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Calculate final velocity of electric particle

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Calculating Potential Energy Change for a Mountain Climber

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Help me calculate Force to choose an air cylinder

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Electrostatics: graphing/field vectors

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How to calculate the moment of inertia for complex 3D shapes

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Orders of Magnitude Estimation Problem

  • Physiona
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Maximum extension of the spring

  • Jahnavi
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Rate of conversion of P.E. to heat for a waterfall

  • Richie Smash
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The 2.5-kg wieght is released from rest -- Determine the spring constant k

  • Alexanddros81
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How to find the direction of wave propagation

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What are the factors affecting geostationary satellite orbits?

  • songoku
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Three particles, finding Q of one of them (Coulomb's Law)

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Rotating reel with load driven by a motor

  • bassguitar
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Torque and Rotational Equilibrium with a slanted Rod/Cable

  • JwdePhysics
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Applying a time-dependent force to a proton

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Energy released through alpha decay

  • songoku
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Maximizing Displacements in SHM: Is ωt = -Φ/2 the Correct Value?

  • Jahnavi
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What values of WT should I use for internal radiation dose calculations?

  • adamworth
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Can the Hubble telescope measure the diameter of Betelgeuse?

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What is the Magnetic Field at Point O?

  • TuanTran
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A ball moves a horizontal circle....

  • talknerdy2me
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What is the Velocity of the Ball After Impact?

  • GayYoda
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Two particle system - find their angular velocities

  • Alexanddros81
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A Galvanometer of Coil Resistance 50 Ω Deflects Full Scale....

  • AUAO1
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What is the density of pure chromium in g cm^-3?

  • Richie Smash
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How Does a Loudspeaker's Cone Move in Simple Harmonic Motion?

  • william
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Understanding Charge Flow in RC Circuits: A Scientist's Perspective

  • sumit_1
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Finding the sum and difference of two drag coefficients

  • Lunia Oriol
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Given current and density of electrons, what is their speed?

  • Abdullah Almosalami
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Finding the period of a pendulum witha string that has mass

  • Physics Man
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Calculating the force (Homework question)

  • Tony09_
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Find C vector, with two known magnitudes

  • Casodd
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Oscillation related to electromagnetic induction

  • songoku
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Which equation is used to define resistance?

  • songoku
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Time period of oscillation of a plate

  • Jahnavi
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Time period of block springs SHM

  • Jahnavi
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Semi major axis - planetary Science

  • hhhp8cec1
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Magnetic field created by a wire

  • Eitan Levy
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Kinematics -- flying a plane in the wind to a destination

  • Philly215
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How to Derive Momentum Equations for Alpha Particles in Collisions?

  • GayYoda
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Hydrostatics, find length of kerosene column in U tube

  • Ishraq Begum
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Stress-strain graph-finding elastic strain energy

  • Krashy
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Inertia of a hollow cylinder and hollow sphere

  • GayYoda
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Hydrostatics, Length of a mercury column

  • Ishraq Begum
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How to find supply frequency of an AC circuit

  • Alan McMaster
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Balanced forces - Electrical and Gravitational forces

  • hhhp8cec1
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How to find Potential Energy without distance

  • rocky4920
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Understanding Work Components in Calculating Net Work Done

  • Dylan R
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Circular motion grade 12 physics

  • Specter
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Transformation of Vectors in a Rotated Coordinate System

  • domabo
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Setting Up an Experiment: Force vs. Displacement

  • a1234
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Momentum Problem: Kid Pushing Sled on Ice

  • JT1000
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Business major.... fluid dynamics question....

  • Stephen0311
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Questions about Energy (Work and Power)

  • CPHY
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Stopping distances on a downward slope

  • GayYoda
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How Can I Solve This Static Equilibrium Problem?

  • Emanuel0406
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Energy dissipated in a resistor

  • Bob jefferson
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Solve Static Equilibrium Problem: Get Help Now

  • Emanuel0406
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Period of Planets orbiting a Star

  • Soniteflash
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Confusion over the calculation of the angular momentum of a rigid body

  • timetraveller123
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How Do You Calculate Power in These Physics Problems?

  • SickTechz
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Calculate the coefficient of friction from mass and angle

  • Physics_Noob
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Ultrasound waves and the kidney

  • Kolika28
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Classical mechanics: motion and acceleration

  • vroy
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Validity of Two-Fermion System Wavefunction with Quantum Numbers a and b

  • FilipLand
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Energy of a solenoid with a partially removed core

  • Toby_phys
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What is the true nature of binding energy in a nucleus?

  • jumbogala
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Balancing a plank on a cylinder

  • simon janssens
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Electron and proton penetration

  • adamworth
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What is the Initial Mass of Fuel Needed for a Rocket to Reach 0.1c?

  • Dopplershift
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Solving the Question: Calculating Dose Rate for 90Sr

  • adamworth
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Calculate the rate of potential energy loss of water in a pipe

  • kwal0203
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What is the density of the constantan wire?

  • Richie Smash
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Question regarding centripetal acceleration/period

  • LifeMushroom
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Physics Calculating Distance and Direction

  • Anonymous1135
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Capacitor filled with two conducting materials

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Re-Write Transcendental Function

  • James_1978
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Re-Write Transcendental Function

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Formulating equation to compare forces

  • Barium
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Hydrogen ions moving through a battery

  • spaceid
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Finding Total Charge from E-field

  • Marcus95
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Why Did I Get the Pulley Tension Forces Wrong?

  • Krashy
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What is the relationship between engine power, force, and speed?

  • jonnybmac
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How do you find the normal force of an object being pushed?

  • Maya KDeoimmich
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Simple Concept Question Regarding Impulse and Momentum

  • etherealcalc
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A ball is placed on the spring and launched vertically, Find k

  • Alexanddros81
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Energy conservation in circular motion

  • Fatima Hasan
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What Happens When Capacitor Plates Are Pulled Apart?

  • Seung Tai Kang
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Comparing Crushing Forces: Human vs. Fly

  • Rainie Metis
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Wheel-Hub System and Angular Acceleration

  • etherealcalc
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Is the work caused by the force of friction negative?

  • Jamesgortrig
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Photoelectric Effect: Find K.E. of Photoelectron in Air, Cs-137

  • Espid
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For a damped RLC circuit, why must R be small?

  • Taulant Sholla
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Polarization of the wave function

  • Javier141241
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Conceptual Equipotential Surfaces Problems

  • Irfan Nafi
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Charge different entering and leaving a resistor

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