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Probability of mixed heads and tails in 40 simultaneous coin tosses

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Integral of 5x³√(1+x²) by substitution

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Photoelectric effect and copper

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Writing the equation for germanium dioxide heated with carbon

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Can a car stop or cross a yellow light in 2.0 seconds?

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Incomplet notes on integration by parts

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Proving (A\cap B)-(A\cap C) using x\in[A\cap(B-C)]

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Roller Coaster Car: Apparent Weight vs. True Weight

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Solving Problems Involving Simple Harmonic Oscillators

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Finding net resistance in a circuit with two parallel paths from battery

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Ball A (3 kg) slides down from 1.8 m and collides with ball B (1 kg) on a wire

  • Brian Earley
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Angular velocity, speed, and period of a phonograph record at 77.6 rpm

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Deriving Coefficient of Static Friction for Inclined Textbook and Coin

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Solving a Rocket Launch Problem: Find the Fuel Mass Fraction

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Understanding Compound Interest and Calculating RRSP Growth

  • aisha
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Finding annual interest rate from two deposits with compound interest

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Solve Physics Problem: Coefficient of Friction on Steep Incline with Supertruck

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Coordinate Geometry II TRIANGLES

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Estimating Mass Inside Galaxy Using Centrifugal Force

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How to avoid loading with 50Ω source and 1kΩ load

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Calculating Weight on a Neutron Star

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SR problem, howd they get here?

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Calculate Mass Exhausted Per Second from Space Shuttle Thrust

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How Is the Force on a Conductor Affected by Current and Distance?

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Physics Communication Questions

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Simplifying Complex Circuit Diagrams

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How do you take integral of cot ?

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Non-Linear Functions: Golf Ball Trajectory Analysis & Formulas

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Describe the locus points that are 3 units from line y = 2x – 3

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Astrophysics Problem - Protons Collision Temperature at Washington U

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Solving Physics Lab Challenge: Aim the Gun for the Cup

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Sum of squares of coordinates equals 9

  • aisha
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Why does the Lorentz transformation only affect the x axis?

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Are centripetal and centrifugal forces both effects or just one?

  • chunkymonkey
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Is current used up in a resistor or the voltage is used up?

  • F|234K
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Isolated charged conducting sphere problem

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Calculating Refractive Power of Two Lenses Combination

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Equation of a locus 3 units from a circle's circumference

  • aisha
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Expanding Power Series: (1- $\frac{2n}{(n+1)^2})^2$

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What Is the Equation for a Locus Equidistant from the X and Y Axes?

  • aisha
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How Do You Integrate a Wave Function to Find Electron Probability?

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Impulse from a soccer ball deflected 52 degrees

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Locus of points with distance sum =8

  • aisha
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Is my equation for finding equidistant points correct?

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Bullet fired into block attached to spring

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Work and energy for a book carried and lifted 1.5 m

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Equilibrium meter stick problem

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Magnetic Field & Potential: Northward Motion of a Horizontal Rod

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What is the Relationship Between K and X in a Quadratic Equation?

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Tension in ropes connecting blocks

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Forces (People and Earth) Problem

  • IntellectIsStrength
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Science fair project ideas for quantum or theoretical physics

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Time dilation at 90% speed of light for 20 minutes

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Work Done on Supertanker: Solve Problem w/ 1.4x10^6 N Tugboats

  • gazza347
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What does coherent exactly mean?

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Magnetic field at center of finite solenoid vs infinite solenoid

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How to calculate work done by a force?

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How much work is done when moving an object from x_1 to x_2?

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Why do both clocks run slower in each reference frame?

  • IntuitioN
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Why does flipping a spinning wheel make the platform rotate?

  • UrbanXrisis
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Kinetic Friction: Seal Slides Down 30° Ramp to Pool

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Finding the number of Taylor terms given an error bound

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Solution to Fourier Transform of f(θ) = |sin(θ)|

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Rotational Speed with the Speed of Light

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Frame of reference, Forces, and Angles

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Determining Maximum Distance Using Center of Mass

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How can I easily build a cloud chamber for a physics project?

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Forces on frame members ABCD and CEG with suspended 40 lb weight

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How Does Refraction Affect Image Location in a Bi-Radial Mirror?

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Ladder resting against wall - find forces

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Solve Inductance for 550nm EM Waves w/17pF Capacitor

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Rotation with a Pulley and Masses

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Calculate the energy to accelerate and decelerate a leg

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Is My Kinematic Solution for a Basketball Shot Correct?

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Calculating Distance Between Ships at 3 PM

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Calculating Friction on a Golf Ball in Rough Grass

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Im not sure how to answer LOCUS question

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Draw diagrams representing Locus

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Which direction does the normal contact force act?

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Why Do Dicarboxylic Acids Show a Less Pronounced Odd-Even Effect in pKa?

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Proving a/sinα=b/sinβ from Triangle Sides and Angles

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Parametric Equations of an ellipse

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Could someone check my Electronics answers?

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Why does single-slit diffraction create multiple bright bands?

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Project that is similar to the coupled pendulum

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Find the equation of the tangent to the curve

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Finding mass of Al2Cl6 from 2.70g Al and 4.05g Cl2

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How Does a Helium Balloon Achieve Buoyancy at 30 km Altitude?

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Can a student lift a weight with 40 kg muscle tension at 20 degrees?

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Equations of motion for ideal pendulum and cylinder with hanging mass

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Blocks being pulled by a string

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