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Rotational Kinematics (Rolling and sliding)

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Relative Velocity Airplane Problem - Air and Ground speed

  • Rock32
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Physics - Please help

  • Shaley
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Maximum velocity of charged particles

  • Knfoster
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Microwave energy problem (please check my answers)

  • madeeeeee
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Solving Projectile Motion Confusion: Time and Distance Calculations

  • tomsdubs
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Energy and Power problem (change in tempurature)

  • madeeeeee
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Equilibrium question with attached diagram

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What is the Efficiency of a Carnot Air Conditioner?

  • azure kitsune
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Another simple harmonic motion question

  • lilmul123
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Charge and excess electrons in a rod

  • nothingatall
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Elementary Boltzmann Statistics

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How Do You Calculate Currents in a Bridge Circuit?

  • Peto
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Finding the End Point of a Transformed Vector

  • magnifik
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Circular Motion, Center of Gravity, Rotational Motion Homework Help

  • shadow3352
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Two-Dimensional Motion help with a Flatcar

  • Wishingwell
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Quick question about a simple harmonic motion problem

  • lilmul123
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Solving Atoms & Molecules: 1.00g Water/Ice Cube

  • SAT2400
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Finding the Charge for Circular Motion in an Electric Field

  • nothingatall
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Someone me specific heat capacity?

  • Dmitri10
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How Does Immersion in a Liquid Affect Diffraction Fringe Spacing?

  • jasper10
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Physics of Block of Wood Pushed Across Floor: Will it Stop?

  • maccha
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Momentum question involving vectors

  • jumpyroo92
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Conceptual Problem (Integration)

  • anonymousphys
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FTIR Machine: Interference of Blackbody Radiation Source

  • physical101
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Calculating the net electric flux

  • anonymousphys
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Index of refraction and oil/water

  • jaded18
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Unravelling Electric Flux: Area Vector and E-Field Vector

  • anonymousphys
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Calculate Work Done: 40kg Stone, 30o Incline, 100m Height

  • lemon
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Calculating Charge on Drop with Excess Electrons

  • Masafi
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Calculate Change in Momentum of 65kg Runner After Half Revolution

  • Masafi
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Evaluating Dirac Delta Integrals: Homework Statement

  • E92M3
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Vertical Motion w/ constant acceleration

  • cdlegendary
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Help with building a battery transporter for physics

  • michellex
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Medical Physics: Calculating Traction, Tension and Reaction Force

  • tamimi23
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Flatcar Hoop Problem: Find Ball's Initial Velocity

  • magnifik
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Cetripetal and Centrifugal forces: points of action

  • abhineetK
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Stability & Balance of rigid bodies

  • M_G
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Total momentum after collision physics

  • lemon
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What is the minimum angle for a ladder to not slip against a frictionless wall?

  • tigerwoods99
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Some questions on magnetic fields in matter

  • springo
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Finding end temperature of mixed substances

  • dthmnstr
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Help:Calculation of decay/sec using t1/2 & No

  • immuno
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Second order ODEs- P.Integral for e^xsinx

  • Smith987
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Energy considerations in strings

  • aim1732
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Hydrostatics - Which point has higher pressure?

  • IBY
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Egg Drop Design Using Only Paper

  • Silver Rose
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Ly on gravitation only one part

  • squintyeyes
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Vaporization and change in internal energy

  • songoku
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How do I make a compensation vector?

  • yamugushi
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Calculate the actual depth of the trout

  • Shaley
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Finding An Initial Speed, Intro to Physics Question

  • STEF2098
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Simple Harmonic Motion-Solving for Spring Constant

  • Wellesley
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What is the angle of the slope in Q2?

  • lemon
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Do the Balls Cross Paths at 1/2h, Above 1/2h, or Below 1/2h?

  • kbaumen
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How Much Must You Stretch a Guitar String to Obtain a Tension of 10 N?

  • kavamo
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How can the volume of water needed to melt an iceberg be determined?

  • dilasluis
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Finding the radius of a charged metal sphere

  • Jimmy25
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Helpp with thermodynamics and specific heat question

  • TheTourist
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Force due to a uniformly charged ring

  • Jimmy25
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How to Calculate the Max Launch Speed of a Catapult Using Elastic Bands?

  • Final Thought
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Find Resistance Between A and B

  • mmmboh
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Heat Loss & Water Heating: Implications of c Value

  • acronym
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Which is True in an Expanded Aneurysm: 1-6?

  • Ekh
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Volume Change with Temperature Increase at Constant Pressure?

  • heraclius
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Direction of rolling resistance

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Electrostatic potential of unit charge in vacuum

  • dingo_d
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Acceleration of Plank & Sphere with Constant Force F on Masses m1 & m2

  • sachin123
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Finding the Coplanar Value of n for Given Vectors

  • jarman007
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Attraction & Force of Parallel Conductors/Loops in Magnetic Field

  • sArGe99
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Solve Archimedes Principle: 800kg Load on 5x2m Barge in Fresh Water

  • jaisan72980
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Find Optimal Distance from Wall for Max Angle of Vision

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How Do Temperature Changes Affect Stress in Steel and Aluminum Rods?

  • Fizzicist
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How Far and How Long Will a 20kg Object Travel Under Friction?

  • BearMtn61
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How Does Battery Size Affect Charge Transfer in a Flashlight?

  • majormuss
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Motion in Fields (two parallel plates when voltage is applied)

  • jasper10
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How does temperature affect the height of a liquid column in a glass tube?

  • plfarrell
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Calculating the mass in a solenoid system

  • mmoadi
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A Coordinates and Interval Question

  • jenn047
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Electrical Force Homework: Double Charge, Double Distance, 2x Force

  • VLC
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Flow Rate Ratio of Two Tubes: Calculation

  • Ekh
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What direction should the electric field point in a velocity selector?

  • cdymdcool
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How Does a Star's Diameter Change with Its Rotation Period?

  • nnokwoodeye
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Calculating Velocity & Acceleration of the Moon

  • planke
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What Supplies Do I Need for My Electromagnet Science Project?

  • Alieneater
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Electric Potential problem, 4 equal charges, different signs, weird shape.

  • BATBLady
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How to determine the potential difference?

  • cdymdcool
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Manipulating inverse square graph into straight line graph

  • sync303
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Find the voltage at point X on the circuit

  • mathman44
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How Does a Star's Diameter Change with Rotation Period?

  • nnokwoodeye
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Maximum Power Dissipation at Internal Resistance Proof

  • ATOMatt
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How Many Photons Reach the Retina?

  • kingwinner
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Simple unit convention question

  • doive
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Potential Difference between Concentric Circles

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Electric Force on a charge effected by a non-uniform linear charge

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