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    TCNJ Physics vs Temple - Compare Physics Programs

    I recently got accepted to both Temple and The College of New Jersey. I already have a B.A. in political science, and am currently working on a B.S. degree in physics. I spent the last two years at a community college. I know that TCNJ has a pretty good reputation overall, but I don't really...
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    Best introductory general chemistry text?

    I have checked out a bunch of general chemistry textbooks. Four are really excellent. General Chemistry: Principles and Structure by James E. Brady and Gerard E. Humiston (this book's coverage of physical and chemical equilibrium is excellent) Chemistry: The Molecular Nature of Matter and...
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    Question about rearranging formula in Brian Cox's Why Does E=MC2

    Thanks. How exactly did you go do this step? Now divide both sides by c\Delta t and you get: \frac{s}{c\Delta t}=\sqrt{\frac{-(\Delta x)^2}{c^2(\Delta t)^2}+1} I get everything after that.
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    Question about rearranging formula in Brian Cox's Why Does E=MC2

    hey thanks! I really need to brush up on my math!
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    Question about rearranging formula in Brian Cox's Why Does E=MC2

    could someone help me out with this or give me some tips on what to study to be able to figure this out?
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    Question about rearranging formula in Brian Cox's Why Does E=MC2

    This has been driving me insane. I don't get how he went from s/c to t/y. If someone could explain step by step how you do it I would greatly appreciate it.
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