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If we have to use a match to start a reaction, is it endothermic?

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Applying gauss' law to planar symmetry, finding E question

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K, the idealized surface current density

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Differential equation - looking for a minor mistake in my solution

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Proving One-to-One Functions Using Inverse and Implicit Function Theorems

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Kinetic energy of a rotating wheel?

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Rain's velocity with respect to a moving car

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Need Help with Calculus Summer Assignment on Cosine Identities?

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What Can I Do When I'm Stuck at Work Without Reference Materials?

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Trig - Help with tan(arccos(x/3))

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Draw free body diagrams for each sphere

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Kater's Pendulum: What is it & Advantages

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How did you successfully delete a problem?

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Linear Transformation: Finding the Matrix of T

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Is a Basketball Dribble Simple Harmonic Motion?

  • Lalasushi
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Can someone check these out please?

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Unraveling the Mystery of Dimensional Analysis

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How to solve the integral of Ax^2 * exp(-x^2/2a^2)

  • danai_pa
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What is the direction of the third force in my physics homework problem?

  • ChinToka
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Current density and theorem of curl of curl

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Height of Milk in a Carton with Two Pierced Holes

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Buggies moving at the same velocity

  • stupidkid
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Oscillations, energy conservation

  • Lalasushi
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Sliding ladder leaning against wall, and a triangle of maximum area

  • punjabi_monster
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Sketch the graph of y = x + sin(x)

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Triangle Inequality: Proving and Understanding

  • blanik
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Last Java programming questions

  • JasonJo
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Why doesn't changing the Gausssian sphere change the net flux?

  • mr_coffee
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Calc problem (area of parametric curves)

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How Accurate is the Freezing Point Calculation for Ethanol at 1000 atm?

  • koomanchoo
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Application of Vectors: Work (calc 3)

  • ek530n
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What Factors Affect the Velocity of Light Projected by Lasers?

  • dsalazar21
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Confused on determining an enclosed a postive/negative/no net charge

  • mr_coffee
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How long does it take to stop the car

  • bob4000
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Integrals 0 to ∞: Tricky Problems Solved

  • Phoenix314
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Solving sqrt of ((1-sinx)/(1+sinx)) = |secx-tanx|

  • Gill
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What is the Probability of Event S Happening?

  • Townsend
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Solving the Logarithmic Equation: \ln(x)^{\ln(x)} = x^\ln(\ln(x))?

  • Yegor
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Instantaneous velocity and average velocity

  • Struggling
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Calculating Force Needed to Distort Steel Plate

  • samemikejones
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How Does Increasing Mass Affect Acceleration in a Frictional System?

  • Gjky424
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Radial Velocity, Angular Separation, and Solar Apex: Q&A

  • ek
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BC Calculus Help: Limits, Optimization, and Evaluating Series

  • Phoenix314
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Wood block sliding on 25 degree angle

  • Gashouse
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Why Does the Denominator Include mR^2 in the Angular Acceleration Formula?

  • physics noob
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Equilibrium and Tension questions - PLEASE HELP ME

  • nperk7288
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Calculating Tension of Connected Blocks on a Horizontal Surface

  • MutTurwen
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Finding the electric flux through the right face, confused on integration

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Sigma [sin(1/x)] for x=1 to ∞: Converge or Diverge?

  • Phoenix314
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Circular Motion and Gravitation HELP

  • kittn44
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Minimum stopping distance problem

  • Gashouse
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Simple Harmonic Problem: Finding Time at x=-0.05m with Mass on Spring

  • physics noob
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Differential equation (I really )

  • Beez
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Max Tangential Speed of Mass Before Cord Breaks

  • MutTurwen
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Motion of a Particle in x-y Plane: Calculations

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Find the speed of the box moving up the plane 3 sec later.

  • Bama
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What Is the Maximum Angle Theta for Equilibrium in a Statics Weight Problem?

  • ninjagowoowoo
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What is the Impact of CPI on Real Salary Calculations?

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Is PhysicsNow a useful tool for college students studying physics?

  • MaryL
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Discover the Heat of Combustion of Methane (CH4) Using Bond Energies

  • Chocolaty
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Physics metal and air density problem

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How Do You Calculate the Distribution of 15 Gifts Among People and Parcels?

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Proving the Existence of Rational Numbers Between Real Numbers

  • Anzas
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How Do You Find the Weight of a Beam Using Spring Scales?

  • melaku
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What is the third way to solve integral (x/sqrt(x^2-9))dx?

  • shadow5449
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An Elementary question for general physics

  • James3
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Solving Integral Problem: Stuck?

  • shadow5449
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How Do You Solve This Complex Physics 12 Torque Problem?

  • seiferseph
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How to Calculate the Spring Constant for Simple Harmonic Motion?

  • physics noob
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Cool Question about the doppler effect

  • benhorris
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Understanding the Two Solutions of 3x^(1/2) = x^(1/2)

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Calculating Orbit Distance from Equator w/ Particle in Bowl

  • Päällikkö
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Solve Test Questions for Final: Help Appreciated

  • MutTurwen
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Why Is a 200 N Upward Force Required to Match Gravity in MCAT Physics?

  • LeKahlua
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How to Write Formulae Without a Normal Keyboard?

  • aricho
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Calculating Force & Energy of Impact on Deimos

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Factoring polymonial with complex roots

  • ACLerok
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Discovering the Term Containing x^{20} in Binomial Theorem (2x - x^4)^{14}

  • ms. confused
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M Underwater Vehicle Water Pressure

  • samemikejones
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Finding the 26th Derivative of g(x) at 0

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Another Klassical Mechanics Dilemma

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Calculating Max Speed of a Particle on String

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Wallpaper Groups, Free Groups, and Trees

  • AKG
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Why should brakes be applied slowly on slick roads?

  • ka123
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Archimedes principle, bernoulli's equation

  • Lalasushi
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Compressed Spring & Acid: E.P.E Impact & Reasons Explained

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How Do You Calculate the Angle in a Towing Scenario Using Work and Force?

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Computer Architecture Practice Final Questions

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Acceleration Caused by some Forces on a Cart,

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