Which forum to choose for a post?

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In summary, for questions related to variable-mass systems, it is recommended to post in the Introductory Physics Homework Help forum if it involves problem-solving and calculations based on physical laws. However, for help understanding underlying physical principles, the Classical Physics forum would be more appropriate. Posting in the wrong forum may result in being asked to repost in the correct forum.
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Hello, whitch forum must I choose to make a question about variable-mass sistems?: Introductory Physics Homework Help, or Classical Physics?
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If you have a problem to solve, something that has an answer that can be calculated from the laws of physics, it belongs in the homework help section. This is true whether it's assigned as part of formal classwork or not.

If you want help understanding te underlying physical principles, then it belongs in Classical.

Nothing awful will happen if you post in the wrong forum - worst outcome is that we ask you to report in the other firum after we've seen the post.
 
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Thank you, Nurgatory!
 
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