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List of Problem Solution Hints

This section was introduced by popular demand in late October 2004. I will continue adding hints, but for now will focus more on new questions (likely with hints at the same time) rather than going back and making up hints for the existing problems.

Kinematics

Acceleration
Acceleration: General hints for solving variant 1, 2, 3

Mechanics

Introduction to Force
Newton's First Law & Equilibrium hints for solving variant 1, 2, 3, 4
Newton's Second Law hints for solving variant 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Newton's Third Law hints for solving variant 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Friction hints for solving variant 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 9

Work and Energy
Kinetic Energy hints for solving variant 1, 2, 3
Gravitational Energy hints for solving variant 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Work & Energy hints for solving variant 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Conservation of Mechanical Energy hints for solving variant 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10