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Solutions for over 200 topics within math, chemistry and physics problems across all levels of education, from elementary school to college.
Arithmetic
›
See how to show your work for arithmetic problems.
See step-by-step solutions for doing basic multiplication or division problems:
3 × 5
60431 / 89
See the steps for applying the order of operations for arithmetic:
9 (3+1) + 17 / (6-12)
Follow the steps to convert an improper fraction to a mixed number:
87/5 as a mixed number
More examples
Statistics
›
See the steps for analyzing data and applying statistical methods.
Perform basic statistical analysis on a set of data, seeing the steps along the way:
average of {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7}
mode of {1, 5, 4, 2, 3, 4, 5, 11, 4, 11, 20}
variance 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11
quartile of {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6}
More examples
Differential Equations
›
Explore step-by-step solutions for solving equations involving derivatives.
See how ordinary differential equations are solved:
solve y' = y^2 x
y'(t) - 2y(t) = 3 e^(2t)
t y(t) (1 + t y(t)^2) y'(t) = 1
y''+ y = sin(2x)
More examples
Proofs
›
Get step-by-step results for proving mathematical statements.
See the steps toward proving a trigonometric identity:
(1 + tan(x))/(1 - tan(x)) = (cos(x) + sin(x))/(cos(x) - sin(x))
Prove a sum identity by induction:
prove by induction sum of j from 1 to n = n(n+1)/2 for n>0
Prove an inequality by induction:
prove by induction (3n)! > 3^n (n!)^3 for n>0
Investigate the convergence or divergence of an infinite sum step by step:
Does the sum of 5*3^(1 - n) converge?
More examples
Geometry
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Explore two- and three-dimensional shapes and their properties.
Compute properties of geometric objects step by step:
area of a circle with radius 2
find the surface area of a sphere with radius = 8
Learn how to compute different properties for graphical objects:
(2, -4, 7) to (-4, 6, 1) distance
express x^2+y^2=3 in polar coordinates
Determine the equation of a line with certain properties using a selected form:
equation of line through (2, 5), (4, 1)
More examples
Calculus
›
Get step-by-step solutions for common calculus problems, like computing limits, derivatives and integrals.
Find the derivative using the product rule, chain rule and other methods:
compute the derivative of x*sin[x]
Calculate an indefinite integral by substitution, integration by parts and other methods:
integrate sin(x)cos(x)^2
Learn how to take a limit:
limit of (x - 3) / (x^2 - 2x - 3) as x approaches 3
Explore step by step a variety of tests to discover local and global extrema:
find the extrema of 3x^4 - 4x^3 - 12x^2 + 1
More examples
Linear Algebra
›
Solve problems involving vectors and matrices step by step.
Compute properties of a matrix step by step:
{{2, 2^2, 8/4}, {1, - 4, 7 - 4}}
Find the determinant step by step with various methods:
determinant of {{1,2,1}, {1,1,0}, {0,1,1}}
Compute eigenvalues and eigenvectors step by step:
eigenvalues {{3,-1},{0,2}}
Compute a cross product step by step:
(1,2,3)x(3,4,5)
More examples
Physics
›
See how to solve physics problems step by step.
Do physics calculations step by step:
Doppler shift for sound at source frequency 100 kHz for 70 mph
coulomb's law for 0.1 C and 0.2 C at 2 meters distance
length contraction for a proper length of 1 yard at 0.93c
photon energy 435nm
water flow through a pipe 2" diameter, 10' length of pipe with 2 kPa pressure difference
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Solutions for over 200 topics within math, chemistry and physics problems across all levels of education, from elementary school to college.

[Arithmetic ›](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/pro-features/step-by-step-solutions/step-by-step-arithmetic)
See how to show your work for arithmetic problems.
#### See step-by-step solutions for doing basic multiplication or division problems:
[3 × 5](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=3+%C3%97+5)
[60431 / 89](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=60431+%2F+89)
#### See the steps for applying the order of operations for arithmetic:
[9 (3+1) + 17 / (6-12)](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=9+%283%2B1%29+%2B+17+%2F+%286-12%29)
#### Follow the steps to convert an improper fraction to a mixed number:
[87/5 as a mixed number](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=87%2F5+as+a+mixed+number)
[More examples](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/pro-features/step-by-step-solutions/step-by-step-arithmetic)
[Statistics ›](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/pro-features/step-by-step-solutions/step-by-step-statistics)
See the steps for analyzing data and applying statistical methods.
#### Perform basic statistical analysis on a set of data, seeing the steps along the way:
[average of {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7}](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=average+of+%7B1%2C+2%2C+3%2C+4%2C+5%2C+6%2C+7%7D)
[mode of {1, 5, 4, 2, 3, 4, 5, 11, 4, 11, 20}](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=mode+of+%7B1%2C+5%2C+4%2C+2%2C+3%2C+4%2C+5%2C+11%2C+4%2C+11%2C+20%7D)
[variance 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=variance+4%2C+6%2C+7%2C+9%2C+10%2C+11)
[quartile of {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6}](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=quartile+of+%7B1%2C+2%2C+3%2C+4%2C+5%2C+6%7D)
[More examples](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/pro-features/step-by-step-solutions/step-by-step-statistics)
[Differential Equations ›](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/pro-features/step-by-step-solutions/step-by-step-differential-equations)
Explore step-by-step solutions for solving equations involving derivatives.
#### See how ordinary differential equations are solved:
[solve y' = y^2 x](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=solve+y%27+%3D+y%5E2+x)
[y'(t) - 2y(t) = 3 e^(2t)](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=y%27%28t%29+-+2y%28t%29+%3D+3+e%5E%282t%29)
[t y(t) (1 + t y(t)^2) y'(t) = 1](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=t+y%28t%29+%281+%2B+t+y%28t%29%5E2%29+y%27%28t%29+%3D+1)
[y''+ y = sin(2x)](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=y%27%27%2B+y+%3D+sin%282x%29)
[More examples](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/pro-features/step-by-step-solutions/step-by-step-differential-equations)
[Proofs ›](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/pro-features/step-by-step-solutions/step-by-step-proofs)
Get step-by-step results for proving mathematical statements.
#### See the steps toward proving a trigonometric identity:
[(1 + tan(x))/(1 - tan(x)) = (cos(x) + sin(x))/(cos(x) - sin(x))](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=%281+%2B+tan%28x%29%29%2F%281+-+tan%28x%29%29+%3D+%28cos%28x%29+%2B+sin%28x%29%29%2F%28cos%28x%29+-+sin%28x%29%29)
#### Prove a sum identity by induction:
[prove by induction sum of j from 1 to n = n(n+1)/2 for n\>0](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=prove+by+induction+sum+of+j+from+1+to+n+%3D+n%28n%2B1%29%2F2+for+n%3E0)
#### Prove an inequality by induction:
[prove by induction (3n)! \> 3^n (n!)^3 for n\>0](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=prove+by+induction+%283n%29%21+%3E+3%5En+%28n%21%29%5E3+for+n%3E0)
#### Investigate the convergence or divergence of an infinite sum step by step:
[Does the sum of 5\*3^(1 - n) converge?](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=Does+the+sum+of+5*3%5E%281+-+n%29+converge%3F)
[More examples](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/pro-features/step-by-step-solutions/step-by-step-proofs)
[Algebra ›](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/pro-features/step-by-step-solutions/step-by-step-algebra)
Learn how to manipulate and solve expressions with variables step by step.
#### Solve equations one step at a time:
[find t for t^2 + 3t + 2 = 0](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=find+t+for+t%5E2+%2B+3t+%2B+2+%3D+0)
#### Factor polynomials step by step:
[factor x^3+2x^2+x+2](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=factor+x%5E3%2B2x%5E2%2Bx%2B2)
#### Expand polynomials using the distributive law, the binomial theorem and other procedures:
[expanded form of (x + 3)^2](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=expanded+form+of+%28x+%2B+3%29%5E2)
#### Learn to rewrite a rational expression using partial fraction decomposition:
[partial fraction decomposition 1/(x^2 + 4x + 3)](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=partial+fraction+decomposition+1%2F%28x%5E2+%2B+4x+%2B+3%29)
[More examples](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/pro-features/step-by-step-solutions/step-by-step-algebra)
[Trigonometry ›](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/pro-features/step-by-step-solutions/step-by-step-trigonometry)
Learn the steps for evaluating or manipulating trigonometric expressions.
#### Show your work for solving the unknown measurements of a triangle:
[right triangle with hypotenuse 2, A = 60 degrees](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=right+triangle+with+hypotenuse+2%2C+A+%3D+60+degrees)
#### See the steps for how to find the values of a trigonometric function:
[sin(2pi/3)](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=sin%282pi%2F3%29)
#### Get step-by-step solutions for applying the sum and difference formulas:
[simplify sin(x-y) + sin(x+y)](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=simplify+sin%28x-y%29+%2B+sin%28x%2By%29)
[More examples](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/pro-features/step-by-step-solutions/step-by-step-trigonometry)
[Discrete Mathematics ›](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/pro-features/step-by-step-solutions/step-by-step-discrete-mathematics)
See the steps involved for determining different properties of numbers.
#### Find step-by-step solutions for prime factorization, primality testing, GCD and more:
[is 73 prime?](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=is+73+prime%3F)
[lcm(90, 342)](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=lcm%2890%2C+342%29)
[are 12 and 21 coprime?](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=are+12+and+21+coprime%3F)
#### Follow the steps to convert between bases:
[convert 33ab3653 base 12 to base 10](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=convert+33ab3653+base+12+to+base+10)
[More examples](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/pro-features/step-by-step-solutions/step-by-step-discrete-mathematics)
[Chemistry ›](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/pro-features/step-by-step-solutions/step-by-step-chemistry)
Explore a wide array of chemistry topics with step-by-step solutions.
#### Get a step-by-step procedure to draw the Lewis structures of molecules:
[What is the Lewis structure of NO2](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=What+is+the+Lewis+structure+of+NO2)
#### Follow the steps for unit conversion:
[convert 5mL benzene to moles](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=convert+5mL+benzene+to+moles)
#### Learn how to balance a chemical reaction:
[glucose + oxygen -\> water + carbon dioxide](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=glucose+%2B+oxygen+-%3E+water+%2B+carbon+dioxide)
#### Compute oxidation states of chemicals:
[oxidation states of chromium(III) chloride](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=oxidation+states+of+chromium%28III%29+chloride)
[More examples](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/pro-features/step-by-step-solutions/step-by-step-chemistry)
[Geometry ›](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/pro-features/step-by-step-solutions/step-by-step-geometry)
Explore two- and three-dimensional shapes and their properties.
#### Compute properties of geometric objects step by step:
[area of a circle with radius 2](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=area+of+a+circle+with+radius+2)
[find the surface area of a sphere with radius = 8](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=find+the+surface+area+of+a+sphere+with+radius+%3D+8)
#### Learn how to compute different properties for graphical objects:
[(2, -4, 7) to (-4, 6, 1) distance](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=%282%2C+-4%2C+7%29+to+%28-4%2C+6%2C+1%29+distance)
[express x^2+y^2=3 in polar coordinates](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=express+x%5E2%2By%5E2%3D3+in+polar+coordinates)
#### Determine the equation of a line with certain properties using a selected form:
[equation of line through (2, 5), (4, 1)](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=equation+of+line+through+%282%2C+5%29%2C+%284%2C+1%29)
[More examples](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/pro-features/step-by-step-solutions/step-by-step-geometry)
[Calculus ›](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/pro-features/step-by-step-solutions/step-by-step-calculus)
Get step-by-step solutions for common calculus problems, like computing limits, derivatives and integrals.
#### Find the derivative using the product rule, chain rule and other methods:
[compute the derivative of x\*sin\[x\]](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=compute+the+derivative+of+x*sin%5Bx%5D)
#### Calculate an indefinite integral by substitution, integration by parts and other methods:
[integrate sin(x)cos(x)^2](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=integrate+sin%28x%29cos%28x%29%5E2)
#### Learn how to take a limit:
[limit of (x - 3) / (x^2 - 2x - 3) as x approaches 3](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=limit+of+%28x+-+3%29+%2F+%28x%5E2+-+2x+-+3%29+as+x+approaches+3)
#### Explore step by step a variety of tests to discover local and global extrema:
[find the extrema of 3x^4 - 4x^3 - 12x^2 + 1](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=find+the+extrema+of+3x%5E4+-+4x%5E3+-+12x%5E2+%2B+1)
[More examples](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/pro-features/step-by-step-solutions/step-by-step-calculus)
[Linear Algebra ›](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/pro-features/step-by-step-solutions/step-by-step-linear-algebra)
Solve problems involving vectors and matrices step by step.
#### Compute properties of a matrix step by step:
[{{2, 2^2, 8/4}, {1, - 4, 7 - 4}}](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=%7B%7B2%2C+2%5E2%2C+8%2F4%7D%2C+%7B1%2C+-+4%2C+7+-+4%7D%7D)
#### Find the determinant step by step with various methods:
[determinant of {{1,2,1}, {1,1,0}, {0,1,1}}](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=determinant+of+%7B%7B1%2C2%2C1%7D%2C+%7B1%2C1%2C0%7D%2C+%7B0%2C1%2C1%7D%7D)
#### Compute eigenvalues and eigenvectors step by step:
[eigenvalues {{3,-1},{0,2}}](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=eigenvalues+%7B%7B3%2C-1%7D%2C%7B0%2C2%7D%7D)
#### Compute a cross product step by step:
[(1,2,3)x(3,4,5)](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=%281%2C2%2C3%29x%283%2C4%2C5%29)
[More examples](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/pro-features/step-by-step-solutions/step-by-step-linear-algebra)
[Physics ›](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/pro-features/step-by-step-solutions/step-by-step-physics)
See how to solve physics problems step by step.
#### Do physics calculations step by step:
[Doppler shift for sound at source frequency 100 kHz for 70 mph](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=Doppler+shift+for+sound+at+source+frequency+100+kHz+for+70+mph)
[coulomb's law for 0.1 C and 0.2 C at 2 meters distance](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=coulomb%27s+law+for+0.1+C+and+0.2+C+at+2+meters+distance)
[length contraction for a proper length of 1 yard at 0.93c](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=length+contraction+for+a+proper+length+of+1+yard+at+0.93c)
[photon energy 435nm](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=photon+energy+435nm)
[water flow through a pipe 2" diameter, 10' length of pipe with 2 kPa pressure difference](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=water+flow+through+a+pipe+2%22+diameter%2C+10%27+length+of+pipe+with+2+kPa+pressure+difference)
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Solutions for over 200 topics within math, chemistry and physics problems across all levels of education, from elementary school to college.

[Arithmetic ›](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/pro-features/step-by-step-solutions/step-by-step-arithmetic)
See how to show your work for arithmetic problems.
#### See step-by-step solutions for doing basic multiplication or division problems:
[3 × 5](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=3+%C3%97+5)
[60431 / 89](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=60431+%2F+89)
#### See the steps for applying the order of operations for arithmetic:
[9 (3+1) + 17 / (6-12)](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=9+%283%2B1%29+%2B+17+%2F+%286-12%29)
#### Follow the steps to convert an improper fraction to a mixed number:
[87/5 as a mixed number](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=87%2F5+as+a+mixed+number)
[More examples](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/pro-features/step-by-step-solutions/step-by-step-arithmetic)
[Statistics ›](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/pro-features/step-by-step-solutions/step-by-step-statistics)
See the steps for analyzing data and applying statistical methods.
#### Perform basic statistical analysis on a set of data, seeing the steps along the way:
[average of {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7}](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=average+of+%7B1%2C+2%2C+3%2C+4%2C+5%2C+6%2C+7%7D)
[mode of {1, 5, 4, 2, 3, 4, 5, 11, 4, 11, 20}](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=mode+of+%7B1%2C+5%2C+4%2C+2%2C+3%2C+4%2C+5%2C+11%2C+4%2C+11%2C+20%7D)
[variance 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=variance+4%2C+6%2C+7%2C+9%2C+10%2C+11)
[quartile of {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6}](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=quartile+of+%7B1%2C+2%2C+3%2C+4%2C+5%2C+6%7D)
[More examples](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/pro-features/step-by-step-solutions/step-by-step-statistics)
[Differential Equations ›](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/pro-features/step-by-step-solutions/step-by-step-differential-equations)
Explore step-by-step solutions for solving equations involving derivatives.
#### See how ordinary differential equations are solved:
[solve y' = y^2 x](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=solve+y%27+%3D+y%5E2+x)
[y'(t) - 2y(t) = 3 e^(2t)](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=y%27%28t%29+-+2y%28t%29+%3D+3+e%5E%282t%29)
[t y(t) (1 + t y(t)^2) y'(t) = 1](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=t+y%28t%29+%281+%2B+t+y%28t%29%5E2%29+y%27%28t%29+%3D+1)
[y''+ y = sin(2x)](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=y%27%27%2B+y+%3D+sin%282x%29)
[More examples](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/pro-features/step-by-step-solutions/step-by-step-differential-equations)
[Proofs ›](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/pro-features/step-by-step-solutions/step-by-step-proofs)
Get step-by-step results for proving mathematical statements.
#### See the steps toward proving a trigonometric identity:
[(1 + tan(x))/(1 - tan(x)) = (cos(x) + sin(x))/(cos(x) - sin(x))](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=%281+%2B+tan%28x%29%29%2F%281+-+tan%28x%29%29+%3D+%28cos%28x%29+%2B+sin%28x%29%29%2F%28cos%28x%29+-+sin%28x%29%29)
#### Prove a sum identity by induction:
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#### Prove an inequality by induction:
[prove by induction (3n)! \> 3^n (n!)^3 for n\>0](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=prove+by+induction+%283n%29%21+%3E+3%5En+%28n%21%29%5E3+for+n%3E0)
#### Investigate the convergence or divergence of an infinite sum step by step:
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[Geometry ›](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/pro-features/step-by-step-solutions/step-by-step-geometry)
Explore two- and three-dimensional shapes and their properties.
#### Compute properties of geometric objects step by step:
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[find the surface area of a sphere with radius = 8](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=find+the+surface+area+of+a+sphere+with+radius+%3D+8)
#### Learn how to compute different properties for graphical objects:
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[express x^2+y^2=3 in polar coordinates](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=express+x%5E2%2By%5E2%3D3+in+polar+coordinates)
#### Determine the equation of a line with certain properties using a selected form:
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Get step-by-step solutions for common calculus problems, like computing limits, derivatives and integrals.
#### Find the derivative using the product rule, chain rule and other methods:
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#### Calculate an indefinite integral by substitution, integration by parts and other methods:
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#### Learn how to take a limit:
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#### Explore step by step a variety of tests to discover local and global extrema:
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[Linear Algebra ›](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/pro-features/step-by-step-solutions/step-by-step-linear-algebra)
Solve problems involving vectors and matrices step by step.
#### Compute properties of a matrix step by step:
[{{2, 2^2, 8/4}, {1, - 4, 7 - 4}}](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=%7B%7B2%2C+2%5E2%2C+8%2F4%7D%2C+%7B1%2C+-+4%2C+7+-+4%7D%7D)
#### Find the determinant step by step with various methods:
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#### Compute eigenvalues and eigenvectors step by step:
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#### Compute a cross product step by step:
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[Physics ›](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/pro-features/step-by-step-solutions/step-by-step-physics)
See how to solve physics problems step by step.
#### Do physics calculations step by step:
[Doppler shift for sound at source frequency 100 kHz for 70 mph](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=Doppler+shift+for+sound+at+source+frequency+100+kHz+for+70+mph)
[coulomb's law for 0.1 C and 0.2 C at 2 meters distance](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=coulomb%27s+law+for+0.1+C+and+0.2+C+at+2+meters+distance)
[length contraction for a proper length of 1 yard at 0.93c](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=length+contraction+for+a+proper+length+of+1+yard+at+0.93c)
[photon energy 435nm](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=photon+energy+435nm)
[water flow through a pipe 2" diameter, 10' length of pipe with 2 kPa pressure difference](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=water+flow+through+a+pipe+2%22+diameter%2C+10%27+length+of+pipe+with+2+kPa+pressure+difference)
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