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    Help with magnetic forces problem Is my solution correct?

    Sorry to bump... but ... can anyone confirm this?
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    Help with magnetic forces problem Is my solution correct?

    Homework Statement A wire loop, of mass "m" and radius "r"; in the x-y plane with a current "I" flowing through it in the clockwise direction is in a magnetic field. The field "B" is pointing along the x-axis. The magnetic field will exert a torque on the wire, causing the loop to rotate with...
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    MATLAB Matlab help with if conditional

    Hello all, I'm reading through some code that someone else wrote and have come across the following conditional: if 0 figure; plot(times, average); end; I've never seen if used without a statement to test (ie: if x>0...) and I can't find any documentation on it anywhere...
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    Using acknowledgements in your CV

    Hi all, I need some advice. I worked for some time doing research with a professor during my undergrad. Recently this work was published in a number of articles. I was not listed as an author but was acknowledged in all of them. Now, considering I spent a lot of time working there and my...
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    Programs PhD in Astrophysics in Europe: Where to Study and Research Opportunities

    Wow, thanks for the extensive list. It's much appreciated!
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    Lingusitics How many languages can you speak?

    Why do I know English better that Dutch? Because I grew up in North America.
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    Programs Myths vs. Facts About Majoring in Physics

    1. Engineers make tons of money, and physicists make hardly any. If you want a good salary, and for that matter if you want better work hours, you'd better go with engineering. I don't think engineers make ALL that much more money than physicists. From what I understand, once you have a PhD...
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    Programs PhD in Astrophysics in Europe: Where to Study and Research Opportunities

    Hello, Does anyone know of some good programs in Europe for a PhD in Astrophysics? I know England has some great school, however I believe they are rather competitive. What about France? Are there some well know Astrophysics programs there that I could look into? I've tried doing some...
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    Lingusitics How many languages can you speak?

    And in response to SW VandeCarr; I've always wanted to learn Dutch! Not because of it's potential use (although it would allow me to communicate with my Dutch family) but because I simply live the way it sounds.
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    Lingusitics How many languages can you speak?

    I'm fluent in English, French, Spanish and Catalan. I studied German for a few years and can have a simple conversation.
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    What level of math do I need to study Quantum Mechanics?

    I found that with a second year Linear Algebra course I got by just fine in QM even up to the graduate course level.
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    Quantum tunneling and Computer Engineering

    I am by no means an expert here, but I think that if quantum computing were one day to be aplicable it would result in a giant leap in computing speed and memory capabilities, this does not mean that the actual design of intelligent systems will no longer be relevant.
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    Physics The Ph.D. degree is a handicap in the job market for clinical medical physicists

    I thoroughly disagree. If you look at job posting for clinical medical physicists, many mention that a PhD is preferred but not necessary to apply. Also, some very reputable residency programs for medical physics only accept applications from people with a PhD.
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    How Can University Students Overcome TV and Internet Addiction?

    Yes. Get rid of your TV and unsubscribe from cable. Also, unsubscribe from you Internet service provider. Now a days, students don't go anywhere without their laptops, but truth be told; if you're studying physics, you don't really need one! If you have some lab work, and data that you need to...
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