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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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What is natural frequency and how is it associated with resonance?

When anything is hit it will vibrate at the same frequency regardless of the force that hits it. This frequency of un-damped oscillations is the natural frequency. And every object/system has its own set ...

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Answered by Henry M. Physics tutor
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In 5V circuit has two 2 Ohm resistors in parallel, what is the current passing through each resistor?

To solve this question we need to remember the equation "Voltage = Current x Resistance". The next step is to draw out the circuit. A 5V circuit means the battery is supplying 5V to the current....

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Answered by Mia R. Physics tutor
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What are elastic and inelastic collisions? After a head on elastic collision of two balls of mass m1 and m2, deduce an equation relating the final and initial velocities of both balls.

Elastic collisions conserve both linear momentum and kinetic energy, whereas inelastic collisions conserve only linear momentum.

The derivation will be shown on the virtual black board.

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Answered by Jason P. Physics tutor
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How can an object be accelerating when it's velocity is constant, and how does centripetal acceleration work.

Although an object in circular motion travelling at constant velocity isn't accelerating in the conventional sense, ie. changing speed, it's important to remember that it is a vector. Vector quantities ha...

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Answered by Tom G. Physics tutor
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