Diving into water / Nonconservative forces

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Start date Nov 2, 2006
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The discussion revolves around difficulties encountered in understanding nonconservative forces in physics. Participants express frustration after previously grasping earlier concepts easily. One individual acknowledges having the correct answer but still feels stuck, indicating a potential issue with calculation or interpretation. Another suggests revisiting the math to ensure accuracy. The conversation highlights the challenges of mastering complex topics in physics.

Nov 2, 2006

xrotaryguy

Man, I had such an easy time with the subject matter up to this chapter. Any how, I'm stuck agian. :( Here's the trouble this time.

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Nov 2, 2006

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Where are you stuck? If you do the math, you have the correct answer.

Nov 2, 2006

xrotaryguy

Haha, well I was kinda thinking I had it right too. I guess I'll look at it again and see if I can hit all the keys right on my calc right this time then.

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