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Get Expert Help with Chem Homework: Writing Germanium Dioxide (GeO2) Equation

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Motion Problem Help: Should She Stop or Go?

  • Gughanath
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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)]

  • Kamataat
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Roller Coaster Car: Apparent Weight vs. True Weight

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Solving Problems Involving Simple Harmonic Oscillators

  • dalitwil
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Another circuit diagram simplifying question (harder)

  • F|234K
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Solving a Physics Problem: Ball A & B on a Wire

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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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Maria get $50 on 16th bd and $70 on 17th bd HELP

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

  • Charlie Brown
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Coordinate Geometry II TRIANGLES

  • aek
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Estimating Mass Inside Galaxy Using Centrifugal Force

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Design Circuit w/ 50 Ohm & 1k Ohm Constraints

  • zekester
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Calculating Weight on a Neutron Star

  • Logistics
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SR problem, howd they get here?

  • Pengwuino
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Calculate Mass Exhausted Per Second from Space Shuttle Thrust

  • tony873004
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How Is the Force on a Conductor Affected by Current and Distance?

  • fasterthanjoao
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Physics Communication Questions

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Challenges of Large-Scale Power Stations: A Closer Look

  • aek
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Simplifying Complex Circuit Diagrams

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How do you take integral of cot ?

  • EasyStyle4747
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Non-Linear Functions: Golf Ball Trajectory Analysis & Formulas

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

  • aisha
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Astrophysics Problem - Protons Collision Temperature at Washington U

  • Tloh
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Solving Physics Lab Challenge: Aim the Gun for the Cup

  • mohlam12
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Immediate HELP For any point A(x,y) of a locus

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

  • binarybob0001
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Centripetal and Centrifugal Forces

  • 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

  • abot
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Calculating Refractive Power of Two Lenses Combination

  • snnicols
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Help: Equations of Locus - Check & Get Help

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

  • stunner5000pt
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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?

  • bemigh
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Investigating Impulse & Acceleration in Youth Soccer Heading

  • whereisccguys
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Locus of points with distance sum =8

  • aisha
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Is my equation for finding equidistant points correct?

  • aisha
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Bullet fired into block attached to spring

  • tsdemers
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Help Needed: Solving Physics Problems Involving Work and Energy

  • kinski_girl
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Equilibrium meter stick problem

  • jaymode
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Magnetic Field & Potential: Northward Motion of a Horizontal Rod

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

  • TSN79
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Tension in ropes connecting blocks

  • sevens
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Forces (People and Earth) Problem

  • IntellectIsStrength
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Tips for a Non-US Student's Science Fair Project

  • sdp
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Is Time Dilation Calculated Correctly: 51 Minutes or 51 Years?

  • cd27
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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?

  • primarygun
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Master Free Body Diagrams: How to Draw Them for Different Scenarios

  • jen333
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How to calculate work done by a force?

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

  • ~angel~
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Time Dilation: Understanding How it Works

  • IntuitioN
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Angular Momentum & Spinning Platforms: Explained

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

  • stealth2k4
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Taylor Approximation Help - Find n Given x, a, ErrorBound

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

  • Stu165
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Rotational Speed with the Speed of Light

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Frame of reference, Forces, and Angles

  • PhysicsIdiot
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Determining Maximum Distance Using Center of Mass

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

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Statics Help Needed Desperately: Determine Forces on Frame

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

  • Jacob87411
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Ladder resting against wall - find forces

  • UrbanXrisis
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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?

  • Chazz569
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Calculating Distance Between Ships at 3 PM

  • radtad
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Calculating Friction on a Golf Ball in Rough Grass

  • SwAnK
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Im not sure how to answer LOCUS question

  • aisha
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Draw diagrams representing Locus

  • aisha
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Which direction does the normal contact force act?

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

  • DW_1983
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Proving a/sinα=b/sinβ from Triangle Sides and Angles

  • Kamataat
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Parametric Equations of an ellipse

  • ProBasket
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Could someone check my Electronics answers?

  • Matt.D
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Light Diffraction: Physics Basics Explained

  • primarygun
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Project that is similar to the coupled pendulum

  • Jonny
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Find the equation of the tangent to the curve

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For Part A: Find Limiting Reactant of 2.70g Al & 4.05g Cl2

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

  • forcedphysics
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Solve Physics Problem: Help a Student Lift Weight

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Help Stuck on these 2 problems

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Blocks being pulled by a string

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Integrating the Brachistochrone Problem: Solving for the Optimal Path

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Electrical Resistance of a brick

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Abstract algebra problem concern

  • vsage
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Measuring Temperature in a Pressure Chamber: Tips and Techniques

  • Faizi
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How Do I Calculate Work Done by Forces in Physics Problems?

  • dark_angel
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Find Inertial Reference Frame Using Acceleration

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