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Conceptual misunderstanding in applying formula for work done in adiabatic compression
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What is ##Tds## in this equation : ##dU = Tds - PdV##
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Measuring the Velocity of Sound in this Lab Exercise
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Confused about a conservation of energy problem
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Can an Electron Be Observed in a Light Microscope?
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How does thermal stress affect the length of a constrained rod?
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Tangent Angles for Lines of Force, Two Equal Positive Charges
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Understanding E subscript R Notation in the Context of General Relativity
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Would conservation of momentum apply in this vehicle accident homework problem?
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Volume's effect on buoyancy: Does pressure increase?
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Stokes' law and falling sphere method
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Magnetic field due to a long, straight wire
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Final Project (Matura Project) About The Wave Pendulum
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Troubleshooting Circular Motion: Solving the Toy Car Loop Puzzle
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A rope, a pole, and some tension
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Understanding Time Measurement in Physics: Uncertainty and Calculations
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What is the definition of a way and how does it relate to travel?
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What is the energy difference between the peaks in the Zeeman effect?
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How Do You Solve Equilibrium Problems Using Moments?
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Force between poles of two magnets
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Newton's shell theorem - all mass is concentrated at its centre
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Need help on some mechanics questions from a text book
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Electromagnetic induction (Faraday's law)
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Balancing Torques and Forces on this Beam
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Maximize Your Swinging Ball Force with These Expert Tips
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Help about the unit vectors for polar coordinates in terms of i and j
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Tangential acceleration of proton due to a changing magnetic field
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Does the Variable ##t## Represent Multiple Concepts in Physics Problems?
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Investigation regarding the rotor ride
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JEE solution wrong? (tempco of a clock)
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Pressure inside a sealed container
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Average velocity ##\bar{v}## for a uniformly accelerating particle
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Angular velocity of a loop after being struck by bullet
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Destroying a Building Using a Lens
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Irreversible isothermal Process Work External pressure not provided
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Finding the focal length of a converging lens with VERY limited info
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A window cleaner holding his platform up with a rope and pulley
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Is enthalpy just the sum of internal energy and work against external pressure?
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Mistake in Exercises for the Feynman Lectures?
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Finding Gauge Pressure in this Manometer
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Monkey accelerating up and down a rope
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Ways of transferring charge between objects (conduction and induction)
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What is the Relationship Between Restoring Force and Angle in a Pendulum?
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How to define vectors in spherical coordinate system?
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For the friction formula when to use Fn(normal force)×mu and when F×mu
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Why did I get two different results for the mass m2?
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Uncertainty principle if only one velocity direction is known
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Dead simple physics question (still a puzzle to me)
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Physics - electrostatic exercise with 4 charges at the corners of a square
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Finding the currents in this circuit (2 voltage sources and 3 resistors)
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Effect on visibility of thin films due to interference
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In which direction is the magnetic field at point P?
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Motion of Sphere Rolling Down Rotating Cone
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Calculate the voltmeter reading for this circuit with 2 sources and 2 resistors
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What is the net force on the current loop?
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Different forms of Stokes' theorem
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Wooden sphere rolling on a double metal track
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Mass on a spring from equilibrium
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Problem understanding solution of a question about a hydrogen-filled balloon
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Why body A has greater acceleration?
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Calculus Problem: Blowing Up a Spherical Balloon
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The phenomenon of the ruler trick
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Discover the Correct Star Radius with These Key Answers | Choose Wisely!
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Projectile Motion Question (Envelope of trajectories) query
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Viscosity by Falling Sphere Equations
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Parallel Axis Theorem Not Working
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Arrange bulbs in descending order of brightness
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Force field in spherical polar coordinates
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Actual Working of Weighing Machine (Normal vs gravitational force)
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Which Spring Constants to Use for Magnet Oscillation Experiment?
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How to Solve Dynamics Exercise Involving Force Representation?
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Matrices: a normal M, a projection Q, Hermitian transpose of product
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Does a signal called "EN" stand for something special in this circuit?
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How Does Dimensionality Affect Phonon Polarizations?
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Carnival Swing Question, I am severely stuck
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A charge inside a ring, small oscillation
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Importance/Use of Gauss' Law and Ampere's Circuital Law
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What are the voltages generated from this current source?
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Problem on Differential Pulleys
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Plot ##i_A## vs ##v_A## characteristics for this nonlinear network
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Distributed weight of inclined beam.
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What is the angle of static equilibrium for a ladder on ice?
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Calculate the resistance to add in parallel to balance this bridge circuit
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Find the amount of work done against gravity in moving a 150kg rocket
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What is the most effective nozzle size and water speed for maximum thrust?
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Finding electric potential of an infinite line charge at z axis
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Seeking advice on "simple" pendulum problem
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Question about a problem from 'Optics' by Eugene Hecht
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Frequency of oscillations given 3 springs at angles ##\frac{2\pi}{3}##
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What is the power per square meter of a sun on a planet?
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Find the Retarding Force due to Eddy Currents
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Block on slope. Different answers using energy vs forces
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Why are the forces on torque tension and not the weight of the mass?
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Speed of ball on pendulum with Mechanical Energy
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Time period of SHM & Energy conservation in pulley-spring-block system
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Varying fluid (density) in a cylinder rolling along an inclined plane
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Torque before slipping in a refrigerator
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Friction between tractor tyres and the ground
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Does a massless string cause a normal force when attached to a wall?
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Vertical Velocity Graph versus Time on a Slope
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