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Two-Dimensional Kinematics, Projectile

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Rocket Car Acceleration: Solving for a0 with Latest Materials and Technology

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Statics/rotational dynamics:hanging sign

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Dual sensitivity problem involving transducer (ECE)

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How Far Must You Be from a Tornado Siren for a 15 dB Decrease in Sound?

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Three forces acting on object, find net force

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Question regarding the d Orbitals

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Physics Problem - Total Heat Loss in a House w/60 People

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Designing a Bungee Ride: Calculating Energy & Springs

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Find the mass of the meter stick

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Rescuing a Child in Danger: Calculating the Optimal Path

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Baseball: finding trajectory of ball

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Why is the area of a cross section not pi * r^2 for a rod?

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Circular Motion: Solving for Tension and Speed of a Bead on a String

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Solving Math Problems: Step-by-Step Guide

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For what values of x is │x^2-4│ not differentiable?

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What Is the Coefficient of Kinetic Friction for a Block on an Incline?

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Solving Rope Length with Changing Mass Problem

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Calculating the Period of Oscillations of a Homogenous Disc

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Line Integrals (I'm missing something here)

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Resistance Questions: Car Battery, Starter Motor, Headlamps

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Numerical riddle 2+2=44+4=8 142+468=621 3762+8271=?

  • LakeMountD
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Why Does 3762 + 8271 Equal What It Does?

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Finding Net Torque in Cable Car Turnaround

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SAT II Physics Practice Questions: Force and Energy Concepts

  • Nimmy
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Help with a Geometric progression.

  • misogynisticfeminist
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Gaining Horsepower: Calculating Acceleration & Work at the Tracks

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Expert Help with Integration: Understanding the Area Under a Graph

  • liz
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Calculus Max. and Min. Question

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Intensely Loud Question~H/w check

  • SwAnK
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Find the vector and cartesian equations of a plane

  • ~angel~
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Derivate of geometrical product

  • Raparicio
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Rotational motion about a fixed axis

  • cavery4
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Calculating Total Current in Cylindrical Wire at 60 Hz

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PROBLEM -> Amount of Extension of Spring

  • IntellectIsStrength
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Having problems with a thermo. cycle

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Uncertainties/error propogation

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Calculating Work Done to Move Arm from Position 1 to 2

  • Haroon Pasha
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Efficiency of refrigerator unit

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Fourier Series Help: Isolated Pulses, Width "w", +-D

  • AntonVrba
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How Do You Calculate the Final Concentration of a Mixed HCl Solution?

  • mugzieee
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Simple question about definition of Mutual Inductance

  • Lomion
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How Do You Find the First Term in the nth Bracket of This Number Sequence?

  • misogynisticfeminist
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Solving System of Linear Equations: Where is the Mistake?

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Calculate Gravitational Self-Energy of the Sun

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Ampere's Law: Constant Magnetic Field b/w Non-Coaxial Cylinders

  • Merrank
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Euclid Math Contest: Grade 12 Student Writing April 19 Test

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Convex Mirrors magnification help

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Finding Heat Flow & Work for Brayton Cycle w/ Helium (2 Moles)

  • sportsrules
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Dimensions of an ellipse region a dog wanders

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How does light travel in a vacuum?

  • !Live_4Ever!
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Is {a_n} Bounded Above by 3 in Calculus?

  • JasonRox
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Force and Simple Dynamics: Dropped Tennis Ball

  • Naeem
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Calculating Air Resistance: How to Solve for Work Without Using Mass?

  • Terrance
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Solving Thermodynamics Problems with Helium

  • sportsrules
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Solve Force & Buoyancy: 1000N to Lift Concrete Block Out of Water

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Why V-engines Are Better Than In Line Engines?

  • SHIVA SHANKAR.D
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Another Electromagnetic Induction Question

  • Giuseppe
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Magnetic Reluctance: Correct Equation

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Multiple choice ? on center of mass

  • srhly
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What Are the Requirements for Part B?

  • Logistics
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How to Solve for CosA and T in a Conical Pendulum?

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Maximizing Success on the Physics B AP Test: Any Tips?

  • jjjsarnis
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Designing a toy rocket to be launched by a spring

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Solving the Pushy Astronaut Puzzle: Newton's Third Law

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At What Depth in Fresh Water Is the Density 1% Greater Than at the Surface?

  • srfrgrl727
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Prove Linear Dependence of x^2 + x + 2, x^2 -3x + 1 & 5x^2 -7x + 7

  • Naeem
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Are These Functions Linearly Independent?

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Find the lowest frequency where the receiver is a node

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Solving a Physics Problem: Finding the Right Units

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Calculate Volume of Enclosed Region with Cylindrical Coordinates

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Carnot refrigerator and work done

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How Do You Find Negative Eigenvalues in Quantum Mechanics?

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Differential Equations: Orders Explained

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Product rule in differentiation help

  • UrbanXrisis
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Finding Heat Flow in a Brayton Cycle for Helium

  • sportsrules
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Answer Geometric Optics Problem: Find Reflection Angle for Index > 1.42

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Solving the Force of Reverse Thrust on Mars' Polar Lander

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How Does Electromagnetic Induction Power a Bicycle Generator?

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Solving Torque and Power Problems with Drywall and Rotating Platforms

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Area of Polar Curve Region: Finding the Error

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Calculating Vertical Support Forces on a Uniform Steel Beam

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How Does Fluid Friction Affect Motion on an Incline?

  • Nenad
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Calculus - How fast is this distance changing?

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Graph Functions: Features & Uses

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Really Hard Circuit Question - With LINK

  • scorpa
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Radius of He+ Ion in Bohr Orbit 3.0

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Straight-Line Graph: x/t2 and t or x/t Pairs for Plotting

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What Angle Does the Angular Momentum Vector Make with the Axle?

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Calculating Tension of a Rope for a Moving Sledge on an Inclined Surface

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Is the Function Differentiable and Continuous Based on Its Derivative?

  • UrbanXrisis
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If someone can tell me about light

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Power series solutions to diffeq

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Understanding Torque: Calculating Tension in a Uniform Beam System

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How Do You Calculate Momentum in Different Collision Scenarios?

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