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    Solving a Probability Problem: Get Help Here!

    Hello, I have a problem with this question http://www.icefusionf1.com/prob.png My thoughts: I think it is better to work out the probability of the 3 coins being placed on the diagonals. Please help?
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    Why Does a Bullet Gain More Kinetic Energy Than the Gun When Fired?

    Homework Statement When a gun fires a bullet why is the kinetic energy gained by the bullet much greater than the kinetic energy gained by the gun? Homework Equations Kinetic Energy = 1/2 m v^2 The Attempt at a Solution Ok I release that Kinetic Energy depends on the square of the...
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    Can Closed Pipes Produce Overtones from a Single Frequency Vibration?

    Thanks for your reply. That is what I imagined. However wouldn't the overtones be very diminished? I mean would the fundamental frequency appear the loudest?
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    Can Closed Pipes Produce Overtones from a Single Frequency Vibration?

    If you vibrate a tuning fork over a closed pipe (a pipe with one end closed and the other open) is it possible to get overtones in the pipe even thought the tuning fork only vibrates at one frequency For example if you have a tuning fork of freq 300HZ and you allow it too vibrate above a closed...
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    Why Don't Electrons Stick to the Anode in a Cathode Ray Tube?

    Homework Statement I'm have a little problem with understanding the workings of a cathode ray tube. I understand that a filament is heated and that in turn heats the cathode which, due to thermionic emission emits electrons. OK so here is my problem. A positively charged anode is used to...
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