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    Solving for Zero Velocity in Calculus: 81t^2-16t^-2 = 0

    Since 0 = 81t^2 - 16t^-2 Let y = t^-2 Therefore 0 = 81y^-1 - 16y = 81 - 16y^2 = (9 - 4y)(9+4y) So, y = 9/4 and y = -9/4 But y = t^-2, so 9/4 = t^-2 9t^2 = 4 t = +/- 2/3, -2/3 can be ignored assuming we...
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    Relationship between electric forces

    Sorry, What I am trying to do is find out how the electric potential of a radial field equation is derived. I have found a derivation by using Coulomb's Law and the equations for electric force, work etc however I do not understand the equation completely. This is because I do not know if the...
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    Relationship between electric forces

    I am wondering if there is some way for the force between two charges (calculated by Coloumb's law) and the force applied by a field on a charge. Thanks in advance
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    What is the sum to infinity of geometric progressions?

    Sum of a GP = a(1-r^n)/(1-r) where a is the first number in the sequence, r is the common ratio and n is the term number. When -1<r<1 and n approaches infinity r^n approaches 0. Therefore Sum to infinity = a/(1-r) Therefore Sum to infinity = 4/(1-0.5) = 8
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    Relationship Between Density and Specific Heat

    Thankyou for your reply Bystander and your explanation.
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    Relationship Between Density and Specific Heat

    I am currently studying thermochemistry and specific heat capacity has been discussed. From observing a list in order of specific heat from highest to lowest and then comparing to a list of densities, it seems to me that the denser a substance is, the lower the specific heat. Is this true and if...
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    Question: What is the significance of the 0 in the formula for simple interest?

    I would imagine that a(0) is the principle as it is the sum of the principle and the interest at t=0. Since there is no interest at t=0 the sum of the principle and the interest would be the principle.
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    How to Solve Exponential Equations without Logarithms

    I would be grateful if someone could tell me how to find unknown indices. e.g 3^x=9 (i know it is 2 but i would like to know the process for use with larger numbers). Thankyou in advance
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    The Mystery: Exploring the Link Between Gravity and Magnetism

    What about this? http://www.eskimo.com/~ghawk/gravity.htm [?]
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