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What is the distance R between centers of mass in a barbell-shaped object?

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Velocity of a cart moving in the rain as a function of time

  • Hamiltonian
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Thermodynamics Problem: Heat Engine Between Two Blocks

  • Master1022
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Magnitude of an Impulse and Plotting it? (What am I doing?)

  • cjedow
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Pulleys and a Belt, with friction and Torque

  • Spencer25
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Dynamics problem involving an inclined plane and Friction

  • Alencarina
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How is Torque Calculated in a Rotation Lab?

  • Yoli123
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Kinetic energy transformed in a collision involving coalescing particles

  • greg_rack
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Relativistic momentum through a magnetic field

  • Physics reptile
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Average power used to stretch a spring

  • greg_rack
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Inclination angle of a banked turn in a road for a maximum speed

  • Andrei0408
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Non-uniform beam weight distribution

  • greg_rack
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Hydrostatics: should I use P1A1 = P2A2 or P1 = P2?

  • rbmartel
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Uniformly accelerated motion issue

  • greg_rack
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Projectile motion -- throwing an object vertically

  • hescot2
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Proper free-body diagram for a shaft experiencing multiple torques

  • Qube
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The Impact of R5 on Req Calculation

  • mabdeljaber
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Torque and Force question -- Multipe forces acting on an object

  • shivam2571
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Doubt in plotting graph between small and large values

  • Avanthica
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Help with this thermodynamics and entropy question please

  • takelight2
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Need help with a Kirchhoff's Laws circuit problem

  • TomK
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Understanding Standing Waves in Open Tubes

  • WRS
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Electrostatics problem with charged particles accelerating

  • Skrileq
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Explosion energy dissipation and Ek

  • Maggie
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How can I get help with the ENGAA Questions Section 1?

  • TomK
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Decceleration problem with 3 stages of motion

  • oyster21
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Electron between two parallel plates

  • Mike94
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Does a Well-Defined Entropy Exist for Non-Ideal Gases A and B?

  • Adam564
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Specific Heat Capacity Derivation

  • cwill53
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Average speed (or maybe average velocity) of an athlete

  • mcastillo356
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Direction of the Coriolis force

  • John Mcrain
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Relativistic Kinematics: Distance of B When A Coincides with L

  • Amrator
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Conservation of Mechanical Energy

  • Travis Enigma
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Doubt related to the velocity of the center of mass

  • Hamiltonian
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AP Physics Momentum, Impulse, Collisions, and Power

  • pandamonium_
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Projectile Motion (not on Earth)

  • randomphysicsguy123
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Mechanics; grade 12 Projectile motion

  • ttt6683
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Quadratic Drag Force: Solving Differently

  • tryingtolearn1
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Three positive point charges are located on a line (Coulomb's Law)

  • Mike94
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Percentage increase in resistance to motion

  • greg_rack
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Isotope decay via alpha and beta particle emissions

  • greg_rack
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Rational motion combined with 2 springs

  • Maggie
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Rotational dynamics and the conservation of energy

  • wcjy
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Electrodynamics flux calculation question

  • AHSAN MUJTABA
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Electrostatics potential calculation for a uniformly charged square

  • AHSAN MUJTABA
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Depth to which the sphere is submerged

  • brotherbobby
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How Do You Model a Collision and Determine G-Force?

  • Aion96
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Heat Transfer: Effect of a Heat Fin

  • Master1022
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Sending a sound wave of 1cm wavelength through a 0.1Pascal medium

  • PhysicsKush
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Need help finding the launch angle of a ball

  • abelmoore
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Maximum extension in a system with two blocks separated by a spring

  • Hamiltonian
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Using the solid angle to simplify an integral when deriving Gauss' Law

  • cwill53
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Determine the change in elevation of mercury in this manometer

  • Bolter
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Conservation of Linear Momentum and Energy in a Two-Block System

  • Hamiltonian
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2D Steady-state Temperature in a Circular Plate - Bessel Function

  • Athenian
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How Does a Resistor Affect the Heating Time of Water?

  • archaic
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What causes pressure in a fluid from beneath?

  • anonymous99
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To find the magnitude of the resultant of forces around a triangle

  • gnits
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Current leakage between the charged plates of a capacitor

  • archaic
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Calculating this gauge pressure reading

  • Bolter
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Determine the new differential reading in a manometer

  • Bolter
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Position for maximum electric field between two wires

  • PhysicsKush
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How Do You Calculate Race Car Acceleration and Power Output?

  • oyster21
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Light refracting and reflecting in a drop of water to form a rainbow

  • A13235378
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Understanding a Velocity-Time Graph

  • PleaseAnswerOnegai
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Finding specific weight of unknown fluid in a manometer

  • Bolter
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Force in the legs of a hexagonal table

  • guv
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Calculate the manometer reading

  • Bolter
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Vector Line Integral Direction of Limits

  • Master1022
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##\int_0^1 F_x(x,0)dx + \int_0^1 F_y(1,y)dy##

  • happyparticle
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Linear motion, motorcyclist braking time

  • rbh
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Thermodynamics question: density, linear expansion and temperature

  • Patricia Reid
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To find the ratio of forces around a right triangle

  • gnits
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Gravitational Potential & Gravitational Potential Energy

  • Jimmy87
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The net magnetic field at the center

  • PhysicsTest
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A bouncing ball hits a blob of putty on the rebound upward

  • Arsen1451
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Finding the resultant force using a vector polygon diagram

  • Bolter
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Parameters and the nature of electromagnetic waves

  • greg_rack
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How Does Deformation Affect the Net Force Between Two Masses?

  • anonymous99
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Magnetic field of a straight current-carrying conductor

  • PhysicsTest
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Analyzing Velocity and Force of a Chain in Motion

  • NTesla
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Need to find forces in S1 and S2

  • goodOrBad
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Finding the Monopole and Multipole Moments of the Electric Potential

  • Athenian
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Maximizing Efficiency: Solving Problems with Ease

  • robotman
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Potential Energy associated with a Variable Force

  • robotman
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How can the weight force of a rigid body be applied in a moments equation?

  • greg_rack
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Solve Rocket Problem with Step-by-Step Guide | Imaginary Number Solution

  • takelight2
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Period of a Pendulum on the Moon

  • imccnj
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Efficiency of a hydroelectric power station

  • greg_rack
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What equations relate to the symmetry of equipotential lines?

  • Mimyo
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Instantaneous Acceleration for Uniform Circular Motion

  • Error
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Instantaneous acceleration from coordinates?

  • jalessandrom
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Does This Free-Body Diagram for a Forklift Make Sense?

  • mcastillo356
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Ideal gas: two tanks connected by a cylinder

  • A13235378
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