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    Undergrad Discovering the Physics Behind Boiling Water's Temperature Limit

    If you suspend an open-topped container of water in a pot of boiling water, water in the inner container will reach 100 degrees C but will not boil. Why is this?
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    Why Does Water in a Boiling Container Not Boil?

    Homework Statement If you suspend an open-topped container of water in a pot of boiling water, water in the inner container will reach 100 degrees C but will not boil. Why is this? Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution
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    Tangential Speed of Ferris Wheel: Answer & Equation

    awesome, i guess i was over thinking it
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    Tangential Speed of Ferris Wheel: Answer & Equation

    Homework Statement I can't seem to find an equation in my book for tangential speed, but the question states. What is the tangential speed of a passenger on a Ferris wheel that has a radius of 10m and rotates once in 30 seconds? Any help would awesome. Homework...
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    Why Do Small Front Wheels on Drag Race Cars Prevent Nosing Upward?

    Homework Statement (On a drag race car with large rear wheels and small front wheels) The front wheels in the race car help keep the vehicle from nosing upward when it accelerates. Why is this? Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution