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What is the force work done by force F along OAC, OBC, OC

  • UrbanXrisis
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2 challenge problems for tommorrow(dec 7)

  • Skotster
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Two limited integration questions

  • hhegab
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Solving Liquid Flow Problem: Speed in Lower Pipe

  • thursdaytbs
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I can't work out the why to this problem

  • StaRz
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Find the time required for the boat to slow to 45 km/hr

  • king_naeem
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Solving for the Target's Mass in a One-Dimensional Elastic Collision

  • physics87
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Measure the resistance of a coil of wire using a voltmeter/ammeter

  • PakiPie
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Calculate Expectation Value of Particle in Infinite Box

  • paul11273
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What is the speed of the block in this compressed spring problem?

  • BlackMamba
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Acceleration of Falling Mass Attached to 5cm Pulley

  • hannibal
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How can I calculate the speed of a bullet using a ballistic pendulum?

  • mikep
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Why do we use a high voltage and not a high current?

  • Pseudo Statistic
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Very close to being finished, me with these 2 problems

  • WillP
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Solving Calculus Equations with Curves Passing Through the Origin

  • roger
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Thermal conductivity of neoprene

  • Sophie_King
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PHYSICS 30 - The Nature Of Matter

  • Invisible
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Calculating Water Speed & Flow from a Hose

  • Jacob87411
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Stone-Weierstrass theorem problem

  • cogito²
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Which Cast Iron Skillet Requires More Heat?

  • krazeekid7
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Simplify & state restrictions CHECK

  • aisha
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Calculus Final Exam Help: Tips & Pointers

  • ziddy83
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Can You Help Me Fit These Squares Into a Rectangle?

  • GuMdRop
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What is the best approach for Integration by parts?

  • Tom McCurdy
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How Far Does the Mass Fall Before the Dime Slides Off the Disk?

  • kornwestheim
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Solving Boy & Girl's Velocity After Snow Ball Toss

  • simpreza2
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What Is the Required Angle for a Block to Slide Up an Inclined Plane?

  • mxtiger67
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Two more hard probability questions

  • ms. confused
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Filling a Book Shelf: The Work Required

  • Rapta3
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Solving Orbital Radius Problem: Reduce Radius by 1.09 km

  • jbot2222
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Finding Extreme Values of Functions Without Graphing or Calculators

  • Shay10825
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Trig Identities : Help 3 Questions.

  • xLaser
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What Is the Magnetic Field at the Center of a Square Wire Loop?

  • rothrock98
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Thermodynamics problem help again

  • Enoch
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Solve an Ellipse Product Min Problem with LaGrange

  • MatSci
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Different answer from teacher's .

  • dncnqn
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Differential Equation w/ Power Series Solution

  • DivGradCurl
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What Is the Coefficient of Friction for a Dry Pig on a 27-Degree Slide?

  • idontgetit
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What is the Average Acceleration of a Plane Making a Gradual Turn?

  • Elphaba
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What is the final charge on the capacitor in this circuit?

  • joshanders_84
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Help on Sticky Collision Problem for Conservation of Momentum/Energy

  • Afro_Akuma
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Solving a Homework Question: 25N Force Opposite to Displacement?

  • dragon84
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How Can I Get Help with Physics and Calculus Problems?

  • hd28cw
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Deriving an Expression for a Sinusoidal Wave on a String

  • krazeekid7
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How Do I Find a Wave Function for a Neutron in a Double Slit Experiment?

  • bannadonna
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Introduction to Rings and Fields- Help

  • Palindrom
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What are the steps to calculate uncertainty in quantum mechanics?

  • jsundberg
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Understanding the Limit of (sinx)/x^3 as x Approaches 0

  • mad
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How to Simplify a Boolean Reduction Problem?

  • DethRose
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Understanding Sonic Booms: Facts and Effects Explained

  • ponjavic
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How Do You Calculate Work Done by Gas in Thermodynamics?

  • Enoch
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Hooke's Law and Simple Harmonic Motion

  • Soaring Crane
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Solving (25-x) / 2.6 = (0-x) / .2718

  • pitchharmonics
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Calculating KEf for Two Connected Boxes - Frictionless Surface

  • simpreza2
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Me again (ideal gas/free expansion) soon

  • don_anon25
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Calculating Work and Average Force in a Meteor Impact on Sand

  • jbot2222
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Efficiency of Pulley System for Finals | Help Needed!

  • SummerSweety30
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A Mass-Spring System with Recoil and Friction

  • Heart
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Need Homework Help For A.P. Physics 11th Grade

  • Kimorto
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Determine 3 Elements of Group H with Primes p & q

  • mansi
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How can i evaluate trig functions?

  • preet
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What is the frequency of the oscillation?

  • physicsss
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Help with using water to produce hydrogen energy

  • yawie
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How Does Slit Spacing Affect Light Diffraction Patterns?

  • cuti_pie75
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Trouble Understanding Torque? Steps to Follow!

  • triden
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Simple harmonic motion mass on a spring

  • saltrock
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Calculating Energy and Speed in a 2-Dimensional Roller Coaster

  • HawKMX2004
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Another solve for x I GOT IT THIS TIME just check

  • aisha
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How Does Mass Affect Momentum and Kinetic Energy in Motion?

  • senseandsanity
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Rational Expressions loooong BUT NEED HELP

  • aisha
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Solve log_b(xy): Express in terms of p, q

  • footprints
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Calculating Displacement and Speed in a Standing Wave on a String

  • Lakers08
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How Is the Average Force Calculated in an Elastic Collision with a Wall?

  • tigerseye
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Finding x: Block Sliding on Spring SHM

  • physicsss
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Math Help:Reciprocal & Graphing

  • Raza
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Are My Calculations on Ladder Equilibrium and Torque Correct?

  • buffgilville
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What is the moment of inertia of the ball about the axis of rotation?

  • buffgilville
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Fluid Pressures on a Vertical Surface, Oh My

  • Gaplant
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Momentum Change: Car vs. Truck Collision Comparison

  • Jatsix30
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Solving Orbital Mechanics: 24 Hours to Seconds Conversion

  • triden
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Check my work please. Particle states.

  • frankR
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Energy for Orbits: 500km Above Earth's Surface

  • ice
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Solving Friction Problems on an Incline: A Cal-Trig Guide

  • lostinthespiral
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Work & Friction: Solve for Force, Work, & Speed

  • lostinthespiral
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Mass-Spring System: Kinetic Friction & Mechanical Energy

  • lostinthespiral
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Suspension cable exerts no net horizontal force on the towers?

  • bobwoz
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Cathode Ray Tube: Deflection on Screen with 480V & 36V, 960V & 18V

  • gillgill
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Football Launch Angle - Horizontal Distance Calculation

  • Elphaba
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Where can I find quotes on black holes to support my research paper?

  • KenshinX
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Calculating Percentage of Uncertainty in Momentum: Tips and Tricks

  • CollectiveRocker
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Unknown unstretched elastic cord length

  • gosbun
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How can I find the vector from a given magnitude and direction?

  • jjiimmyy101
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