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What is teminal velocity?

A freely falling object in air (or any other fluid for that matter) experiences two forces: the gravitational force and the force due to air resistance (or drag force).
While the gravitational fo...

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Answered by Rahul S. Physics tutor
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How fast are geostationary satellites moving?

From a Newtonian perspective, the equation for the speed of a satellite in circular orbit around the Earth at a radius r can be derived by equating centripetal acceleration to the acceleration due to g...

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Answered by Angus L. Physics tutor
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How are X-Rays produced?

X-Rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation similar to gamma radiation except X-Rays are produced when an electron is slowed down from a high velocity and gamma waves are produced from radioactive m...

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Answered by Lewis S. Physics tutor
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A pilot is capable of flying a plane with mass 6500kg, in a horizontal circle of radius r, at a constant speed of 75m/s. This is achieved by flying the jet with its wings at 35° to the horizontal. Calc...

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Answered by Lewis S. Physics tutor
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What is the difference between reflection, refraction and diffraction?

These are all properties of waves and their definitions are useful to remember for exams. It can also be helpful to draw diagrams of each to help you to remember the difference. On the diagram it is us...

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Answered by Anna K. Physics tutor
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