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High School How's the earth bigger than the moon

Dec 26, 2003 · Replies 4 · Dec 26, 2003

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High School Should I Take AP Physics Without Pre-Calculus?

Dec 12, 2003 · Replies 15 · Dec 23, 2003

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High School Is there an opposite law to the law of greed in physics?

Dec 22, 2003 · Replies 4 · Dec 22, 2003

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High School Hello, new memeber, that needs help

Dec 21, 2003 · Replies 3 · Dec 21, 2003

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Graduate The Truth About Santa: Report by Aeronautical Engineers

Nov 26, 2003 · Replies 11 · Dec 21, 2003

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Undergrad Physics for Newbies - Basics, Colleges, Careers & Beyond

Dec 7, 2003 · Replies 4 · Dec 19, 2003

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High School How Does Intuitive Physics Shape Our Understanding?

Dec 8, 2003 · Replies 29 · Dec 18, 2003

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Filling the Vacuum: What Happens to Nothing?

Dec 17, 2003 · Replies 12 · Dec 17, 2003

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Undergrad How do I calculate the concentration of HCl in a beaker using NaOH titration?

Dec 16, 2003 · Replies 5 · Dec 16, 2003

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High School Physics is the scientific study of matter, energy, and their interactions.

Nov 28, 2003 · Replies 18 · Dec 15, 2003

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Graduate Henon & Ikeda Attractor Physical System Explained

Dec 14, 2003 · Replies 3 · Dec 15, 2003

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Graduate Time as an objective entity is invalid as an actual object

Dec 9, 2003 · Replies 66 · Dec 15, 2003

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Undergrad What Should I Expect in My First Calculus-Based Physics Class?

Dec 12, 2003 · Replies 7 · Dec 15, 2003

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High School Help With Physics: Is E=MC2 Just F=MA?

Dec 14, 2003 · Replies 1 · Dec 14, 2003

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Undergrad Doppler Shift: Deriving a Formula for Both Moving Objects

Dec 12, 2003 · Replies 3 · Dec 13, 2003

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Undergrad First quarter of college physics

Dec 12, 2003 · Replies 3 · Dec 13, 2003

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High School Multiplication and division in physics

Dec 10, 2003 · Replies 8 · Dec 12, 2003

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High School Most basic description of what time actually is

Nov 28, 2003 · Replies 20 · Dec 11, 2003

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High School Help with Physics Problem: Real-World Application

Dec 11, 2003 · Replies 4 · Dec 11, 2003

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High School Understanding the Concept of Matter: Definitions and Examples

Dec 11, 2003 · Replies 5 · Dec 11, 2003

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I with a project about larry the lawn chair man

Dec 1, 2003 · Replies 14 · Dec 10, 2003

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Undergrad How Are Physics and Computer Science Interconnected?

Dec 4, 2003 · Replies 17 · Dec 10, 2003

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Graduate Wouldnt free will necesary imply the existence of the soul?

Nov 10, 2003 · Replies 9 · Dec 10, 2003

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How Accurate is Movie Science in Modern Films?

Dec 1, 2003 · Replies 28 · Dec 9, 2003

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High School Difference Between Vectors and Scalars

Dec 4, 2003 · Replies 4 · Dec 8, 2003

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Is a Universal Solvent Truly Possible?

Dec 7, 2003 · Replies 7 · Dec 8, 2003

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Undergrad Getting an Employment Outlook for Physics Majors

Dec 7, 2003 · Replies 2 · Dec 7, 2003

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Graduate What role should media ratings play in science?

Dec 3, 2003 · Replies 23 · Dec 7, 2003

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Undergrad Where can find physics pages to study?

Nov 20, 2003 · Replies 3 · Dec 6, 2003

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Graduate Simple contradiction/flaw in many worlds theory/theory explanation.

Nov 28, 2003 · Replies 26 · Dec 5, 2003

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The Science Forum Dilemma: Nutcases on Physics and Chemistry Forums

Nov 10, 2003 · Replies 86 · Dec 5, 2003

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Did you catch the TLC program about time travel last night?

Dec 4, 2003 · Replies 1 · Dec 5, 2003

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What is the foundation theory based on Energy and free software to back it up?

Dec 3, 2003 · Replies 1 · Dec 5, 2003

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Graduate Exploring Spooky Action at a Distance: Experiments & Debunking

Dec 2, 2003 · Replies 9 · Dec 4, 2003

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High School Is Gravity Real? Understanding the Evidence for Gravity's Existence

Nov 27, 2003 · Replies 17 · Dec 3, 2003

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Graduate Which Reference Frame Wins the Bet in Temporal Thermodynamics?

Dec 1, 2003 · Replies 10 · Dec 3, 2003

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High School Doppler Effect: Velocity, Frequency and Wavelength Explained

Nov 29, 2003 · Replies 11 · Dec 1, 2003

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How many people in the world have yet to make a phone call?

Nov 29, 2003 · Replies 8 · Dec 1, 2003

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High School Good demonstrative project in physics

Nov 22, 2003 · Replies 10 · Dec 1, 2003

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All theories in physics are incorrect

Nov 29, 2003 · Replies 2 · Nov 30, 2003

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High School Does More Mass Reduce Gravity According to F=mg?

Nov 29, 2003 · Replies 3 · Nov 30, 2003

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High School Discover Physics History: Lesser Known Figures

Nov 29, 2003 · Replies 2 · Nov 29, 2003

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Storing Energy in a Book: Get Answers Now!

Nov 29, 2003 · Replies 1 · Nov 29, 2003

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High School Choosing the Most Lucrative Physics Field for a Successful Career

Nov 28, 2003 · Replies 1 · Nov 29, 2003

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Graduate Can the Zero Point Field Explain Gravity and Electromagnetism?

Nov 28, 2003 · Replies 4 · Nov 28, 2003

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Experimental or theoretical pyhsicist

Nov 28, 2003 · Replies 1 · Nov 28, 2003

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Proving Time Travel: What Evidence is Needed?

Nov 5, 2003 · Replies 23 · Nov 28, 2003

Replies: 23

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Top Recommended Science Sites for Learning and Research

Nov 26, 2003 · Replies 2 · Nov 27, 2003

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Graduate Understanding Mathematics of Quantum Physics

Nov 26, 2003 · Replies 5 · Nov 27, 2003

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Undergrad Determinism & Chaos: Intertwined or Not?

Nov 27, 2003 · Replies 1 · Nov 27, 2003

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Undergrad Practical applications of fractals?

Nov 27, 2003 · Replies 1 · Nov 27, 2003

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Undergrad What is Potential Energy and How Does it Relate to Kinetic Energy?

Oct 4, 2003 · Replies 7 · Nov 26, 2003

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Undergrad Uncovering the Mystery of Tuning Fork Frequency Discrepancy

Nov 26, 2003 · Replies 1 · Nov 26, 2003

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High School What is Mass? Is it just a concept or does it truly exist?

Nov 17, 2003 · Replies 5 · Nov 26, 2003

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Undergrad How Can We Distinguish Between Science and Pseudoscience?

Nov 24, 2003 · Replies 3 · Nov 25, 2003

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*The greatest contributions to science by Physics Forums*

Nov 18, 2003 · Replies 4 · Nov 24, 2003

Replies: 4

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High School The Water Level Rises - Investigating the Melting Ice Cube

Nov 21, 2003 · Replies 7 · Nov 24, 2003

Replies: 7

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Who were the two Nobel scientists with conflicting theories in Physics?

Nov 22, 2003 · Replies 6 · Nov 23, 2003

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High School Find the mass by dividing by gravity?

Nov 22, 2003 · Replies 3 · Nov 22, 2003

Replies: 3

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Existence of Different Worlds In Different Dimensions

Nov 21, 2003 · Replies 4 · Nov 22, 2003

Replies: 4

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Graduate Predicting Future System State Without Time

Nov 16, 2003 · Replies 5 · Nov 22, 2003

Replies: 5

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Hot Topics on sci.physics.research

Nov 17, 2003 · Replies 9 · Nov 22, 2003

Replies: 9

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High School What is the Official Definition of Glass?

Nov 19, 2003 · Replies 20 · Nov 22, 2003

Replies: 20

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Graduate What Will Power Future Giga, Tera, and Petawatt Reactors?

Nov 19, 2003 · Replies 12 · Nov 21, 2003

Replies: 12

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Can a Time Machine Bridge the Gap Between Fantasy and Reality?

Nov 4, 2003 · Replies 6 · Nov 21, 2003

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Undergrad Understanding 2D Worlds: The Perception of Shapes in Flatland

Nov 16, 2003 · Replies 7 · Nov 21, 2003

Replies: 7

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Humanity learns to curb it's fear of the unknown

Oct 27, 2003 · Replies 3 · Nov 21, 2003

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Undergrad Are Spherical and Rotational Wave Motions Possible?

Nov 13, 2003 · Replies 12 · Nov 21, 2003

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Undergrad Windmill in Space: Solar Wind Power Output Analysis

Nov 20, 2003 · Replies 10 · Nov 21, 2003

Replies: 10

Views: 9K

Graduate Strategies to detect stealth aircraft using passive radar technology.

Oct 16, 2003 · Replies 31 · Nov 20, 2003

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High School Explore Volume & Density in Physics

Nov 19, 2003 · Replies 2 · Nov 19, 2003

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High School States of Matter: Liquid, Gas, Solid, Plasma & More

Nov 13, 2003 · Replies 20 · Nov 19, 2003

Replies: 20

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High School Bar Conversion: Volume & Temperature Units

Nov 17, 2003 · Replies 9 · Nov 19, 2003

Replies: 9

Views: 16K

Undergrad How Do Physics Principles Explain the Formation of Contrails?

Nov 16, 2003 · Replies 2 · Nov 17, 2003

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Graduate What happens if spacetime collapses?

Nov 6, 2003 · Replies 13 · Nov 15, 2003

Replies: 13

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Undergrad Doppler Effect: Does Wind Affect Pitch of Factory Whistle?

Nov 14, 2003 · Replies 2 · Nov 14, 2003

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Undergrad Physics Puzzle: Can You Reach 100 Pascals with 3 Bottles and a Pump?

Nov 13, 2003 · Replies 17 · Nov 13, 2003

Replies: 17

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Is teleportation the future of travel?

Nov 12, 2003 · Replies 2 · Nov 13, 2003

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High School Building a Model Rocket: Recommended Burn Temperature for G2 Engines

Nov 10, 2003 · Replies 2 · Nov 12, 2003

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Is Astrology More Objective or Subjective in Assessing Individuals?

Nov 7, 2003 · Replies 26 · Nov 11, 2003

Replies: 26

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Graduate Demostration of gravity as expansion of matter

Nov 9, 2003 · Replies 5 · Nov 10, 2003

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Undergrad Grav. field of spherical objects

Nov 9, 2003 · Replies 4 · Nov 10, 2003

Replies: 4

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High School J. Robert Oppenheimer Essay: Info on Post-Atomic Bomb Feelings & Ethics

Nov 9, 2003 · Replies 2 · Nov 9, 2003

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Who is Dr. Kaku? A Biography of a Fascinating Scientist

Nov 5, 2003 · Replies 1 · Nov 8, 2003

Replies: 1

Views: 14K

High School .Is the Urban Myth about China Jumping Off a Ladder Real?

Nov 7, 2003 · Replies 2 · Nov 7, 2003

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Views: 4K

What's Dr. Kaku's Take on The Matrix and Science?

Nov 4, 2003 · Replies 1 · Nov 7, 2003

Replies: 1

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What is the most important constant in physics?

Nov 2, 2003 · Replies 13 · Nov 7, 2003

Replies: 13

Views: 9K

Undergrad Differences in approaching Physics

Nov 6, 2003 · Replies 3 · Nov 7, 2003

Replies: 3

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Undergrad Question to all you Physics majors

Nov 5, 2003 · Replies 3 · Nov 5, 2003

Replies: 3

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High School Suppose you are navigating in Egypt deserts by trusting the compass

Nov 4, 2003 · Replies 12 · Nov 5, 2003

Replies: 12

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What is the time piece with the most moving parts?

Nov 3, 2003 · Replies 5 · Nov 5, 2003

Replies: 5

Views: 3K

First Von Neumann Probe: When Will it be Sent?

Sep 16, 2003 · Replies 2 · Nov 5, 2003

Replies: 2

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Graduate As for the title:Amplitude of Transmitted Wave in a Two-Part String

Nov 4, 2003 · Replies 4 · Nov 5, 2003

Replies: 4

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Undergrad Can the Aurora Borealis Be Seen in the Southern Hemisphere?

Oct 28, 2003 · Replies 2 · Nov 5, 2003

Replies: 2

Views: 4K

High School Suggestions for a physics project

Nov 4, 2003 · Replies 4 · Nov 4, 2003

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High School Can beats be created by two waves with different amplitudes?

Nov 4, 2003 · Replies 1 · Nov 4, 2003

Replies: 1

Views: 4K

What would happen if they decided to blow up the moon?

Oct 31, 2003 · Replies 10 · Nov 2, 2003

Replies: 10

Views: 4K

Graduate The Central Role of Consciousness in Physics

Sep 28, 2003 · Replies 78 · Nov 1, 2003

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Undergrad Does Acceleration Affect Energy Transfer in Billiard Ball Collisions?

Oct 30, 2003 · Replies 2 · Oct 31, 2003

Replies: 2

Views: 4K

High School Why Is Toffee Chewy and What Are the Mechanical Properties of Chocolate?

Oct 30, 2003 · Replies 3 · Oct 30, 2003

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