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Finding magnitude and direction of equilibrant.

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Loop the Loop (circular motion)

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Multiple choice questions about SHM

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Lightning Strike: Examining Electric Field, Capacitance & Power

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Inner and Outer Radius of a Sphere

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Rock tossed straight up-Velocity question

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Photoelectric effect compared to the particle theory

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How Do You Calculate Voltage Drops in a Simple Circuit?

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Magnetic and Electric Fields - Theory

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Circular motion (magnitude of radial acceleration)

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Confused know how to do it one way but not the other.

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Gauss: Conducting Spherical Shell w/ Point Charge

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I hope that helped.How to Find Energy Stored in a Parallel-Plate Capacitor?

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Two resistors and total resistance

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Gauss's Law- Flux through surface

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Proving EM Waves Equations: E = Emsin(kx-ωt) and B = Bmsin(kx-ωt)

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Calculating Flux for Hemispheres of Different Radii

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Fluid question (includes bears)

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How Does Gauss's Law Apply to Multiple Charged Sheets?

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Mass sliding down an inclined plane (True/False)

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Why Do Large Sparks Jump from Leather Belts in Machinery?

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Time Dilation: Finding Velocity & Age Difference

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How do you find the direction and magnitude from a nucleus?

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Elastic potential energy problem needs to be checked

  • phys1618
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Work/Energy vs. Force Questions

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Kinematics - Acceleration in Two Dimensions. Stuck.

  • mattstjean
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How Do You Draw a Free Body Diagram for a Box and Truck in Motion?

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Temperature variation of resistance

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In a certain region of space, the electric field E is uniform.

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What is the magnitude of the electric field

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Just need Simple Harmonic Motion problem checked

  • phys1618
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Request Assistance with Gauss's Law- Surface charge of sphere

  • chipperh
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How to Determine Amplitude and Maximum Speed in Spring Motion?

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Collision Physics: Solving for Angle Between Initial Velocities

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Power dissipated in the inductor

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Circular motion and static friction of earth

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Electric Field magnitude problem help

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Question why is there a negative sign

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Radioactive decay: How can you tell which is the daughter & parent?

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Throwing Rocks: Analyzing Horizontal & Vertical Motion

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Pushing at a downward angle with friction

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How do you estimate the mass of a nucleus?

  • erinec
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Electric Force/ Electrical Fields

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What is the speed and direction of the wind in this vector problem?

  • jemerlia
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Electric Force/ Electrical Fields

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Momentum Problem involving projectile.

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How Do You Calculate Forces and Velocities in Physics Problems?

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What is the magnitude of the force of repulsion between them?

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How Do You Determine the Direction of a Moment in Statics?

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What is the Resultant Force of Multiple Vectors Acting on a Point?

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Calculating Next 3 Harmonics of a Standing Wave

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Determine the magnitude of the normal force exerted by the table

  • cacaluch
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Find Vector Components: A (17, 27°), B (26, 75°)

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Reflecting Prism Homework: Min Refractive Index & Ray Path

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How Does Wave Speed Vary Along a Hanging Rope?

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Boat wavelength oscillation problem

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Understanding Self-Induction: Calculating Current Growth Rate

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Simple harmonic motion: why cant you divide by cos?

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Calculating Wavelength of Surface Waves on a Lake

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Ball Hitting Rod: Minimum Speed for Full Rotation

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Heat energy of a monatomic gas

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HW: What is energy used? What is wattage?

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Work on a proton in uniform magnetic field

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Kinematics rock thrown up in air

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Calculating Charge on 10cm Diameter Sphere: 3700V

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How Hot Does a Flashlight Bulb Get When Turned On?

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Magnitude of Force on Q1 with Three Point Charges

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Help with a conservation of heat problem

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What is the formula for determining wavelength in different mediums?

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Sine wave & reflection question?

  • shintashi
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Finding Angular Velocity: Two Sphere Problem

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What is the maximum acceleration in m/s^2 the cart can undergo

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Particle is moved - Work-kinetic energy

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Magnetic field solar wind question

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Two conducting hollow spheres, a point charge and electric field prob

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Newton's Laws of Motion on a rocket

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Do Opposing Light Beams Pass Each Other at the Speed of Light?

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Coulomb's law, balancing a ball with point charges

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Electric field between two charged plates

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Parallel resistanee is reciprocal of the sum?

  • Lokhtar
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How Does Charge Distribution Affect Electric Field Inside a Shell?

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Calculating Electrons in Silver Pin: 10g Mass, 47 e-/atom

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What are some different ways to find the thickness of aluminum foil?

  • miss.fabulous
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Two strings spinning rock- tension

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Glide Distance of Piper Warrior w/ Engine Shut Off

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Finding the speed with kinetic friction

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Work and Kinetic Energy of meteorite

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