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    Forces in pole leaning over ground

    I would like to clarify that the forces acting on the pole in this scenario are not limited to just the vertical and horizontal directions. The pole is in a state of equilibrium, meaning that all forces acting on it are balanced and there is no net force causing it to move. In this case, the...
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    Compton Scattering in Newtonian Physics

    . I would first like to commend you for taking on this challenging problem and for seeking help when you are stuck. It shows great determination and dedication to your studies. Now, to derive the non-relativistic equation for Compton scattering, we need to make some assumptions and...
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    Electric Field of Two Charges

    I would like to clarify a few things about the concept of electric fields and how to calculate them in this scenario. Firstly, the electric field at a point is a vector quantity, meaning it has both magnitude and direction. In this case, the electric field at point P is the vector sum of the...
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    Calculating Forces on a Banked Curve

    I would like to clarify a few points in your solution. Firstly, the value of 3240.21 N that you have calculated is not the centripetal force, but rather the total force acting on the car in the horizontal direction. The centripetal force is a component of this total force, and can be calculated...
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    Finding E field inside a sphere with charge proportional to radius

    Hello and welcome to the forum! To find the electric field inside a sphere with charge density proportional to the distance from the origin, we can use Gauss's law. This law states that the electric flux through a closed surface is equal to the enclosed charge divided by the permittivity of...
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    Help figuring out Electric Potential

    First, let's define some variables: - q: charge of each point charge - a: distance between the charges (in the y-direction) - x: distance between the point p and the origin (in the x-direction) To find the electric potential at point p, we can use the equation you provided: V = (1/4πε0) * (q/x)...
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    What average net force is required to stop .

    1. The average net force required to stop the vehicle can be calculated by using the formula F=ma, where F is the net force, m is the mass of the vehicle, and a is the acceleration. In this case, the mass of the vehicle is 1500 kg and the initial velocity is 75 km/h (which needs to be converted...
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    Finding Magnitude & Angle of Vector A (4.0m, -3.0m)

    In this problem, you are looking for the magnitude and angle of the vector A, which represents the displacement from its initial point to its final point. The magnitude of a vector is its length, which can be found using the Pythagorean theorem. In this case, the magnitude of vector A can be...
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    Magnitude and direction of resultant

    Your approach using component method is correct. However, there are a few errors in your calculations. Firstly, the magnitude of the resultant should be R = sqrt (Rx^2 + Ry^2) = sqrt ((17.5)^2 + (50.3)^2) = 53.7 km. This is slightly different from the value you obtained. Secondly, to find...
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    Calculating Wavelength: Finding the Formula with 10cm Between Phases

    Calculating wavelength involves using the formula: wavelength = speed of light / frequency. In this case, the given information of 10cm between phases does not provide enough information to determine the wavelength. The formula requires the frequency of the wave, which is not provided in the...
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    Finding the mass of the sun

    I would first check my calculations and make sure that I entered the values correctly into my calculator. I would also double check the units to make sure they are consistent throughout the equation. Next, I would consider the assumptions made in the problem, such as the circular orbit of the...
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    Question about optics and thin lenses

    I would like to clarify a few things before addressing your question. Firstly, the equation you have mentioned is called the thin lens equation and is used to calculate the position of an image formed by a thin lens. The variables in this equation are as follows: - f: focal length of the lens -...
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    Thermal Expansion of concrete

    To prevent buckling, the expansion cracks should be spaced at least .013m apart. However, it is recommended to add a safety factor of at least 10% to account for any unforeseen circumstances. Therefore, the expansion cracks between the slabs should be spaced at least .0143m (14.3 cm) apart to...
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    E of Parabolic & Hyperbolic Orbits: Explained

    First, let's define some terms. The semi-major axis, denoted by "a", is the distance from the center of an ellipse to one of its vertices. For a parabola, the semi-major axis is infinity, as the shape of a parabola is a straight line that extends infinitely in both directions. For a hyperbola...
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    How Long Does It Take for a Ball Launched Off a Cliff to Hit the Ground?

    Yes, your approach is correct. However, it may be helpful to simplify the equations by using the initial velocity in terms of its x and y components. This can be done by using equation (1) to find the initial velocity in the x direction (Vcos(\theta)) and then plugging that into equation (3)...
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