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    How to get accepted at MIT/Physics? Help

    http://mitadmissions.org/topics/apply/admissions_statistics/index.shtml You can clearly see that only 131 internationals were admitted, as opposed to 1545 domestic applicants. --- The above was admission statistics. For students studying there, see...
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    How to get accepted at MIT/Physics? Help

    Ah okay. Not sure if MIT accepts applications from people who already have degrees, why don't you send an email to admissions@mit.edu and find out? Even if you can apply, the chances of getting accepted are quite bleak for internationals. 3.6% if I recall correctly. I would strongly suggest...
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    How to get accepted at MIT/Physics? Help

    SAT is used for high school kids to get into college. You have a graduate degree already; you want to do a PhD? You're not very clear on what you want to do.
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    Is Downloading UIUC Mathematica Courseware Legal?

    Dw, the school is providing it to you.
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    Schools Which Undergrad School is Best for EE/CE Programs and Research Opportunities?

    Thanks for the quick responses guys. Any idea on how well CMU fares against UIUC for semiconductor electronics, etc?
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    Schools Which Undergrad School is Best for EE/CE Programs and Research Opportunities?

    Hi guys, I'm a high school senior, and am currently weighing my options for undergraduate study in electrical/computer engineering. I've received offers of admission from- Georgia Tech University of Illinois - Urbana Champaign (+ James honor program) Carnegie Mellon University of Texas -...
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    What programing language should i learn?

    Logo? *Wiki* I never knew that it had anything more than turtle graphics. @OP: C++ is good to start, it gives you a grasp of what's going on. Python is good too.
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    Arithmetic and geometric means

    Homework Statement http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/7505/math.png Homework Equations AM = arithmetic mean = (a+b)/2 GM = geometric mean = sqrt(ab) The Attempt at a Solution I'm totally stuck on this, substituting does not help at all.
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    Understanding the Relationship Between Power and Motion in Physics

    Ah, using integration was the last thing on my mind when I was trying this problem in my head. Got it now, thanks a LOT!
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    Understanding the Relationship Between Power and Motion in Physics

    [SOLVED] Physics - power and motion Homework Statement A body is moving in a straight line under the influence of a source of constant power. Show that its displacement in time t is proportional to t3/2 Homework Equations P = F.v F = dp/dt, p=mv v = dx/dt The Attempt at a...
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    Find the tension in the rope and forces exerted by the floor

    That sucks, I don't usually do stupid things like that. Thank you very much. Also - is there a shorter way to do this problem?
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    Find the tension in the rope and forces exerted by the floor

    I'm new here, so please bear with me. Homework Statement http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/9325/questionq.png [/URL] Verbatim from my textbook: As shown in Fig.7.40, the two sides of a step ladder BA and CA are 1.6 m long and hinged at A. A rope DE, 0.5 m is tied half way up. A weight...
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