A stationary object resting upon the ground experiences two forces, the weight force as well as the normal reaction force of the ground. These forces sum to zero. The ground however experiences the weight force acting downwards upon it. What other force acts upon the ground to prevent it from...
If one fires a pistol while holding it in one's hand, the pistol will exert a backwards force above the grip of the hand, causing the gun to both move backwards as well as exerting a torque, as the hand is essentially behaving as a fulcrum. If a pistol is fired in a gravity-free environment with...
I graduated with degrees in Electrical Engineering and Commerce from a good-ranking Australian university in 2010.
I've been in the workforce for 18 months – found it to be not nearly as stimulating as the uni environment, so I'm contemplating the possibility of pursuing a masters or PhD...