What is Increasing: Definition and 468 Discussions

In mathematics, a monotonic function (or monotone function) is a function between ordered sets that preserves or reverses the given order. This concept first arose in calculus, and was later generalized to the more abstract setting of order theory.

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    Octagonal Cross Section with Parabolically Increasing Span

    Octagonal Cross Section with Parabolically Increasing "Span" Hi all, could some one tell me what I am doing wrong in my analysis in the attached file? Its a parabolical flare column with an octagonal cross section. The effect of the parabolic flare simply stretches the octagon so that the...
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    Increasing resistance and the effect on voltage

    Homework Statement Which of the following will most likely increase the electric field between the plates of a parallel plate capacitor? (a) Adding a resistor that is connected to the capacitor in series (b) Adding a resistor that is connected to the capacitor in parallel (c) Increasing the...
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    Increasing flux density increases magnetic force?

    Hi! When calculating the attraction/repulsion force generated by a magnetic field should I consider the flux density of both and add them to the calculation? By increasing that vector would it increase the total force generated or it has no relevance at all?
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    MHB Sequence of continuous functions convergent to an increasing real function

    Hi. Could help me with the following problem? Let f be a real function, increasing on [0,1]. Does there exists a sequence of functions, continuous on [0,1], convergent pointwise to f? If so, how to prove it? I would really appreciate any help. Thank you.
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    Show that there is no neighborhood of 0 on which h is increasing

    Homework Statement I have the function h(x) = \begin{cases} x^2\sin{\left(\frac{1}{x}\right)}+\frac{x}{2} & \text{if } x \neq 0 \\ 0 & \text{if } x =0 \end{cases} and need to show that h'(0)>0 but there is no neighborhood of 0 on which h is increasing Homework Equations...
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    Tristate Logic - Increasing current drive

    I am currently looking at charlieplexing that can in theory cause me to be able to control eight 7 segment displays using 8 microcontroller pins, however in practice there is not enough current to drive all the displays. What I need is to increase the current drive from the microcontroller...
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    Fluid Dynamics - increasing pressure

    I am working on hobby project with almost no budget. I bought some "nice" (cheap & simple) electronic solenoid valves for water flow. I've since discovered that they need 3PSI to open. Which is ok for the supply lines. But the drain line requires that as well. Now I either need a column of water...
  8. M

    Does increasing the temperature of an object increase it's mass?

    Ok, so I was just thinking about einsteins famous equation E=mc^2, and I was just wondering, if I were to take, say a rock or piece of metal. If I were to weigh it, and get it's mass, I could compute how much energy it contains. However, if I were to add heat to the rock or piece of metal by...
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    Is f(x) Increasing for Positive x and a in (0,1)?

    I am supposed to show f(x) is increasing in x when x is real and positive. f(x)= [(x+2)*(1-a^(x+1)] / [1-(x+2)*(1-a)*a^(x+1)-a^(x+2)] a is any real in (0,1); x is real and positive I have taken and first derivative of f(x)...
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    If entropy is a state function, how can it keep on increasing?

    I just have this confusion which is completely eating me up. They say entropy of a system is a state property. Then they say that for a completely isolated system, entropy either increases or remains zero depending on the process being irreversible or reversible. So, let's say for an...
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    Finding the Values of x for Increasing Functions: A Simple Q&A

    to cut it short, was asked to find the values of x for which f(x) is an increasing function \dfrac{(x^2 + 3)}{4x + 1} = f(x) \dfrac{(4x-6)(x+2)}{(4x+1)^2} = f'(x) so setting this to be greater than zero I get the values of x < -2, and x > 2/3 however in the answers they got x <= -2 and x...
  12. caffeinemachine

    MHB An increasing function on the power set of a set

    Let $A$ be a finite set. Let $\mathcal{P}(A)$ denote the power set of $A$. Let $f:\mathcal{P}(A)\to \mathcal{P}(A)$ be a function such that $X\subseteq Y\Rightarrow f(X)\subseteq f(Y)$. Show that $\exists T\in \mathcal{P}(A)$ such that $f(T)=T$. P.S. The power set of $A$ is the set of all the...
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    Interesting snowball down slope; increasing mass

    Homework Statement a)A snowball, initially of mass m0, slides down a slope of incline angle ∅. As it moves, mass of additional snow Δm = αx. Write down the differential equation of translational motion for the snowball, ignoring rotation and friction. b)If the snowball starts from rest...
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    Convergence of non increasing sequence of random number

    I have a non-increasing sequence of random variables \{Y_n\} which is bounded below by a constant c, \forall \omega \in \Omega. i.e \forall \omega \in \Omega, Y_n \geq c, \forall n. Is it true that the sequence will converge to c almost surely? Thanks
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    Electrical Engineering - Increasing the Time an Alarm will Buzz

    Homework Statement The problem is to create a small alarm that will buzz approximately 6 seconds before it stops buzzing. I managed to create a working alarm, only problem is mines will buzz for around 1.5 seconds not six. Homework Equations τ = RC V = V0e-t/τ The Attempt at a...
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    Longest increasing subsequence

    Problem: "Let x_1, ..., x_n be i.i.d random variables uniformly on [0,1]. Let X be the length of the longest increasing subsequence of x_1, ..., x_n. Show that E[X] \ge (1-o(1))(1-e^{-1}) \sqrt{n}." Hi forum! Using the Erdos' lemma I can only deduce that E[X] \ge \frac{1}{2} \sqrt{n}...
  17. Darth Frodo

    Increasing / decreasing functions

    I juat have a quick question. Which of these is correct; f(x) is one-to-one \Rightarrow f'(x) is increasing f(x) is one-to-one \Rightarrow f'(x) is non-decreasing. I think number one but I'm just not 100% sure. Thanks
  18. STEMucator

    Proving integration for a bounded increasing function

    Homework Statement Suppose that f is a bounded, increasing function on [a,b]. If p is the partition of [a,b] into n equal sub intervals, compute Sp - sp and hence show f is integrable on [a,b]. What can you say about a decreasing function?Homework Equations We partition [a,b] into...
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    Solving for a & b: Increasing GP Equations

    Homework Statement If x_1,x_2 are the roots of x^2-3x+a=0 and x_3,x_4 are the roots of the equation x^2-12x+b=0 and x_1,x_2,x_3,x_4 are in increasing G.P., find a and b Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution x_1+x_2=3 \\ x_1x_2=a \\ x_3+x_4=12 \\ x_3x_4=b But these are not...
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    MHB Rate at which the distance from a plane to a station is increasing.

    So a plane flying horizontally at an altitude of 1 mi and a speed of 50 mi/h passes directly over a radar station. Find the rate at which the distance from the plane to the station is increasing when it is 2 mi away from the station. (Music)
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    Is the Sequence (b2n-1)k in N Increasing?

    Homework Statement Let b1=1 and bn=1+[1/(1+bn-1)] for all n≥2. Note that bn≥1 for all n in N (set of all positive integers). The Attempt at a Solution Prove that (b2k-1)k in N By definition, a sequence (an) is increasing if an≤an+1 for all n in N. SO, for this problem, must...
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    Example of a bounded, increasing, discontinuous function

    Homework Statement Define a function f:ℝ->ℝ that is increasing, bounded, and discontinuous at every integer. Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution I've tried defining a fuction using the greatest integer function but I cannot get it to be bounded with jump discontinuities...
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    MHB Show a sequence is increasing

    A real sequence $\{x_n\}$ satisfies $7x_{n + 1} = x_n^3 + 6$ for $n\geq 1$. If $x_1 = \frac{1}{2}$, prove that the sequence increases and find its limit. To be increasing, we must have $s_n\leq s_{n + 1}$. What next? My Analysis game is weak.
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    Increasing total magnetic moment: permanent magnets ONLY

    This is possibly an engineering, rather than physics, question. (Ooooooooo! Busted!) John picks up a paperclip and notices that it has been (very weakly) magnetized... it attracts other paperclips, but only at ridiculously short distances. John wishes to foster this interesting...
  25. K

    Show supremum of an interval made by a continuous, increasing function

    Homework Statement Let f be an increasing function defined on an open interval I and let c ϵ I. Suppose f is continuous at c. Prove sup{f(x)|x ϵ I and x < c} = f(c) Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution Since I is an open interval and c is not able to be an end point...
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    Proving F is not an increasing function?

    [b]1. (Initial Question) let f be a function from R to R. Without using words of negation, write the meaning of "f is not an increasing function." [b]2. No Relevant Equations. [b]3.(Attempt at Solution) Does this mean that I just need to rewrite the statement without using the...
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    Moment of Inertia of a body with linearly increasing density?

    A thin wire of length L and uniformly density ρ is bent into a circular loop with center at O.The moment of inertia of it about a tangential axis lying in the plane of loop is. Ans : Mass M is not given,but ρ is given. So M=ρL3->(1) (L3 means L cube,no idea how to post it in that manner!). For...
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    Is the Chandler Wobble increasing?

    I have read several articles recently saying the Earth's Chandler Wobble has been increasing. If this is true, would it have an effect on the Earth's crust? I notice there seems to be an increased number, and magnitude of earthquakes in recent years. Could this be, at least in part, due to an...
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    How Does Rain Affect a Train's Power Output?

    Homework Statement A train is traveling on a horizontal and straight track, with a constant speed of 20m/s, when it begins to rain. The rain is rigorously vertical and the mass of the water that falls over the train and after that runs vertically by it sides is 100kg per second. Consider the...
  30. SpiderET

    Rotation speed near light speed increasing gravity?

    Based on special relativity object with speed nearing to speed of light has increased mass and also its gravity pull is increasing. But this is in special relativity calculated for linear moving objects, not for rotating objects. Based on general relativity does increase mass and gravity of...
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    Means for increasing the intensity of electrical oscillations

    http://www.google.com/patents/US685012?printsec=abstract#v=onepage&q&f=false Is this system used today in electrical transmission? If not why not?
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    Question about strictly increasing

    Homework Statement Hello, Does anybody know how to solve this question? Or a formal way to prove that a fuction is strictly increasing? Define f(x)={ x-1 if x<0 x+1 if x >_ 0 Show that f: R -> R is strictly increasing and that f^(-1) : f(R) -> R is continuous at 1...
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    Process of increasing solar cell efficiency- what's it like?

    I've recently gained an interest in solar cells and it's development. I know the basic working principle of solar cells, but other than that I'm quite clueless about the field. I was wondering, what is the process of increasing solar cell efficiency like? Are there analytical ways of...
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    Distance travelled with constant increasing force

    Hi, First I should explain I am a software engineer and my knowledge of maths and physics has gapping holes. I also appologise if I have posted in the wrong place. Here is my problem, I have a known constant increase in my force f = t * i f = force t = time i = constant increase...
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    Solving Polynomials of Increasing Degree

    x^2+2\\\\ \frac{2}{3} x^3 + \frac{13}{3} x\\\\ \frac{1}{3} x^4 + \frac{14}{3} x^2 + 2\\ \\ \frac{2}{15} x^5 + \frac{10}{3} x^3 + \frac{83}{15} x\\ \\ \frac{2}{45} x^6 + \frac{16}{9} x^4 + \frac{323}{45} x^2 + 2\\\\ \dots ?
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    Increasing Stability of Object in Water

    Basically I'm tying to work on a project that requires a heavy battery mounted on top of a foam floater. i believe that as long as the centre of gravity of the battery and the centre of buoyancy of the foam is close to each other, they will be stable in water or while floating on water. Correct...
  37. M

    RC Circuit: Effects of Increasing R on E and V

    Supposing we have an RC circuit (see figure) As we increase R, what will happen to the visualized signal of E and V(capacitor) and V(resistor)? And a general question about measuring the (Tao) [the one that equals to RC] BUT FROM THE OSCILLOSCOPE.. They mentioned it is the time for...
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    Velocity due to increasing mass

    Homework Statement if a 50kg car has a static speed of 10m/s, then what is it speed if the mass of the car increased by 20kg(so that the mass of the car now is 70kg) Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution what kind of equation should i use? i was wondering if i can use the...
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    Increasing power supply to building

    I have a warehouse (industrial building) which has a 5killowatt/hour output. This is a 3 phase supply. I need to increase it to at least 10killowatt/hour. The electrical system is modern. But do I need to change the infrastructure to increase the power output? If I need to change the...
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    Determine this sequence increasing or decreasing

    A sequence (an) is recursively defined by a1 = 1 and an+1 =1 /(2+an ) for all n≥1 I'll prove this sequence is convergent by monoton sequence theorem.ı can find ıt is bounded but ı cannot decide it is monoton because when ı write its terms,Its terms are increasing sometimes decreasing...
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    IM forces-substances of increasing melting points

    Q.In which of the answers below are the substances listed in order of increasing melting point? a) Cl2 < CHF3 < H2O < CHCl3 < SiO2 b) Cl2 < CHCl3 < CHF3 < H2O < SiO2 c) Cl2 < CHF3 < CHCl3 < H2O < SiO2 d) Cl2 < H2O < CHF3 < CHCl3 < SiO2 e) SiO2 < H2O < CHCl3 < CHF3 < Cl2 How can we tell...
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    Increasing or Decreasing Sequence

    A sequence (an) is defined recursively by a1 =1 and an+1 = 1/ 2+an for all n is greater than 1 or equal 1. ı'll prove that this sequence is convergent,buy ı cannot decide whethet it is increasing or decreasing .When ı write terms ,some terms increase some terms decrease.
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    Peltier Project: Increasing Performance w/ 50% PWM & Alternating Circuits

    Peltier Project: 50% PWM --> alternate circuit switching for increased performance? Hi all, I have a project where I am making a drink cooler device using four peltier devices which can draw up to 30amps or 24 volts each. we are considering battery power (pretty ridiculous but anyway..) and...
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    Colder with increasing altitude.

    I have read some threads on this topic, but I am still confused. Why does temperature drop as you go up a mountain? I have read that since pressure depends on the weight of the air on top of you and as you increase your altitude the amount of air over you decreases, therefore pressure decreases...
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    Increasing/ Decreasing of a Sequence

    Determine the monotonicity and boundedness of the sequence. 1) 4n/ (4n2 + 1)22) 2n/ 4n + 1Question: I'm having a problem in knowing whether the approach I'm using is providing the right solutions. in 1) I used the an+1/an and tried to compare their ratios. I end up with: 4n+4/ (4n2 + 8n +...
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    Webpage title: Understanding the Energy Levels of Electrons in Atoms

    Hello, why do the electrons with higher quantic number N have more energy than the electrons with lower N if they need less energy to be removed from the atom? Thank you!
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    Increasing Damping Ratio: Does it Make a Circuit More/Less Damped?

    If the damping ratio of a damped circuit is increased, does the circuit become more or less damped? I would think it would become more damped, but what exactly is the definition of the damping ratio?
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    MHB What is the formula for calculating future value with increasing interest rates?

    YR RATE INTEREST BALANCE 0 1000.00 1 .03 30.00 1030.00 2 .033 33.99 1063.99 3 .0363 38.62 1102.61 4 .03993 44.03 1146.64 Above is an example of future value of an amount at an incresing...
  49. K

    Continuity and strictly increasing functions

    Homework Statement Let f:[0,1] →ℝ be a continuous function that does not take on any of its values twice and with f(0) < f(1), show that f is strictly increasing on [0,1]. Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution Assume that f is not strictly increasing on [0,1]. Therefore...
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    Increasing the efficiency of a simple electric motor?

    Okay, so I have a simple D cell battery, enamel coated copper wire loop and a magnet. I can easily get the copper wire loop to spin if I scratch away part of the enamel (that side which touches the stand) off the ends of the wire, run current through a stand, and position the magnet at just the...
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