Figure Definition and 608 Threads

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    Verifying Answers to a Problem Using Attached Figure

    I want to check my answers for this problem: Part c) below doesn't agree with the book. And even though part a) agrees, I'm not sure about my method. I've attached a figure for reference. For the attached figure, the switch is closed fo t<0, and steady-state conditions are established...
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    How Do You Calculate Work and Kinetic Friction for Constant Velocity?

    I can't figure out these questions...HELP! 1. A horizontal force of 150N is used to push a 40kg bag a distance of 6.00m on a rough horizontal surface. If the crate moves with constant velocity: a. what is the work done by the force b. what is the coefficient of kinetic friction How do i...
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    Something I can't figure out about Angular Momentum

    I've been reading some pages on the Internet talking about how to implement rotational dynamics in computer games using Angular Momentum and Linear Momentum, however there's one major thing which really doesn't seem to make sense... Let's say I have a pencil lying horizontally - if I hit it...
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    What Does the Picture with Four E's and Arrows Mean on a Science Blackboard?

    there is this scientist in front of a black board. and there is this picture with four e's and a 4 arrows and a squiggly line. i would really appreciate it if some 1 helped me! thank you very much. i tried to draw that picture. it is in this web page . but it is in the "science question"...
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    Figure out the numerical values of sines and cosines?

    How do mathematicians figure out the numerical values of sines and cosines? I can figure out how to evaluate sin(pi/12), sin(pi/24), sin(pi/48), etc, using sin(pi/6) and half angle formulas. How would I find sin(pi/5), for example? Is there any way other than infinite sums to express the...
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    A twist on the twin paradox, help me figure this out

    [SOLVED] A twist on the twin paradox, help me figure this out! Relativity question: A twist on the twin paradox (that again??) Yes, that again. First, it took me a while to accept that the acceleration breaks the symmetry of special relativity and accounts for the difference in aging of...
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    How Do You Calculate the Mass of an Ion in a Magnetic Field?

    Hi everybody. I'm taking non-calculus physics at NCSU. There is a tricky homework question that I'm unable to solve. Here it is. My main problem is that I don't know where to start. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Also, if anybody knows of some web links that explain RC and...
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    What Are the Possible Three Digit Numbers with a Product of 12?

    Can anyone figure this out! please help me somebody! 1. The product of the digits in the number 126 is 12:1x2x6=12 a. How many different three digit numbers have a product equal to 12? Explain b.How many three digit numbers have a product equal to 18? Explain c.Compare your answer...
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