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Is y a function of x or Sine in f(x)=sinx?

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Understanding the Squeeze Theorem in Calc II

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Calculating Spring Constant and Force for a Vertical Spring

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How to Determine Forces and Movements in a Connected Particles System?

  • Ihsahn
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Why Does My Projectile Land Incorrectly After Launching Off a Ramp?

  • FancyNut
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Simple Pendulum: Oscillating Mass Explained

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Prove tan(x)-sin(x)/2tan(x) = sin^2(x/2)

  • Elijah the Wood
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Understanding Inequalities: Explaining the Concept and Significance

  • roger
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Calculating Mu for Unacceptable Dye Discharge in Paint

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Speed After Collision of Five Railroad Cars

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Regular Networks on Torus: Can't Have Pentagons as Faces?

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How to Calculate Work Done with Vectors?

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Check to see if this is done correct

  • butz3
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Simple application of Derivitives problem

  • Leonidas
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Optimizing Heat Engines: Finding the Temperature of the Hot Reservoir

  • andrew410
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Solving a Quick Math Homework: Finding sin(x/2) from sin(x) = 8/17

  • Elijah the Wood
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Average Force question (baseball, glove, bat)

  • DLxX
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Pre-Calc Homework Help: Simplify (sec^2 x)(csc x)/(csc^2 x)(sec x)"

  • math_fortress
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Solving Momentum Problem: 4000N/m Spring Compression

  • mikep
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What is meant by 'weather element

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Stopping Distance & Coefficient of Friction for a Decelerating Car

  • Mivz18
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Calculate Force for Rotating a Cylinder: Mass and Diameter Guide

  • pitchharmonics
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Help with QM harmonic Oscillator Question

  • Rachael_Victoria
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Will a Rope Break if Each End is Pulled with 500 N?

  • Coldie
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Prove Hard Limit Problem: Continuous Everywhere

  • matrix_204
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How can I find the equation for y vs x using only these notations?

  • UrbanXrisis
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Latitude and longitude of the most northern point

  • Rocko
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Help with conservation of momentum question

  • jhson114
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Need someone to look at my work

  • Winner
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How Is Tension Distributed in a Multi-Block System?

  • physicsgrade11
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Angular and Tangential Variables problem

  • pinky2468
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Understanding Friction: Tension & Coefficient of N & T

  • Warwick
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Newton's Laws Question: Airplane Loop Speed & Apparent Weight Calculation

  • nissan300zxs
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How to Convert 50 PSI to Liters per Minute?

  • bonruddrsc
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Check My Physics Work: Visual Aid Provided

  • UrbanXrisis
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Radial acceleration of the earth

  • UrbanXrisis
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Running up some stairs, kiloWatts

  • Fringan
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Calculating Radial Acceleration of Earth at Equator

  • UrbanXrisis
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Physic homework (kinematics, Newton's Laws and Relative motion/velocity)

  • NiteCrawler
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The Physics of a Recoiling Cannon

  • Mivz18
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Help with Griffiths Electrodynamics

  • sinyud
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How Do I Solve This Limit Using Factoring X Out?

  • quasar987
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What Are the Differences Between Rheostats and Potentiometers?

  • benhorris
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Help with Conservation of Energy

  • moodyflower
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Coefficient of friction formulas help

  • Kdawg
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Conservation of Mechanical Energy Problem

  • Moszzad
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Construct an Egg Drop Device with 10 Straws and Cardboard

  • golden_cactus7
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Quick Math Question: Simplifying Fractions and Roots

  • roger
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Converging Infinite Series: Examining the Limit of (2^(n)+1)/2^(n+1)

  • kdinser
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How Do Components of Force Affect Barge Movement in Vector Addition?

  • Gughanath
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To confirm my answer wheter is right or wrong

  • Sanosuke Sagara
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At what point on the x-axis is the field greatest?

  • mugzieee
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Evaluating the Limit $\frac{0}{0}$: Can Someone Help?

  • quasar987
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How Do Electric Fields Interact at Specific Points on the Y-Axis?

  • nemzy
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Xe-F-Xe Bond Angle - Is it 104.5?

  • Tanya Back
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The intricacies of spring expansion

  • freemind
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Finding Force Needed to Pull Car onto Tow Truck at Angle

  • pitchharmonics
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How Does Tension Affect the Acceleration of Blocks in a Pulley System?

  • charvonne coates
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Voltage and the usage of the word

  • chickenpuppet
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Question on problem solving and Newton's 3rd law

  • FancyNut
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General Relativity Geodesic Problem

  • regretfuljones
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Two blocks on top of each other accelerating

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Help Needed: Solving Tf in Metal & Liquid Heat Exchange

  • tedjj
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Help! Solving a Physics Problem - Can You Assist?

  • suf7
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(n )/(2 ^n ) sequence limit problem

  • courtrigrad
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Physics of Sound homework question PLEASE

  • emilyk
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What is the average distance between nitrogen molecules at STP?

  • mlee
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How Do You Calculate the Resistance of a Spherical Resistor?

  • stunner5000pt
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Test of Second Partials - Proof

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Methods for convergence divergence

  • Alem2000
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What is the component of the total angular momentum along the axle?

  • physicsss
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What Is the Volume of the Secret Cavity in the Brass Sculpture?

  • skonstanty
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Physics: Centripetal Force, 35kg Ride, 2.25 Minutes

  • Physics
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Calculating Amplitude of Brick Separation from Piston with SHM

  • nazarip
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How Fast Did Klaus Spinka Accelerate While Grass Skiing?

  • bballgirlweez
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Chain Rule for Quotients: Explained!

  • ziddy83
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Work and kinetic friction problem

  • kmotoao
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Calculating Minimum Batted Ball Speed for Homerun at Fenway Park

  • hobo
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Linear Algebra Help - Get Answers to System of Linear Equations

  • mspaic
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How Do You Calculate the Work Done by Gravity on an Inclined Plane?

  • eil2001
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Measuring Accuracy of a Trebuchet Project

  • Crouch
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Linear Equations word problem help

  • Gwen
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Can You Solve These Challenging Friction Problems?

  • Whitebread
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Find Coeff. of Friction for 1200kg Truck on Slippery Road

  • preet
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Solving Double Integrals: √(1=y^2) & √(2x=x^2)

  • Audax Dreik
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How Does Physics Influence the Sound and Melody of Music?

  • Dutch
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Kinetic Energy Lost in Bullet Penetrating Can

  • Mivz18
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Too easy and wrong: consv of angular momentum

  • envscigrl
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Solving Angular Velocity Q: Find Wf for 2 Spinning Disks

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Solve Linear Programming Graphically: 2 Train-Lines at Central Station

  • Dr-NiKoN
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Pendulum force experienced at the top of the string?

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Help Needed Urgently: Solving String Vibration Equation

  • jasaleh
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Strangely difficult log question

  • Coldie
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QUESTION: N.m Torque Calculation for Rotating Square Plate

  • gauravkukreja
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Force on roll of paper - length of paper that unrolls

  • physicsss
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