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Describe how the forces change on a parachutist while they fall.

It is important to remember that there are four main concepts to keep in mind while thinking about the parachutist. To remember them, it might be helpful to use the acronym GADE: Gravity, Acceleration, Dr...

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Describe, using a diagram, the forces acting on the system of an object tethered to a string, rotating around a fixed point in free space. Will the string ever become horizontal?

Firstly, I would start by drawing a diagram of the system on the whiteboard, showing the object attached to the string, and the string at a fixed point. I would show using arrows that the object was rotat...

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Why do we use non-renewable energy?

In modern life there is a large demand for energy as it is needed for everything from transport to heating. Whilst there are many renewable options for energy many of these run into issues in terms of the...

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There is a point between the Moon and the Earth where the gravitational attractions are equal and opposite. How much further is this point from the Earth than the Moon

Using the formula for gravitational attraction between the Moon/Earth and a test mass, m. We determine FE = (G*ME m)/(rE2 ), FM = (GMM<...

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Sound waves are longitudinal. Describe a longitudinal sound wave?

A wave where the oscillations are parallel to the direction of energy transfer causing areas of compression and rarefaction

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