Introductory Physics Homework Help Forum

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Velocity of longitudinal waves in a solid.

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How Many Oxygen Molecules Are in One Cubic Centimeter at STP?

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Rotational inertia of arm lifting a cup

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How to Solve Energy & Work Problems?

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Standard harmonic motion question

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Energy required to move an object in orbit?

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When will the object reach a vertical displacement of 5.0m?

  • alexparker
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Analyzing Force & Motion on an Inclined Plane

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Projectile Motion: Understanding Initial and Final Velocities

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I think my answer should be right, but it isn't energy problem

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Rotation Test: Incline Angle, Mass, and Pulley Dynamics

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Cepheid Variables and the Small Magellanic Cud

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Find Moment of Inertia of 4 Rods Constructing a Square: Explained

  • makyol
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Do I need to calculate in car and trailer tension separately?

  • lemon
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Angular Accelaration = Angular Velocity^2 ?

  • makyol
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Calculate Dielectric Thickness for 100pF Capacitor

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Solving Billboard Problem with Equations of Motion

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Help with electron in electric field problem

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MCAT practice - qualitative friction questions

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Does a Spring Move Upward or Downward When the Box Stops?

  • collegeconfid
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Parallel Axis Theorem and sheet of metal

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Projectile Motion at an Angle: Solving for Velocity, Time, and Height

  • science_rules
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Moment of Inertia - parallel axis theorem

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How to Calculate Height and Velocity of a Tennis Ball on Mars?

  • SoulInNeed
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Calculating Work and Speed of a Crate Pulled Across a Floor

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Calculating Force on the Bottom and Sides of a Swimming Pool

  • abpandanguyen
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Girl swinging on maypole: tension and circular motion

  • alexparker
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Static Equilibrium of a beam and hinge

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Physics Tension Question, Need help

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Solve Elevator Problem with Weight & Acceleration on Moon

  • seizureboi
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Is There a Connection Between Physics and Technology?

  • starjar
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Calculating Magnetism on Child Homework

  • NewAgeBerean
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How to Calculate Time, Speed, and Angular Speed for Rotational Dynamics?

  • squintyeyes
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Solve Forces & Inclines Homework: Find Coefficient of Friction

  • seizureboi
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Changing temperature in a perfect cylinder with piston

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Understanding Kinetic Energy: A Beginner's Guide

  • ZoeGab
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Calculating Radius from Angular and Tangential Acceleration in a Bicycle Wheel

  • BoldKnight399
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Kinematics - Uniform Circular Motion

  • nahanksh
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Hooke's Law Problem Homework: Extension & Work Done

  • Koncept
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Why do geostationary satellites all have the same orbital radius?

  • bobby22
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RLC Circuit (with variable frequency)

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Current & Charge Homework: Calculate Electrons/Charge

  • aurao2003
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How Does Increased Track Height Affect Object Acceleration?

  • patymae
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Solving Physics Problems: Skydiver's Acceleration at 80mph

  • Neveda
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Object on a Rope: Momentum & Kinetic Energy

  • fizics
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How Do You Calculate Speed at the Center of Mass After a Collision?

  • TaintedLove
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2D Collision b/w two objects, How do I find the speed of the centre of mass?

  • TaintedLove
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What is the atomic number of hydrogen?

  • collegeconfid
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Young's double slits - with a twist

  • advanced
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Conservation of momentum multiple choice

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When is friction and weight parallel positive and negative?

  • stargirl17
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Calculating Electric Potential of a Point Charge Using Gauss' Law

  • ZeroCool024
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Solving for Air Resistance: Free Fall Homework Help

  • MCSPT117
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How Do You Calculate Equilibrium in a Tri-Level Mobile Physics Project?

  • Centurion1
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"Calculating the Velocity of an Arrow Hitting Hay

  • lking226
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Rotational dynamics and coefficient of friction

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Conservation of energy, ball kicked into a canyon

  • lking226
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Solve Potential & Energy Problems in Homework

  • clairez93
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Solving Spring Constant: Find k with Hooke's Law

  • lking226
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Understanding Pascal's Principle: Water Dispenser for Pets

  • ZoeGab
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Calculating the viscosity of a 'test fluid' HELPPPPPPP

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Solving a Mass and Kinetic Energy Problem: Solid Sphere on a Ramp

  • Mr.Right
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Solving Two Questions on Child Mass and Equilibrium System

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Solving Motion Problems: V.Confused Homework Statement

  • Jason17
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Does this has anything to do with relativity?

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Are These the Correct Answers to this Kinematics Problem?

  • physicsfun_12
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Electrostatics point charges problem

  • kihr
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Can't seem to get this energy problem

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Provincial Exam: Circular Motion

  • Senjai
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Force and time for a 160-pound person falling 17 meters

  • Meprathe
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Science Fair, pressure to break a bone

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Which star has the greater luminosity

  • zebra1707
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1.81 Muscles and Bones: Vector Magnitude Problem

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Latent Heat - Heat fusion of ice

  • sarah-108
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Help interpreting a momentum graph

  • yamugushi
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A Person Pushes a lawn Mower. Physics question Need

  • alexparker
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Conservation of Momentum- Help with sources of erorrs?

  • TaintedLove
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Calculate Time Until Tree is Hit: 9m Away, 18m/s Velocity

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Calculating Minimum Volume for Floating Ice Slab - AP Physics B Problem

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Desperate Help Needed: Newton's 2nd Law Experiment Data for Lab 11

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What Are the Velocities and Forces in This Elastic Collision?

  • chrisfnet
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Finding Eastward Velocity of an Airplane

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Friction and magnitude between two blocks

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Bucket of water of is suspended by a rope wrapped around a pulley

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How Long is Santa's Slide Down the Roof?

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How can I find time, given the frequency?

  • TaintedLove
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Projectile motion of plate fall

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Can telescopes see more stars than our eyes?

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Solving Soccer Ball Kinematics: Max Height & Vertical Velocity

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How Does Momentum Change When a Ball Bounces Off a Wall?

  • yamugushi
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How to Solve a Circuit with Two Batteries using Kirchoff's Laws

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