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    Undergrad Is My Derivation of the Power Equation Correct?

    Thanks, I was going for average power.
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    Physics What kind of job can i get with a BS in physics

    TEACH HIGH SCHOOL! It is a blast and you can get a job easy, even in today's economy. 45-50k starting and you get 3 months off in the summer! I love teaching and the kids need good science teachers!
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    Undergrad Why Does the Pulley Section Lack a Standing Wave in the String Experiment?

    Yes I believe that the pulley deadens the vibration at that point. Even though it is at a node, and would continue vibration if the pulley was very very small, I think it is big enough to deaden the string that is wrapping around it.
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    Undergrad Is My Derivation of the Power Equation Correct?

    Hi, I am working on a derivation of of the power equation. It is very simple, I would like to know if it is correct. I started with the equation for mechanical work over a changing path, and changing force. This is from Wikipedia, and it agrees with my text. W = \int F º ds...