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Integral of 1/(t^4-25) using trig substitution

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Kinecti energy of the electron

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Solving Helmholtz Equation in a Hollow Cylinder

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Converting between absolute and relative uncertainty

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What is the relationship between pressure and density in a body of water?

  • fasterthanjoao
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Solve tan(x − 30°) = tan(50°) for 0° to 360°

  • omicron
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Using kepler's laws to find mass of planet

  • jhson114
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Find the Velocity of car A before the collision?

  • theemassive1
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How to Solve These Logarithm Equations?

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Factor 2sin^2 x + 3cos x – 3 = 0

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Postion of an object at a given time?

  • badman
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Where to Place Weight for Balance on a Hanging Structure?

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How Does a Sphere Act as a Valve in Fluid Dynamics?

  • Feynmanfan
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Calculating Cost of 1KWhr Heat from a Reversible Heat Pump

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Young's modulus calculation for brass wire stretched by 1 kN

  • KaneOris
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Elements used to make semiconductor componets before silicon

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Calculating Amplitude of Oscillation for Colliding Objects on a Spring

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Force calculations on a hemisphere

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How to derive the coefficient of thermal expansion?

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Calorimeter with steam condensing and ice melting in water

  • dagg3r
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Motion Question: Speed of 150kg Pile Driver Falling 7.5m

  • wickid
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Fertilizer, Neutralizing, Separating Metals

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That classic 3-blocks question

  • Celestiela
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Projectile Explosion: Finding the Larger Mass's Landing Spot

  • h.a.y.l.e.y
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How can I determine the absorption coefficient \mu?

  • Kahsi
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Using Differential Equations to Solve for Velocity of a Free Falling Body

  • mekkomhada
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Finding Resistance and Inductance of solenoid

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How to Plot the Output Response of a Sawtooth Waveform Using Laplace Transform?

  • Brian Moughtin
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Fluid Mechanics: Questions on 2D Flows

  • Raparicio
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How Do I Solve This Radioactive Decay Problem?

  • Sanosuke Sagara
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Is Radioactive Decay Calculation Confusing?

  • Sanosuke Sagara
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Finding Constants for Partial Fraction Integration

  • gordda
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Does time down equal time up with linear air resistance?

  • ptk3
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Maximum Vibration Period for Object Losing Mass

  • truth_hunter
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Skier on hill with circular crest and cliff jump problems

  • nutster
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What Is the Required Coefficient of Friction for a Mass on an Incline?

  • CanUHelpMe
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How Does Friction Affect a Ball's Energy and Travel Distance?

  • lwymarie
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Parabolic reflector for detecting whispers at distance

  • skinnyl
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Loan repayment with increasing monthly payments differential equation

  • DivGradCurl
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How to Solve the 2005 AP Physics B Free Response Questions?

  • newo17
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Identifying explanatory and response variables in a reading curriculum study

  • Pseudo Statistic
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What is the Formula for Magnetic Force in Electromagnets?

  • ccflyer
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How do you determine the wavelength of the string?

  • ~angel~
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How Does Physics Explain Collisions in Ice Hockey?

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Minimising potential energy in question 3

  • babtridge
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Carnot engine with radiative heat loss minimizing radiator area

  • nineeyes
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Pressure and density in flluids

  • sghaussi
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Question regarding Atomic Structure (orbits)

  • Sanosuke Sagara
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Question regarding radius of circular paths (chapter the nucleus)

  • Sanosuke Sagara
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What is the correct method for finding the angle of vectors in physics?

  • badman
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Finding reactions on an L-bracket with moment and force

  • Satoy
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Combining logarithms with coefficients and exponents

  • cscott
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Help with moment of inertia problem

  • iNCREDiBLE
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Struggling with Integrals? Here's How to Improve!

  • Vadim
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Gauge pressure needed to lift a car with a hydraulic piston

  • sghaussi
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Finding the quantity of a radioactive substance and standard units

  • EIRE2003
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Which formula is correct for average velocity

  • AnthonyC
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Power Loss in a 10kV, 5ohm Transmission Line

  • DB
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How Do You Solve Basic Physics Problems Using Textbook Formulas?

  • Lizz
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How Do Mechanics and Physics Solve Practical Problems?

  • woodworker101
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Metal ring repelled from AC coaxial coil

  • nvalentour
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Finding velocity components from range and time in projectile motion

  • AnthonyC
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How Do You Calculate Oscillation Periods and Forces on a Dam?

  • blackbody
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Antiderivative for 1/[x²√(1+x²)]?

  • Zorodius
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Is the Electric Field of a Charged Disc Correct?

  • Reshma
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How to integrate x³√(x² - 8)

  • waterchan
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What Causes Time to Differ for Twins in the Twin Paradox?

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Solving Mechanics Problem: Velocity of Rope Through Hole

  • z0r
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Calculating Average Kinetic Energy and RMS Speed of Gas Molecules

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2D shear velocity field: expansion, rotation, deformation and energy

  • rolandk
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Will cardboard boat float in pool racing project?

  • Tokimasa
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Nonuniform bar suspended by two cords at different angles

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Quick math probability question

  • seiferseph
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Pion decay to muon and antineutrino: kinetic energies

  • andrew410
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What's the difference between derivatives and partial derivatives?

  • omgitsroy326
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Electric Fields of Like Charges

  • Apple123
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What Charge Causes a Pea to Discharge in Dry Air?

  • Jodi
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How to Build an Electromagnetic Motor for a School Project?

  • rocketboy
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Magnetic force on wire inside cylindrical current bundle

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Torque, bridge equilibrium, mechanical advantage, and rolling sphere problems

  • woodworker101
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How Do You Calculate Friction Coefficients in Physics Without Mass?

  • jen333
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Verify Solutions to First Order PDEs

  • Oxymoron
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Do oxidation state rules cover compounds like AlCl3 and MgSO4?

  • Omid
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Part B: "150W Engine Efficiency - Heat Given off Per Cycle

  • jennypear
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Applying the ratio test to the series (2n)!/n^n

  • RadiationX
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Understanding Refraction: Molecular Structures and their Unique Effect on Light

  • !Live_4Ever!
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Finding eigenvectors for competing species system

  • andrew410
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AC Circuit Physics: Voltage vs. Current Relationships

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Finding torques from a shark hanging on a rod

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Solving Lever Mechanics: Find Ideal Mechanical Advantage

  • billnyerocks
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Solving Green's Function for t^2x''+tx' - x = 0

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How Does a Carnot Refrigerator Work Between Different Temperatures?

  • ziddy83
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How Can I Solve Non-Linear Equations for Motion with Multiple Variables?

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