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Pipes and resonant mode with a node in exact center

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Question about brightness of bulbs

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Bungee jumper(Conservation of mechanical energy)

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Finding resistance in a vacuum (triode?)

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Special Relativity, Length Contraction

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Solve Elastic Collision: Momentum vs Kinetic Energy

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Find work done given time, acceleration, and mass

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What is the Required Frequency for Simple Harmonic Motion Testing?

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Solve Lagrangian Ques: Point Mass on Rotating Hoop

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Tricky problem about angular momentum / rotational mechanics.

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What Does the Scale Show When the Elevator Accelerates Upwards?

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Instantaneous Acceleration on a Velocity-Time Graph

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Magnitude of Momentum, relative to the center of mass

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Conceptual understanding of circular motion

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What are the forces and displacement involved in this body's movement?

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Calculating acceleration in a pulley system

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Thermodynamics - shaking a bottle with liquid

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Maximizing Fuel Efficiency: Calculating Gas Mileage for a 20% Efficient Car

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Perpendicular Vector with given magnitude

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Is there an easier way to solve for theta in this equilibrium problem?

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Motion up an Inclined Plane - Not sure if I did it right

  • jumbogala
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Rotational physics conceptual questions

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Two masses one woman one acceleration

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Calculate magnitude and direction of mass's acceleration.

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Understanding the concept of tension

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A Proton is fired from far away towards the nuclues of a mercury Atom

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Μk sliding friction of a block down an Inclined Plane

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Calculating Potential Energy Increase in a Massless Spring

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Graphing Equations with Fractions on a TI-84 Calculator

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Finding the mass of an object suspended by two ropes

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Is Negative Total Energy Possible in the Universe?

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Frictional Forces and Acceleration: Solving for Horizontal Component

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Kinematics of a Falling Object: Calculating Velocity

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How High Does the Dart Travel When the Spring is Compressed Half as Far?

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Kinematics: Falling from a Tree

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Finding Velocity in Spring Problem

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Velocity and acceleration graph of this force?

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Angle and Frequency in Horizontal Circular Motion

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Clock Hands Lengths: Hour 4", Minute 6", Second 7" | 24hr Travel

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Spring Compression HW: Work, Height, Max Compression

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Average Power and Work-Kinetic Energy Theorem problem

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Uniform circular motion - stone in pail

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Design Portable Container for Medicine at 4 °C for 12 Hours

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How can you determine the forces in equilibrium without using calculus?

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Pole-Vaulter Landing on a Padded Surface

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Static Equilibrium/Torque-Calculating the force required to tip a box

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Coefficient of friction on wood problem

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Calculating Vertical Distance of Electron in 2D Motion

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Finding Parallel/Perpendicular Forces & Normal Force

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Why Do Overloaded Brakes Emit Flames?

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Calculating Distance and Displacement in One Dimension

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How Do You Calculate the Mass of the Second Penguin?

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Integrating non-constant acceleration to give time

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Uniform circular motion mass problem

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Finding Maximum Speed of Block on Vertical Spring

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Solve Physics 20 Questions: Help for Final Exam

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Work problem, involving a circle and velocity

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Pushing at an angle up an inclined plane

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Finding i(t) Across R3 & R2 After Switch Closure at t=0

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Golf Ball Question: How Far Does It Travel?

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Finding Force of Contact: 2kg and 3kg Blocks with 10N Horizontal Force

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Reflectance and Transmittance of Light in Water-Glass Interface

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How Does Power Affect Car Acceleration with Air Resistance?

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Why Static Charges are Affected on Dry Days

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Conservation of Linear Momentum problem

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Spring Physics Problem Solution: Launching Rocks to Survive on a TV Show

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Needs help with pressure and work done

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Calculating Powder Volume: Tips and Tricks

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Work and Energy of falling mass attached to mass with friction on incline.

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Need help with friction question

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Accelerating a Car with Power P: Results & How Long?

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Calculating Alpha: Intercept & K

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How much weight 2 different angled ropes can support

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Max Speed Homework Solution - Find Maximum Speed

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Finding acceleration and tension

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What is the Reaction to the Force of Gravity on a Suspended Lead Block?

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Gravitational Potential Energy Problem

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Guitar string - standing wave question

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Force on an Object: Find Force Exerted by 7.0kg Block

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Work and Kinetic Energy Question.

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How Does Adding a Second Mass Affect the Dynamics of a Vertical Spring?

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Finding Speed Using Conservation of Energy

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Thermodynamics Cubes of Metal Problem

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Thick spherical shell confirmation of solution

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What is the acceleration of the upper block connected by a string?

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Acceleration Graph for an Object with Given Force-Time Graph

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Calculating Normal Force from Slide on 23 kg Child

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Force vs. time graph (Impulse)

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Vaguely defined vector related question

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How Fast Does an Arrow Travel in Archery?

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Calculating Ball Speed and Maximum Height

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