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What is a force?

A force is any influence that causes an object to undergo a specific change. Resulting unbalanced forces can cause changes in speed, shape or direction, whereas equal or balanced forces result in an equil...

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Answered by William H. Physics tutor
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How do I calculate the hydrostatic pressure?

Hydrostatic pressure originates from the weight of the liquid. At a certain point in the liquid, the hydrostatic pressure is going to be equal to the weight of the liquid above the examined point.  So in ...

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Answered by Barnabas G. Physics tutor
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Simon's car has run out of fuel. He must push his car 5 metres to the petrol pump, using a force of 200N. How much work does Simon do?

This question asks students to recall the equation Work done = Force x Distance. 

In this question, students must multiply 200 by 5, with the answer being 1000 Joules. 

It is important that ...

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Answered by James W. Physics tutor
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What is terminal velocity and what causes it?

Initially, when you drop an object the only force acting on it is gravity. This accelerates the object towards the ground. As the objects speed increases so does the force of air resitance acting on the o...

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Answered by Calum L. Physics tutor
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Outline why a given mass of water has more internal energy than the same mass of ice at the same pressure?

To achieve maximum score, you are expected to define every term that you will use. Therefore in this case define internal energy (the sum of the potential and the (random) kinetic energy of the molecules ...

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Answered by Balint P. Physics tutor
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