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Normal force max min constraints on a roller coaster

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Calculating Distance Using SHM & Hookes Law

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Calculating Work of Friction Force on a Bumpy Road

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Calculating Force Vectors Between Charged Particles

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Extremely confusing work question

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Compton Shift and energy of scattered x-rays

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Why is the velocity of flow six times bigger in a tube with a larger radius?

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Calculating the Voltage for a Proton Floating Between Two Boards

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SIN contest: ballistic missile

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Angular momentum - Planet exercise

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Calculating fn on a curved ramp.

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Helium balloon problem adiabatic process

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Physics lab practical (Centripetal Force)

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Fourier transform of a function

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What is the Tension in the String Holding a Submerged Cork?

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Electron Through a Magnetic Field

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This is a conceptual question that has to do with SG

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What is the Area of a Capacitor Plate?

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Calculating Magnetic Fields in Cylinders w/ Currents

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Relative Circular Speed given radius and time

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Question regarding Simple Harmonic Motion

  • sankalpmittal
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Paper about special theory of relativity

  • NNSSA
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Force acting on a spring (rubber band)

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Work, force and displacement directions

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How Small Can a Quantum Well Be for an Electron's Total Energy to Be Zero?

  • D__grant
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Quick Michelson and Moorley question

  • Precepts
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Understanding Normal Force on an Inclined Frictionless Slope

  • SecretSnow
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How Can the Sum of Vectors P and Q Exceed the Magnitude of Vector F?

  • physicshawk
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Simple Harmonic Motion problem 1

  • thunderhadron
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Need help with a problem involving work and calories

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Solving Simple Harmonic Problem 2: Acceleration-Displacement Equation Help

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A cylinder rolls without slipping

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Physics - kinematics homework question.

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Why Might This Vector Product Question Be Considered Ambiguous?

  • student34
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Solving equations simultaneously

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Massless beam held against a wall

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Kinetic energy of 3 rolling objects

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Calculating Dissipation of Electric Power in a Circuit

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Using Prisms to See Around Corners and Reflections - GCSE Physics P3

  • Molly1235
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Is this a high pass or low pass active filter?

  • theBEAST
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Data analysis: error calculation

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Using moment of inertia to get angular speed

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What is the relationship between velocity and displacement in a falling object?

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How Does Equilibrium Apply in Calculating Forces on a Sphere and Rod System?

  • jiayingsim123
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Kinetic Energy-Mass conversion

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Why is my mesh analysis incorrect?

  • theBEAST
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Angular Motion Of A Bullet Striking A Door

  • Bashyboy
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Why is my circuit nodal analysis not giving the correct I_sc value?

  • theBEAST
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Youngs Modulus & Spring Constant Experiment

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Friction during pure rolling up an inclined plane.

  • AlchemistK
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Calculating Final Velocities for Identical Plates on Ice

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Simple Harmonic Motion Typical Problem

  • thunderhadron
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How Does Phase Affect Direction in Simple Harmonic Motion?

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Calculate Angle of Deflection for Curling Stone Collision

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Tension of a string between 2 blocks of equal mass on a flat surface

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Refraction - A fish under water

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Why Am I Getting a Positive Force of Friction Instead of Negative?

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Induced electric field in a solenoid

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Refraction (aperture, apparent depth)

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Angular magnification, given F and di

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What Causes the Counterbalancing Force in a Frictionless, Rotating System?

  • Bashyboy
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Help with a Physics/Calculus Problem - 40 yard dash

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How Do You Calculate Torque with Tension and Gravity Forces?

  • PhizKid
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How do wind and air pressure affect a house's roof?

  • asheik234
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Average force exerted by momentum

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Can someone help me to design a boat inclined lift ?

  • davekardle
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How Does Temperature Affect the Pitch of a Violin Played Outdoors?

  • BizzPhizz
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Are My Physics Solutions Correct?

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Calculating Displacement with Friction and Air Resistance

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What is the change of momentum of the ball?

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The distance between 2 spheres in pendulum

  • Dr.Phy
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Speed Relative to an Observer on the Ground

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Variable formula question Why does W2 = 24W1?

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Are the Angular and Linear Velocities of Tractor Wheels Different?

  • Bananas40
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What Happens When Multiple Slits Are Used for Diffraction?

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Resulting Torque - F=2.0i+4.4j N, x=3.1m, y=-3.1m

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How High Does the Force Platform Indicate the Athlete Jumped?

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Finding the Mass of a 1m Measuring Stick Balancing a 2kg Rock

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How Does Nozzle Elevation Affect Water Flow and Pressure in a Hose System?

  • asheik234
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Bulk Modulus of unknown material

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Solving Energy Conservation for Pendulum Movement

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How Does Shrinking Affect the Rotation Speed of a Planet?

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Mass hanging from a flexible wire

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Work done through linear expansion

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What is the mass's total acceleration at the bottom of its swing?

  • riseofphoenix
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Introductory relativity question

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Angular Speed And Kinetic Energy

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Error propagation of q=mcdeltat

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Physics final tomorrow; any help would be appreciated

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Simple Newton's 2nd Law problem Why isn't this answer right, though?

  • Lo.Lee.Ta.
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Understanding Ohm's Law: E/E & U (Voltage) Explained

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Horizontal Spring Pulled from Equilibrium?

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