What you need to do is split the problem into two parts (Paul's part and Muntu's part). For paul's part, sum the forces on the refrigerator and solve for the mass. This answer should have the coefficient of friction within it, but that's okay. Okay once you have the what the mass is equal to...
Again make sure all your calculations are correct...If the Ff = .31 N and the mass of the object is 1.5 kg use the equation µmg=Ff to solve for µ. I think you understand the concepts, just make sure you are doing the algebra correctly...
Spring Constant off by a factor of two!
Hey everyone, I am doing a lab in which the objective is to find the spring constant of a spring scale, however when doing my calculations, the number I got was off by a factor of two from the supposed answer calculated from Hooke's Law. Here's how I did...
Hey everyone, I was just wondering what are some of your favorite science or physics quotes? I'm asking because I need to submit a quote to the yearbook at my high school that will be placed under my name (i am sure you guys know the process) and I am going to use a science related quote...The...
How hard is it to teach oneself a programming language like C++ or how to use a program like MATLAB? Expanding on that point, what languages would best advantage me if I were going to be applying to REU's during my undergraduate studies?
Hey everyone, I'm currently a high school senior and I was just wondering if there was anything I could do this upcoming summer to help boost my application for graduate school. I know it is way far down the road, but seeing many of you guys report on how difficult it is to get into a top 5...
Thanks for the advice, ill defiantly take what both you guys said into consideration...also, does UCSD or UCSB have a better physics program? I kind of like UCSB better because there seems to be a lot of opportunities to do lab research which I know is crucial to getting into a good graduate...
Over the past summer, I have really fallen in love with Physics. It is the most beautiful of subjects and I am pretty sure I want to pursue it as a career. Here is the problem i am facing right now...I am currently a senior in high school and although my grades and sats/acts are alright (3.7...