What is Applications: Definition and 662 Discussions

An application program (app or application for short) is a computer program designed to carry out a specific task other than one relating to the operation of the computer itself, typically to be used by end-users. Examples of an application include a word processor and a media player. The collective noun refers to all applications collectively. The other principal classifications of software are system software, relating to the operation of the computer, and utility software ("utilities").
Applications may be bundled with the computer and its system software or published separately and may be coded as proprietary, open-source, or projects. Apps built for mobile platforms are called mobile apps.

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    Vectors Applications: Solving Pilot Trip from City A to City B

    Homework Statement A pilot wishes to fly form city A to city B, a distance of 720 km on a bearing of 70 degrees. The speed of the plane is 700 km/h. An 60 km/h wind is blowing on a bearing of 110 degrees. What heading should the pilot take to reach his or her destination? How long will the...
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    C/C++ What's the best form of IPC for two Windows C++ applications?

    I have two Windows Visual C++ programs that need fast inter-process communication. One is limited to 64-bit because it depends on 8 gigs of ram, and the other is limited to 32-bit because it depends on a proprietary 32-bit .dll I need to send basically two integers from the 64-bit...
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    Functional analysis applications

    Can anyone tell me the Engineering applications of Functional analysis with a real world example, If possible? Thanks in advance.
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    Exploring Gamma Function: Practical Uses and Applications

    What are practical applications of the gamma function?
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    Trig derivative applications answer check

    Homework Statement The base of an isosceles triangle is 20 cm and the altitude is increasing at the rate of 1 cm/min. At what rate is the base angle increasing when the area is 100 cm^2?Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution Im very unsure about my solution method. I have attached a...
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    Finitely generated modules over a PID, and applications on abelian groups

    Hello! I'm currently taking a course in group- and ring theory, and we are now dealing with a chapter on finitely generated modules over PIDs. I have stumbled across some problems that I can't really get my head around. It is one in particular that I would very much like to understand, and I...
  7. Sirsh

    How Can We Use Calculus to Predict Population Growth?

    Hi all, I'm just wondering if this is correct: \frac{dP}{dt} =0.2P If the population is now 5300: (a) Write a formula for the population in t years time. To do this would i antidifferntiate 0.2P, so.. (0.2P^2)/2 = 0.1P^2 + t? Thank you!
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    Multivariable Calculus: Applications of Grad (and the Chain Rule?)

    Homework Statement We say that a differentiable function f : \mathbb{R}^n \rightarrow \mathbb{R} is homogenous of degree p if, for every \mathbf{x} \in \mathbb{R}^n and every a>0, f(a\mathbf{x}) = a^pf(\mathbf{x}). Show that, if f is homogenous, then \mathbf{x} \cdot \nabla f(\mathbf{x}) = p...
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    Applications of Symplectic Geometry

    I am a mathematics graduate student who is doing research in symplectic geometry (specifically symplectic toric orbifolds, symplectic reduction, Hamiltonian actions of tori in the symplectic category, etc). I often have tried to convince others of the importance of symplectic geometry, so I...
  10. L

    Electrical engineering applications requiring the use of gas laws such as PV=NRT etc

    Have you ever used the Ideal Gas Law, Charles' Law, Boyls' Law, or the Combined Gas Law for anything in electrical engineering?
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    Stainless Steel Automotive Applications

    Hi all new to the forum here. I'm a cnc machinist here in Austin Texas looking for some mechanical advice regarding the use of stainless steel in high strength automotive applications. Basically, I'm planning on starting up my own little business replicating obsolete and out of production...
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    PH measurements and applications

    Homework Statement A solid acid is dissolved in enough water to make 200 mL of a solution. 40.0 mL of the solution is titrated to a phenolphtalein end point with an NaOH solution. The neutralized solution and the remainder of the acid solution are then mixed and the pH of the resulting...
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    Courses How do 'unique' courses look on graduate applications?

    I'm wondering how I can expect the "course" I'm taking this summer to look on a graduate school application for physics? I put "course" in quotations because I'm the only one in the course, and it is kind of made up for me as sort of an independent study with a professor. The professor will...
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    Modern day applications of Hooke's Law

    What are the Modern day applications of Hooke's Law?
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    No problem! It's a small but important distinction to make. Glad I could help.

    Homework Statement The height of an object moving vertically is given by s = -16t2 + 96t + 112, when s in ft and t in sec. a. Find the object's velocity when t=0 b. Find its maximum height and when it occurs. c. Find its velocity when s=0 The Attempt at a Solution a. Now I know to find the...
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    Schools Essays for university applications

    what do they generally look for? i need to write about how one of my hobbies and what i learned from it. english is not my first language so any tips and strategy could be useful.
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    Schools Are any schools still taking applications for the fall?

    I have an MS in physics and did not get into any of the phd programs I applied to. What schools are still accepting applications, and which ones might still have funding for students? I am interested in many areas of physics and my experience is in computation and some nuclear. I have average...
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    What are the applications of Reactance Diagram?

    Hi there! I am just wondering about the applications of reactance diagram in the real world. What are the uses of this diagram? Thanks!
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    Applications of math - Root finding

    Hello, I came across the following formula after asking for practical applications of math in finance and other sciences, it concerns mortgage payments A = Pi/1-(1+i)^-n The above denominator end part reads (1+i)^(-n) As a mathematical question, is it possible to rearrange the...
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    Real Life Applications of Circular Motion involving Liquids

    Guys, our thesis defense is near already. It will be this thursday. I just want to know some more real life applications of Circular Motion involving liquids. The experiment we performed was we placed water inside a bucket then we spin it around. (Vertically) Some water spilled but most of the...
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    Simple Applications of Macroscopic Thermodynamics

    Homework Statement The following describes a method used to measure the specific heat ratio "gamma" of a gas. The gas, assumed ideal, is confined within a vertical cylindrical container and supports a freely moving piston of mass m. The piston and cylinder both same the same cross-sectional...
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    Tensor Applications: Find Unusual Ideas for Research

    For my tensor analysis class we have to do some project/research on tensor applications. I've done a search and I haven't found anything I'm looking for. I want to steer clear of the usual applications (physics/engineering) and try to do something a bit different. My professor suggests...
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    Applications for Mechanical Engineering - Reasoning

    Howdy big timers. I need some stouthearted mechanical engineers to help me out with my reasoning here. Since I graduated some five years ago I’ve have found that there is a gap between what you know as a college graduate, and what that knowledge does and means in the real world. In the field...
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    Programs Haven't heard anything from my PhD applications: Any chances left?

    Sorry for bringing up a somewhat vacuous question. I've applied for PhD study in particle theory at 9 US graduate schools. 6 of them are among the most prestigious schools, and the remaining 3 schools are Chicago, Rutgers, and Stony Brook. Half of these schools have given out their first wave of...
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    Applications of refractive light

    Homework Statement b) White light travels from crown glass into ethanol. If the angle of incidence in crown glass is 60.00 degrees (not sure how to insert degree sign), what is the angular spread between the red and violet parts of the visible spectrum in the ethanol? Illustrate your...
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    Discover Oscillator Applications in Electromagnetic Fields and Crystal Physics

    hello friends, in my course "introductory QM" it says at the end of harmonic oscillator chapter that this may find some applicasions in electromagnetic fields and in crystal physics. now, though i haven't covered solid state physics yet, but still i can...
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    Applications of Equilibrium Constants

    Homework Statement At 1285*C the equilibrium constant for the reaction Br_2 (g) \Leftrightarrow 2Br (g). A 0.200L vessel containing an equilibrium mixture of the gasses has 0.245g of Br_2(g) in it. What is the mass of Br(g) in the vessel? Homework Equations None The Attempt at a...
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    Main Applications of ARPES today?

    Hi, I´m preparing a paper on ARPES and wanted ask what the main applications of ARPES are nowadays? I allready understand that high temperature superconductors are one main region of interest but what else ? Thanks
  29. K

    Physical applications of matrix congruence?

    Just curious, are there any?
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    Applications of Newton's Laws

    Homework Statement 8. (II) A car can decelrate at -4.80 m/s^2 without skidding when coming to rest on a level road. What would its decelration be if the road were inclined at 13 degrees uphill? Assume the same static friction force. Homework Equations Ffr = MuFn F = ma The...
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    Applications of integration: work problems

    Homework Statement 1. A cylindrical gasoline tank 3 feet in diameter and 4 feet long is carried on hte back of a truck and is used to fuel tractors. The axis of the tank is horizontal. Find the work done in pumping the entire contents of the fuel tank into a tract if the opening on the...
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    Solve Newton Applications: Find Acceleration of 1, 2, 3kg Masses

    Homework Statement Find the acceleration of the masses based on the figure below. m1 = 1kg m2 = 2kg m3 = 3kg Homework Equations - The Attempt at a Solution I am completely lost, I've tried thinking and thinking over and over again about this problem, wouldn't the...
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    What are the practical uses of Berry's Phase in scientific research?

    Hi all I've been reading about Berry's Phase, but none of my litterature has explained, if Berry's Phase can be used to something, i.e. if it has any real applications?
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    Newton Applications. Help solving equation with sin and cos.

    Homework Statement At an airport, you pull a 18-kg suitcase across the floor with a strap that is at 45 degrees above the horizontal. Find the normal force and the tension on the strap, given that the suitcase moves with a constant speed and the coefficient of kinetic friction is 0.38...
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    Freaking out about applications

    Hello everyone, It's that time of the year... Applying for grad school, taking GREs and all that business and honestly I am freaking out. Currently waiting right now to get my PGRE scores back but it's starting to bug me and I could use a bit of persuasion that scores aren't all that. So...
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    Non-equilibrium applications of Newton's Laws of motion

    Homework Statement A 1380kg car is moving due east with an initial speed of 27 m/s . after 8.00s the car has slowed down to 17.0 m/s . Find the magnitude and direction of the net force that produces the deceleration Homework Equations Net force of x= MAx Net force of y= MAy The...
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    Cloak of invisiblity , what kind of applications can it be usefull for

    First Demonstration Of A Working Invisibility Cloak ScienceDaily (Oct. 19, 2006) — A team led by scientists at Duke University's Pratt School of Engineering has demonstrated the first working "invisibility cloak." The cloak deflects microwave beams so they flow around a "hidden" object inside...
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    Physics Software Ideas: Create a Simulation for Fun

    I would like to create some type of physics oriented software as a hobby but I know there is already a lot of software out there. Does anyone have any suggestions as to a simulation of a situation/concept that they thought would be useful but have been unable to find in other software? (at...
  39. M

    Game Theory: Uses & Applications for Marketing Explained

    hi nerds!i was wondering if somebody would kindly explain to me what game theory is and its applications and uses! i guess it is related to marketing. please give me informations and details. i tried googling and wiki but they diidnt help.
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    Nonequilibrium applications of Newton's laws of motion

    A fisherman is fishing from a bridge and is using a "32.0-N test line." In other words, the line will sustain a maximum force of 32.0 N without breaking. What is the weight of the heaviest fish that can be pulled up vertically, when the line is reeled in with an acceleration whose magnitude is...
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    Equilibrium applications of Newton's laws of motion III

    A toboggan slides down a hill and has a constant velocity. The angle of the hill is 8.80 with respect to the horizontal. What is the coefficient of kinetic frction between the surcae of the hill and the toboggan? So i used the formula: sum of forces(x)= cos (8.80)=0.98823 Forces (y)=...
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    Equilibrium applications of Newton's law of motion II

    Box 1 is resting on the table with box 2 resting on top of box 1. a massless rope passes over a massless, frictionless pulley. One end of the rope is connected to box and the other end is connected to box 3. The weights of the three boxes are w1=55.0N, W2=25.7N. Determine the mangitude of the...
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    Equilibrium applications of Newton's law of motion

    A supertanker with the mass of 1.72 *10^8 kg is moving with a constant velocity. Its engines generate a forward thrust of 5.52*10^4 N. Determine (a) the magnitude of the resistive force exerted on the tanker by the water and (b) the magnitude of the upward buoyant force exerted on the tanker by...
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    What's the best for portable applications you can run from your USB Flash Drive?

    I know there's PortableApps.com and U3. What other ones are there? What's the best?
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    Schools Apply for BSc Physics: India & Beyond

    I come from India and I intend to apply for undergraduate admissions this year for a physics course [BSc. Physics]. I am preparing for the IIT-JEE, although I know quite well that I am NOT going to be doing engineering; I want to do physics. Inside of India, I know of the choice of applying...
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    Non-Equilibrium Applications of Newtons Laws

    1. In the drawing, the weight of the block on the table is 388 N and that of the hanging block is 175 N. Ignore all frictional effects, and assuming the pulley and the cord to be massless. Find the acceleration of the two blocks as well as the tension in the cord 2. Fnet = mass of the...
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    Applications of Newtons Laws (friction)

    Homework Statement At the airport, you pull a 18-kg suitcase across the floor with a strap that is at an angle of 45 deg above the horizontal. Find a) Normal force and b) the tension in the strap, given that the suitcase moves with constant speed and that the coefficient of kinetic...
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    Applications of the Equations of Kinematics for Constant Acceleration

    Homework Statement A speedboat starts from rest and accelerates at +2.01 m/s2 for 6.55 s. At the end of this time, the boat continues for an additional 6.45 s with an acceleration of +0.518 m/s2. Following this, the boat accelerates at -1.49 m/s2 for 8.80 s. Find the total displacement of...
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    Uniform rates exercises in practical applications

    Are the simple uniform rates problems practical for anything other than for applications like inlet and outlet pipes filling or draining a reservoir? The kind I mean are the ones which immediately yield rational equations immediately upon first analysis. We find motion problems, we find...
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    Op-Amp Applications: Current-to-Voltage Converter with Finite Rs and Aod Gain

    Homework Statement A current-to-voltage converter The current source has a finite output resistances Rs, and the op-amp has a finite open-loop differential gain Aod. Show that the input resistance is given by Homework Equations Rin = RF/(1+Aod) The Attempt at a Solution Rin = RF...
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