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    Sterling Approximation for Einstein Solid Multiplicity

    For my next exercise I'm to derive the case where N >> q. In these simple idealized cases of 2 solids interacting. So big q is high temp case- I think. I've already used the sterling approximation to get the factorials out of the equation and now I'm just hashing it into best form. many...
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    Sterling Approximation for Einstein Solid Multiplicity

    Thanks, I'm going to have to see my prof. on this one. I'll let you know how it works out if you'd like.
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    Sterling Approximation for Einstein Solid Multiplicity

    How does the following expand; (q + N )*ln(q +N) I'm Trying to arrive at sterling approximation for the multiplicity for einstein solid where q>>N. Any tips appreciated. Thanks
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    Setting Up Integrals: Step-by-Step Examples

    Solved it ok it was simple and I apologize to anyone who tried to read my post. The (zo -z)^2 term never belonged there- Just lack of sleep r in terms of R easy. No biggie-- hard part, I know is evaluating the result of the set up but looks like integration by parts-- Still, need practice...
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    Setting Up Integrals: Step-by-Step Examples

    Peliminary inspection of these sites shows a lot about techniques for solving integrals but not a lot on setting one up for the situations I tried to describe. Maybe what I'm looking for is a good mechanics text. The one I have has examples in it that I can't follow, not because my integration...
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    Setting Up Integrals: Step-by-Step Examples

    Can anyone reccomend a website, or text, where there are step by step examples of setting up area and volume integrals where your looking for forces. I need to be able to do set ups for situations similar to the following :find the gravitational field vector on surface point of a cylinder or...
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    Particle dropped in hole through the earth

    I'm having trouble with 2 problems in my mechanics textbook. First: A particle dropped into a hole drilled straight through the center of the earth. Neglecting rotational effects, show that the particles motion is simple harmonic if you assume Earth has uniform density. Show that the...
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    Solving the Problem of a Non-Conservative Force Function

    Ahh F= (ax) jhat F = (ax)jhat was the non consertive force function that was discussed in class. Starting to make sense now. Let's see what I can do before I get stuck again. Kudos to arildno and eheld .
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    Solving the Problem of a Non-Conservative Force Function

    Error I've got to do some work before I can post again. What I meant in the last post was F= -ma/x^2 and not the mass times the integral of the velocity function. Thanks
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    Solving the Problem of a Non-Conservative Force Function

    Yes I've verified that it's zero, and I must have something wrong with my problem statement. I know it's supposed to be the motion of a particle with only force only in the x direction. I think something like an object sliding across a table is not conservative. Energy is lost through...
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    Solving the Problem of a Non-Conservative Force Function

    I was just going to post that I figured that out-- still your explanation has solidified it. THANKS
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    Solving the Problem of a Non-Conservative Force Function

    No, I'm having trouble with the second function too. I'm looking in a calc. book and trying to follow the text example. Let me ask you this: If I have a function , F(x,y,z) = (x^3 y^2 z)i + (x^2 z)j +(x^2 y)k Then the fx(partial with respect to x )is, fx = 3x^2 y^2 z +2xz + x^2xy ? I...
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    Solving the Problem of a Non-Conservative Force Function

    Then its obvious I'm down the wrong path. I'll wait for the professor's response because its likely I've not got the statement of the problem correct. I will post again when I have the problem and result correct. Thanks for your patience
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    Solving the Problem of a Non-Conservative Force Function

    I really appreciate your help but I'm certain that the result I'm looking for is that F = ax ( a fprce that is a function of position in this case) is not a conservative force. I know you can take the integral to get the potential, but only if as you said this Force is conservative. I...
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    Solving the Problem of a Non-Conservative Force Function

    F = ax is a scalar representing the force in on direction -- x only. Such a force is not conservative and there's got to be a way to come up with the expression for a curl in the z direction. Now, this is probably no help but the gradient of a scalar is a vector. I know its simple but I...
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