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Tension in vertical circular motion

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Finding the Axis of Rotation in a Rotational Dynamics Problem

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Instantaneous Center of Zero Velocity for a Yo-Yo Unravelling

  • theBEAST
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Acceleration given Earth's radius

  • joel amos
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A thin uniform bar, hanging, is hit by a ball. Find the angular velocity

  • Phys121VIU
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Solve Garden Hose Problem: 19.6s to Fill 24L Container

  • Alex Wiseman
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Finding the time in which a potential drop is equal to 3V

  • grace85233
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Acceleration of Space ship with thrust

  • mtv
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Most probable values of the Maxwell Boltzman distribution

  • Trivial Man
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Coefficient of Linear Expansion

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Period of a Physical Pendulum: Finding T for a Uniform Disk

  • yaylee
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Simple magnetic field circular motion problem

  • letsgo
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Oscillation above the Surface of the Earth

  • yaylee
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Dielectric constant is throwing me off

  • Ahmed.Sandman
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Positioning a Counterweight for Heavy Crane Lifting

  • SherlockOhms
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Work and electric potential in a moving charge

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Energy (Potential) and Oscillation Problem

  • yaylee
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How High Can a Person Climb Before a Ladder Tips?

  • dolpho
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Solving Capacitor Circuit: 3uF, 6uF, 2uF, 4uF & 90V

  • brittydagal
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Find all branch currents in the network shown.

  • s3a
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Solving for time with these variables

  • JazzMasterKC
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Question on waves where a rope attached to ceiling.

  • ppy
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Line of action from pivot to force should be zero?

  • johnnyboy53
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Find the electric force on the proton

  • warnexus
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Can you me with this thevenin problem ?

  • ujnikm
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How Do You Balance Forces in a Charged Rhombus?

  • kokoman
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Lorentz Transformation/converting between reference frames

  • bmb2009
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Basic Relativity Question (Time Dilation)

  • CSGuy123
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Doubts regarding 3 question form motion of a particle

  • zacky_D
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Thermodynamics- Heat engine and refrigeration

  • MacLaddy
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Hydraulic piston break system problem

  • Thundagere
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Rotational Kinetic Energy of Big Ben

  • Bashyboy
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Distance traveled and hang time for 2D projectile

  • Kstan333
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Help Model Michelson-Morley Experiment | Learn Aether Theory

  • MarcAnthony
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Electron in a one-dimensional box emitting a photon

  • Ezequiel
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Factors on which conductivity depends

  • logearav
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Static fraction force coefficient

  • elstudent
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Ranking springs in terms of spring constant

  • Avalanche
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Dipole moment of polarized sphere

  • SallyBieber
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A shaped stepladder physics problem?

  • physicsmajor9
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Calculating wave-length using path-length difference?

  • wizzpowa
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Finding the coefficient of kinetic friction

  • rm_girl
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Standing waves and refractive index question. help needed

  • ppy
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Find pressure at depth of freshwater

  • cc2hende
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Volume Change of Nitrogen Bubbles in Divers: The Bends Phenomenon

  • flip290
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Why does tangential velocity equal translational velocity when rolling?

  • jonahsaltzman
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Rotation Problem Involving Two Disks

  • Bashyboy
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Calculating Elevator Cable Force for Acceleration | Physics Question

  • Coco12
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Mirror & Image Physics: Speed of Truck Image to Driver

  • rishch
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What is the Phase Angle in a Series L-C Circuit?

  • MrLiou168
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What are the effects of energy and drag on rubber band powered boats?

  • tanwan89
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Torque problem - Direction and Magnitude of force exerted on socket

  • cdornz
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Egg toss design project with target for Physics 12 ISU

  • MatticusjK
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Bernoulli Principle: Homework Solution

  • srollin6
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Calculating Velocity of Object Dropped from 71.3m

  • Leoragon
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Frequency of a spring in an extended system

  • Violagirl
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Question about Velocity, time, height

  • iSaad
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Deriving SHM: Help Needed for Challenging Problem in Textbook

  • tonykoh1116
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Heat dissipated in an RLC circuit

  • nautola
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Mass falls on lever, catapulting mass on other end

  • SuspendedFour
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Multiple choice conceptual question on the photoelectric effect

  • Duderonimous
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Inelastic Scattering of alpha particles on a target.

  • jboyd2107
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Find the velocity of two carts after a head on elastic collision.

  • Interception
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How High Did the Pole Vaulter Jump?

  • dstew1019
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Solving Bernoulli Principle Homework: Water Flows in Pipe

  • srollin6
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Exploring Frictional Forces & Rotational Equilibrium

  • sgstudent
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Movement of 2 particles Described by vectors

  • LinearMan
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Determining Bond Length with Wavelengths

  • PeachBanana
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Integrating a Uniform Magnetic Field: Solving for ∫Bdl

  • Mdhiggenz
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Heat of mixture of two substances (no state changes)

  • Esoremada
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Maximum horizontal force F on ramp with friction?

  • PhoniexGuy
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Finding conservation of energy through Newton's Law.

  • D3xus
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Weight Away from Earth's Surface [CONCEPT-NO MATH]

  • SigFig
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Tricky collision problem but looks simple

  • johns123
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Estimating the Number of Grains of Sand on Earth: A Fermi Approach

  • Negi Magi
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Solving Resonance Questions Homework

  • Erbil
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Height of oil of above water U cylinders

  • coldsteel
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Calculating force from a system of connected springs

  • miaou5
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Atmospheric pressure and the spring constant

  • rasputin66
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Rayleigh scattering causing blue skies

  • sgstudent
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Conservation of energy question.

  • peripatein
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Sum of Torque vs. Conservation of Angular Momentum Quick help needed

  • riseofphoenix
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Lenz Law copper tube problem modification

  • Eric Wright
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Newton's derivation of Kepler's laws

  • inkyvoyd
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Simple Redshift Question/Orbital Velocity

  • bmb2009
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Stable Bonds at Room Temperature

  • PeachBanana
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Coke bottle on another planet, involving harmonics and speed

  • riseofphoenix
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Is There an Easier Method to Solve Problems Involving Image Charges?

  • Saitama
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Wavelength of Source in Loud Single Mirror Exp.

  • merc90
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What is the moment of inertia of this rotating object?

  • riseofphoenix
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Energy in destructive interference.

  • AlchemistK
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What changes when a wave move from 1 string to another.

  • ubcstudent
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Ideal gas law, What stands for P

  • kougou
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