Physics 1 Definition and 117 Threads

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    Physics 1 Mechanics: Acceleration and Projectile Motion on a Ramp

    A baseball is accelerated from rest at the rate a = 251 m/s/s along a rising ramp of lenth l=3m. The ramp makes an angle of theta =.5 rad with the horizontal. Neglect friction. a)what is the launch velocity v knot of the ball? express v knot in a component form using a coordinate system of...
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    Adding Vectors in Physics 1 to get the Net Displacement

    Homework Statement A car is driven east for a distance of 43 km, then north for 29 km, and then in a direction 29° east of north for 24 km. Determine (a) the magnitude (in km) of the car's total displacement from its starting point and (b) the angle (from east) of the car's total...
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    Will I Transfer to UIUC Engineering with a C in Physics?

    Will I be still able to transfer to UIUC school of engineering? I have talked to the Illinois advisor, he said as long as you have 3.0gpa. But would one C derail my chances?
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    Didn't learn simple harmonic motion in physics 1, will this hurt me?

    I took calc-based physics 1 last semester, but since it was at a community college, I don't think we went as far as the 4 year universities went. We skipped over simple harmonic motion. Will this hurt me later on, when I go to mid-level and upper-level physics courses at the 4-year university...
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    What to expect from my class Theoretical Physics 1 ?

    What to expect from my class "Theoretical Physics 1"? I'm starting my major in physics this fall and I'm taking multivariable calculus, mechanics, E & M, and theoretical physics 1. I pretty much know what to expect from the other 3. But I'm going into this class "theoretical physics"...
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    Intro to Physics 1: Advice & Motivation for Beginners

    Alright, I'm on the road to be a physicist! This may be the first step towards my career and I'm looking for some advice. So please share me some advice and motivation. I need all the guidance in this course from experts.
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    Calc based physics 1 homework help

    Homework Statement A small cart, circular hoop and a solid cylinder of the same mass (5Kg) are allowed to roll down an incline plane. the length of the plane is 22 meters and the angle of incline is 22 degrees. Find the time it takes for each object to reach the bottom of the incline...
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    Schools Physics 1 (University Physics) Online

    Due to time restraints and the fact that my university won't let me take classes at a two year (But won't offer it during the summer themselves -_-) I need to find an accredited four year+ school that offers Physics 1 online over the summer. I've been looking around but haven't found anything as...
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    Who wants to grade my test? (physics 1, simple for physics buffs)

    Just took my 2nd physics test of the semester. didn't do so well on the first one, so I'm kind of anxious to see how i did on this one(our professor let's us keep the test and we turn in the scantron sheet). honestly, i have no clue how well i did. i know its a lot to ask, but if anyone wants to...
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    Vector Help. Calc based Physics 1

    Homework Statement Rank from largest to smallest: 2i+7j-4k , 3i+j-k , 7i - 2j +4k , 4i + 7j - 3k Explain please Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution Don't understand how and what to look for Homework Statement A receiver starts at +2i - 3j with the units being...
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    College Physics 1 - Composition of Forces

    Two forces of 200N are acting at a common point. The first force acts due East and the second force is acting 40 degrees North of East. Find the magnitude of the resultant force by cosine law and the direction using sine law.
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    B in physics 1 (basic freshman mechanics) = bad?

    ok, I am of one of those good universities and going to be a physics/math major. I was taking matter and Interaction 1 ( mechanics course honors for freshman), I was doing well in the course attaining very well low As around 88-90, the point drop is significant as 1 question weighs 25 points and...
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    Naked Egg Drop Project for Physics 1

    I missed a week of school last week, and came back to class to find that we have a naked egg drop project due tomorrow. I need to do the entire thing tonight. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to make a good naked egg drop platform (base the egg is dropped into). the egg will be dropped...
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    Physics 1 student, making a physics based and I need a little math help

    Hooray for long titles... Anyway, I wasn't quite sure where to post this, sorry if this is in the totally wrong forum. As you may have gathered from the title, I am attempting to make a physics based game. The primary equation in this game is Newton's gravity equation. F =...
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    What type of problem is this? Physics 1 practice final.

    Hi all! Just registered for this forum, wish I had gone looking for help earlier this semester, this would have been nice. My physics final is tomorrow, and I've been trying to finish up the practice final (I have my calculus 3 final and several other assignments also due tomorrow), but I...
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    General Physics 1: Calculating Force for Constant Speed

    General Physics 1... A crate of mass 30.0kg rests on level surface. The coefficient of kinetic friction between the crate and surface is .400 . What force applied at an angle of 30.0 degrees below the horizontal (i.e. pushing down) is required to keep the mass moving at constant speed?......on...
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    Calculating the Height of a Tower Using Projectile Motion

    A rock is thrown vertically upward from ground level at time t=0. At time t=1.5s it passes the top of a tall tower, and 1.0s later t reaches its maximum height. What is the height of the tower? ... is this the equation i would use... delta(Y)= Vo(t) + 1/2(a)(t2)...with Vo= 0 , t=1.5, a=...
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