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    CDF of minimum of N random variables.

    There's this problem that I've been trying to solve. I know the solution for it now but my initial attempt at a solution was wrong and I can't seem to figure out the mistake with my reasoning. I'd appreciate some help with figuring this one out. 1. Homework Statement I have a set of random...
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    Relation between residue integration and the Dirac Delta function

    Homework Statement OK so I'm doing a course on Signals and Systems and I'm taking inverse z transforms using residue integration. One particular formula in complex integration made me think a bit. \oint{\frac{f(z)}{z-z_0} dz} = 2\pi jf(z_0) This looks eerily similar to the definition...
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    C Programming: Dynamic allocation of 2D arrays using an array of pointers.

    Oh! I get it now. I was confused by the two layers of pointers. The initial statement allocates memory for the array of pointers and since the array needs to hold pointers each element needs to have enough memory to store pointers of type (int *). Thanks!
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    C Programming: Dynamic allocation of 2D arrays using an array of pointers.

    Homework Statement Ok, I'm learning C programming and I'm trying to create a dynamic 2D array. This is the code that seems to work in creating a dyamic array. I found it in a book. //rows and cols are values entered by the user when the program runs. int **(matA) =...
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    Finding the limit of a sequence.

    Homework Statement A sequence \{s_n\} is defined by s_{n+1} = \frac{1}{2} (s_n + s_{n-1}); s_1 > s_2 > 0 I have to prove that the sequence is convergent and I have to find the limit. Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution I tried equating the limit of both sides to get s =...
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    What are the Physical effects of the expansion of the Universe

    The Force increases in the future because the expansion of the universe is accelerating.
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    What are the Physical effects of the expansion of the Universe

    I think I understand. So there is a small force. That's the reason one of the possible theories for the end of the universe is that the expansion of space overcomes the force of gravity and electromagnetism cause atoms to rip apart. I think they call it "The Big Rip". They're quite fond of...
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    What are the Physical effects of the expansion of the Universe

    Homework Statement I trying to learn general relativity and ran into a few questions while learning about the expansion of the universe. I found a really good intuitive explanation of the expansion of the universe here: http://curious.astro.cornell.edu/question.php?number=274 However...
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    Browser script for assigning colours to specific characters.

    Homework Statement Right now I'm doing a bit of self learning on the topic of synesthesia. It is a condition in which a person makes strange and automatic associations between seemingly unrelated concepts. For example some people always see numbers in colour and some always see letters in...
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    End of differential equation, quick alegbra Q

    Square both sides and bring the bottom part to the other side. You'll get y^2 = (1+y^2)(x^3 + c)^2 Then multiply out and regroup. y^2 -y^2(x^3 + c)^2 = (x^3 + c)^2 then you'll get y^2 = \frac{(x^3+c)^2}{1-(x^3+c)^2} So y = \sqrt{\frac{(x^3+c)^2}{1-(x^3+c)^2}}
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    Contravariant vectors and Transformation Equations

    Ah! I think I get it! I've been considering the cartesian equation instead of the vector equation! So y^1 = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} x^1 + \frac{1}{2} x^2 ! Then I can get \frac{∂y^1}{∂x^1} = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} and \frac{∂y^1}{∂x^2} = \frac{1}{2} Yes, I get it now. Thanks a lot for...
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    Contravariant vectors and Transformation Equations

    Oh! I'm really sorry! :frown: It should have been dy^1 =\frac{ \sqrt{3}}{2} dx^1 + \frac{1}{2} dx^2 And that book is really good. Thanks!:biggrin: About trying to write the equation in that format I think the problem maybe that I'm not writing it down correctly. In my coordinate...
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    Contravariant vectors and Transformation Equations

    Homework Statement This is me doing some independent study on Tensors because I eventually hope to understand General Relativity. My question is about the following equation which describe hoe the components of a displacement vector transform when there is a change in the coordinate system...
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    Probability Distribution Problem

    Homework Statement Log-ons to a certain computer website occur randomly at a uniform average rate of 2.4 per minute. State the distribution of the number N of log-ons that occur during a period of t minutes. Obtain the probablity that at least one log on occurs during a period of [I]t...
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    Why do Manganate(VII) ions need scidic conditions?

    I say this because the standard electrode potential for the above reaction is more positive than the standard electrode potentials for the reactions in neutral conditions.
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