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Find the Distance for Net Zero Force: Two Charges at Origin and x=L

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Relativity - time in different reference frames

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Path of a Vector: $\vec{V}=ky\hat{i}+kx\hat{j}$

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Bulk Modulus Problem: Sphere of Brass Diameter Change

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Simple faraday's law problem (phi = what?)

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A simple harmonic oscillator has total energy E= ½ K A^2

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How to Find the Reading of Voltmeters in a Circuit with Identical Resistors?

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Path of {\vec{V}}: Finding Equation

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Voltage across current-controlled-current-source

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Two stars orbiting a common center

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Physics HW Problems HELP (Mass-Spring Oscillators)

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Power transported down a coaxial cable

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Why Does Detergent Cause a Cotton Loop to Expand on Water?

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What are the Kinematics of a Ball in Projectile Motion?

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Field due to semicircle, cut up into pieces

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Liquid flowing through a capacitor

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What are the latest advancements in optics research?

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Simple doubt in superposition of waves

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Volume Expansion: Answers to Homework Questions

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Finding direction of induced current

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Charged particles arranged in tetrahedron

  • utkarshakash
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Minimum separation for two opposite charges in a magnetic field

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Find Energy of Antinode & Node in Standing Wave of Time Period T

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Basic Kinematics Problem -- A plane flies North with a crosswind

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How Do Pulley Systems Affect the Force Needed to Lift Weights?

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How Does Resonance Affect Current in a Parallel LCR Circuit?

  • physiks
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Calculating Graviational Field

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Finding acceleration of an Atwood's machine

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Thermal Energy in 1 cubic meter of air at room temperature

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Maximizing Power Transfer in Electrical Circuits

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Solving a series LCR circuit via two methods

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Can anyone tell me how the hole will move after this?

  • anhnha
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Rotating pendulum. Find absolute acceleration

  • kulig15
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No Induced Current in a Moving Magnet?

  • 16Candles
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How Does Pedal Rotation Relate to Bicycle Efficiency in Physics Labs?

  • Tektriax
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Adding energy to an ideal gas without changing internal energy

  • Numaholic
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Angular Acceleration of Bicycle Wheels

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Can diffusion exist in this case?

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Get Quick Answers to Your Dynamics Questions | No Edit Needed"

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Perceived/actual distance (block of glass with logo in water)

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Estimating Walking Speed w/ Ideal Physical Pendula

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Kinematics problem-finding total distance

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Projectile motion collisions problem

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Show simplification of dipole's electric field for certain case

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Kinematics help-determining distance traveled

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Uniform Circular Motion amusement park ride

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Particle Position & Velocity: Solving s=5i+4r^2j

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Can Friction Force Cause a Rigid Body to Move Uphill?

  • Sumanth
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Maximum Extension of a Massless Rod After Impact with a Falling Ball

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Max transverse speed on a sinusoidal wave

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Circular Motion Homework: Tension & Min. Speed

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Spheres placed in an electric field

  • utkarshakash
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Solving a Capacitance Problem with Current

  • PhysE
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Kinematics: Angled Projectile Launch

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Electric field strength goes to 0

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Electrostatics uniform electric field of magnitude

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Resistance of cylinder case a and case b

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A man is pushing a box from behind with a constant net force F=146 N

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Approximating SHM Homework: F_\theta=-mg\theta

  • Karol
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Show that the simple harmonic motion has a period

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Magnetic Field of a Finite Solenoid

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Fluid Mechanics and hydraulic lever

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Why choose a rectangular surface for flux calculation near a wire?

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Field in between two charged plates in a semi spherical arrangement

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Thermodynamics sealed piston Problem

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Momentum Conservation in an Accelerating Coordinate System

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Force between two spheres connected by wire and battery

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Extension in spring with unequal forces acting on its two ends

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Finding the Center of Mass of a pendulum

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2 dimensional collision confusion

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How do I identify the unit from the question?

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Exercise about mechanical energy

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Thermodynamics: Mixing ice and water

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Discover Tension in Systems I and II: A Physics Homework Question

  • antigen123
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Pressure problem - Impulse of object striking a head

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Clock, calculate displacement, avg. velocity, avg. acceleration.

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DVD/CD track spacing and storage capacity

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Understanding Tension and Friction in Newton's Laws Homework

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Jet accelerating in problem with Constant Acceleration

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How Many Forces on the Bottom Block?

  • Bgerst103
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Relative Speed Problem: What is Matt's speed from Mary's point of view?

  • Saitama
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Solve L Section Filter Problem for Final | AC Current/Voltage

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Ball Drop and Projectile Motion: When Will They Meet?

  • Dr.azwar
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What Charge Does the Third Sphere Acquire?

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Faraday's Dynamo & kinetic energy

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Electron diffraction - effect of electron wavelength

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Optimizing Lens Focal Length for Micro-Structure Laser Experiment

  • Matt atkinson
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Lost with exercise about circular motion

  • physicos
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Minimum Velocity of an object thrown directly up to never fall down?

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Relative difference between moment of inertia for the earth

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Potential Difference and Power in Resistor Circuit

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The total work in a Carnot cycle - checking some work

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Calculating Voltages Across Resistors Using Ohm's Law

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Does light intensity change with two polarizing sheets?

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Optimizing Thin Film Coatings for Minimum Reflection: A Practical Guide

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