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Calculating the time needed until a known velocity for a vehicle with friction as a function of velocity
The solutions for (a) and (b) are pretty straightforward, which I got 13 kW and 225 kW each, but when I try to solve for (c), I get stuck with this: $$ \begin{align} a &= \frac{F}{m} \nonumber\\ &= \frac{F_\text{max}-f(v)}{m} \nonumber\\ &= \frac{7(30)+6(30)^2 -70v-6v^2}{1.000} \nonumber\\...- Patrick Herp
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- Accelaration Kinematics Newton mechanics Newton's 2nd law
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Variable Mass system : Sand falling into a Freight car
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- Laws of motion Mechanics Newton mechanics Newton's 2nd law Variable mass
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Bead on a rod which is being pulled by an ideal string with velocity v
I know That the velocity of each particle of the thread along the thread must be ##v_{0}## since the thread is inextensible. Now let's say the bead moves with some velocity ##v## For the particle attached to the bead to move with a velocity ##v_{0}## along the thread: ##v##cos##θ##= ##v_{0}##...- Null_Void
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- Forces Kinematics Newton mechanics
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How Do Mass and Weight Differ?
In the 2nd question, I definitely think it's D, because the force the rock exerts on your toe is equal in magnitude to the normal force the toe exerts on the rock which in turn is equal to the rock's weight, which is related to m by the constant g. In the 1st question, I am not as certain, but I...- Quantum55151
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- Halliday Mass Newton mechanics Resnick Weight
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Which block reaches the wall faster?
My Solution after the string is cut we have a system well defined by the following free body diagram: I argue that the acceleration of the block A in the x direction (##a_A^x##) is: $$ F_A = T_1 $$ $$ ma_A^x = T_1 $$ $$ a_A^x = \frac{T_1}{m} $$ I argue that the acceleration of the block B in...- MathVoider
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- Free body diagram Newton mechanics Tension force
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Force on a rotating wheel/disc
TL;DR Summary: A force which stops a wheel/disc from rotating Hi! I made a problem myself inspired by a typical mechanics problem, where you have two equal forces acting on each end of a wheel/disc and a third one that is suppose to stop the wheel/dic from rotating. So let me get into the...- Buckethat_fisherlad
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- Force applied Mechanics Newton mechanics Rotating disc Torque and rotation
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Conservation of momentum (center of mass) in projectile launches
I've already solved this problem using another resource (just get the coordinate of the range of the center of mass and from there, get it for the larger mass ##R_{2}=(3v_{0}^{2})/(4g))##: Range CM: $$R_{(CM)} = \frac{v_{0}^2 sin{2\theta}}{2g}=\frac{v_{0}^{2}}{2}$$ then: $$ R_{(CM)}=...- TheGreatDeadOne
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- Conservation of energy Newton mechanics
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A Hamiltonian formulation of classical mechanics as symplectic manifold
Hi, in the Hamiltonian formulation of classical mechanics, the phase space is a symplectic manifold. Namely there is a closed non-degenerate 2-form ##\omega## that assign a symplectic structure to the ##2m## even dimensional manifold (the phase space). As explained here Darboux's theorem since...- cianfa72
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- Classical mechanics Hamilton's principle Hamiltonian mechanics Newton mechanics Symplectic geometry
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I Invariant definition of acceleration in Newtonian physics vs proper acceleration in GR
Does it exist an invariant way to define acceleration in Newton physics like the proper acceleration in GR ? In Newton physics if an accelerometer attached to an object reads 0 it does not mean it is actually not accelerating (since gravity is a force). To define inertial motion the concept of...- cianfa72
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- Accelerated motion Acceleration General relativity Invariant Newton mechanics
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I Newton Galilean spacetime as fiber bundle
Hi, Penrose in his book "The Road to Reality" claims that Newton/Galilean spacetime has actually a structure of fiber bundle. The base is one-dimensional Euclidean space (time) and each fiber is a copy of ##\mathbb E^3##. The projection on the base space is the "universal time mapping" that...- cianfa72
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- Connection Covariant derivative Galilean transformation Newton mechanics Spacetime
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B Help Scaling Gravity Simulation
I'm trying to make a 2D game on Unity similar to Universe Sandbox 2. I currently am working with a star and planet, both with roughly the masses of the sun and earth respectively for comparison and at a distance of 31,000,000km. My current model uses Newton's formula for gravitational force (F...- SacCno
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- Force Graviity Gravitation Newton mechanics Simulation
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Relationship between horizontal force and friction in an exercise
The thing with this exercise is that I don't think that the question makes sense at all (or, at least, is incomplete). First of all, we don't know if the mass moves with any of those tensions, therefore I cannot know which coefficient apply. Second of all, even if we suppose that the mass is...- Venturi365
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- Friction Mechanic Newton mechanics Tension
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Find the unkown tensions and masses in the situation below
TL;DR Summary: I don't know if my procedure is correct in this excercise I've tried to solve this problem but I find my solution unintuitive and I think I might be wrong. First of all, applying Newton's Laws I calculated the value for ##T_1## like this: $$ \begin{align} \sum F_{x} &=0\\...- Venturi365
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- Force Mechanic Newton equations Newton mechanics
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I About the use of nominal definitions in physics
Hi, I was reading the interesting lecture of Feynman about Characteristics of Force -- https://www.feynmanlectures.caltech.edu/I_12.html He basically says that nominal definitions like mathematical definitions of "abstract" objects have actually no physical meaning. For instance take the...- cianfa72
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- Definitions Momentum Momentum conservation Newton mechanics
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I Spring balance analysis from a system point of view
Hi, I was thinking about a simple scenario in the framework of Newton (classic) mechanics. Take a spring scale/balance fixed at one end (wall) with a body attached to the other end's hook. From an analysis point of view we can consider as "system" the spring scale + the wall + the body. Then...- cianfa72
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- Conservative field Newton 3rd law Newton law Newton mechanics Spring balance
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I How do we calculate the energy we used to do something?
Usually, I like to take a physical approach to phenomena that occur in everyday life. But I feel difficult to solve problems because I don't have higher education My question stems from this question (What's the difference between running up a hill and running up an inclined treadmill?), which...- John Constantine
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- Energy Energy conversion Newton mechanics Rotating
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System of two pulleys and three masses
I used m1=m2=15,0kg System: FBD: Note: I believe I have solved a) correctly and am more confused about b). a) I started with drawing the FBD. Knowing that the net sum has to be zero for the system to be at rest I used the left mass to find the tension on the rope: S1 = G1 = 15kg*9,81m/s2 =...- Tlurk
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- Newton mechanics Pulley Pulleys System
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Choosing what consists of a "system" in Newton's laws of motion
The question is solved in a single step by taking the blocks as a system and using conservation of linear momentum in the horizontal direction as there is no net force acting in the horizontal direction. Conserving the momentum we get, m x v + M x 0 = (m+M)v', so,,v' = mv/(m +M).where v' is the...- sachin
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- Laws Laws of motion Momentum Motion Newton mechanics Newton's laws System System dynamics
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B Conservation of Momentum for system of particles
We know that if we take two particles and assume no external force is applied then by Newtons third law total momentum gets conserved after collision. If we take three particles and there is collision between them and no external force then the momentum is again conserved for each pair like in... -
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I Proving Galilean Transformation for Inertial Frames
I know we can prove that a Galilean transformation sends one inertial frame to another inertial frame, by proving ##\frac{d^2 f(\vec{r})}{d(f(t))^2} = \frac{d^2 \vec{r}}{dt^2}##, but can we prove the reverse? Can we prove that if the acceleration seen in two frames are the same, then the...- lriuui0x0
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- Frames Galilean Galilean relativity Galilean transformation Inertial Newton mechanics Transformation
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I Principle of relativity for proper accelerating frame of reference
Hi, I've a doubt about the application of the principle of relativity as follows. Assume as principle of relativity the following statement: It is impossible by any experiment performed inside a "closed" laboratory to say whether we are moving at constant velocity or staying at rest. Consider...- cianfa72
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- Frame Frame of reference Newton mechanics Principle principle of relativity Reference Relativity Special relativity
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Rail Car with a Sail in the Wind
I solve the following problem, there is a particle of mass ## m_p ## and velocity ## \vec{v}_p ## which collide with sail installed on rail car with mass ## m_c ## resting in the frame of reference associated with it before the collision. The cart is fixed on straight rails for which the vector...- MaratZakirov
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- Car Energy and its consevation Moment Newton mechanics Wind
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Understanding Work Calculation in an Engine: External vs. Internal Forces
I'm really struggling with this problem. I can't understand which are the forces that i need to calculate work. Probabily when the sand falls the force of which i need to calculate work is weight force, but which is the force that carries the sand at the top of the roller?- Nexus99
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- Engine Newton mechanics Power Work
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I Total energy of an isolated system
If a closed system has kinetic and potential energy such as the total energy (the sum of the two) equals zero for all times, what does that mean? In other words, what does it physically mean that the total energy is always zero for a closed system? I think I have a small misunderstanding of the...- Hajarmq
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- Energy Isolated system Newton mechanics System Total energy
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I Conservative force pairs
Let F_ki be the force applied by a point mass i on a point mass k. This force depends on the variables x_k and x_i which are the position vectors of respectively k and i (to simplify let´'s consider this in 1 dimension). Suppose this force is conservative. Then, according to my course and...- Hajarmq
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- Conservative force Force Newton mechanics
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Trouble with the concept of tension....
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- Concept Forces Newton mechanics Tension
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Whats the tension T' in string 1 if tension of highlighted string is T
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- Newton mechanics Pulley system String Tension
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Can a tension constraint lead to the wrong results?
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- Constraint Lead Newton mechanics Tension Tension of string
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How do I solve this physics problem of mechanics and Newton's laws?
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- Laws Mechanic Mechanics Newton Newton 2nd law Newton mechanics Newton's laws Physcis Physics
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Acceleration after applying a force
Hello, 1) Suppose I throw a ball with a force ##F=ma##, the instant it leaves my hand, does it have the same acceleration ##a## added to it accelerations due to "ambient" forces (air resistance, gravity..)? 2) If I am right about 1), doesn't my hand already carry the acceleration/deceleration... -
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Can 3 forces of 9N, 4N, and 6N be in equilibrium?
Homework Statement A mass of 3kg is acted upon by three forces of 4.0 N, 6.0N, and 9.0N and is in equilibrium. The 9N force is suddenly removed. Determine the acceleration of the mass. Homework Equations F=ma. The Attempt at a Solution My main problem with this question is that I cannot think...- MattDutra123
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- Classical mechanics Equilibrium Forces Homework Newton 2nd law Newton mechanics
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Velocity is a vector in Newtonian mechanics
I studied the vector analysis in Arfken and Weber's textbook : Mathematical Methods for Physicists 5th edition. In this book they give the definition of vectors in N dimensions as the following: The set of ##N## quantities ##V_{j}## is said to be the components of an N-dimensional vector ##V##... -
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Pure rolling of sphere having non uniform mass density ?
in case of rolling without slipping of a solid sphere having uniform mass density the condition is Vcm (velocity of center of mass ) = Rω or [a][/cm] = Rα ,which comes from the fact that if an object that rolls without slipping the geometric center of the body travels 1 circumference along...- gunparashar
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- Center of mass Density Mass Newton mechanics Non uniform Pure Rigid body dynamics Rolling Rolling motion Rolling without slipping Sphere Uniform
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Kinetic energy as seen from a different frame
Homework Statement A mass m is initially at rest. A constant force $F$ (directed to the right) acts on it over a distance d. The increase in kinetic energy is therefore $Fd$. Consider the situation from the point of view of someone moving to the left at speed $V$ . Show explicitly that this...- Amitayas Banerjee
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- Classical mechanics Energy Frame Kinetic Kinetic energy Mechancis Newton mechanics
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Find the forces on a table that is lifted in a tilted position
Homework Statement Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution what's the Fa and Fb? my logic is Fa = Wa - N = mg - ##\frac{N}{\cos \theta}## so is Fb... so the ratio is 1. But I know it's wrong. What will make the difference between Fa and Fb? can anyone give a clue please?- Helly123
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- Classical mechanics Force at angle Forces Newton mechanics Position Table
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Height of edge of billiard table
Homework Statement Consider a billiard table with balls of radius r. How high should be the edge of the table to not allow undesirable pressures (and thus slips of the ball)? I.e. if there was no gravity, the billiard ball would still bounce off parallelly to the table plane. However I do not...- SlowerPhoton
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- Edge Force Height Newton mechanics Table
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Three Pulley - two masses system.
Homework Statement The given system is released from rest. Assuming no friction, mass-less pulleys and ideal strings; calculate the accelerations of the pulleys. Homework Equations Constraint equations. F=ma The Attempt at a Solution Taking the above assumptions; And applying constraints...- SciencyBoi
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- Constraints Mechanics Newton mechanics Pulley Pulley system System Two masses
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Where is the force coming from to compress the spring
Homework Statement Given a plank is moved with uniform velocity v. To which a mass is connected by a spring of force constant k. What is work done by the external agent on the maximum compression of the spring Homework Equations Work done by spring=0.5*k*x2 Work-energy theorem: total work...- Lafith
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- Force Mechancis Mechanics Newton mechanics Spring
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I Why can I assume the force to be constant in this interval?
If I have force, or any function f(z), I was told that I can assume it to be constant only in the interval dz. However, in this case, I had to calculate the work done by the spring force as a function of y Over here, I assumed the spring force, which is a function of its elongation x (F =...- EddiePhys
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- Calculus Constant Force Interval Newton mechanics
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The total tension acting on a rotating rod
Homework Statement Find the total tension acting on a rod rotating about its end with an angular velocity of w as a function of its length x(length) Homework Equations F = ma[/B] The Attempt at a Solution Let the function be T(x) where x is the length of the rod. Considering an interval...- EddiePhys
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- Calculus Kinematic calculus Mechancis Newton mechanics Rod Rotating Tension
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Change in gravitational potential below the surface of the Earth
Homework Statement Hi, Infinitely far away from a mass-->gravitational potential is zero. As get closer-->becomes negative. At surface-->it is the smallest value of r, i.e. the radius of the mass, hence the most negative value for gravitational potential. But as you go below surface of Earth...- MBBphys
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- Change Earth Gravitational Gravitational potential Gravitational potential energy Newton equations Newton mechanics Potential Surface
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Mechanical Principles -- Assignment question
Can anyone help me? I have a question with 3 part answers on my Mechanical Principles assignment. I believe I have answered question part 'a' and 'b' but I have been stuck on question part 'c' for days! So the question is: Q5. The simply supported beam shown in FIG 4 is 5meters long with a...- Al_Pa_Cone
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- Assignment Mechanical Mechanical design Mechanical engenereeing Mechanical principles Newton mechanics
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Infinite Atwood Machine (Morin Problem 3.3)
I could've peeked at the solution manual and end with it at that. However, I'm trying to change this nasty habit and solve this problem myself. I might be too ambitious. Here goes. Homework Statement Consider the infinite Atwood's machine shown. A string passes over each pulley, with one end...- L = K - U
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- Atwood Atwood machine Classical mechanics Infinite Machine Morin Newton mechanics
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B Calculating Linear and Angular Quantities from Applied Force
In the image above, a centroid with radius 1 is depicted. F1 is pointing directly at point A (which is the center of the circle), and F2 is pointing directly at point B. The radius for finding the torque would be the perpendicular between the center of the object and the force vector, so r1...- StarWarsNerd
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- Angular Angular acceleration Applied Applied force Force Force diagram Linear Linear acceleration Newton mechanics quantities
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Pulley system on rough surface.
Homework Statement [/B] Question :- Find the acceleration of block of mass ##M##. The coefficient of friction between blocks is ##\mu_1## and between block and ground is ##\mu_2##. free body diagram at the end. Variables :- ##f_1## - friction between blocks. ##f_2## - friction between block...- Buffu
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- Classical mechanics Newton mechanics Pulley Pulley system Surface System
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Maximum uniform speed on a arc of a circular path ?
Question :- A car has to move on a path, that is a arc of a circle of radius (##R##). The length of the path is (##L##). Suppose it starts on the highest point of the path, find the highest uniform speed for which, it does not lose contact with the path on any point ? My attempt :- I made a...- Buffu
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- Arc Circular Classical mechanics Maximum Newton mechanics Path Speed Uniform
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Center of mass of a sphere with cavity removed
Homework Statement A solid sphere of density ##ρ## and radius ##R## is centered at the origin. It has a spherical cavity in it that is of radius ##R/4## and which is centered at ##(R/2, 0, 0)##, i.e. a small sphere of material has been removed from the large sphere. What is the the center of...- 1v1Dota2RightMeow
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- Cavity Center Center of mass Classical mechanics Mass Newton mechanics Newtonian mechanics Sphere
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B Force required to move an object upwards
Standing within a field, should the force required to move an object in the opposite direction of the field without acceleration be equal to the force exerted by the field on it or a little more than that?- donaldparida
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- Force Mechanics Newton mechanics
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Velocity of Bead Relative to Wedge on a Smooth Hemispherical Surface
Homework Statement A bead of mass m kept at the top of a smooth hemispherical wedge of mass M and radius R is gently pushed towards right.As a result,the wedge slides due left.Find the magnitude of velocity of bead relative to the wedge. Homework Equations $$MV=m(v\cos(\theta)-V)$$ and...- Sanchayan Dutta
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- Bead Hemisphere Mechanics Newton mechanics Sliding System of particles
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Understanding gravitational potential due to spherical shell
I know that gravitational potential due to uniform sherical shell at a point outside the shell is equivalent to the potential due to particle of same mass situated at the centre and got proof here http://m.sparknotes.com/physics/gravitation/potential/section3.rhtml. But I was looking for more...- ThinkerCorny
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- Gravitation potential energy Gravitational Gravitational potential Newton mechanics Potential Shell Spherical Spherical shell
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