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Question regarding Moments of forces

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Kinetic energy and Potential energy

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Position in Spherical Coordinates

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Help to write Kirchhoff's equations for a circuit

  • amiras
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How Fast Should You Push the Box of Nails Down the Roof?

  • pdonovan
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Question on impulse, does it assume elastic collision?

  • SEMonChron
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Impulse/momentum/collision question

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Acceleration of a mass down a decline (tricky)

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Work done on a block on an inclined plane

  • mariners02
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Lorentz invariance of wave eqn.

  • Hymne
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Biomechanics Problem- Impulse and projectile motion

  • Talyyr
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Weight displaced and volume displaced?

  • wrigglyworm
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Convert: Accel. vs. Time Graph to Vel. & Pos. vs Time Graphs?

  • MissJina
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Kinematics and quadratic formula question

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Calculating Current in RC Circuit with Closed Switch

  • arl146
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What is the direction of the acceleration ?

  • starks.L
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Heat transfer mechanisms problem; Conduction

  • ctpengage
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Calculating Angular Acceleration and Stopping Time for a Rolling Train

  • kerbyjonsonjr
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Static Friction Problem - Physics I

  • niravana21
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Finding Currents in a Circuit: Kirchhoff's Law

  • Blu3eyes
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Angular velocity of a conical pendulum in rpm

  • kerbyjonsonjr
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Gravity assist mimicking elastic collision

  • NJJ289
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Potential Energy of a pair of charges question

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Experiencing same acceleration?

  • aeromat
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Vector Operations - Resultant Ground Speed and Direction of Plane

  • TheUppercut
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Calculating Molecules in Moles of Oxygen?

  • cobrastrike
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How Does Newton's Third Law Apply When One Block Pushes Another?

  • aeromat
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2 Electric Charge Particles w/ acceleration?

  • CinderBlockFist
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How Is Work Calculated When Lifting an Object Vertically?

  • femmefatale8
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What is the speed of the particle at x=3.8 m?

  • astr0
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Force necessary to support mass on Hydraulic Jack?

  • jumpingjack90
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Finding Velocity with Work-Energy Theorum

  • Exuro89
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Simple object falling to earth question

  • wallz
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Parallel Circuit 2 batteries, solving for current of resistor

  • SilentBlade91
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EMF & Circuits Homework: Solve for Vab

  • rasmusuperfan
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Pontential energy in a 4-particle system

  • Oldblood
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Comparing Forces in Car Collisions

  • JL-Wsixx
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Direction of Magnetic Field Question

  • mmmboh
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Calculating masses of 2 objects pushing off of one another

  • Patra
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Discover the Relationship Between Mass and Charge in a Mass Spectrometer

  • BecauseICan
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Calculating Tension in a Vertical Circle

  • jasonbans
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Determining voltage in transformers

  • SGL18
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Quick question about pressure in gases.

  • Beer-monster
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Pressure & Fluids: Questions Answered!

  • scientifico
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Why Did My Capacitance Measurement Exceed Expectations?

  • flyingpig
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Projectile Motion - Initial Velocity

  • SteveJW
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How Does Friction Affect the Acceleration of Boxes on a Ramp?

  • abel2
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Understanding Acceleration on a Moving Incline

  • premitive1
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Calculating Force on Aircraft Carrier John F. Kennedy

  • Exuro89
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Integrate e^(-u^2) du: Polar Coords Explained

  • Chronos000
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Pulley on an inclined plane

  • xcrunner448
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Work & Velocity: Solve 100m Distance, 2 Ton Car

  • herbgriffin
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Rotational Kinetic Energy Problem

  • Loppyfoot
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Need a little help with some homework

  • tehmatriks
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A 200 mW horizontally polarized laser beam

  • jlmessick88
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Solve Superman's Recoil Velocity | Physics Problem Explanation

  • leehana10
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Understanding Voltage: The Relationship Between Electrons and Current

  • pconstantino
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Solving a Problem with Non-Constant g: Expanding a Maclaurin Series

  • didinyc
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Wavelength of a wave in a closed tube

  • warfreak131
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Atwood Machine + Torque - need a nudge

  • glossolalia
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Center of Gravity: Does It Have to be Inside Object?

  • macmac410
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Need Help with 11 multiple choice Problems for Review

  • creedreaper
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I think I am making this Work-Energy Problem to Hard

  • curly_ebhc
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Spacecraft launched from the earth

  • xyd
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Simple Harmonic Motion: Block dropped onto a spring

  • gravity_dress
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Work - Area under curve of F vs. d graph

  • jtw2e
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Golf Ball Impact Force: Average Calculated

  • LOannie234
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Work done by gravity on a object on an inclined plane

  • hyuen9195
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How does friction affect the stopping distance of a moving crate?

  • aeromat
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Measuring Coulomb's Forces with Torsion Balance

  • Versus
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Horizontal component of gravity on inclined plane

  • chudd88
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Sun Local Hour Angle and Latitude

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Calculate Force on Golf Ball Impact

  • LOannie234
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What is acceleration due to gravity?

  • Scarlet_pat
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Force exerted by water on a diver

  • LOannie234
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How Does Spring Force Affect the Kinetic Energy of a Sliding Ladle?

  • Theorγ
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Solve Kinematics Problem Homework: Part B

  • Precursor
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Is my vector subtraction solution correct? East 13.9 North

  • Michael_Light
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How to Measure G with a Compound pendulum

  • rossildosil
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Calculating Speed, Angular Velocity, and Tension in Circular Motion of a Gymnast

  • Scarlet_pat
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How Is Maximum Acceleration Calculated in a Harmonic Oscillator?

  • loyol2degame
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Can a Conductor Maintain Electrostatic Equilibrium Without Free Charges?

  • IDOGAWACONAN
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Joystick current and resistance

  • Virusstudent
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Working out formula for cylindrical capacitor

  • funnyguy
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Earth's charge and number of its electron per sq. meter

  • Hooke's Law
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Velocity & Impact Energy Calculation for pipework failure calc.

  • the Orbster
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How Does Angular Momentum Apply When a Door is Hit by Mud?

  • mvpshaq32
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Solving Velocity of Trolley After Loss of Grains

  • The legend
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Is r=L Always Valid for Centripital Force and Velocity in Circular Motion?

  • Abhishekdas
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Simple harmonic motion of two pendulums

  • Abhishekdas
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Homebrew Physics Problem: Projectile Motion with Camera Observation

  • mettw
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Work of a Line integral correction please

  • Bibhatsu
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Bringing 3 Charges from infinity into a triangle

  • lilpoopoo
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Momentum - two cars crashing at an angle

  • XxphysicsxX
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Solving Spring Problem: Find F? Angle for 1 mm Compression

  • Pellefant
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