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Finding the mach number of an aircraft

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Focal Length of Lens: Solving for f with Object and Image Distances

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Calculating Angular Momentum for a Particle Moving in the xy Plane

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Collision Avoidance - Constant Deceleration

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Newton's Law Problem, involves n-t frame or r-t frame

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Question from simple lens diagram (camera)

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Divergence of magnetic flux density

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Calculating Tension, Work, and Power in Elevator Systems

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Acceleration of 4kg Object w/ Force at 37 Degrees

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How Do You Calculate Object Distance in Lens Equations?

  • sp1974
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Why Is Weight Expressed in Scientific Notation in Physics Problems?

  • YayPhysics
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Question on nuclear/quantum mech. unit of physics, its due 10pm tonight

  • physicsboy321
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Coefficient of restitution factors

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What Frequency Photon Ionizes an Atom from n=2 State?

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How Long Does a Ball Take to Fall Back Down After Being Thrown Upward?

  • manzoor
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A conduction coil and 2 resistors

  • Karol
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Swinging a Ball on a String: Who is Doing the Work?

  • teres
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Ratio of masses for maximum energy transfer in elastic collision?

  • gaobo9109
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So, very amateur question regarding element combinations

  • Boquito17
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Rotational kinematics check please.

  • pat666
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Can someone please explain to me what I'm doing wrong? Thank you.

  • tangibleLime
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What is the resonator of a trumpet?

  • chem_is_lovex
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Suspended object moment of inertia

  • pat666
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Magnetic field and wire current

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Quadratic Equations and kinetics

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Work on Electricity (is this right?)

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Physics Review Packet, some problems i'm stuck on

  • adnama
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Mechanical energy/efficiency problem

  • Flatshoe
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Recirculating DE Mixture Problem

  • The0wn4g3
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How Large Will the Air Bubble Be When It Reaches the Surface?

  • mparsons06
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Projectile motion fountain question

  • gaobo9109
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Determination of Grease Viscosity Using Sliding Block Experiment

  • Louisa88
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Why Does the Angular Momentum Change When the Wheel is Turned Upside Down?

  • mybrohshi5
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Maximum velocity of circular motion

  • lemon
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Verification: Hanging mass on cylinder. Moment of inertia

  • pat666
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Calculating time constant in RC circuit

  • Hitman6267
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How Does a Changing Magnetic Field Affect Nearby Electric Fields?

  • DeadFishFactory
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Potential energy stored in a spring

  • zafer
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Angular Acceleration: Understanding [omega]^2/Time

  • Tom83B
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What height is KE equal to PE for a 4kg ball thrown at 40m/s?

  • zafer
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Calculating Potential & Kinetic Energies of a 80kg Man Swinging on a Swing

  • Patrickas
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Calculating Volume Change for an Air Bubble Rising from Depth

  • toadslayer11
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Newton's Laws: Force, Time, Acceleration, & Distance

  • Xintong
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Calculating Spring Constant and Work Done on a Compressed Spring

  • member 247426
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Orbiting Satellite Energy Conservation

  • oasis13
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Calculating No-Load Voltage for DC Generator

  • xbebopx
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Calculating Maximum Elevation of Top Ball After Collision

  • Crebble32
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Find Initial Angle to Hit Target 100m Away with Rifle at 30deg Angle

  • Crebble32
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Boy Sliding Down Frictionless Ice: Conservation of Energy

  • slayer16
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Calculating Power: Torque on a 20 Kg Rod Pivoted at 6m | 500 Rad Rotation

  • b577phaty
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Shrodinger equation/Particle in a box

  • Linus Pauling
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Finding the total gravitational potential energy of a gas cloud

  • TheTourist
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Coefficient of kinetic friction, need today

  • an9890
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Probability of finding a particle given psi squared graph

  • Linus Pauling
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Angular Speed: Man Moves 2m from Turntable Center

  • squintyeyes
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Simple Harmonic Motion - position

  • jalamb90
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With two provided metals, find which one is the magnet.

  • BraedenP
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Solving for y-intercept on a wavefunction graph

  • Linus Pauling
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Finding angular acceleration of 2 masses on a rod

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Pully/block system on an incline

  • b577phaty
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Efficiency of Power Line Transmission

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Calculate Velocity of Skydiver: Mass M, Air Drag Coefficient D

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Find mass of steam using the 'Ideal Gas Equation'.

  • Lenstonbain
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Tuning a Trumpet for Cold Weather Performance

  • crosbykins
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Frequency of Photons in Hydrogen Gas: 100 Electrons in n=3 Orbit

  • abohn1
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Quick question about orbital angular momentum

  • Linus Pauling
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What Volume Flow Rate Keeps Pressures Equal in a Bending Pipe System?

  • rechitzy
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Where Does a Particle in Harmonic Motion Have Maximum Speed?

  • jwxie
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(Very) Short Question on Nuclear Reaction

  • bleedblue1234
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Energy and pulleys (Atwood's machine i think)

  • pat666
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How is lateral displacement (reflection/refraction) derived?

  • zell_D
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Finding Q(point charge) with an angle, mass, and radii only

  • Sakuraba_Neku
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Calculating Velocity After a Force is Applied

  • cheerspens
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Finding Velocity After Sliding with Work-Energy Equations

  • cheerspens
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Collision between ball and stick

  • juggalomike
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Does the Bottom Hinge's Vertical Force on a Door Produce Torque?

  • hks118
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Vertical mass less spring problem

  • squintyeyes
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Metal plate leaning against a wall

  • darkspy123
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What is the Speed of the Package at Maximum Height?

  • mybrohshi5
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What is the relationship between 1D potential and simple harmonic motion?

  • User_Unknown9
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Maximum Velocity of a Boat in a Race

  • beatlemaniac
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Gravitational potential energy of satellite

  • juggalomike
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Calculating the Minimum Proton Speed Near a Lead Nucleus

  • Gurneet
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How can I tell when an electronic config is in ground or excited state?

  • leemarvin
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What is the packing fraction for a body centred packed structure?

  • eilishryan
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The mean value of (1/r^2) given a normalised wavefunction

  • michael2k100
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Torque, angular momentum, moment of inertia

  • Johnny0290
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Magnetic Field Due to Two Parallel Wires

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