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Various graphs of a simple pendulum and vertical oscillating object
As the reference height is at B, so above that reference height is considered positive, and below the reference height it is considered negative. Hence the height-time graph is as such. Consider a vertical oscillating object, similar to the simple pendulum, the middle is the fastest.
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Nov 51 min read
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Video 03 - Finding resultant velocity on boat or plane with wind (updated)
Instead of the usual vector diagram involving forces, these questions involve speed in a specific direction, which is velocity. Velocity ...
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Mar 141 min read
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Which scale diagram shows a resultant of 4 N? 2015PPp1q3
Answer: Option B Similar questions https://www.sgphysicstuition.com/post/video-01-how-to-find-resultant-force-of-two-or-three-forces-with...
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Orders of magnitude of sizes of atom, hair and Earth
In the syllabus, we are required to understand the orders of magntiude of various objects. Though we may no need to memorise the exact...
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Jan 101 min read
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How to read the digital stopwatch
Depending on the experiment, the recording of measured time may be to the nearest 0.1 s or the nearest 1 s, even though a typical digital...
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Sep 1, 20241 min read
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Setting up a retort stand and pendulum experiment
In this post, we will be going to the basics of setting up the retort stand and pendulum experiment. Most probably, this will be the...
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Sep 1, 20241 min read
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Scalar and Vector Quantities
Scalar quantity is a quantity with magnitude but no direction. Vector quantity is a quantity with both magnitude and direction .
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Jan 1, 20241 min read
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Common SI prefixes
Physical Quantity is a quantity that can be measured and it consists of a numerical magnitude (size) and a unit . (e.g. 5m where 5 is...
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Jan 1, 20241 min read
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Units conversion involving prefixes
Prefixes are used to simplify the writing of very big or very small numbers. For instance, instead of having to write 12 500 000 m every...
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Jan 1, 20241 min read
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Vernier caliper and Micrometer screw gauge
Vernier caliper and micrometer screw gauge are used to measure length. Vernier caliper is used in general for measuring length...
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Jan 1, 20241 min read
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Prefixes
Prefixes are used to denote very large or small physical quantities . It is important that you know all these prefixes well.
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Jan 1, 20241 min read
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