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Is it too late to learn advanced physics at 27 years old?
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Undergrad How Do Cube Root Numbers Relate to the Fraction 1/8 in Determining Pitch?
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High School Why Did the Water Level Drop in a Sealed Graduated Cylinder?
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Graduate Can something massless be stationary ?
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Graduate Is Swapping Time and Light Concepts Valid in Physics?
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Undergrad Conceptual question about syphons
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High School Ice sticking to the mould problem.
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High School Significant Numbers: Rounding Rules
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Graduate Is the scientific method limiting the potential of physics?
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Undergrad Phases of SHM & Wave Motion: Are They Equal?
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High School Can a *gas* be visible to the naked eye?
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High School How Can I Build a Stable Tower with Just Paper and Tape?
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Undergrad What is the relationship between sound wave compression and the Doppler Effect?
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High School Is the Russian Helicopter Death Ray Based on Multi-Beam Klystron Technology?
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Undergrad Can someone explain this physics passage and picture?
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High School How to Measure Height of Clouds with Binoculars, Camera, etc.
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Graduate What is the physics behind Ouija board experiences and the ideomotor principle?
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High School How does tension affect wave speed in different mediums?
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Undergrad What Are the Values of Young's Modulus and Poisson's Ratio for Sand?
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High School The 7-Fold Paper Dilemma: Is There an Explanation?
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Can I Take Inflated Coffee Bean Bag on Plane?
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Undergrad Why do waves increase in amplitude when approaching a beach?
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Undergrad Is there really no gravitational force at the center of a massive object?
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Highest Scoring Entry for 2007 Physics World Quiz Contest?
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High School Why do alkaline batteries lose their capacity after 50 times of recharging?
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Undergrad What are the key differences between liquids and gases in kinetic models?
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High School Energy questionend my confusion please?
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Graduate Is a Theory Generation Program possible?
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Graduate Can Obstacles Enhance the Speed of Incompressible Fluid Flow?
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Why Launch a Rocket on the Winter Solstice?
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Unbelievable Phenomenon: Rain Falling in a 5 Foot Radius
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