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Hamiltonian as the generator of time translations
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Adding Velocity and Acceleration
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Will the work done be infinite?
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Conservation of Momentum, Question Regarding Force
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Why are there few atomic/molecular collisions at LEO level?
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Two ways of detecting absolute motion
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How come weight difference doesn't cause problems in trade?
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Can't find expression for work done by gravity. Please help.
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Wind speed to flip a traffic drum
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Inelastic Collision: Kinetic Energy vs Momentum
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What is cutting lines of force? Elementary Generator
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Pressure Calculations through Volume Differences
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Phase transition in rotating balls
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Is there an English translation of Jacobi's work on mechanics?
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Do liquids absorb sound better than solids?
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Ever-increasing amplitude of the induced impulse?
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Conservation of angular momentum
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Group velocity and phase velocity
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What is the cause of friction exactly?
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In dynamics, do we assume springs always resist motion?
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Instantaneous Velocity: Can We Find it at a Point?
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Combined Stress of Cable Around Pulley
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How is there not an infinite regress in the EMF of a motor?
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Why is friction minimal in a non-ideal ball bounce situation?
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A weird answer -- Lagrangian mechanics
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Convert Water to Fuel: Get Started Here!
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Completely black shadow cast through perfectly clear water.
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Units of sound pressure level, example: 120 dB re 20 μPa
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