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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.] Question: A daredevil is planning the ultimate feat: jumping a motorc...
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When should you use the SUVAT equations?

The SUVAT equations are used when acceleration is constant and velocity is changing. If speed is constant, you can use the speed, distance and time triangle. They can be used to work out initial and final sp...
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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 quanti...
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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 greatest at the amplitude -Kinetic Energy is greatest ...
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How to calculate temperature of expanded ideal gas.

By definition an ideal gas in a closed follows the relationship of PV=nRT, or PV/T = constant This means that Pressure * Volume/ Temperature will be the same at the start and end of the process. So P 1 V 1 /...
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