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Why Did My Passion for Math Lead to Disappointment at College?

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What is the angular acceleration of a uniform rod when a string is released?

  • sebasalekhine7
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Thermal expansion of steel pipe

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Solving for Displacement in Circular Motion

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How to Simplify Boolean Equations with Continuous Bars?

  • cact
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Prove: |a-b|≤|a|+|b| using Definition of Absolute Value

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What is the acceleration of an electron in a cathode ray tube?

  • runner1738
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When Will Particle B Pass Particle A in 2 Particles, 1 Direction?

  • runner1738
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How much fuel has the rocket burned?

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Expression eqivalent to 1+sec/cos ? Explain

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Add these 3 vectors to show that they all add up to zero

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Understanding Recursive Methods and Sorting Algorithms

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Solving Dynamics Homework Problems

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Calculating Current Density and Current in a Gold Wire

  • kyang002
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Calculating Charges q_1, q_2, and q_3 with Integration

  • kyang002
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Electric Flux Through Shown Surface

  • kyang002
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Calculating Density of Free Electrons in a Metal Wire

  • kyang002
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Electron in a parallel plate capacitor - finding plate's magnitude

  • vaxopy
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How Is Angular Acceleration Calculated in a Rotational Torque Problem?

  • hun_nomin
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How Is the Radius of a Critical Mass Sphere Calculated in Physics?

  • soyee7
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A few questions about Quantum stuff

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Sum of 4 Vectors: Magnitude & Angle

  • Kp0684
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Calculating Air Time of 23.8 ft Toss: Part B

  • med9546
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Perpendicular position vector and velocity?

  • quiksilver
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At what height is this flower pot dropped?

  • ProBasket
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Rocket Velocity and Mass Ratio

  • UrbanXrisis
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Trouble finding the integral for volume

  • Pseudo Statistic
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Where Are Electron-Hole Pairs Created in Solar Cells?

  • properphysicist
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How Do You Calculate the Moment of Inertia for a Rubber Tire?

  • bemigh
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Analyzing Ideal Op-Amp Circuits: From Voltage Dividers to Low Pass Filters

  • logicalman
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Solve Charge Question: 1C, 1g, 1pc @ 10km Distance

  • neoclee
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How far does the person travel in km?

  • runner1738
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Calculating Satellite Orbital Radius from Period

  • Format
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How Do Charges Behave at the Corners of a Square?

  • michaelw
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Maximum height of a projectile

  • dg_5021
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Work Done by Gravity on Box on Ice Arc - Radius 8m, Angle 14 Degrees

  • BlasterV
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Calculating Impulse of Golf Ball - Average Force of Impact

  • UrbanXrisis
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How Does Wolf Population Dynamics Affect Moose Numbers?

  • apchemstudent
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Where Should a +2.5Q Charge Be Placed to Nullify the Force?

  • mad
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Electric field between charged parallel plates?

  • johny_doe
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What is the velocity of the 10.0 kg object after the collision?

  • scorpa
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How to Solve a Boolean Equation with a Bar Above One Variable?

  • cact
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Defining Vectors in Cylindrical Coordinates: Permissible Origin Point?

  • Phymath
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What is the Basic Concept of Logarithms in Calculus?

  • thomasrules
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Need Help with a Physics Statics Problem Involving Cords and Pulleys?

  • SurfChic1983
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Need help with tension in a string/charged balls attached

  • vaxopy
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Understanding VT Graphs: Measuring Displacement and Acceleration

  • hype_chicky
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Calculating Tension in Hanging Mass: Introductory Physics Problem

  • karli_m
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How can I integrate (x^2)(e^x)Sinx dx efficiently?

  • Yegor
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Circle problem - perimater of a minor sector

  • footprints
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Nonlinear Differential equation

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Done by parts integral and simplify

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Solve Torque & Tension | Get Help Now!

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What is the mass of the bottom weight in this pulley system?

  • bignasty
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Electric potential Energy/ electric potential

  • Ksingh30
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Cavity Length of LASER and Interference

  • Crumbles
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How Do You Solve Dimensional Analysis Problems in Physics?

  • ][nstigator
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Proving Inequalities: Tips and Examples for Solving with Different Methods

  • courtrigrad
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Comparing Satellite Energy in 160km and 144km Orbits

  • krypt0nite
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Vave x 2: Uncovering the Mystery Behind Vf

  • Lovely
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What Does the Simiens Crew Hacker Message Mean?

  • majinknight
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Collision Prediction: Speedy Sue vs. Slow-Moving Van in a Wet Tunnel

  • chr1zis
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Solve Gauge Pressure Problem Step-By-Step

  • einstein_from_oz
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Static electric calculation help

  • Gogsey
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Calculating the Constant for Measuring Flow Rates in Open Channels

  • Frustra8ed
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Electricity question that I thought I had but I don't

  • schattenjaeger
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Help with Light Questions: Wavelength, Fringe, Diffraction

  • Kawrae
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Potential of a Linear Quadrupole

  • Lomion
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How Can Proving Inequalities Help in Understanding Mathematical Concepts?

  • courtrigrad
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What Is the Displacement of a Couple Walking Around a Lake?

  • shawonna23
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Object's Velocity: Up, Highest, Down

  • Gilly1998
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Sinking ocean liner velocity problem

  • JasonL
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Find the Ek of a satilite in orbit

  • Format
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Find the angle to the horizontal that the man must pull

  • an_mui
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Why Doesn't My Siphon Work with Unequal Tube Sizes?

  • CoolHandLuke
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Bouncing Particles on a smooth table

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Looking For College Professor To Interview For Senior Rail Gun Project

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How Much Anhydrous Magnesium Sulfate Remains After Dehydration?

  • Raza
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Capacitance required to continue in a power lapse

  • Jacob87411
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Are These Physics Assignment Answers Correct?

  • SAIRA123
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Proving Irrationality of \sqrt[3]{3}

  • SpatialVacancy
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Need help with transfer of heat/radiation/emissivity problem

  • leftwingirl3773
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Solving Sound-Related Questions: Find the Answers!

  • Markd
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Calculating Acceleration and Time for Blood Flow in the Left Ventricle

  • shawonna23
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Lattice Points and Equilateral Triangles: A Proof

  • courtrigrad
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M's Electric Field Calculation for a Uniformly Charged Wire

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N-Type & P-Type Structures: Electron Flow

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