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Archived Calculus for delta function based on wave function

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Question about induction cooker

  • Clara Chung
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Understanding KVL Equations for Circuit Analysis

  • Tiziano
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What Is the Vertical Force at the Elbow Joint?

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Angle for Static Position of Block 1 and Movement of Block 2

  • rashida564
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How do I understand this gear diagram?

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Muscle tension required to lift a child at a constant speed

  • annanause
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Periodic table - certain no. of atoms in the 1st 4 rows

  • Ags Ivana
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Calculating saturation and dew point given pressure and temperature

  • InquisitiveOne
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Time taken for two relativistic particles to meet

  • phosgene
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Current through voltmeter and ammeter

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Analyzing the Effect of a Broken Lamp on Current Distribution in a Circuit

  • ravsterphysics
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Peak rectifier - conduction interval

  • theBEAST
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Coupling of angular velocities

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Measuring the period of SHM using sound

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Induced EMF in a circle: Faraday's law

  • Biker
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How does one find the time dependent wavefunction?

  • tumconn
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Why Does Kinetic Energy Seem Lost in a Collision Despite No Friction?

  • n1trate
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Change in speed of satellite

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Find coefficient of kinetic friction of block and ramp.

  • NIHLUS13
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Net electric force and Net electric field

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Finding Angle and Intensity of Split Rocket at Maximum Height

  • doktorwho
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Loop-the-Loop and velocity problem

  • GiantSheeps
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How can I calculate the work done in a gas compression problem?

  • BrainMan
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Saving a Town from Lava Thermodynamics Problem

  • BrainMan
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Solve Flight Attendant's Work Problem: A, B & C

  • feddyfuntime
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Find the minimum and maximum of a ratio for equilibrium

  • Aleph_null
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Orbital period from gravitational force and velocity equation

  • LionLieOn
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Physics problem doubts - Circuits

  • Anne Leite
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Work Kinetic energy using variable force

  • kjamha
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Meaning of trajectory in four-electricity in Landau's book

  • zhouhao
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What is the horizontal component of tension in a pendulum's motion?

  • Carbon123
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Friction on Aluminum & Copper Blocks: Find Sum of Magnitudes

  • Ondra
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Fresnel zones of a planar wavefront

  • JulienB
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Work done walking up a mountain

  • ravsterphysics
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Optics: dispersive power of diffraction grating

  • JulienB
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Why do both Block A and B have a zero acceleration in this scenario?

  • mamadou
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Solving Harmonic Oscillator Equation w/ Initial Conditions

  • quas
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What is the impact of an open circuit on voltmeter readings?

  • Biker
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Question about gravitational force(Binary star)

  • Clara Chung
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Question about torque and friction

  • Dorukk
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High school circuit diagram question

  • rayclan
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Force on a hinge when a rod is being released

  • randomgamernerd
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How does the magnetization of an atom change at its center?

  • Lord33
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Where does the centripetal force come from in a falling lift?

  • Clara Chung
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Question of latitude of Earth and measured field strength

  • Clara Chung
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Finding the average acceleration of a basketball player

  • mamadou
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Charged Particle in Magnetic field calculation

  • Matthew Clisby
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Thermodynamics: vapor pressure water, given the gibbs energy

  • nicolasdfz
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Comparing Radio Waves: Short Wave vs. Phone/Radio

  • Lord33
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Question about circular motion on a horizontal road

  • Clara Chung
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Effect of Lowered Center of Gravity on Jumping Time

  • ravsterphysics
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Question about the upthrust of a rocket

  • ThatOneMidget
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Current through swimmer due to lightning strike

  • Ampere
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Calculate Total Energy: Solve Homework Statement

  • Neon32
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Is conservation of angular momentum a hoax?

  • Chozen Juan
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Force on a relativistic particle

  • omoplata
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Find the angular speed at t=3 seconds

  • Neon32
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Work done in moving a 1C positive charge from one point to another

  • Abdulwahab Hajar
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What happens to wavelength as temperature of air increases?

  • turtlepower
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Prove that a capacitor driven by an AC voltage radiates EM

  • zhouhao
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Electric fields - Finding Net force acting on Q2

  • Schaus
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Train experiencing Coriolis force

  • xy270
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Electric potential at a point due to two charges

  • Schaus
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How do I convert cubic picometer to cubic centimeter?

  • Rajdeep Biswas
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Swing Torque: Tension in Chains for Boys & Girls

  • Schaus
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Roller Coaster Physics: Calculating Energy, Speed, and Force

  • Schaus
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A Leak in a Bicycle Tire Problem

  • BrainMan
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Hooke's Law Q3: Does Increasing Cross Sectional Area Reduce Work?

  • ravsterphysics
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What Forces Act on a Train Engine Going Around a Circular Curve?

  • Kernul
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Width of Resonance in RLC-circuit

  • Marcus95
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Time Dilation on a Spaceship: Observing Earth's Clock at High Speeds

  • Veronica_Oles
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2 questions from rolling motion

  • DarkBallade
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Calculate the magnitude of angular acceleration

  • reformedman
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An electron is launched between two plates

  • sliperyfrog
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KE of a hoop rolling within a tube

  • davon806
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Hooke's law and elastic deformation

  • ravsterphysics
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Change in gravitational potential below the surface of the Earth

  • MBBphys
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Thermal Expansion Problem Involving a Brass Ring

  • BrainMan
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Calculating frequencies with the Doppler Effect

  • Luke Frederiks
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(Hard) work done by damped, driven oscillator as function of time

  • NucEngMajor
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Conic Pendulum Exercise: Tension and Velocity as Functions of Angle

  • Kernul
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Calculating Resistance in a Circuit with Unknown Components

  • ravsterphysics
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How Is Current Calculated for Rotational Equilibrium in a Magnetic Field?

  • TheBigDig
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Why is the tangential force not same?

  • decentfellow
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Rod is toppling. Find reaction force as a function of theta

  • NucEngMajor
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Density and circumference relationship? From Example in book

  • unicornflyers
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Proving generality of moment of inertia

  • TubbaBlubba
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Electromagnetic Force on a Moving Proton: Homework Example

  • Schaus
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Calculating Electron Velocity in Crossed E and B Fields

  • Schaus
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Energy conservation in superball collision

  • Alettix
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Tension Exercise on frictionless inclined plane

  • Kernul
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Solve Spring Gun Problem: Recoil Speed Calculation

  • Raymond Huang
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Where can I find a good textbook for special relativity?

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