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    Undergrad How Significant is Einstein's Theory of Relativity to Modern Physics?

    What would be the total contribution from Einstein's theory of relativity?
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    Answer Right? Calculate Satellite Slow-down, Find Relativity Speed-up

    Homework Statement calculate the slow down on a satellite at height 27,000 km how find the amount of speed up due to general relativity Homework Equations sqrt(1-GM/R/c/c)The Attempt at a Solution ok sqrt(1-(6.67*10^-11)*(6*10^24)/(27000000)/(3*10^8)/(3*10^8)) Why do i get .9999999994? it...
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    Calculating Speed & Acceleration of Banelings

    Homework Statement In space two banelings are separated by a distance of 1x10^10. Baneling-A has 5 solar mass and a radius of 2.5 billion meters. Baneling-B has 1 solar mass with a radius of 1.5 billion. They are initially at rest from each other. Measured at a rest frame, (a)how fast are they...
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    A 50-kg object was dropped from a height of 2 meters from water level

    Homework Statement A 50-kg object was dropped from a height of 2 meters from water level of tank. The open water-tank has a hole 3 meters below water's surface. area of water tank is 1.5 sq m and diameter of hole is 2 sq mm. What is the max speed of water exiting the tank if the mini impact...