Recent content by Raiden

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    Solve Balancing Force: Find the Tensions & Identify String Breakage

    Wait, I'm confused. When you put in T2=50N, does that mean how much weight is ON it, or how much weight it can hold? Because if it's currently holding 50N, then it would break if you put a small weight on.
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    Monkey on a Tree: Will it be Shot by a Hunter? | Simple Homework Problem

    I think I had the same exact question on one of my physics test. I really hated that test. Anyway, what Himanshu said was right. At least, it was what my teacher told me was right.
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    Rubber Band Powered Mass Transporter

    Is there a limit to the number of rubber bands you can use? Your big problem will be mass and friction. There just isn't enough potential energy in the rubber band to move something that heavy. If you can only use one rubber band, then you'll need to make your cart lighter somehow. Either...
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    Writing degree sign on the microsoft word?

    What I do, is make a "o", then turn the "o" into a superscript.
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    Acceleration Problem: Calculating Force of Pet 2

    Well, I'm kind of lazy to do actual math for you, but I will give you hints on doing it. First off, when you got two pets moving in different directions like that, you will definitally want to find the tension in the ropes to the wagon. By finding the tension caused by the pulling, you...
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    How Does Wheel Size and Lever Mechanics Enhance Mousetrap Vehicle Performance?

    I'm not exactly sure the EXACT point of physics in that project, but my best guess would be on air resistance. With a slope on your car given by the wheel size changes, the wind has a route to follow over the car and under it. Like the wing of an airplane. The wings are in a curved form so...
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    Equilibrium: What Must Be True?

    And you might want to delete one of your threads. You made two of the exact same question.
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    How Many Air Molecules Did Sir Isaac Newton Breathe in His Lifetime?

    Woah, settle down, guys. We don't need a virtual fight going on. Decibel, if a guy gives you some help, don't get really angry. Like you said, it was a hard question. A guy was throwing out some ideas on how to solve it. Every little bit helps.
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    Speed and Velocity, the Identical Twins

    Alright. This is a simple question, but it does give me some problems. What's the difference between Speed and Velocity? They're basically the same things, at least in my mind. And it would be nice to truly know the difference so that I can use it to calculate stuff like displacement and...
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    Calculating Average Distance Between Bright Fringes in a Double-Slit Experiment

    Just so you know, there's an "Edit" button on your post. Instead of double posting and wasting space, simply press the edit button, and put your questions in your original post. Thanks.
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    Electromagnetic fields+voltage=hard homework

    Well, Voltage=CurrentxResistance. So, the more voltage you have, the more current there is. And the more current you have, the more "power" your magnetic field has.
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    Creative Ways to Extinguish a Candle: A Fun Challenge for All Ages

    If you want to make one of those long things, just fill a balloon with water, and hang it above the candle. Then stick a sharp needle on one end of a lever, and a cup on the other end. Then attach a tube that, when you drop a marble in from the top end, it will roll down and fall into the cup...
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    What are some examples of Newton's third law in action?

    Simple. The action is placing the weights. The reaction is the scale moving. Almost anything can be represented by Newton's third law. It's just harder for you because your teacher put a whole lot of restrictions on this thing.