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I Can you identify these equations?
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Is There Really a Theory of Everything to Discover?
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I Is "R" always positive? (not a HW problem -- it's a general question)
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B Phase difference in standing wave
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I Why is there an energy loss in helicoidal movement?
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I Evidence for Inverse Square Law at Extremely Large Distance?
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I General notion of coordinate change
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CO2 sublimation in a closed container
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I Bubbles travelling through viscous liquids
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I Disparity about Near-Infared rays' penetration of the body
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I What is the Definition of Apparent Wind Angle on a Boat?
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I Do more unstable elements decay faster than more stable ones?
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I Why teleportation, time travel, virtual reality haven't happened yet?
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Zero Errors in Vernier Calipers and Micrometer Screw Gauge
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B Why is the Black Piece on this Mechanism Made of Plastic?
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I Does the Amplitude of an Undamped Driven Oscillator Stay Constant Over Time?
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I How does gravity hold onto the atmosphere
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I Fields, one universal or several (i.e. E)?
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A Understanding Force Diagrams for Hydraulic Cylinder Selection
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B I and j as subscript and superscript?
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B Gravitation with multiple objects by using center of mass
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I What happens if two moving shock waves collide?
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I What Causes Jets to Entrain Mass?
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B Doubts regarding equation of waves
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Can anyone tell me what this equation is?
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B Is this statement correct with the right reasoning?
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B Effect of Density and Geometry on Gravity and Luminosity
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I What is Returning Loop of Rogowski Coil?
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Solve Evaporation Rate Questions: Pressure, Volume & More
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I Does insulation protect outdoor objects from cold
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B Femions to Bosons: The Future of Electronics
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B Name of experiment confirming mass-gravitational attraction?
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B Object projected vertically upwards and Planck time
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B What would be the implications of a theory of everything?
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B Physics of Tires: Calculating Gas Mileage Difference
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I Why is normal force always perpendicular to the surface?
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B Rocket Hovering Equation: A Balance of Forces
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B Confusion with the terms: Reactive, Unstable and Radioactive
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I What caused this unique ice formation near freezing temperatures?
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I Why we use Dirac delta function? (in 1 Dimension & 3 Dimesions)
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I AC DC Mixed Neutral: Help Solving Circuit Board Problem
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B What is the Effect of Normal Lines on Glass Surfaces?
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How to understand wavelength in a simple way
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B Torricelli's Theorem: Speed of Fluid & Height of Opening
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I Is there a tie between half life and energy of decay?
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B Understanding Gravity: Common Questions Answered
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I Can Energy Naturally Convert to Matter in the Universe?
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B Mass Continuity and Torricelli's Law
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B Gravity of the Earth decreases if it stops spinning?
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I Tank Drainage Velocity: Does Area Matter?
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B Destabilize Gyroscope: How Much Force is Needed?
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I Beats Production: Is Light or Sound a Simple Harmonic?
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B Why plastic eyeglasses have less clarity than glass?
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B How do I define a second properly?
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B Why we consume energy while holding something statically?
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B What Is a Wave Made Of? Understanding the Medium Behind Waves
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B In glass, the elements that make it up, like silicon, and so
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I Determine emission spectrum of an LED
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I Aspiration Power: Needle Tip Effect
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B How Was the Binary Black Hole Collision Predicted?
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I Is F = ma the generalized force equation?
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I What is the effect of a square transparent rectangle on the meniscus in a tube?
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B What Happens to a Cube When 99% of Its Mass Disappears?
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B Why don't we use arc length formula to calculate wavelength?
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I What Is the Descriptive Meaning of \(- \frac{e}{c}\vec A\)?
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I Is 1 u Equal to 931.5 MeV or 931.5 MeV/c²?
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I What is the Math symbol for "corresponds with"
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B Understanding Moving Object Formulas: F=ma, Ke=1/2mv2, and p=mv Explained
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I Gradient of travel time in layered media?
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I Why is the Gradient of Displacement Vector Parallel to \( \vec{r} - \vec{r'} \)?
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I How Does F=MA Apply to Everyday Scenarios?
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What is isotropic medium and homogeneous medium
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I Original direction of force versus vector components
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I Hot liquid mixed with a cold liquid
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B How far can glass fragments from a punched window travel?
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B Is What we Know for Now Certain?
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B If the Earth stopped spinning? (orbiting the Sun)
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I Is the Force Applied by an Object on a Fluid Equal to the Buoyant Force?
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B How do airplanes correct their path
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I Identifying the length of the object on the image
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What makes air move faster above an airplane wing?
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A Average amplitude of signal is zero, why?
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I Does a Banked Ramp Affect Lateral G-Force Readings?
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B How long to travel 150m at 26m/s with an acceleration of -2.5m/s^2?
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B Does LIGO's Detection of GW150914 Confirm General Relativity?
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B 10% energy loss glass special structure ?
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B What constitutes a body of mass?
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I Circuit diagram for coincidence counting circuit
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B How is Phase Difference of 4π Possible with AC = 7λ & BC = 5λ?
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A Equilibrium liquid-gas ratio in a binary mixture
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What are the best resources for learning about E&M as a beginner?
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I Number of significant figures in 5*5.364
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I Should Total Current in Combined Circuits Equal Measured Values?
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I Confusion Over Hydraulic Gradient, L parameter
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B Can an object have too little mass to have a stable orbit?
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B How Does the Double Slit Experiment Show Both Particle and Wave Behaviors?
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B Learn About Moments & Equilibriums: What Does a Moment Mean?
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A Automotive project to determine road gradient during braking
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B Understanding Frame Rates and Exposure Time in Video Capture
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I How can I calculate uncertainty in my lab report data?
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