Joopaloop: Hypothetically, could something travel faster than the speed of light if it's traveling in a different medium? My Optics lecturer said something about how since light travels in a vacuum, you could, potentially, have something travel faster in a different medium, one other than a vacuum. True or false? Answers and Views: Answer by … [Read more...] about Hypothetically, could something travel faster than the speed of light if it’s traveling in a different medium?
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Patty: PHYSICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!? Suppose three tuning forks of frequencies 256 Hz, 262 Hz, and 269 Hz are available. What beat frequencies are possible for pairs of these fork sounded together? 256 Hz and 262 Hz 256 Hz and 269 Hz 262 Hz and 269 Hz Answers and Views: Answer by Nese_Monae'Huh Answer by Old Science Guybeats are … [Read more...] about PHYSICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?
What are some good physics projects that are advanced enough to be in Intel Competitions?
cest524: What are some good physics projects that are advanced enough to be in Intel Competitions? Hello. I am needing some help brainstorming ideas for an Intel-level science project. I prefer something in the area of physics or astronomy. I especially like experiments having to do with new technologies for aeronautical and astronomical … [Read more...] about What are some good physics projects that are advanced enough to be in Intel Competitions?
What is the most important section of Physics for a Civil Engineer?
Nick: What is the most important section of Physics for a Civil Engineer? I am a student at a community college right now and I am currently enrolled in PHY2048 (Physics with Calculus I). I have to say, I have read some of these questions and I feel so stupid compared to 99% of everyone on these posts, but that's aside from my question. To civil … [Read more...] about What is the most important section of Physics for a Civil Engineer?
What good physics books or textbooks can i get on a middle school level?
Bennett: What good physics books or textbooks can i get on a middle school level? I want to study more on physics, but i dont know where to get good textbooks on my level. I am a middle schooler. I can comprehend higher than middle school level (probably), so i need some answers. Answers and Views: Answer by eriThat depends on how much math … [Read more...] about What good physics books or textbooks can i get on a middle school level?
What physics concept is responsible for the front wheels of a race car keeping it from nosing up?
catdancer784: What physics concept is responsible for the front wheels of a race car keeping it from nosing up? I'm studying for a physics exam and going through the problems at the end of the chapter. The question is: "The front wheels located far out in front of the racing vehicle help to keep the vehicle from nosing upward when it accelerates. … [Read more...] about What physics concept is responsible for the front wheels of a race car keeping it from nosing up?
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Britt Z: PHYSICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!? An automobile accelerates from zero to 30 m/s in 6 seconds. The wheels have a diameter of 0.4 m. What is the angular acceleration of each wheel? Answers and Views: Answer by phuonga = v/t = 30/6 = 5 m/s^2 r=diameter/2 = 0.4/2 = 0.2 m alpha = a/r = 5/0.2 = 25 … [Read more...] about PHYSICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?