What is Maple: Definition and 266 Discussions

Acer is a genus of trees and shrubs commonly known as maples. The genus is placed in the family Sapindaceae. There are approximately 132 species, most of which are native to Asia, with a number also appearing in Europe, northern Africa, and North America. Only one species, Acer laurinum, extends to the Southern Hemisphere. The type species of the genus is the sycamore maple, Acer pseudoplatanus, the most common maple species in Europe. The maples usually have easily recognizable palmate leaves (Acer negundo is an exception) and distinctive winged fruits. The closest relatives of the maples are the horse chestnuts. Maple syrup is made from the sap of some maple species.

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    Maple Trying to graph a parameterised 3D function in maple 11

    Hi been trying to graph a parameterised 3D function in maple 11. My problem is that I have two constant terms that satisfy there own condition. That is, simplified, I need to draw: x(t)= (a/b)*sin(b*t) y(t)= (a/b)*cos(b*t) z(t)= a*t*sin(b*t) subject to (a^2)+(b^2)=1. Any ideas how...
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    Maple Approximating Line Intersection Equation with Maple

    I'm having a hard time creating a tidy equation to solve this seemingly simple problem. I have two points in standard 3D cordinate space, we'll call them C and D to be consistent with my work. The location of these points is given by (Ci,Cj,Ck) and (Di,Dj,Dk). I then have a third point, A...
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    Plotting a triangle formed by 3d vectors in maple

    Suppose that I have three 3d vectors, pq, pr, and v, where v is the cross product of pq and pr. I want to fill the triangle formed by these three vectors, as shown in the picture. But I'm having difficulties finding the right command doing so, I've tried the polygonplot and apparently it...
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    Help plotting 2 functions on Maple 13

    1. I have 2 problems in which I'm asked to plot a function using maple(sorry i don't know latex yet): a. f(x)=[x^3-1]/[sqrt(x)-1] - find the lim x->1 Here i receive an empty graph for some reason... :( b. f(x)=[tan(3x)]/[tan(5x)] - find the lim x->0 When i attempt to plot this...
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    Maple Plotting Multiple Functions on Maple Graphs

    Hi there I would like to plot a two/several functions using Maple on the same graph but with different intervals on the x exis. What I have at the moment is a Maple command for plotting two/several functions on the same graph with the same interval on the x exis. Thanks Amos
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    Maple Define a Function from a List in Maple

    Hi, I've just ploted a graph in Maple from a list thanks to the function pointplot(...,style=LINE). The graph(cf attachment) "looks like" a continuous function. So my question is the following: Is it possible to define a function from a list in Maple (provided that the plot of this list...
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    Solving a third order DE with Maple

    Homework Statement This problem relates to using a numerical analysis program called Maple. My question is not related to how to run the program, but the appropriate steps needed to solve the equation. So even if you aren't familiar with the program, please try to help me out. Consider the...
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    Maple Why Does Maple Return Symbolic Answers When Integrating Functions?

    Hi every body I am trying to intergrate the following function using Maple: j2out(x):=c2*x*exp(int((s-vout(s))/s/vout(s),s=0.0015..x)); where vout(s)=0.07595560773650. C2 is constant but when I do, it returns a symbolic answers i.e Maple just returns the original expression without...
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    Maple How to Graph f(x,y) = 0: A Quick Guide for Maple Users

    graph f(x,y) = 0 (ignore the in maple part please!) NOTE: please ignore the in maple part of this! hi everyone, is there a quick way i can graph f(x,y) = 0 in maple? I've ran into this problem a couple of times where f cannot be separated very easily. Or are there any tricks to parametrize f...
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    Maple Maple: ODE and PDE system coupled

    Hello, This is my first post and hopefully my question has not been answered elsewhere already as I realize it is annoying to answer the same type of posts over and over again. I am working on a system of PDEs with one ODE, coupled. It is an SEIR model with one extra class for the group of...
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    How can I plot the solutions of a differential equation using Maple?

    So I was given the following problem to do in maple: In one ty-graph plot the solutions of y' = cos(pi*ty) for a sequence of 21 equally distributed initial points y(0) between 0 and 4. Hint: You may use commands such as seq, dsolve, numeric, odeplot and display. I started off with...
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    Maple Solve ODE Plotting for y' = cos(pi*ty) in Maple | Step-by-Step Guide

    So I was given the following problem to do in maple: In one ty-graph plot the solutions of y' = cos(pi*ty) for a sequence of 21 equally distributed initial points y(0) between 0 and 4. Hint: You may use commands such as seq, dsolve, numeric, odeplot and display. I started off with...
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    Maple Troubleshooting Maple 12 on y' = cos(pi*ty)

    So I'm trying to do a question in Maple and I'm beyond lost. I've used it before but a different version and Maple 12 is confusing as is the syntax. Anyways, the question is: In one ty-graph plot the solutions of y' = cos(pi*ty) for a sequence of 21 equally distributed initial points y(0)...
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    Solving a Maple Mystery: Why Does x=root(x^2+1)/x=.5root(2+root(20))?

    Homework Statement can someone please tell me why maple says that x=root(x^2+1)/x=.5root(2+root(20))?? ive tried trig and rearranging, but i have idea why this is so..
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    Maple Solving a System of PDE's Using Maple

    I am solving a coupled system of non-linear PDE's. What am I doing wrong in the procedure? It says, "Error, (in pdsolve/sys) too many arguments; some or all of the following are wrong: [[k(x, y), p(x, y)], {diff(k(x, y), y) = 0, diff(p(x, y), y) = 0}]". I am trying to imposed zero boundary...
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    Maple Fixing Loop Troubles in Maple for Gauss Seidel Iteration

    I am trying to write a Gauss Seidel iteration for maple, but my troubles are because of a nested for loop. What i want to do is like this, function := proc(...) for ... do for ... do (computations) end do; (if something > something, then return solution); end do; return solution; end proc...
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    Maple Maple, plot system of equations, matrix.

    Hello, I have scavenged the internet and have not been able to figure out how to plot a series of equations in matrix form using maple. for example y = [a,b,c] * x + [4,5,6] would be y1 = a*x + 4 y2 = b*x + 5 y3 = c*x + 6 plot (y1,y2,y3 versus x). I have attached my actual...
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    Mathematica Significant difference between Maple and Mathematica for physicists?

    I'm a physicist and I've used Maple during my study (where it was common), but some people use Mathematica. Can anyone who has experience with both tell me if there are any big differences between the two? It seems to me that both are rather similar, unlike for instance Matlab which is more...
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    Maple Discover the Features of Maple: A Comprehensive Review | Maplesoft Demo

    I am thinking about maple soon and i have watched aall the movies at http://www.maplesoft.com/Products/Maple/demo/aca.aspx but at that website they are trying to sell maple so i just wanted to get a review of maple from people who have used it. also could anyone tell me any other features (good...
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    Maple Plotting Phase Graphs/Diagrams of PDE's in Maple

    Hi everyone, I believe the term I am looking for is phase diagram. For a oscillating system it is a graph where displacement is on the x-axis and velocity is on the y-axis. My first question is what is the proper name for this type of graph? I had the following simple PDE: ay" + by' + cy...
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    Maple Help with a loglogplot in maple please

    Help with a loglogplot in maple please! Hi all, I have some physics homework that I'm trying to finish tonight. I have it all done and everything, and now all i have to do is make a plot. I'm trying to do a loglogplot of Planck's Law. Here's my code: with(plots); c:=2.998*10^8...
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    Maple Linear Algebra Maple Problem: Finding Basis Coordinates in a Vector Space

    say I have a set of basis vectors of a vector space v1, v2...vn and some element of the vector space, say V What command do I use in maple to calculate the coordinates of V in this basis? I can't find one in the linalg package
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    MATLAB Plotting vector fields in MATLAB or Maple

    Homework Statement The original problem was x'=(-2 1; 1 -2)*x and I needed to find two linearly independent solutions. Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution I found that x1=(1;1)e^(-t) and x2=(1;-1)e^(-3t). Now I am trying to plot a vector field of this. Is there an easy way...
  24. Andrew Mason

    Maple Design flaw in Canadian Maple Reactor

    I am trying to figure out why the design problem with the Maple1 and Maple 2 reactors cannot be fixed. This http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080516.wnuclear17/BNStory/National explains the decision to end the projects. These reactors have been built. During commissioning...
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    Mathematica Maple vs Mathematica: Which is Right for You?

    i have 'little' experience with mathematica and no experience with maple. anyone have any information on maple?
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    Maple Adding Indentations in Maple for Organized Code | Step-by-Step Guide

    "tab" in maple How do you add a "tab" (indentation) in maple? If I press tab it skips to the next section. I want to do something like: if blah then blah end if
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    Maple Working with Brakets in Maple 11: What You Need to Know

    Is there a package for working with Brakets in Maple 11?
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    Maple Annoying Popup-Dialogs in Maple 11

    OK, last question for today :) As you may see from my other questions, I'm trying to do some tensor calculations in Maple. I would have liked to use the grTensor2 package for this, but what blew it for me is that apparently the readstat command summons a dialog box, which makes it not only...
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    Maple Maple: Tensors and arbitrary dimensions

    Hello there, I'm currently trying to get my head around General Relativity for a term paper; the twist is that I'm dealing with an arbitrary amount of dimensions, that is 4+d, where d is unspecified. Now the maple tensor package does calculation with some fixed amount of dimensions just...
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    Mathematica Comparing Maple and Mathematica: Pros, Cons and Alternatives

    I know this is probably an all too asked question, but I've searched the web and haven't gotten any wiser. I'm currently using my TI-89 calculator for all my calculations, it's fine, does everything I need, but, calculating precisely with some weird irrational numbers just feels clumsy...
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    Maple Why won't Maple graph this function?

    > f:=(x+(3*y)-1)*exp^(-(x^2(-(y^2)); > plot3d(f,x=-3..3,y=-3..3); After this, Maple says it is initializing a plot and then I get a big blank space. I'm also trying to find the contours, but when I type: > contourplot(f,x=-3..3,y=-3..3,contours=5); Maple just gives...
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    Maple Plotting a Surface with Maple: Limiting x & y

    How do I use maple to plot a corresponding surface? I have f(x,y)=(2x+y etc. I need to plot for x greater than or equal to 5, y less than or equal to 2. I'm guessing I probably need to do plot3d, but how do I write the limits of x and y? when I write x=5..infinity it doesn't work. Any...
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    Maple Using Maple 11 for calculus problems

    For a function f(x,y) what commands do I use to plot the coresponding surface from, say, -2 </= x, y </= 2? How would I then plot contours?
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    Maple Convert Old Maple Code for Maple 10

    I just started using Maple 10(old computer is destroyed), and it doesn't recognize some terms that I used to use with older Maple. Can someone convert this for me? Many thanks. code: if type( f, '+' ) then return... Maple 10 don't recognize '+' print ('a['||i||']'= a[i]) Maple 10...
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    MATLAB Plotting vectors in Maple or MATLAB

    I need some help plotting vectors in either Maple or MATLAB. I have a parametric space curve and I am trying to plot the tangent, normal, and bi-normal unit vectors at several points along the curve. I have roughly 10 or 11 points at which I want to plot the tangent, normal, and binormal...
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    Maple Transcendental Equations for Maple

    I am trying to use Maple to graph one variable vs. another. This is normally a simple issue, but the equations I have involving both of the variables is transcendental and it is impossible to solve for the variable I wish to be the independent variable. Does anyone know how I can go about...
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    Mathematica Which Software is Better: Mathematica or Maple?

    Which of the two softwares (Mathematica and Maple) what do you think is better?
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    Choosing between MyMathLab & Maple 10

    i've bought the book calculus: a complete course, sixth ed. and i also want to buy one of these two , but since a don't know much about them and have no experience i would like some help choosing one. 1. mymathlab, 2. maple 10 wich onee is better. for a beginnerr this is my...
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    Maple Troubleshooting Grtensor and Maple 11 Installation

    Hello everyone; This is my first time in the physics forums, or any forum for that matter, so please accept my apologies if I am posting this in the wrong place. I have just installed grtensorII into Maple 11. I am running it on Fedora 7. The install seems to have worked, although I did...
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    Maple Solve Diff. Equation with Maple - Get Help Now

    Hello, Any of you guys here know how to use Maple? I am trying to solve a differential equation using Maple but not sure how to do it.
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    Maple Plotting Fresnel Diffraction Pattern with Maple

    Help with printing a string I have a theoretical plot for the fresnel diffration pattern, however i want maple to show the values plotted on the x and y cordinates. How do i do this. Please explain in simple terms heres my code > fresdi:= proc(a,b) (FresnelC(a) - FresnelC(b))^2 +...
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    Maple Growing a Maple Tree From Seeds

    Anyone have any advice on starting/growing sugar maples from seeds? I bought some seeds a little while ago, and followed the directions on the package, but they never sprouted. The package said to put them in the fridge for a few months, then plant them. I did that with no luck, so I was...
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    Maple Solving Differentiating a Streamfunction with Maple Help

    Hello, I was set the problem to differentiate the following streamfunction in order to find its x and y velocities: psi=psinought*tanh(y/d)+mu*exp(-((x-L)^2+y^2)/2*sigma^2)*cos(k(y-vt)). Being the lazy sort I am, I called in Maple. dpsi/dx worked out perfectly (in that I got the same...
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    Mathematica Free Mathematica & Maple Alternatives for *nix Systems

    I am doing research in a lab with only an older windows comp, and a newer box running *nix ( I don't know what distro exactly as it was set up by argonne) I was wondering if there are programs like maple or mathematica for *nix that are freeware, much like openoffice is.
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    Mathematica Exploring Mathematica and Maple: Essential Tools for Physics Majors

    I'm a 3rd year physics major and I just transferred to my new school. So far, on a couple of the HW's one of my professors has assigned problems that required programs such as mathematica, or maple, etc. I had no idea about what these programs were for until now. Are upper-div classes going to...
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    Maple How can I store tensors in maple for multiple usages?

    sow I'm working on learning some of the maple commands for tensors, and I see a lot of the basic structure, however I don't know how to store a tensor in maple for multiple usages, can anybody help?
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    MATLAB How Can a Beginner Start Learning Java, C++, Matlab, and Maple?

    Hello guys, I am Junior college student here in Birmingham,al. I plan to transfer to a 4yr. university in about 14 months. I will be a double major in physics and EE. I feel I need to develop some advanced computational skills before my transfer to the senior college. The skills I want to...
  48. Simfish

    Maple How Can I Calculate the Cauchy Sum of a Taylor Polynomial in Maple?

    So... I want to find the Cauchy sum of the Taylor polynomial of \exp x \sin x. I know how to do this with maple, which only requires the command taylor(sin(x)*exp(x), x = 0, n). I can also try the good old f(a)+\frac{f'(a)}{1!}(x-a)+\frac{f''(a)}{2!}(x-a)^2+\frac{f^{(3)}(a)}{3!}(x-a)^3+\cdots...
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    Mathematica Mathematica vs Maple: Which is Best for Maths?

    i hope i got this in the right forum...if not sorry i was in the market for a mathematical software that would be able to just about anything related to maths (differentiate, integrate, factorise, complete the square, give results in exact form, all the basics, etc.) i am familiar with...
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    Maple Can Maple Replace Latex for Math Input?

    Latex is way too clunky. Can I use Maple to compose the math that I put in my posts? I like the WYSIWYG method of inputing math that it offers because I can't think in those lines of Latex code.
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