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Query about kinetic energy equation e = ½mv^2
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Explain exceptions to Conservation of Matter to me?
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Simple doubt in work done by gas
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Rotation relative to an inertial frame
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Unleashing the Potential of Gravitational Generator: A Theoretical Approach
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Why Do Harmonic Motion Equations Differ Across Sources?
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Energy and Force: Is it Possible?
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Generating Functions in Hamiltonian Mechanics
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Speed of sound waves in various media.
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Some questions about sound(sine) waves.
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Torque required to pull a 737-800
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Can the Potential Energy of a Rocket Be Calculated Using a Simple Formula?
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Simple Accelerometer Equations
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Compression of air entrained in water
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Will There Be Liquid Water or Steam in the Cylinder at 0.5 ATM and 99°C?
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Evaporation questions about saturation pressure
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Why is kinetic energy conserved?
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Question regarding systems in work & energy
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Question about Sound Waves: Faster Than Speed of Sound?
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What is normal air pressure in N/cm^2?
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Why is sound louder in a room with many people?
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Potential Divider: Explaining How Energy is Lost & Given to Components
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Collisions: Elastic vs inelastic
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Potential energy of earth and gravity
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Understanding the Sign Problem in Electric Potential: A Simple Explanation
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Understanding the Mechanics of Ventilators: How Do They Work?
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Why is one Tension Negative and the Other Positive - Atwood Machines
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What is the use for plasma pressure?
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Understanding Power Drain in Series and Parallel Circuits | MCAT Prep Tips
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Liquid Collision Rate: Estimating Molecular Flux
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Calculating Power Output of a Turbine: What Factors Should Be Considered?
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Calculating the thrust required to turn a submarine deep in the water
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Calculating speed / distance over time?
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Particle Speed And Acceleration ?
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How Do You Create Hydrogen Plasma?
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Calculating Speed of Geometric Progression - Mechanics
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Moment of Inertia: Kinetic Energy, Momentum & Conservation
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Average kinetic energy of a damped oscillator
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Can someone please explain to me what a dynamical trajectory means?
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Trouble understanding the idea of escape velocity
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Oscillating System Composed of Two Hydrogen Atoms
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Understanding Angular Velocity Qualitatively.
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Conservation of angular momentum.
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Why is this calculation of earth gravitational acceleration incorrect?
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Will a Floating Disk Rotate or Move Linearly if Force is Applied off Center?
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Delta v and change in velocity
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Combined translational and rotational motion of a rigid body
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Pendulum velocity at any given angle
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Axis of Rotation: Rotate About Other Axes?
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Slope rotating around a vertical axis.
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Centripetal acceleration and circular motion
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Net force on a Swinging Pendulum
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What is the relationship between velocity and momentum in a rotating gyroscope?
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Simple Harmonic Motion: Simple Pendulum
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Can Linear and Angular Momentum Be Combined in Mechanics?
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Focus Sound Waves: Can We Refract Like Light?
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Simple Harmonic Motion - Potential energy
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How Does a CD Work? Answers to Your Questions
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What concept does work formalize?
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Calculating Wheel Torque for Vehicle Dynamometer Design
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Distance from non-uniform linear acceleration
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Simple Harmonic Motion - Mass on a Spring
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Average Velocity and Angle of Inclination of a Slope
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How Spinning Tops Work: Explained for Secondary Students
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Questions about kinetic energy and momentum
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Confused about gravitational potential energy?
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Equation of motion of a mass-spring system
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Suction force and pressure difference
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Troubleshooting Experimental Results: Measuring g with Gedanken Experiments
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Doubt in mass suspended by spring
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Kinetic Energy & Force: Classical Physics
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What Factors Influence the Siphon Effect in Hydrodynamics?
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Missing sketch in K&K Mechanics book
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Circular Motion: Proof for Non-Uniform Circular Motion Acceleration
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Comparing Modulus of Elasticity in Maths vs Physics
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Vertical Cable, Torque, Force applied to Wheels
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Drop a ball - where does the energy go?
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Infinitely stretchable elastic band
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Vapor Pressure, Open Container, and Boiling
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Why does water exhibit anomalous behavior near its freezing point?
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If gasses escapes Earth, then how do they reach escape velocity?
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Understanding Mechanical Work: Ideal Gas and Fixed Pressure
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Perpetual Motion From Satellite Revolution
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PV work: differential vs instantaneous
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Deriving sound from simulated interactions
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What Drives Surface Tension in Liquids?
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Degrees of Freedom & Constraints of Pulley & Spring System
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Work done by gravitational force
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Car acceleration, fuel usage and kinetic energy
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Work done on accelerating car is zero?
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Distance from Source to Reach 180/170 dB Intensity Level
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How Do Gramophones Amplify Sound with No External Power?
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Physical pendulum in phase space
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Perpetual Motion: Is it Possible?
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What are the variables in the formula for average acceleration?
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Pressure Decay Equation: P1-P0 e-(A/V)t + P0 Explained
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Solar Power Islanding - Jake Platt
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Calculating time taken to boil water
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Stuck understanding Bernoulli's Principle, would love some help
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Does the Work-Energy Theorem hold true for objects in rotational motion?
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