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A review is an evaluation of a publication, service, or company such as a movie (a movie review), video game (video game review), musical composition (music review of a composition or recording), book (book review); a piece of hardware like a car, home appliance, or computer; or softwares such as business software, sales softwares; or an event or performance, such as a live music concert, play, musical theater show, dance show or art exhibition. In addition to a critical evaluation, the review's author may assign the work a rating to indicate its relative merit. More loosely, an author may review current events, trends, or items in the news. A compilation of reviews may itself be called a review. The New York Review of Books, for instance, is a collection of essays on literature, culture, and current affairs. National Review, founded by William F. Buckley Jr., is an influential conservative magazine, and Monthly Review is a long-running socialist periodical.

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  1. T

    Review Q #5 (Projectile Motion)

    Homework Statement A basketball leaves the hands of a shooter 2.1 meters above the floor and soars towards the basket, which is at a horizontal distance of 3 meter from the shooter. If the basket is 2.6 meters above the floor, and the player shoots the ball at an angle of 45 degree above the...
  2. T

    Review Q #4 (Motion in Two/Three Dimensions)

    Homework Statement The "Solar Sail I" experimental spacecraft is launched from the international space station with an initial velocity of 12 m/sec in a direction that makes a 120 angle with respect to the direction of radiation coming from the sun. Measurements show that an acceleration of...
  3. J

    Physics gr11 review (acceleration)

    1. The problem statements, all variables and given/known data 1. a 100m long train accelerates uniformly from rest. If the front of the train passes a railway worker 150m down the track at a speed of 25m/s, what will be the speed of the last car as it passes the worker? 2. a hot air baloon...
  4. Shackleford

    Vector Analysis Review for Mechanics course

    Okay. How the heck do I integrate this sum? I have to be doing something wrongly. http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n149/camarolt4z28/2010-09-02193820.jpg?t=1283474406 http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n149/camarolt4z28/2010-09-02192641.jpg?t=1283474140
  5. bcrowell

    Best review paper on the observational status of black holes?

    Suppose I have to pick one review paper on the observational status of astrophysical black holes. It should: -be as up to date as possible -be available for free online (preferably on arxiv) -cover both supermassive and solar-mass black holes Does anyone have any suggestions? This one...
  6. R

    Story problems for Algebra II/Trig review test

    Homework Statement at noon a train leaves B heading East at 90 mi/h to C which is 450 miles away at 12:15 pm a train leaves C heading West to B at 100 mi/h. When will they pass each other? Homework Equations t=0 when train leaves B and train leaving C is ) at t=15min The Attempt...
  7. T

    Peer Review: Time Mechanics Unification Theory

    I currently have a "Fringe" Unification theory called Time Mechanics available for view on youtube. There are certain elements I would like peer challenged and as well new challenges I may not of considered yet. My question is before I take the 6 hour road trip to UVA, is there anywhere I can...
  8. U

    Very simple charge question, please review

    Homework Statement A -14.1 nC charge is located at position (x,y) = (2.48 cm, 1.24 cm). At what (x,y) position is the electric field -262600.0i? (Enter your x position first followed by the y position.) Homework Equations E = kQ/r2 E = electric field strength k = 9 x 109 r = distance to the...
  9. mathyou9

    Precalculus review or Calculus 1

    Irrelevant context for anyone interested (feel free to skip this blue paragraph): I've always been a geeky, scientific nerd-type. But I've only been sort of a dilettante with all things science (i.e., well above the 50th percentile amongst my peers, but no area of expertise, by any means.)...
  10. Astronuc

    Standard Review Plans and Associated Review Standards

    If one is contemplating a nuclear plant or production facility, these are just of the Review Plans and Standards one is required to meet. There is also 10 CFR 50 and the numerous Regulatory Guidelines (Reg Guides). http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/basic-ref/srp-review-standards.html Digging...
  11. P

    Need a Summer Textbook for Undergraduate Analysis Review?

    I just finished taking a year-long undergraduate analysis sequence. The texts I used for this sequence were the first eight chapters of Rudin's PMA (everything before multivariable calculus) and Spivak's Calculus on Manifolds, as well as a little bit of my professor's lecture notes on...
  12. P

    Any good book to review abstract algebra?

    Hi, I am a junior and a math major, and I am almost done with my year-long abstract algebra sequence for undergraduates. While I found the materials interesting, I feel like I got lost at some places in this course, and I would like to review (or in some topics, relearn) the materials that I...
  13. A

    Physics Review Packet, some problems i'm stuck on

    Just a few questions from a review packet I'm stuck on, any help would be appreciated! 1) The moment of inertia about its axis is given as .5 mr^2. If this cylinder rolls without slipping the ratio of it's rotational kinetic energy to it's translational kinetic energy is a. 2:1 b. 1:1 c. 1:2...
  14. A

    Finding a SO(10) Review Paper

    Hi, Does anyone know of a good SO(10) review paper with the basics of SO(10) model building and its phenomenological implications? I've looked around, but couldn't find anything except for the original Georgi, Nanopolous, Mohapatra,... papers. Any suggestions? Thanks, -Andre
  15. J

    This is review for me, but something is going awry

    Homework Statement Find the solution of the following initial value problems: (a) y'' - 2y' + 5y = 0, y(π/2)=0, y'(π/2)=0 Homework Equations Just know to "guess" y=Cert, how to bring in Euler's formula, and that sin(x) is odd while cos(x) is even The Attempt at a Solution...
  16. MathematicalPhysicist

    Is There a Comprehensive Review Article on LQG and Spin Foam Models Literature?

    Is there some review article which covers the most important literature? Something like this: http://arxiv.org/PS_cache/hep-th/pdf/0311/0311044v5.pdf but for lqg and spin foam models? P.s if there is also up to date list of string literature that would be terrific as well.
  17. jacksonpeeble

    Projectile Motion Review Work Check

    Homework Statement A 4kg object is fired with a horizontal velocity of 8 m/s from a cliff 122.5 meters high. a) How long does it take the projectile to hit the ground? b) How far from the base of the cliff does it land? c) What is its speed right before hitting the ground? d) What is the...
  18. D

    Which AP Physics C review book is the most comprehensive and up-to-date?

    AP exams are right around the corner and I was looking at picking up a review book to begin reviewing Mechanics and EM topics. I'm curious which one to buy. From what research I've done it seems that Pelcovits' "How to Prepare for AP Physics C" is the most rigorous book available and is...
  19. E

    Does Dehydration of 1-Butanol Typically Yield 2-Butene or 1-Butene?

    If you dehyrate 1-butanol, wouldn't you get 2-butene due to rearrangement? This is not a homework question. This is an mcat review question. The question asks: when 1-butanol is dehydrated, the new compound's heat of hydrogenation is most likely? The answer is between 30 and 33 kcal/mol It...
  20. A

    Exam review question (acceleration)

    Homework Statement A force of 1 N pushing on a mass m1 results in an acceleration of 1.0 m/s2. The same force acting on mass m2 results in an acceleration of 3.00 m/s2. What is the acceleration a3 for the same force pushing the combination of m1 and m2? Homework Equations well I know...
  21. H

    Is This Book Worth Reading? A Review

    Is this book worth of reading?
  22. D

    Review High School level Geometry

    I'm kind of shaky on a lot of high school Geometry that is going more or less unused in my Physics and Calculus classes and I was wondering if there was a good book or place for me to go back to my "roots" and review the fundamentals?
  23. D

    Can someone please review this

    I've made something...it's a very VERY simple device to store pressurized fluid without requiring constant energy input...i.e required energy is fed once to pressurize the fluid.I've attached 2 pdfs, one with the main text content, other with the corresponding images as stated in the text...
  24. Salazar

    Best AP Review Guides: Princeton Review, Barron's, McGraw Hill

    I need some recommendations for the *best* ap guide. I know princeton review is very popular, but some say is very simplistic and only covers basic materials. I also heard Barron's is pretty good at covering the material in depth. I really don't know much about McGraw Hill's 5 steps to a 5. I ap...
  25. Williams.235

    Math Review: Self vs Classroom

    I am resuming my education after a two year break (due to a career change). I am a little confused as to how to handle my current situation regarding math. When I left school two years ago, I was ready for calculus having completed college algebra and trigonometry. Since then, my algebra...
  26. marcus

    Prof and grad students discuss Peer Review of scientific journal articles

    Highly informative discussion It's in a foreign language but that's OK because there are excellent subtitles. I decided to remove URL because may be too controversial, but will try to give googlesearch keywords
  27. G

    Best Intro to String Theory Review Article?

    What is the best review article, published in a peer-reviewed journal, introducing string theory?
  28. Pythagorean

    Peer Review Process and Bad Scientific Articles

    Is there a compendium of peer-reviewed journals that have been shown to be wrong? I've heard of scientific journals that only have required two reviewers. How often does rubbish get by; not just typos and simple mistakes, but fundamentally unsound rubbish? Is there a remedy process for...
  29. P

    Flywheel Acceleration Time Calc: Solve for Time to Reach Max Speed

    Homework Statement Flywheels are large, massive wheels used to store energy. They can be spun up slowly, then the wheel's energy can be released quickly to accomplish a task that demands high power. An industrial flywheel has a 1.5 m diameter and a mass of 250 kg. Its maximum angular velocity...
  30. Mk

    Climate paper peer review scandal?

    http://www.ncpa.org/sub/dpd/index.php?Article_ID=18512 Here's the short story: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/09/29/yamal_scandal/ And the long detailed one: http://bishophill.squarespace.com/blog/2009/9/29/the-yamal-implosion.html
  31. N

    Calc 3 partial derivative review for PDE's class

    [b]1. Homework Statement I am suppose to use polar coordinate data to find derivatives, ie x = r cos(theta) y = r sin(theta) r^2 = x^2 + y^2 [b]2. Homework Equations show dtheta/dy = cos(theta)/r show dtheta/dx = -sin(theta)/r...
  32. D

    What Are the Best Grade 11 Physics Review Sites?

    physics review site?? im currently going into grade 12 and i want to review the material i learned from grade 11 because i think i forgot most of the stuff :/ could anybody recommend any good grade 11 physics sites that go through each unit thoroughly, thank you :)
  33. P

    Get a Translation Copy of Pauli's Legendary Relativity Article - Expert Tips

    Can anyone tell me how to get a translation copy of Pauli's much-praised article on Relativity written when was only nineteen ?
  34. J

    Calc 3 review material suggestions

    Can anyone give me some suggestions of some essentials, calc or non-calc, that I should review and be comfortable with in calc 3? I know trig sub is supposedly important, and I'm assuming other basic derivative/integration techniques will be coming up a lot too...a lot of topics are bound...
  35. L

    Should i review calculus before taking differential equations/ calc 3?

    I took calc 2 6 months ago... and I am just wondering which parts of calc 1,2 i should review for both diff eqns and calc 3. should i also review linear algebra? which parts? (ie: eigenvectors, eigenspaces, row reduction)? also what content is heavy in diff eqns and/or calc 3? should i review...
  36. N

    ODE review question for PDE class. (word question)

    1. This problem concerns a nonhomogeneous second order linear ODE L[y] = g(t). Suppose that: y1(t) satisfies the ODE with the initial conditions y(0)=1, y'(0) = 0, y2(t) satisfies the ODE with the initial conditions y(0)=0, y'(0) = 1, and y3(t) satisfies the ODE with the initial conditions...
  37. W

    Find Force to Keep M3 in Equilibrium: K&K Problem

    Homework Statement I got this problem from K&K. A pedagogical machine is illustrated in the sketch above. Refer link : http://www.slideshare.net/brigittperalta/sol-maquina-pedagogica-1546585 . What force F must be applied on M1 to keep M3 from moving up or down. All surfaces frictionless...
  38. S

    Why does a pendulum only swing back and forth in a straight line?

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  39. G

    Ray Serway's Physics For Scientists & Engineers 4th Ed. Vol. 1 Ch. 4 Review Problem #1

    Could someone please check my work and provide insight on what I may be missing to complete the problem. The question's from Ray Serway's Physics For Scientists & Engineers 4th Ed. Vol. 1. Chapter 4. Review Problem #1. Page 95. Homework Statement A ball is thrown with an initial...
  40. J

    Unit Vector Parallel to Plane Formed by x+y+z & 3x-2y-2z Perp. to 2x+2y-z

    Homework Statement Find the unit vector that is parallel to the plane formed by \hat{x} + \hat{y} + \hat{z}, and 3{x} − 2{y} − 2{z}, and perpendicular to 2{x} + 2{y} − {z} Homework Equations The Cross product equation A x B = (A_1B_1) + (A_2B_2) +...+ (A_nB_n)The Attempt at a Solution I know...
  41. A

    Forget the name of it, but i need a review

    Homework Statement I basiclly just need a little review and maybe some 1 to show me how to solve out the equation/and equation like it. here is an example: 2x+1 / x-1 + 1/ x+1 = ? Homework Equations ? The Attempt at a Solution ?
  42. jacksonpeeble

    Hon. Trig & Precalc Exam Review - Concepts

    I've been studying for our final exam throughout this weekend, and I realized that there is a lot that I don't remember. So, instead of asking each individual question, I'm going to try to ask one from each concept that I don't understand. Quite a few of them I have absolutely no idea how to...
  43. C

    How Does Constant Temperature Affect Heat Transfer in a Piston-Cylinder Device?

    Homework Statement T1=300K P1=100kPa V1=1m^3 T1=T2=T3 P2=P3=200kPa V3=0.1m^3 Q: Air initially at 300kpa is contained inside a piston-cylinder device with a volume of 1m^3. The cylinder is equiped with a check valve allowing air to escape when the air pressure reaches 200kPa. An...
  44. N

    Is Zero Force Required for Constant Velocity in Physics?

    Hi, I am reviewing for an exam on Saturday and I'm looking at some old exams for the course and I came across the question. A tractor (t) is pulling a trailer (m) with a constant velocity. If the velocity is 20 m/s and m = 200kg and t = 500 kg the the force on the trailer dou to the tractor is...
  45. X

    Good College Physics II Review?

    Hello, I was wondering if anyone could recommend a good review guide for a general physics II college course? We've covered all the general topics: Gauss' Law, Coulomb's Law, electric and magnetic fields, forces, capacitors, solenoids, transformers, flux, alternating current, etc. On...
  46. gulfcoastfella

    Where Can I Find a .pdf FE/EIT Review Manual for Easy Access and Convenience?

    Hi, I keep several technical references, but since I don't like carrying around pounds and pounds of books, I keep them on my Sony Digital Reader. It can also accept .pdf documents; if anyone knows where I can buy a .pdf FE/EIT Review Manual, I'd appreciate the info. Thanks, Chris
  47. F

    Solution"Review Problem Help for Physics Exam

    Review problem help?? Homework Statement Im finishing up studying for my physics exam tonight. i ran into a couple problems i did not know how to do, and the help room is packed. so i figured i would try here again seeing you guys know what your talking about just as much as them (if not...
  48. M

    A Couple Exam Review Questions

    Ok, I'm reviewing for my exam and I'm having issues with a few of the answers they have given... Let me know what you think. This practice exam seems a little iffy to me... There seem to be mistakes in it all over. One question asked the angular momentum of the Earth and said the answer was just...
  49. A

    External Review of University Physics Department: Public Availability?

    Does anyone know whether it is possible to get one's hands on the external review of a University's physics department? Are they available publicly?
  50. F

    Help review for exam (last question)

    Question is Problem 7: Joule’s paddle wheel experiment consists of a falling weight which spins a paddle-wheel in an insulated barrel of water. As the weight falls, the water warms up. Assume idealized conditions with no friction in the pulley, string, and bearings. How much does the...
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