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    Any particular word(s), phrase(s), etc. you particularly despise?

    When people say, "We are doing really good" instead of "We are doing really well" "No offense but..." When what you say is honestly going to irk them
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    Calculating Horizontal Forces in a Tug-of-War Using Newton's Third Law

    Homework Statement In a tug-of-war between two physics types, each pulls on the rope with force of 250N. If both remain motionless, what horizontal force does each exert against the ground? The Attempt at a Solution I can find the tension of the rope, but I am not to sure how to find out...
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    High School Using Integrals in Real Life: A High Schooler's Guide

    I am a sophomore in high-school and have been teaching myself calculus. I understand it all, but I have a hard time seeing where integrals apply to physics and real life. I get the basic stuff, like using integrals to find area on a graph, and how you can use them when talking about velocity and...
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    Programs So you want to get a PhD in physics? The video

    Hilarious vid! As I was watching some of the sidebar links I found a funny Simpsons clip along the same lines, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XViCOAu6UC0&feature=related"
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    Measuring Parabolas of a Suspension Bridge - Alex

    That is great! thanks for the help.
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    Measuring Parabolas of a Suspension Bridge - Alex

    I was given the assignment to measure the parabolas of a suspension bridge. I have some ideas for how to go about it, like using a point of reference and going out from there. I was wondering if anyone had any other ideas. Thanks! Alex
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    High School Explaining y=abs(x) as an Elementary Function

    It is an elementary function. Think of it as |a| = SQRT(a^2) Wiki gives a great little explanation on it, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Absolute_value"