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A Hamilton's principle and virtual work by constraint forces
Found a question on another website, I have the exact same question. Please help me Goldstein says : I do not understand how (2.34) shows that the virtual work done by forces of constraint is zero. How does the fact that "the same Hamilton's principle holds for both holonomic and... -
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EMF due to Lorentz electric and magnetic forces
Example of emf due to Lorentz magnetic force is motional emf. When rod PQ moves to the left, there will be downwards magnetic force acting on the positive charge in the rod PQ so point Q is at higher potential compared to point P so there will be potential difference (emf) between P and Q The...- songoku
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- Electric Emf Forces Lorentz Magnetic
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B Question about the solar system and gravitational forces
Alright, so I have a question. Now, on planets such as our Earth, there are a longitude and latitude as well as altitude. If I am not mistaken, I believe the latitude and altitude are part of what affects gravity, or weight, on a planet. Latitude makes it so that the object in question is...- Sundown444
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- Forces Gravitational Solar Solar system System
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B Why don't boxers' skulls shatter from the forces of punches?
Hi All, My question is in relation to forces that can come through movement. For example, the skull is stated to take around 520 pounds of force or around 2000N: https://www.virginialeenlaw.com/help/how-much-force-can-a-human-skull-withstand.html However, boxers can punch well in excess of...- BioPhysics2021
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- Break Force Forces Movement
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I What Explains the Odd Behavior of the Four Fundamental Forces?
As we know that their are four fundamental force in nature Namely Electromagnetic force, strong and weak nuclear force and the gravity But we study regarding their properties And compare their properties we see a strange thing That for the case of strong nuclear force enspite of being the...- Zeeshan Ahmad
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- Forces Fundamental Fundamental forces
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Calculate dimensions of floating laptop stand
I am planning to build my own laptop stand with an acrylic sheet. The final product should look like the one in the attached image (bottom right) Material: most laptop stands are made with 6mm acrylic thickness, hence this is what I will use. Also I already have this material at home. I am...- cdasjdnas
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- Dimensions Floating Forces Laptop Static equilibrium Trigonometery
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Statics Question -- Analyzing the forces on this supported beam
Can someone please tell me why I get two different result of the value of Cy (please see attached image for more detail)? Am I doing a mistake? If yes, what is my mistake?- askor
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- Beam Forces Statics
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Calculating Forces on a Moved Body
I have a body moved by a crane hook and I want to represent the forces that act on the body in the case of translation, rotation and roto translation. Can someone help me? Thank you [Moderator's note: moved from a technical forum.]- fisica15
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- Body Forces
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Mass m sliding without friction inside a rotating tube
1) To be in equilibrium, it must be $$\begin{cases}F_{centr}-T=0\\ T-mg=0\end{cases}\Rightarrow F_{centr}=T=mg\Rightarrow m\omega^2 R_0=mg\Rightarrow R_0=\frac{g}{\omega^2}$$ 2) It is intuitive that this equilibrium is unstable but I don't know how to formally prove this. 3) In ##R_0## the...- lorenz0
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- Dynamics Equilibrium Forces Friction Mass Rotating Rotating bodies Rotation Sliding Tube
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B Projectile motion — Thinking about forces on a curve ball
When a ball is thrown such that it moves in a curved trajectory in the horizontal plane, it amuses me to think of its dynamics. In motion of a ball thrown upwards the force of gravity gives it a parabolic trajectory However when the ball is thrown to curve and hit a target, (in the horizontal...- Aurelius120
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- Ball Curve Dynamics Forces Motion Projectile Projectile motion Thinking
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Is w Constant in Damped Oscillations?
My first intuition is that for small damping Fd<<Fr- Shreya
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- Damping Forces
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A Measuring new forces with molecular vibrations
Hello! I noticed in several papers describing high resolution vibrational measurements in diatomic molecules, such as this one, in the conclusion section, that they mention that we can search for new forces (or deviation from gravity inverse square law) between the 2 nuclei by measuring well...- BillKet
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- Forces Measuring Molecular Vibrations
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- Forum: Atomic and Condensed Matter
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B Problems regarding electrostatic forces in everyday levitation
Hello! I'm reading this part of the A-level physics book and finding a few places that I couldn't wrap my head around. They are underlined. 1) When saying oxygen, is it saying that oxygen is the most abundant element in the shoe atoms? 2)I am not too sure why the force per atom is shared...- jackiepollock
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- Electric charge Electrostatic Electrostatic forces Forces Levitation
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B Inertial Frame of Ref & Forces: Understand Special Relativity
In trying to understand a bit of special relativity, I want to make sure if I understand it correctly, and I came up with the following question: "Imagine you would know all forces in the universe acting upon an object, doesn't that give away the only real existing frame of reference (imagining...- Lisastronomy
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- Forces Frame Frame of reference Inertial Inertial frame Reference
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B Do Gravitational Forces Increase for Objects Moving at Light Speed?
Since an object's apparent mass increases as it approaches the speed of light, does it's gravitational forces also increases? (From a stationary observer's point of view)- Pratyeka
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- Forces Gravitational increase Light Light speed Speed
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A Moments and forces in different frames of reference
Good morning! I know this may sound a little odd, because there is a theorem regarding it, but i have this question. Basically, a CFD analysis gives me the value of the forces and the moments, as a function of fuselage's orientation, in a particular frame of reference. How can i calculate the...- Marco9518
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- Forces Frames Frames of reference Moments Reference
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- Forum: General Math
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Statics - beam forces and moments
Summary:: I did the first section but I am having a hard time with the second. would like to find the moment in the next section (from b to h)- almoga
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- Beam Forces Moments Statics
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I How do forces change with speed?
Hey dear physics community :) I ask myself what exactly happens to forces between materia when the materia hits near lightspeed. I know, that for an objective bystander watching let's say elon in his rocket with 99,99999% the speed of light, that the time goes slower, the mass of the rocket...- Hyperspaced
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- Change Forces Special relativity Speed Speed of light
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- Forum: Classical Physics
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Four fundamental forces of physics -- explanation for dummies please
I am not sure if this is the correct place to post so I am very sorry if I am posting in the wrong place. I am looking to have the four fundamental forces of physics explained as simply as possible, I have been doing some online research to try to understand it and I am having a hard time...- Fellatoor
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- Explanation Forces Fundamental Fundamental forces Physics
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Cam forces acting on a linear motion bearing with nonlinear forces
I have a machine I am designing that for all intensive descriptions, is a simple press designed to compress loose product into a puck like shape. The press force comes from a roller bearing mounted to a piston shaft, the rod sliding through a rigid linear bearing and the piston on the end of...- Jeremy Sawatzky
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- Bearing Cam Forces Linear Linear motion Motion Nonlinear
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Forces acting on a moving crane
Can someone please help me understand where I am going wrong. I've checked my answer many times and do not understand what I am missing- Thickmax
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- Crane Forces
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- Forum: Introductory Physics Homework Help
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B What Factors Influence Neutral Buoyancy in Water?
I am still intrigued by the neutral buoyancy of a body and have come up with some other questions. As previously encouraged, I attempted to answer my own questions (this is not home work, it is just me trying to wake up my brain in my retirement). Fig 1 has no question but builds on what...- Richard Spiteri
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- Buoyancy Buoyancy force External forces Forces
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Chemistry Intermolecular forces between NO particles
The answer is dipole-dipole and London dispersion forces, but I only chose London dispersion forces. How would you determine whether there is a large or small electronegativity difference between N and O? And therefore how would you determine whether the N-O bond is polar covalent or non polar...- i_love_science
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- Forces Intermolecular forces Particles
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Should I consider internal forces for this hinged structure?
Summary:: A hinged structure applied with a load, should the structure totally been calculated in order to find the resultant force? Hello, Two situations, the first is a simple structure with a 20 N load at point C. The moment-equation is composed next to it. Second situation: A hinged...- Mech_LS24
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- Forces Internal Internal forces Structure
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Tension and compression forces on a femur bone
Summary:: Hello all, I need help with this question, ill attach the equations i managed to solve. How do i continue from there?- mishelhad
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- Compression Forces Tension
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How to interpret the center of aero forces on a sports car?
Hello. I am working on a physics project for a simulation title and have stumbled upon on an interesting challenge. Below is the example from wind tunnel data of a Dodge Viper GTS sports car. Wheelbase: 2,44m Lift front axle: 54kg Negative lift rear axle: 26kg Can somebody please explain to...- Rok
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- Car Center Forces Sports
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Hurricane forces — Comparing the force from a 60 mph wind to a 120 mph wind
The marker wrote that the answer is 4 and it's because m and v double. I don't understand how m doubles??- Shaye
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- Force Forces Hurricane Momentum Velocity Wind
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Work done against resistive forces by comparing Ek and work done
Missed units in the photo - J Answer is 110 000 J- g9WfI
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- Forces Work Work done
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Determine the forces using virtual work(unit force method)
Summary:: Require to determine the designated forces using principle of virtual work ( unit force method ) I have no idea how to determine the multispan beam using virtual work, if I start to analyse the subsidiary portion BC member, the Yc can be calculated and following by the Ma... it seems...- daphnelee-mh
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- Force Forces Method Virtual
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I Are Tidal Forces Curvature of Space?
I've heard it and I've read* it before, so I just want to make sure I understand this so I never have to wonder about it again. So, are tidal forces exactly curvature of space? Here's why I think the answer to that is yes: .I've seen a spacetime interval equation which has a coefficient on...- Grasshopper
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- Curvature Curvature of space Forces Space Tidal Tidal forces
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Calculating Support Reaction Forces using Method of Joints
Summary:: The question requires us to determine the member forces using method of joints but I couldn’t figure out how to calculate the support reaction forces I tried to use equilibrium equations to solve the question but the force applied will be canceled out, and eventually the reaction...- daphnelee-mh
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- Forces Reaction Reaction forces
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Direction of forces on a uniform catilever
The following is my work: The following is the answer given: While I took FA as the pivot point, the answer seem to have taken FB as the pivot point, and got negative value for FB. As the result, the answer seems to have used the tensile strength for FA and compressive strength for FB...- Sunwoo Bae
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- Direction Forces Uniform
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- Forum: Introductory Physics Homework Help
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Resultant of two forces in two different situations
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/843776584255406080/847500756194033754/20210527_211342.jpg- GiriBang
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- Forces Resultant
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The attractive gravitational forces between two people separated by 1.5 meters
F= Gm1m2/r² = 1.667*10^-7 N. I don't understand How to calculate angular velocity?- robax25
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- Forces Gravitational
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Understanding the Forces Behind Part B of the Graph
I am only asking about the answer to part B, but reading through part A may give some some context/familiarity. Below is the answer to part B: I largely understand the graph except for 1 part. My understanding is as such: At first, ##x = \frac {\mu_k m g } {k}##. Force exerted by the...- phantomvommand
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- Forces Graph Simple harmonic motion
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Where Will a Jumper Land on a Moving Train Around a Bend?
I need help with the following question please. I understand that the person carries on in straight line while is jumping. This is because there is no horizontal force acting on him so based on Newton's first law of motion he continues with the previous speed. I know he should land on A or B...- shk
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- Forces Resolving forces Statics
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Intermolecular forces and Transport phenomena
I am able to find and understand T from kinetic theory, but I do not understand how to use pressure gradient per unit of area and per unit pressure gradient.- jacobtwilliams001
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- Forces Intermolecular forces Phenomena Transport Transport phenomena
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- Forum: Advanced Physics Homework Help
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How do I calculate the ratio of forces between two conducting spheres?
Here are the answer choices: a) F1 = 2F2 b) F1 = 8F2 c) 2F1 = F2 d) F1 = 4F2 e) F1 = F2 I figured that Coulomb's law would tell us the magnitude of the forces are identical, so I answered E, but that was incorrect. (Screenshot of question attached)- samcoelho
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- Conducting Conducting spheres Coulomb's law Electrostatics Forces Ratio Spheres
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I Question about particle interactions and the forces between them
I have read that if the exchangeparticle of an interaction has even spin then the force between them is attractive if the charge is equal (gravitation) and repulsive if the charge is not equal. Is this wright?- simplemind
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- Forces Interactions Particle
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I Fictitious forces and their associated energies
I understand the idea of a fictitious force. What I am confused about is the energy/potential associated with it. For example, if a cylinder of water is rotating, there apparently exists this centrifugal potential energy, which is obtained by integrating mrw^2 dr. Why is it that the...- phantomvommand
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- Energies Energy Fictitious forces Forces Mechanics
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What are the forces exerted by a wall on a hinged rod?
I have a dilemma. If I look at the diagram and say the sum of the forces in x and y direction has to be zero, then I will simply conclude that the force of a wall on a revolvable rod is the blue N as drawn. But what if the force is actually the green N? To me, it makes more sense because if...- bolzano95
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- Forces Rod Wall
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MHB Forces of 8N: Find Angle & Mass of Particle
Two forces each of size 8N, have a resultant of 13N. a) Find the angle between the forces b) The two given forces of magnitude 8N act on a particle of mass m kg, which remains at rest on a horizontal surface with no friction. The normal contact force between the surface and the particle has...- Shah 72
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- Angle Forces Mass Particle
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What determines the direction of static friction forces?
My understanding of static friction is that it is a resistive force in response to an applied force. I recently read the following example. A rope of uniform density, length L, is fastened to a plane with incline angle “theta” along its length. The question asks for the tension at the top of... -
Engineering Questions on Forces & Friction: Analyzing Plate & Block Motion
So I have questions on two separate questions. The first question is about the fbd of the plate attached to the pin. How can there be an Ax since there’s no other force in the horizontal direction wouldn’t the plate start moving on the x-direction due to imbalanced forces. Second question about...- Pipsqueakalchemist
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- Block Forces Friction Motion Plate
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Forces on particle in complex motion relative to ground observer
A table with smooth horizontal surface is fixed in a cabin that rotates with a uniform angular velocity ω in a circular path of radius R. A smooth horizontal groove AB of length L(<<R) is made on the surface of the table. The groove makes an angle θ with the radius OA of the circle in which the...- vcsharp2003
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- Complex Forces Ground Motion Observer Particle Relative
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I Physics of exercising and forces felt
Let's imagine an ideal scenario where you're lifting your own weight in its entirety. Let's say a woman weighing 100 lbs. Suppose she's doing an idealized handstand and pushup from that position. So she's lifting 100 lbs. Let's say ideally all of the forces are on her arms only. Do these forces...- bo reddude
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- Exercise Force Forces Momentum Newtonian Physics
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Meaning of F = -dU/dx for capacitors
I have noticed that F = -dU/dx in gravitation gives the attractive force experienced by both bodies. For capacitors, does F = -dU/dx give the force experienced by each capacitor?- phantomvommand
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- Capacitors Electrostatic Forces
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I Does the Normal contact force act through the centre of mass?
Consider the following situation: You have 1 rectangular block lying on a table, and an identical block is placed above the block on the table. Now, this new block is constantly pushed to the right, right before it topples off. Consider the torque about an axis passing through the rightmost...- phantomvommand
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- Act Centre of mass Contact Contact force Force Forces Mass Mechanics Normal Torque
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I Why is my derivation of the catenary wrong?
Important note: I only derived the differential equation, I did not solve it. What I think caused the mistake: - the tangent approximation (tan(theta+dtheta) ~ tan theta + d theta- phantomvommand
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- Catenary Derivation Forces Mechanics
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I Which forces maintain the shape of the Milky Way?
Gravity, inertia, conservation of momentum and angular momentum are some of the forces and conserved quantities that I could think of which will tend to maintain the shape of the Milky Way. How is the separation of the spiral arms maintained?- KurtLudwig
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- Forces Milky way Shape
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- Forum: Astronomy and Astrophysics