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    How Do You Calculate the Area of Region S Using Polar Coordinates?

    Homework Statement 1. Given the line x=(5/3)x and the curve C: x= sqrt(1+y^2). Let S be the region bounded by the two graphs and the x-axis. The line and the curve intersect at point p. a. Curve C is a part of the curve x^2-y^2= 1. Who that x^2-y^2=1 can be written as the polar equation...
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    Problem from AP French Special Relativity

    1.Hi!I need some help with the following problem: A body of mass m1+dm is connected to a body of mass m2-dm by a spring of constant k and negligible mass.The system is at rest on a frictionless table.A burst of radiation is emitted by the first body and absorbed by the second changing the...
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    HELP, 2 AP physics 1994 problems. Magnetic fields

    ok guys so i have two questions, i need help on two questions on the following site "[URL /AP%20Physics%20Daily%20Problems/AP%20Daily%20Prob%20131-140.pdf"]http://staff.hartdistrict.org/glyle/ap_physics/Homework /AP%20Physics%20Daily%20Problems/AP%20Daily%20Prob%20131-140.pdf[/URL] they...
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    1995 Free Response AP Physics Mechanics

    Hey does anyone understand how to do the 1995 Free Response AP Physics Mechanics question?? Specifically, the question about Potential Energy? I understand that F=-dU/dr but that is about it!
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    1995 Ap Free Response Physics C Solutions

    anyone have the solutions to the 1995 free response for physics C ap test? I have most of it done, but i just want to check it with the answers.
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    Struggling with Acids and Bases Concepts in Chemistry AP?

    I was looking for information in regard to Acids and Bases. I'm having a awful time with conceptual questions concerning this chapter in class, and I'm getting pretty frustrated. Any practice questions / supplemental in depth tutorials would be nice. Thanks!
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    Studying Books for self-study AP Physics C : Mech & Electromag

    Hai guys iam kinda new here, this is actually my first post. So after i chose to independently self-study the whole of AP Physics C, i ended up compiling a list of books i needed. They are: Main: -Halliday, David, Robert Resnick, and Jearl Walke. 2008. Fundamentals of Physics, 8th ed...
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    How Do You Effectively Apply Free Body Diagrams in AP Physics Problems?

    Hey everyone hows it going? I am not sure if this is the right place to be posting this question, but hopefully it is. My names Shawn and I am a senior in high school. I currently have AP calculus and gen physics, and I plan on taking the AP calculus test (ab) and hopefully the physics AP test...
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    2002 AP Exam: Lab Situation w/Density and Springs

    In the laboratory, you are given a cylindrical beaker containing a fluid and you are asked to determine the density ρ of the fluid. You are to use a spring of negligible mass and unknown spring constant k attached to a stand. An irregularly shaped object of known mass m and density D(D>>ρ)...
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    What is the relationship between tension and number of loops in a standing wave?

    To demonstrate standing waves, one end of a string is attached to a tuning fork with a frequency of 120 Hz. The other end of the string passes over a pulley and is connected to a suspended mass M. The value of M is such that the standing wave pattern has four "loops". The length of the string...
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    1996 AP Exam Question: Lab Situation with spring

    A spring that can be assumed ideal hangs (vertically) from a stand. a. You wish to determine the spring constant k of the spring. i. What additional equipment do you need? ii. What measurements would you make? iii. How would k be determined from these measurements? b...
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    Solve Energy & Momentum Problem: Urgent Homework

    Homework Statement A 2kg block and an 8kg block are both attached to an ideal spring for which k=200 N/m and both are initially at rest on a horizontal frictionless surface. In an initial experiment a 0.1kg ball of clay is thrown at the 2kg block. The clay is moving horizontally with speed v...
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    Is Cracking the AP Physics B Exam, 2009 Edition Effective for High Scores?

    What's a good study guide for scoring a high mark on the exam? Is "Cracking the AP Physics B Exam, 2009 Edition (College Test Prep)" by Princeton Review good? It seems popular.
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    What Are the Best Electromagnetism Project Ideas for 9th Grade AP Physics?

    I am not exactly sure if this topic if relevant to this thread, so sorry in advance if it is not. I am currently in the 9th Grade, my AP Physics class is doing a individual project and I have absolutely no ideas. I am thinking about a Gauss Cannon or something. Maybe a levitating device such as...
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    AP Question involving Ideal Gas Law - Thermal Physics - Pressure

    [SOLVED]AP Question involving Ideal Gas Law - Thermal Physics - Pressure I am having some trouble with an old ap problem(PART C ONLY), see below: Homework Statement 1996 AP PHYSICS B Free Response Question: The inside of the cylindrical can has a cross sectional area of 0.005 m^3 and...
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    Where Can I Find Old AP Physics Multiple Choice Questions?

    Does anyone have a link or multiple choice questions for old AP physics B or C?
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    Ap answer? for gravity question

    Looking at an old AP multiple choice test, I found this question and answer: A satellite of mass M moves in a circular orbit of radius R at a constant speed v. Which of the following must be true? One of their "true" answers states: The net force on the satellite is equal to MR and is...
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    Analyzing Collisions and Energy Transfer in AP Mechanics Problems

    Homework Statement 1. A 2 kg block and 8kg block are both attached to an ideal spring (k= 200N/m) and both are initially at rest on a horizontal frictionless surface. In an initial experiment, a 0.1kg ball of clay is thrown at the 2 kg block. The clay is moving horizontally with speed v when...
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    Pendulum Problem: AP Physics 1985B1

    A 2-kilogram block initially hangs at rest at the end of two 1-meter strings of negligible mass as shown on the diagram above (I'll explain this later). A 0.003-kilogram bullet, moving horizontally with a speed of 1000 meters per second, strikes the block and becomese embedded in it. After the...
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    How Does Friction Affect Energy Conversion on an Inclined Plane?

    Two 10 kilogram boxes are connected by a massless string that passes over a massless frictionless pulley as shown above. The boxes remain at rest, with the one on the right hanging vertically and the one on the left 2.0 meters from the bottom of an inclined plane that makes an angle of 60° with...
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    Fruit Fly Observation: A Christmas Gift from AP Bio

    I got a vial of fruit flies from my AP Biology teacher for Christmas, lol. Gotta observe them for two weeks and then we're going to study genetics by breeding them.
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    Programs Achieving a 5 on the Calculus BC AP Test

    Yeah I know I've asked about the Physics AP tests, but how about Calclulus BC (obviously, if I got a 5)? I don't plan on doing theoretical physics in the future, just FYI.
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    Schools Should I Use My AP Physics Credits to Skip Introductory Classes in College?

    AP Physics and college major... Hi, I need to know something about college... Assume I score 5s on both the AP Physics B and C test, and in college I want to major in Physics and go on to grad school for some area in Physics. I plan to take Honors Physics BTW. Is it recommended that I use...
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    How to study for the AP physics test without taking the class?

    Is it even possible? I have a Princeton AP Physics book that is supposed to prepare you for the test, but is that enough? It's almost impossible for me to take this class, but I feel I could do well on the test. Would Barron's or Princeton cover everything I need to know for the test?
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    Virtual AP Physics Class (Advice Needed)

    Hello, I've lurked anonymously for quite a bit on these forums, and until now had no reason to register and ask a question. Background: high school senior with (otherwise) high GPA(3.9) and fairly good ACT score (31) seeking advice and consulting from experienced PF member. Now that...
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    Solving AP Physics: Spring Compression Problem

    Homework Statement A 20 kg mass released from rest slides down a frictionless plane inclined at an angle of 30 deg with the horizontal and strikes a spring of spring constant K=200 Newtons/meter. Assume that the spring is ideal, that the mass of the spring is negligible, and that mechanical...
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    Schools AP Physics v. University Physics

    Okay so I'm taking AP Physics B at my high school this year (i'm a senior) and I really enjoy it and I do well on all of the tests so far (I do usually get 1 or 2 problems wrong tho...my average is between 80 and 90 percent on tests). I really like Physics and all of the theories and stuff but...
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    Schools Help me out *About AP Physics in High School*

    Okay so I really, really liked Physics pre-ap last year. We had a great teacher, and I understood everything. Fast forward a year later, and that teacher left, and the new AP teacher is okay. He's a great guy, but I can't really grasp the way he teaches. Last year I was in AP Chem, and hated...
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    Take Home Test (Solved, but Checking Answers) From AP Physics B (Dynamics)

    I got a take home test for AP Physics B and I've completed it. I just wanted to check with some people to see if they agree with some of the questions I had some difficulty with. I'll list the questions & how I thought they are solved. Any and all feedback is greatly appreciated- thanks for...
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    AP Physics: Vectos and their properties

    5. A plane flies from base camp to Lake A, a distance of 280 km at a direction of 20.0 degrees north of east. After dropping off supplies, the plane flies to lake B, which is 190 km and 30.0 degrees west of north from Lake A. I'm not even going to write the actual question part, since...
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    Saltatory Conduction: single AP or not?

    Hi All, from this page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saltatory_conduction If at node N1, an AP is generated and then the passive spread initiates another AP at node N2, is there 2 APs existing at the same time? In fact, the second AP is ever initiated before the first has ended. It seems...
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    AP Calculus AB & Macroeconomics Book Recommendations

    I'm taking the AP class on calculus AB, and I want to order a book. Anyone would recommend one? I think the Princeton Review is the best one, but the Kaplan's and Barron's seems good too, so any opinion would help. Also I'm taking AP macroeconomics. I know this is not a a topic that people...
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    What materials should I study for the E/M portion of AP Physics C?

    Hey guys, I am taking AP physics C in high school. So far i have found it very easy, because physics last year came very easy to me. I want to self study for the electro/magnitism portion, because in our time we can only prepare for the mechanics portion. I have the textbook Fundamentals of...
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    AP Physics - Freely Falling Objects

    I. A model rocket is launched straight upwards with an initial speed of 50.0 m/s. It accelerates with a constant upward acceleration of 2.00 m/s2 until it's engines stop at an altitude of 150 m. I found a thread with an extremely similar question, but the only reply that showed up was a...
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    AP Free Fall Question Solved: Finding Velocity & Time in Vertical Motion

    AP free fall question (solved) Homework Statement I have problem with question b. A hot air bolloon is traveluing vertically upward at a constant speed of 5.00m/s. When it is 21.0m above the ground, a package is released from the balloon. a) for how long after being released is the...
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    AP Physics 2-D Motion cramming and could use much much help please

    Homework Statement A rocket is intially at rest on the ground when its engines are fired the rocket flies off in a straight line at an angle of 53.1 degrees abovie the horizontal with a constant acceleration of magnitute g, the engines stop at time T after launch after which the rocket is a...
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    News Obama Chooses Biden as Running Mate - MSNBC

    Don't know how AP got the scoop, but they're reporting that Obama's VP choice is Joe Biden. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26010055/ A good choice. He's definitely good in the "attack dog" roll.
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    AP Physics Summer work problems

    Homework Statement Assuming you have a bow that behaves like a spring with a spring constant of 168 N/m and you pull it to a draw of 54 cm, to the nearest joule how much work do you perform? Homework Equations The force of a constant spring is f=-k(x) where x is the displacement and k...
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    Preparing for College Calculus for AP Calc Students

    I'm beginning my undergrad education this fall. I took AP Calculus in my junior year of high school. My school didn't offer any math after AP Calc and so I haven't done any calc for over a year. Does anyone know any good websites where I can go to review calculus concepts before I start college?
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    Connections Between Skeletal Muscle Cells & AP Transmission

    I know that smooth and cardiac muscle cells (myofibers) are connected to each other by gap junctions. How are skeletal muscle cells connected to each other (to transmit the AP)? Thanks, any responses appreciated
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    AP Chem or AP Comp Sci A for College Major?

    I'm going to be a senior in hs this fall and am still fretting over my schedule. It's either IB Chem or AP Comp Sci A. I can't take ap chem because i don't have space for the dbl pd class but ib covers most of it and with a little self-study (i have had friends who successfully done this...
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    Taking AP Biology as a high school sophomore

    While many in GD know me fairly well, I thought I'd make an introduction here, as next year I'll be taking AP Biology as a high school sophomore and know I'll be here A LOT.
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    Ap Physics Questions Me Highlyyy Appreciateddd

    Ap Physics Questions! Please Help Me! Highlyyy Appreciateddd! I haven't done any physics work in about half a year n now i need to do sooo many questions in about a months time! ='( pleasee help me with these questions! I would HIGHLY HIGLYY appreciate it sooooooo much for anybody who would...
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    What Math Course Should You Take After AP Calculus BC?

    Hey Everyone! I'm going to be a Junior in high school next year and I am wondering what math course to take. My school has a schedule where there is only 4 classes a day; but they all run longer. So you can get through a normal math class in half a year with just as much time in the class room...
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    Schools Using AP Tests to skip classes in college for your major

    Passing the AP Physics C Tests usually gives credit at college for a similar class. However, I was wondering, if I'm majoring in Physics and did pass the AP Physics C Tests, should I skip the classes in college and move on? Or would it be better to take the classes at a college anyway in order...
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    Does anyone have previous AP physics B test

    i need links to previous AP physics B test, mainly 1988 because my test is going to be stuff over that. anyone that can help, it would be greatly appreciated.
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    Inspiring AP Biology Project for Abused Children

    For a school project, I am going to visit a local summer program for abused children and am going to bring supplies for and guide them through several simple (elementary to middle school level) experiments and presentations. The one problem is, it is supposed to inspire these kids. I made a list...
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    AP Biology Project: Science Experiments for Kids' Summer Program

    My biology teacher has assigned us a post-AP project that must involve service to the community and science in some way. My group has decided to do a "science camp" over the summer with disadvantaged elementary and middle school children. We will attend summer programs for these kids and give...
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    Review of 2008 AP Physics C E&M Free Response | Student's Perspective

    What did people think? It may have been the hardest thing I've ever seen, and I am a very prolific calc and phys student. The E&M free response was very very ridiculous, especially #2 where you had to plug in different devices at the terminal and find the current in the parallel resistor. I...
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    Anyone taking the AP Physics Tests?

    I saw a thread recently started about the AP Calc test. So, is anyone else out there taking any of the AP physics tests (i.e. B or C)?
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