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How Do I Balance Forces and Torques in Static Equilibrium Problems?

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Approximate Maximum Deflection Of Beam

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Calculating Torque for Helicopter Blade Rotation

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Orbitting electron moved to Magnetic Field

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Conservation of energy of a toboggan problem

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Mass Spectrometer: Separating Ions & Calculating Energy

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Gravitation and the Principle of Superposition

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Proving that this equation goes through the points

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Momentom question. But Hard one:O

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Change in gravitational potential energy of four particles in a square

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Torque: How Wheelbarrow Moves Heavy Loads & Steel Girder Forces

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Mechanics 3 - Further kinematics

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Homework problem on rotational speed

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Harmonic Oscillation: Proving Distance = 4A

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Minimum Angular Speed to start SLIPPING BEFORE ROLLING WITHOUT SLIPPING

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When Should You Launch Your Rocket to Mars?

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Masses of Binary Stars: Calculate from Motion

  • fball558
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What Went Wrong in Solving the Energy Equation Problem?

  • Ut Prosim
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Circular motion problem (A2 level)

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Why Can't the Power Rule Be Used for the Derivative of Velocity Squared?

  • sin2beta
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Frictionless inclined plane help

  • remaan
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Elastic & gravitational potential energy

  • Set Abominae
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Conceptual conservative problem

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Solving √((x+2)/(x-2))=1/2 for x

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Time Harmonic Maxwell's Equations

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Thermodynamics, two engine device

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Truss Bridge Design and Analysis: Warren Truss with 20 Joints and 37 Members

  • mathsgeek
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Calculating force required to keep pendulum in motion

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Current produced by a single charge moving in a circlular motion

  • Benkyou
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Static equilibrium - quarry crane

  • ch010308
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Help With Net Force Formula and Newton's Second Law

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Equilibrium Crane: Solve M1 & θ, α for T, H, V

  • shadowice
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How Does Pressure Affect the Buoyancy of a Hollow Spherical Bobber?

  • jabbie3
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Electric field across a parallel plate capacitor

  • johnj7
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Solving Kirchoff's Rules - Circuit Analysis Practice

  • jessedevin
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Maximum Acceleration for Flatbed Truck with Jet-Powered Crate

  • Antendo.
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Understanding Area Moment of Inertia for Shaft Design

  • Saladsamurai
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Maxium Allowable Current to (+/-) 2% ?

  • Melqarthos
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An interesting problem in electrostatics.

  • the-genius
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How to calculate the magnetic induction of ferromagnet

  • yunaijun
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Problem about binary star system

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Protons delivered per second in a proton beam

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How Does Magnetic Force Affect a Wire in a Field?

  • sdevoe
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Find t: Solving a Physics Problem with y = 0

  • lespommes
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Basic problem regarding doppler effect of light (E/M waves)

  • phys-lexic
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Angular momentum of a particle system

  • jhu2011
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Find the change in focal length

  • lha08
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When finding Angular Acceleration

  • queenspublic
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Understanding Angular Momentum: A Brief Explanation of Vector Cross Products

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Calculating Speed of Camaro in Escort-Camaro Collision

  • EmoryGirl
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Acceleration (with and without friction)

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Need Help finding an equation for drum sound

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Solving Quick Momentum Problems: Equal Force and Stopping Time Comparison

  • lubuntu
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Trigonometry Practice: Solving for Force with Angles and Vectors

  • Dannystu
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Potential Energy of Electron & Proton in an Electric Field

  • da_coolest
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Ball tied to string- centripetal force

  • Dannystu
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Power Dissipation in Resistors: P31.52

  • Phoenixtears
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No Net Force from Earth & Moon Gravity at 90% d

  • JorgeLuis
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Calculating wind speed with respect to an airplane

  • kvandeaver
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How Does Kinetic Friction Affect the Block's Motion on an Incline?

  • Imuell1
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How Does Newton's Cradle Demonstrate Conservation Laws in Physics?

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Building the Fastest CO2 Car for School Project

  • shnarg
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How Do You Calculate Charge and Electrons for a Hair Dryer Drawing 9.7 A?

  • aznangelcakes
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Solve Transient Analysis Problem: Find I0

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A Level Coursework - Resistivity

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Help with my Physics coursework

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Proton moving in magnetic field

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What Is the Maximum Speed to Navigate a Banked Curve Without Sliding?

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How Long for Potential Difference to Reach 50 Volts in an Oscilloscope?

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Basic Physics Problem: Acceleration and Tension of Connected Blocks"

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Calculating Distance for Horizontal and Vertical Movements

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TOUGH Static Equilibrium Question

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Heavily Damped Simple Harmonic System - How To Start?

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Determine the horizontal distance travelled during its motion

  • Ry122
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Simple Harmonic Motion of a mass hanger

  • peaceandlove
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Strength of magnetic field at a point

  • erinec
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What is the Maximum Speed of a Porsche 944 Turbo at Full Power?

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Diffraction grating and wavelengths

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How Are Capacitance and Inductance Inversely Related in Electromagnetism?

  • Oscar6330
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Solving Doublet Slit Problem: Find Wavelength of Laser 2

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Conceptual Question about Equivalent Resistance

  • jumbogala
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What Minimum Height Ensures a Marble Stays on a Loop-the-Loop Track?

  • ghostcloak
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What was the electron's initial speed?

  • rayhan619
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Distance between parallel planes?

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Calculating Force on a Bouncing Ball

  • fball558
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Exploding Spaceship: Calculating Velocity and Energy

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Hi, I with mu physics extra credit please.

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What is the electric field strength?

  • rayhan619
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Roller Coaster-Gravitational potential

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Calculate Unknown Resistance in Parallel Circuit

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Electromegnetic induction unerstanding changing flux

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Center of Mass question (help)?

  • driftk
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What is the magnitude of the frictional force?

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Diverging Lens: Find Object Given Real Image & Size

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How Does Initial Drop Height Affect a Ball's Rebound and Energy Loss?

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How Does a Magnetic Field Affect Charge Flow onto a Capacitor?

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Calculating Radius of Curvature for Upright Image Mirror

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