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Need help with the position of a particle in a velocity-versus-time graph
I am having trouble with a velocity-versus-time graph. I recently took a Physics test that asked this question: The graph shows the velocity versus time for a particle moving along the $x$ axis. The ...
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Calculating Average Velocity
I understand that the concept of an average of a data list means finding a certain value 'x', which ensures that the sum of the deviations of the numbers on the left of 'x' and on the right of 'x' ...
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Can you completely explain acceleration to me?
I understand what acceleration is, and I know the formula, and I understand it's a vector.
I just don't understand how the equation works exactly. I'm kind of picky, I know, but bear with me.
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Create general equation of racing cars with head start [closed]
Cars A and B are racing each other along the same straight road in the following manner: Car A has a head start and is a distance $d_A$ beyond the starting line at $t=0$. The starting line is at ...
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Are circularly defined {velocity, distance, and time} a problem in physics?
In order to measure velocity, one needs a calibrated measuring stick and clock. But in order to calibrate a measuring stick you need a calibrated clock and velocity. And in order to calibrate a clock ...
