • mpm
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Calculate the resistance, then find the current at the new voltage

  • srhly
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How Do You Evaluate dw/dt at t=0 Using the Chain Rule Results?

  • Whatupdoc
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Helicopter Velocity in Relation to Ground with Wind

  • F.B
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Why is the matrix of a reflection in R^n symmetric?

  • Pearce_09
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Proving Vector Space Identity: I-T Bijectivity

  • Pearce_09
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What is the Net Force on Charges in a Line?

  • Kali8972
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Proof of expected value expression

  • grimster
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Find Min Horizontal Force to Keep Small Cube from Falling

  • PhunWithPhysics
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Calculating the Constant k in a Spring Pendulum System

  • brandon26
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Finding the bond angle for 4 equidistant points on a sphere

  • amcavoy
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Physics Problem Help: Chin-Up Force & Velocity

  • kavdhaliwal
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Why isn't this working? a simple inverse of a 2x2 matrix

  • mr_coffee
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Figuring out the curvature of a line?

  • mr_coffee
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How Do You Calculate the Probability of Getting the Flu?

  • rad0786
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How Can You Calculate Cliff Height Using Sound?

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How Do You Calculate Rocket Trajectory Without Air Resistance?

  • antiflag403
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Ball bouncing off wall momentum change

  • Dooga Blackrazor
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Solve Physics Problem: Blocks and Distance

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How can I integrate sin(x)/(1-x) using the substitution method?

  • NINHARDCOREFAN
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Is My Approach to Finding Max/Min on a Circular Disk Correct?

  • Giuseppe
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How to start moment couple problems

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Find (a) the tension in the cable

  • PhysicsinCalifornia
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Coffee club seating constraint problem with 8 members

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How Do You Calculate the Coefficient of Kinetic Friction for a Sled?

  • PhunWithPhysics
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