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Physics
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Why is potential energy negative? What does that even mean?

This is really just a definition! When we ask what the potential energy of an object is, we are really asking what energy is available to be extracted. In the case of gravity: two objects separated by an ...

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Answered by Ben T. Physics tutor
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The Heisenberg Uncertainty principle states that ΔxΔp > h/4π. What is represented by the terms Δx, and Δp? What can we say about p if the precise value of x is known? What does this mean for experimental results.

  1. Δx and Δp represent the uncertainty in position and the uncertainty in momentum respectively.
  2. If x is known absolutely then p cannot be known at all.
  3. This means that the precise p...
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Answered by Daniel H. Physics tutor
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Describe and explain the motion of a skydiver from leaving the aircraft to reaching terminal velocity

Initially, there is only one force acting on the skydiver, which is their weight. F=ma therefore mg=ma. The m's cancel and the skydiver falls with acceleration g. However as soon as they have a downwards ...

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Answered by Ollie F. Physics tutor
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State Faraday's law of electromagnetic induction

The induced e.m.f. is equal to the rate of change of magnetic flux linkage. Can use equation with all terms defined.

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Answered by Daniel O. Physics tutor
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Explain quantitatively how an object can follow circular motion whilst on a ramp with no friction in the radial direction.

The important condition for circular motion is that there must be a constant force acting perpendicular to the motion of the object. In this case there will be a contact force acting on the object from th...

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Answered by James R. Physics tutor
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