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Andrea Chen
(New Orleans - United States)
I am a high school English teacher in New Orleans taking the year off to read good books and relax. I currently work for the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts, designing an arts-integrated academic curriculum to prepare students for a rapidly changing ...

Buoyancy - Practice Problems

Properties of Fluids Practice Problem

Physics I: Classical Mechanics Practice Problem 1 (solution not included) covers the forces involved in air pressure and buoyancy.

Course: 8.01L Physics I: Classical Mechanics, Fall 2005

Instructor: Dr. George Stephans

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Changing Water Level Practice Problems

Physics I: Classical Mechanics Practice Problems 1i and 1j (and their solutions) cover a rock thrown from a boat and melting ice.

Course: 8.01 Physics I: Classical Mechanics, Fall 1999

Instructor: Prof. Walter Lewin

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Two Densities Practice Problem

Physics I: Classical Mechanics Practice Problem 3 (and its solution) covers calculating density of wood and oil from percent submersion.

Course: 8.01 Physics I: Classical Mechanics, Fall 1999

Instructor: Prof. Walter Lewin

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Oscillating Rod in Water Practice Problem

Physics I: Classical Mechanics Practice Problem 4 (and its solution) covers calculating period of oscillation for vertical rod in water given displacement and pressure.

Course: 8.01 Physics I: Classical Mechanics, Fall 1999

Instructor: Prof. Walter Lewin

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