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Solve Spiral Orbit Force Field: Desperate for Help

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Tips on how to graph this one's derivative?

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What am I missing in solving this differential equation?

  • discoverer02
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Transforming a Differential Equation: Tips and Tricks

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Find the solid angle subtended at the orgin

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Is the Triangular Lamina Stable When Suspended from Point C?

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How Far Does a Bus Travel After Accelerating and Decelerating?

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What is the angle of the electric field near a charged rod and two balloons?

  • SparkimusPrime
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Is the Orbital Energy of a Comet Elliptic, Parabolic, or Hyperbolic?

  • student1938
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Induction & Tranformer Problems

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Calculating Forces on Boy Sledging Down Slope

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Finding the Polar Equation of a Circular Orbit in a Central Force Field

  • mark9696
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Air Resistance: Solve Your Questions Here

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Tension Pull problem w/friction

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How far does a projectile travel in a given time?

  • holly
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Solve a Simple Kinematic Question: Space Shuttle Landing Acceleration

  • b_rudi
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Finding the Speed of a Point on a Rotating Grinding Wheel

  • SsUeSbIaEs
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Struggling with Solving Integral of arcsin x: Seeking Help and Hints

  • agro
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Calculating Cutoff Frequency with Oscilloscope and Coaxial Cable

  • Reason
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Solving Standing Waves/Nodes: 230 Hz, Harmonic Order, Fundamental Freq

  • tandoorichicken
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Electric Field w/ Continuous Charge Dist.

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Motion & Vectors: Find v1, Accel, Vel.& Pos. as Fn of Time

  • Beretta
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How can I solve equations without graphing?

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Finite Rotations: Prove D^(1/2)[R]

  • Norman
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Why Is It Hard to Find Images of Mobius Syndrome Online?

  • Dagenais
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Electric Forces and Electric Fields

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Calculating Work Done by a Spring with Initial Compression

  • AngelofMusic
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Finding Moment of Inertia: 2 Questions Answered

  • jlmac2001
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Magnitude of acceleration of electron in electric field

  • Spectre32
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What Distinguishes Internal Forces from External Forces?

  • Canuck156
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Finding Values for Theta in Vertical Plane Rotation Problem

  • AngelofMusic
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Electricity, Conducting Plates and Magnetic Fields

  • Zeus
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Calculating Air Kinetic Energy & Vrms of N2 & O2

  • cowgiljl
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Inductors i think it'll make an harmonic type of move

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How to Find Vector Magnetic Potential A from Magnetic Flux Density B?

  • jezse
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Calculate Ice Thickness in Chicago Pond: Heat Transfer Help

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Diagram & Calculations for Pulley System with Masses 8kg, 2kg, and 4kg

  • mcintyre_ie
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Are My Physics Problem Answers Correct?

  • cowgiljl
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Solving Physics Problems: Tips & Strategies

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How Is Magnetic Field Generated by a Stream of Protons?

  • PhysicsChick
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Can I show my solution? Linear Algebra

  • franz32
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Solving the Group O(n) Generator Problem

  • Norman
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Can you help check my answers for rotational motion homework?

  • pedestrian
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Different colored light on solar panels?

  • algilaera
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Acceleration Questions: Answers to Solve Equations

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How Do Sound Waves Measure Water Depth in Physics Coursework?

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Ferry Velocity and Passenger Motion: Solving for Direction and Magnitude

  • tgoot84
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Calculate the magnitude of the tension force in the rope

  • psruler
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Finding the Angle of Release for a Pellet on Top of a Cylinder

  • Bling
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What is the equivalent resistance when diagonal resistors are present?

  • Roary
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Find the vertical component and friction

  • DaveSauce
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Calculating Minimum Speed for a Bicycle Jump Across a Creek

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Kinetic Energy and Work and Power

  • nemzy
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Troubleshooting Hook's Law for Balloon Placement in a Stretched Hose

  • nemzy
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High Voltage line with a resistance problem

  • Spectre32
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What is the magnetic field produced 2.0 m from a stream of 10 E9 protons/second?

  • PhysicsChick
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Acceleration, speed, distance problem

  • Raffi
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How Do You Calculate Time and Speed in These Physics Problems?

  • hyen84
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Question about momentum and collision

  • Arfrce8729
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Learn How to Evaluate Triple Integrals: Volume vs Surface Integral Method

  • jlmac2001
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How Do Oceans Function as Buffers?

  • Astrophysics
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How Do You Apply the kT>>hw Approximation in Van der Waals Interactions?

  • demonslayer79
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Proving Transitivity of Sets with No Foundation

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Forces, Torques, and Acceleration

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My Physics Teacher didn't tell me how to do this

  • Earth_kissed
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UBC Physics Olympics: The Descrambler Event

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Discover the Power: Total Charge and Max Current of a 250AH Car Battery

  • Magna1
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Calculating the Threshold Mass for Static Friction in a String System

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Circuit with a capacitor problem

  • broegger
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Solving for Coefficient of Friction: Equation Help

  • Sarbear777
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Solve Magnetism Problems: Probs 1, 4, 8 & 10

  • mustang
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Solving Kinetic Friction: Min Force Needed to Prevent Sliding

  • devnull
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Implicit Differentiation Problem (stuck at a point)

  • Cod
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How to Calculate Electric Force Without Charge Coordinates | UTexas HW Help

  • NINHARDCOREFAN
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Can I Calculate the Momentum of Two Colliding Cars?

  • Addison
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Pounds to Kilograms: Examining Mass, Force, Newton, Slug & Gravity

  • Hollywood Dave
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Fundamental Wavelength of Vibration of Steel Wire 1m Apart

  • tandoorichicken
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How Does Changing a Gaussian Surface's Shape Affect Net Flux?

  • pringless
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Stuck on surface change density problem.

  • NINHARDCOREFAN
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Football Punter's Force: 0.55kg at 8m/s in .25s

  • DeBbIeFrIcKeNrAy
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Possible arrangements for a deck of 52 playing cards?

  • jlmac2001
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Initial Speed of Bullet: 5.5kg & 22.6g Collision

  • taralplp
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What is the speed of the box at the lower level

  • daisy_polly
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Determine the point at which the electric field is zero

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Momentum Q: What Happens When an Object Stops?

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Calculus Problem (involving tangent line)

  • Cod
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Is the Force Acting on this Rocket Balanced or Unbalanced?

  • adamg
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Solving Newtonian Mechanics: Find Expression for Speed v(t)

  • mindcircus
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Very simple but I don't understand how

  • maphanya16
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Solving Circuits with the Nodal Method: Finding Va

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Finding a parametric equation for y = f(x)

  • AngelofMusic
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Struggling with Physics Problems? Get Expert Help Now!

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What are possible subtopics for a physics extended essay on firearms?

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Looking for d=rt or something else?

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Work, Stairstep Ball | P.E. Calculation

  • holly
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Homework help- centripetal force

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