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Solving Space Mechanics Homework: Dry Mass Fraction, F

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Thermodynamics: Waste heat and total ice converted to steam

  • jolierouge
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Critically damped oscillator: Classical mechanics help

  • Theorem.
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Grade 11 Question: finding launch angle

  • JackandJones
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Dynamics - Motion in a Plane, Problem

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Sled being pulled by two people. Minimum tension and acceleration.

  • charlygarcia
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Help with final velocity of a rocket

  • PhysicsLoop
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Which point to sum the moments?

  • theBEAST
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How Do You Calculate Rocket's Maximum Height and Velocity?

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What Causes T2 and T3 to Have No Torque in This Picture?

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Minimum angle to prevent sliding (Friction & Forces)

  • tachyon_man
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Understanding Kirchhoff's Laws: Solving a Parallel Circuit Problem

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Maybe a dumb question on standard error in equations

  • JazzyJones
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Force of friction on different times

  • charlygarcia
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Calculating Initial Speed for an Olympic Basketball Shot

  • BWE38
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Change in period due to a change in mass

  • Flipmeister
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How do you measure how strong a spring is?

  • KnightOfGlass
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Velocity of a Projection In Projectile Motion

  • seallen
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Conservation of energy spring problem

  • whynot314
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Finding Torque and Force for a Car w/ Two People

  • aflowernamedu
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Solving Elastic Collision - Get Help Now!

  • johnhuntsman
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Finding the Electric Field Zero Point: A Point Charge Problem

  • Haythamgg
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Atomic Absorption of Electrons: Mercury

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Melting of ice with water thermodynamics problem

  • Satis24
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How does tire pressure affect contact area?

  • Feodalherren
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Infinite Square Well Electron Jumps from n=4 to ground state

  • Mrbilly
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Work involving motion of object on inlined plane with force of a spring

  • Violagirl
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SI Units for Pressure: N m^2 or N m^-2?

  • Nubcake
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There MUST be steps to solving problems dealing with Conservation of Energy No?

  • riseofphoenix
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Integrating to determine speed as a function of time

  • AryRezvani
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Finding acceleration during a change in momentum

  • FaraDazed
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How High Does the Block Go on the Ramp?

  • kushlar
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Conservation of energy using a spring

  • rwinge
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Force given mass and acceleration problem

  • tworley1977
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How Does Stretching a Wire Affect Its Resistance Ratio?

  • Mdhiggenz
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Solve 2D Momentum Problem: 2000kg Caddy & 1000kg VW

  • planauts
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Shifting coordinates for mechanical problems

  • aaaa202
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Solving for Eigenvalues in a Finite Square Well with Both Walls Finite

  • chris_avfc
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A spool of thin wire pivots on a shaft

  • SereneKi
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Heat produce by electric current

  • bnk0430
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Why why why is Potential Energy equal to Kinetic Energy in this problem?

  • riseofphoenix
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Comparing Impacts: Momentum vs. Kinetic Energy

  • lozzajp
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Solving a pulley system (Dynamics)

  • mmanor
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Potential energy and electric potential

  • Fabio010
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Moment of Inertia of Half a Sphere

  • theBEAST
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Where Did I Go Wrong in My Doppler Effect Calculation?

  • dido525
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Why Does a Pulley System Double the Upward Force on a Chair?

  • trogdor5
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PE & KE Problem: Work, PE & KE Calcs

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Earth and moon where does gravity cancel out

  • lozzajp
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Does anyone know how to calculate absolute uncertainty?

  • nchin
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Calculate Perceived Force of Raindrops: 4 Drops/sec, 1.6x10^-6 kg, 25 m/s

  • mishima
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Rocket Equation Homework: Explaining Mass Infinity

  • Biosyn
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Is the particle still moving at point C?

  • riseofphoenix
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Forces Exerted on Objects in Contact

  • doug1
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A stream of protons and electrons

  • EsKiMoMoNKeY
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AP Physics: Momentum Change Calculated for Dropped Ball

  • Silverbolt
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Force applied to block moving along table

  • uph0
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Work Done: Find Solution for 2.7kg Mass Block

  • dolpho
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Find Magnitude of Magnetic Field Along Bent Wire at Point P

  • Northbysouth
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OL Exam Question on Relative velocity

  • pcpssam
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Projectile Motion Lab vertical/horizontal motion?

  • physics447
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Nonuniform Circular Motion: Old-Fashioned Amusement Park Ride

  • Go Boom Now
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Sign of acceleration due to gravity problem

  • mrcotton
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Did I Solve the Object Thrown Vertically Upwards Problem Correctly?

  • Darth Frodo
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What are common problems encountered when using a double pulley system?

  • nu_hash
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How Does Horizontal Force Balance with Friction on an Inclined Plane?

  • ngorecki
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Finding the y- component of velocity

  • seallen
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Masses connected by a pulley on a frictionless surface

  • DLH112
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Calculate the total amount of strain at fracture?

  • TyErd
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How to find the coefficient of static friction.

  • mateye10
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Moment that is affecting a ring

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Are the Material Properties in My Physics Library Accurate?

  • RicardoTk
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Mini Golf Windmill: Find Minimum Linear Speed of Ball

  • pmd28
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Determine the magnet's poles from an image

  • kakadas
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How Do You Calculate Forces in a Two-Mass System on an Accelerating Scale-Pan?

  • bubakazouba
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Quick look over friction pulley system

  • ngorecki
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Revolutions per minute, angular deceleration

  • Flucky
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How Can We Simplify the Hypergeometric Function for Easier Integration?

  • Jane Dang
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What are single electron orbitals?

  • dergu
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Number of bolts required for a flanged coupling?

  • jacoja06
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How Do Impulse and Friction Affect Particle Dynamics and Block Motion?

  • tommywan410
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Tricky problem worth 2 points on my final grade

  • AryRezvani
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What is the Frictional Force on a Car Moving Down a 14% Incline?

  • biotech4me
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Determining Scale Readings on an Atwood Machine

  • doug1
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Change of weight with faster Earth rotation.

  • tkninetyfive
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Solving for the friction without mass

  • ngorecki
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Circuit with two voltage sources (Kirchoff Rules)

  • XianForce
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Entropy of molten lead freezing

  • jmm5872
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How Do You Calculate Hang Time and Velocity in Cat Jump Kinematics?

  • highschoolbro
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Trains, tunnels, and help needed with special relativity

  • A.Brown
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Magnitude of the electric field in a copper wire.

  • Pepjag
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Double Speed: Proton Acceleration with 2000MV Potential

  • channel1
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Electrostatics question. just need a bit direction.

  • PrashntS
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Need help in the physic HW question

  • NasuSama
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Solving Joe's Tricky Boat Problem: Find Boat Speed Relative to Joe

  • NasuSama
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Potential for an infinite line charge

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