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    Tension Problem: How a Horizontal Force Affects Rope Tension

    Homework Statement A 100 N load hangs from a cieling on a rope. someone pushes it with a continuing horizontal force, and it moves off to the side a little, coming to rest at a bit of an angle at the vertical. as a result, the tension in the rope is: A. Unchanged B. zero C. decreased...
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    Monkey force diagram and tension problem

    1. Homework Statement A 5kg monkey hangs initially at rest from two vines, A and B, as shown in the JPEG attached. Each of the vines is 10m long and has negligible mass. a) Draw a force diagram labeling all forces acting on the monkey. (do not resolve the forces into components, indicate...
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    Calculating Limit: Need Help Evaluating √x-√a/(x-a)

    Homework Statement Evaluate the limit Lim (√x-√a)/(x-a) x→a I am not sure how to solve this. I asked my classmates and they do not know either. Help would be much appreciated!
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    How do I get envolved with designing weapons for the military?

    Yeah I've heard of Raytheon. They make guidance systems for missiles. That sounds like something I'd be interested in. Thanks. Ill do some more research.
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    Stirling Engine Help for High School Engineering Project

    I'm designing a stirling engine for a high school engineering project. I need to know more information about them though before I start machining out the parts. I looked at Wikipedia and a few other sites, but I need something a little more in depth. I'm looking for a good stirling engine book...
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    How do I get envolved with designing weapons for the military?

    I am a high school senior looking for advice about a career plan. I have some experience with CNC and am taking a few engineering courses through my high school. I want to design weapons for the military. However, I do not want to serve in the armed forces. I am looking to begin working with the...
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    Stirling engine survey for high school engineering class

    I am making a CNC machined stirling engine for high school my engineering class. Before I can get started I need people to fill out this survey to help me decide which design to go with. Thanks! Stirling Info http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stirling_engine...
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