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Questions tagged 'mechanics'

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Anonymous

Feb 13, 2025

What type of simple machine are falling dominos? Are they levers?

What type of simple machine are falling dominos? Are they levers? I'm curious about the mechanics involved in this common physics demonstration. Thanks for your insights!

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Anonymous

Jan 05, 2025

The bolts on the cylinder head of an engine require tightening to a torque of 86 m·N. If a wrench is L = 30 cm?

The bolts on the cylinder head of an engine need to be tightened to a torque of 86 N·m. Given that the wrench used is 30 cm long: What force, applied perpendicularly to the wrench at its end, must th...

Physics! An athlete at the gym holds a 2.5 steel ball in his hand. His arm is 70 long and has a mass of 4.0 .?

An athlete at the gym holds a 2.5 kg steel ball in his hand. His arm is 70 cm long and has a mass of 4.0 kg. a) What is the magnitude of the torque about his shoulder if he holds his arm straight out...

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Anonymous

Dec 24, 2024

Physics Pulley and Tension Question?

An accident victim with a broken leg is being placed in traction. The patient is wearing a special boot with a pulley attached to the sole. The combined mass of the foot and boot is 4.0 kg. To provide...

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Dale Gaylord

Dec 23, 2024

It appeared to be caught! catching Pokemon?

What does it mean when I throw a Poké Ball and it instantly breaks out with the message "Aww, it appeared to be caught!"? For example, I recently threw an Ultra Ball at an injured and paralyzed level...

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Anonymous

Nov 23, 2024

A question for bike riders, How come the back wheel is always following the front one, Is that odd or what. ?

Have you ever noticed how the rear wheel of a bike seems to follow the front wheel closely? Why does this happen, and is it something unusual? I'd love to hear your thoughts and insights on this!

How many parts are there to a traditional 1911 Colt .45 pistol?

How many parts are there in a traditional 1911 Colt .45 pistol when it is field stripped? I estimate it to be between 7 and 12 parts. Does anyone have a definitive answer?

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Anonymous

Nov 08, 2024

pressure and physics question?

In a car lift, compressed air exerts a force on a piston with a radius of 5.00 cm. This pressure is transmitted to a second piston with a radius of 15.0 cm. a. What force must the compressed air exer...

What’s the difference between engineering and a mechanic ?

What is the difference between engineering and being a mechanic? Could you explain how their roles, responsibilities, and skill sets differ? For instance, how do the educational requirements, problem-...

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Alexie Dach

Oct 23, 2024

anime about mechanics?

I am seeking recommendations for anime that focuses on mechanics. I have a particular interest in steampunk-themed series, where characters engage in the repair and creation of mechanical devices. Are...