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Absolute & relative uncertainty

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

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Finding the Angles: A Trigonometric Problem

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Using kepler's laws to find mass of planet

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Find the Velocity of car A before the collision?

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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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What Is the Correct Calculation for Young's Modulus in This Problem?

  • 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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Solving a Physics Problem: Car's Speed, Distance, and Work in 3 Seconds

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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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Solving Thermal Physics Questions: Q1 Calorimeter & Q2 Ice & Water

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

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Fertilizer, Neutralizing, Separating Metals

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That classic 3-blocks question

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Projectile Explosion: Finding the Larger Mass's Landing Spot

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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

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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

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Comparing Times of Flight in a Linear Air Resistance Model

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Maximum Vibration Period for Object Losing Mass

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Solve Work-Energy Problems: Skier on Hill & Cliff Jump

  • 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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How Far Can a Parabolic Reflector Detect a Whisper?

  • skinnyl
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First Order Differential Equation

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

  • newo17
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Comparing Effectiveness of Computer Software & Standard Reading Curriculum

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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?

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How Does Physics Explain Collisions in Ice Hockey?

  • jatinder_tiwana
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Struggling with Finals Revision? Get Help for Qn 3 in Less Than 12 Hours!

  • babtridge
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Hints please: Carnot Engine problem

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Pressure and density in flluids

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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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Is This Logarithmic Simplification Correct?

  • cscott
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Moment of Inertia: Solve Your Problem Now

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

  • Vadim
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Calculating Pressure for a Hydraulic Lift: A Scientific Approach

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

  • EIRE2003
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Calculate Average Velocity: vav = (d2 - d1)/(t2 - t1)

  • 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

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

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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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Find the Integral of x^3 * (x^2 - 8)^1/2 | Calculus 2

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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

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Calculating Average Kinetic Energy and RMS Speed of Gas Molecules

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Stuck on Homework: Analyzing 2D Shear Velocity Field

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Cardboard boat building for AP Physics help

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Anyone want to take a look at this?

  • bullroar_86
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Quick math probability question

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Question about relativistic energy

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Partial Derivatives Explained: Real-Life Examples and Solutions

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Electric Fields of Like Charges

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Sig Fig & Acids - pH Change & NaOH Effects

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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?

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Help Solving a Problem with Cylindrical Wires: Magnetic Force Calculation

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Rotational Equilibrium and Dynamics Help

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How Do You Calculate Friction Coefficients in Physics Without Mass?

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Verify Solutions to First Order PDEs

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Assigning Oxidation States: Rules & Lewis Structures

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

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Solve Series Convergence Problem: Ratio Test

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Understanding Refraction: Molecular Structures and their Unique Effect on Light

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Need help with nonlinear differential equations

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AC Circuit Physics: Voltage vs. Current Relationships

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Physics Help - Static Equilibrium

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Solving Lever Mechanics: Find Ideal Mechanical Advantage

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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?

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

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Where to Buy Iron Fillings, Wire, & Magnets

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How Do You Find the Gradient of a Line?

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Pendulum problem - there's got to be an easier way

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