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What determines the frequency of oscillation of a (loaded) spring?

The frequency is reduced by:

- Adding extra mass (greater 'm'): This is because the extra mass increases the inertia of the system

- Using ...

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Answered by Giny H. Physics tutor
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Can you jump a motorcycle into space?

[This question and answer are intended as an example of part of a tutorial on the conservation of energy for an A-Level physics student.]

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Answered by Gabriel V. Physics tutor
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How to solve horizontally-launched projectile motion problems using equations of motion?

Projectile motion questions are common in A-level physics as they combine the idea of resolving vectors into their components and using the equations of motion ('suvat' equations) to calculate unknown ...

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Answered by Amy C. Physics tutor
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What are the 'rules' of oscillation?

-Velocity is largest at the centre

-Acceleration is greatest at the Amplitude 

-Restoring Force is greatest at the amplitude 

-Elatsic Potential Energy is grea...

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Answered by Katie D. Physics tutor
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If a car is travelling over a curved hill, what is the maximum speed it can travel before losing contact with the road surface?

This is a question about circular motion that also includes some knowledge of Newton's laws. The car is travelling over a curved surface, which you can imagine as part of the circumference of a circle....

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Answered by Emma H. Physics tutor
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