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Statics and friction -- Two articulated rods connected to blocks

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Work Problem: Spring and Friction, find final Speed

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Voltage restriction for nodes on the same branch?

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What Are the Results of the Millikan Oil Drop Experiment?

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Relationship between spectral distribution and Compton scattering

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Compton Scattering: K, Wavelength Calculation

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Heat related problem -- Mercury solidifying liberates some energy

  • JennyLee1989
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Ideal gas law problem -- Pneumatic piston movement with air temperature changes

  • JennyLee1989
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Fundamental Forces: finding velocity using different fields and forces

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Angular Momentum: Spinning Mass

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Rolling 3 objects on an inclined plane

  • EnricoHendro
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Angular Momentum Problem: Rotation Rate

  • JoeyBob
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Problem related to a parallel plate capacitor

  • PhysicsTest
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Solving Mutual Induction Exercise | Let's Get Started!

  • charrotrust
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Angular Momentum Problem: Determining Angular Acceleration

  • JoeyBob
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How many neutrons are produced in nuclear fission?

  • songoku
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Angular Momentum Problem: Torque after fall

  • JoeyBob
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Displacement & Angle Theta: Figuring Out Centripetal Force

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Optical Problem: drawing the reflected wave

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Are there situations in which Newton's laws are not fulfilled?

  • Lucho G
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What's the angular acceleration?

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Ampere's law to find free current in a wire

  • Benlaww
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Fundamental Forces: Spring Question

  • JoeyBob
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Equilibrium temperature in a homogeneous section (stationary regime)

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Eigenfunction proof and eigenvalue

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Magnetic field of the planar wave

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How Do I Perform a Galilei and Lorentz Transform?

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Solve 2D Asteroid Problem: Step-by-Step Guide

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Projectile Motion in 2D: Solving for Maximum Range in Inclined Planes

  • kshitij
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Fundamental Forces: Force of one charged particle on another

  • JoeyBob
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Fundamental Forces Problem: Net Force from Gravity

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Fundamental Forces Problem: Acceleration from Planet

  • JoeyBob
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Forces Experienced On Moon and Earth - What is the mass?

  • lola1227
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Inelastic collisions -- how is momentum conserved but not energy?

  • richengle
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How Do Sign Conventions Affect Calculating Net Force on Charges?

  • JoeyBob
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Ice pond with no friction -- how to get across?

  • lola1227
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Energy of a photon scattered due to the Compton Effect

  • PhysicsTruth
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Line Integral to Verify the Magnetic Field B

  • StillAnotherDave
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Pendulum, Rotational Inertia and Center of mass

  • bieon
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Electromagnetism -- What do charges have to do to create EM waves?

  • bbbbb
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Solving for Theta & Io: An Exploration

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Calculate Wavelength Without Frequency

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Integrating Mass of a Hollow Sphere: Multivariable Calculus Explained

  • cwill53
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How Do You Calculate the Force Between Two Masses?

  • JoeyBob
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Calculating Masses from Fnet: What Am I Missing?

  • JoeyBob
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Finding mass to resonate a system

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Changes in Work done with changes in the centre of mass of a tool

  • Mimi3616
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Friction between a mass and a conveyor belt (ENGAA 2017)

  • TomK
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Ball hitting racket - Momentum Question (ENGAA 2017)

  • TomK
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Physics Pressure Problem (Systolic blood pressure of a giraffe)

  • aryan15
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The resistance of an element shaped like a half-cylinder

  • polibuda
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To calculate torque on a supported beam

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What is the role of the projector operator in vector manipulation?

  • LCSphysicist
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Why Did My Torque Sign Change in Rotational Equilibrium?

  • JoeyBob
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Thermodynamics problem relating to Chemical Potentials

  • JohnJ
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Help graphing Vectors in polar form

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Calculate speed from elastic and inelastic collisions? (momentum)

  • OscarF
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Nuclear fission calculation of energy released

  • tahmidbro
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Find the electric field from charge density

  • PhysicsTest
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Rotational Equilibrium Problem

  • JoeyBob
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Motion Equation for a magnet on a spring

  • Gonzalo Lopez
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Understanding Complex Circuit Configurations

  • JoeyBob
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Physics Bloopers: Sound Level Problem Gone Wrong

  • keydetpiper
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How to determine the number of meshes and loops in a circuit?

  • asd852
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How does the magnetic force affect torque on a current-carrying wire?

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Spring Constants problem at the High School level

  • jamesgunn
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What is the refraction index of liver?

  • LT72884
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Electron moles present in wire cross-section

  • JoeyBob
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Understanding Changing Forces in Equilibrium: A Scientific Approach

  • UserUnique
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Average Kinetic Energy of molecules calculation

  • tahmidbro
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Conservation of Angular Momentum -- Child jumping onto a Merry-Go-Round

  • Mustard
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CO2 Sequestration and Cave Pressure Problem

  • cwill53
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Why is ro = 0.2255 in fluid dynamics vortices?

  • yecko
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Physical observables determined by quantum numbers: n, l, ml, ms

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Nuclear Reaction: 6.61 MeV Protons Incident on 27/13 Al

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Are there kinematic equations that are not always true?

  • Lucho G
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EM Wave Reflection and Transmission Between 3 Materials

  • Mr_Allod
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Period of a metal rod oscillating in a magnetic field

  • greg_rack
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Crane Lifting a Car -- Find the Work Done

  • stphnls
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Solving the Puzzle of Chain Energy: Tips & Tricks

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Understanding the electric field of a sphere with a hole

  • baseballfan_ny
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Black Body Radiation: Facts & Overview

  • LCSphysicist
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How is the Answer to 3(d) Found in Simple Harmonic Motion Problem?

  • tahmidbro
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Why Might a Math Solution Involve Doubling the Percentage Difference?

  • tahmidbro
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Using Orbital Energy to Calculate Velocity

  • JoeyBob
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I'm not sure which units I should convert this to

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Understanding Tension in a Physics Scenario

  • JoeyBob
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Rate of flow - thermal physics

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Rigid body kinetics -- force on ankle joint

  • mastermechanic
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How Far Will the Baby Be from the Platform When Batman Catches Him?

  • CoachPatrovi
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How to Write #s w/ Uncertainty: Rules & Examples

  • LCSphysicist
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Pressurized Line and Rigid Tank Probem

  • cwill53
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Circuit analysis involving parallel and series conditions

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