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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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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

  • star33
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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?

  • zenterix
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Problem on Differential Pulleys

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Plot ##i_A## vs ##v_A## characteristics for this nonlinear network

  • zenterix
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Distributed weight of inclined beam.

  • Mohmmad Maaitah
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What is the angle of static equilibrium for a ladder on ice?

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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?

  • user079622
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Finding electric potential of an infinite line charge at z axis

  • physics1000
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Seeking advice on "simple" pendulum problem

  • some bloke
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Question about a problem from 'Optics' by Eugene Hecht

  • phymath7
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Frequency of oscillations given 3 springs at angles ##\frac{2\pi}{3}##

  • curious_mind
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What is the power per square meter of a sun on a planet?

  • GlubbyJug
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Find the Retarding Force due to Eddy Currents

  • icemanhv
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Block on slope. Different answers using energy vs forces

  • laser
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Why are the forces on torque tension and not the weight of the mass?

  • j04015
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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

  • mostafaelsan2005
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Torque before slipping in a refrigerator

  • mancity
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Friction between tractor tyres and the ground

  • laser
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Vertical Velocity Graph versus Time on a Slope

  • mancity
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A particle moving in a parabolic path in the ##x-y## plane

  • brotherbobby
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Finding current of circular (toroidal) solenoid

  • Grandpa04
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Problem involving space elevators

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Calculate a radius of a circle on a screen

  • Lotto
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Circular motion of a rollercoaster car on a loop-the-loop

  • Jolene
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Maximum voltage in the primary circuit of a transformer

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How Do You Solve for Final Velocities in Elastic Collisions?

  • pineapplebanana
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How can the coefficient of friction change? Does it?

  • Ameer Bux
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Why does this question make this simplifying assumption?

  • laser
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Alpha particle close to the nucleus

  • Juli
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Thermo Final Review - specific heat for ideal gas

  • dwsky
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Confused on whether this counts as an external torque

  • laser
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Does Mechanical Energy of a Planet Change in an Elliptical Orbit?

  • mancity
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Two stars orbit their common center of mass

  • mancity
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Point charge with very thin metal sheet along a spherical surface

  • pepos04
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Pushing a block against the wall of an elevator that is accelerating

  • MatinSAR
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Analytical mechanics- working with Lagrangian and holonomic constraints

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Angular momentum of rotating hoop

  • BroPro
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What is the maximum current in a RL circuit using V=IR?

  • skibidi
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Q2: In a relative non-inertial reference frame, why is fluid velocity zero?

  • tracker890 Source h
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Why can we move the spring with constant speed when we apply a force?

  • Lotto
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Pearson HW23, The Little Prince

  • Enginearingmylimit
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Relation between Mutual information and Expectation Values

  • blueinfinity
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Write boolean expression describing this circuit

  • zenterix
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Sinusoidal Radiation Statements (T/F)

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Q: In a relative non-inertial reference frame, the fluid velocity is zero?

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Spring Problem Involving Variables and Constants Only

  • Argonaut
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Show that the Poiseuille field of flow is rotational

  • Ben2
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Make 2 launchers that shoot a straw with clay at the end

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Is the Final Velocity of a Fly Impacted by an Elephant's Mass?

  • cxza
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Torque in a parallel combination of springs

  • Aurelius120
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1999 AP Physics C Mech: Conservation of momentum and energy

  • j04015
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Find the linear speed of the particle when system rotates about axis

  • Aurelius120
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Find the equation of state of each gas

  • curious_mind
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Scarf modelled as a pulley system / F=ma exercise

  • laser
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Challenging problem about an impact with a smooth frictionless surface

  • pepos04
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Energy of a water tank with compressed air

  • davidpele
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Inflating a Balloon (elastic balloon vs. paper balloon)

  • lily001
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Confused about resolving Tension and Weight

  • laser
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The biomechanics of elbow extension

  • thegoose
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Minimum force required to keep two blocks from not falling

  • nafisanazlee
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Derivation of angular velocity using the unit circle

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Interesting question: design of a truck-based crane

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T-Shaped Pendulum: Find the Total Mechanical Energy

  • Nate
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Conservation of Energy with Gravitational Potential Energy

  • zachary570
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Homework help : The difference between these 2 circuits

  • Maghraby
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Static vs Kinetic Friction on an Unbanked Ramp

  • mancity
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Moment of Inertia of a Disc: Is it paradoxical?

  • Aurelius120
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Calculating Forces in a Leg: Gait Analysis and Joint Reaction Force

  • By55
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Would one be pushing as much as their weight?

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