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    Paradoxical Sets: A Challenge to Cantor's Cardinality Theorem?

    So, is U a class according to Neumann–Bernays–Gödel set theory ? I reckon it is. How about G={ X | X is a set } ? Does it fit in with the Zermelo-Fraenkel set theory? Here ,too, P(G) belongs to G & also, every element of P(G) belongs to G. Unlike with U , we have obvious...
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    Paradoxical Sets: A Challenge to Cantor's Cardinality Theorem?

    U is the set of all power sets in the world - it contains, for instance, P(R) (where R is the set of real numbers) ,P(P(R)) &c. U contains elements other than P(U) - P(R),P(The set of all continuous functions) to mention some of the innumerable possibilities.This makes P(U)...
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    Paradoxical Sets: A Challenge to Cantor's Cardinality Theorem?

    A Paradox ? Consider the following set - ( P(Y) denotes the power set of Y) : U = { X | There exists a set Y such that X = P(Y) } Clearly , U exists :) & is non-empty. Hence, P(U) belongs to U (by the very definition of U). This contradicts the result by Cantor that the power...
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    Are Relativity and Thermodynamics Compatible?

    Are the laws of thermodynamics compatible with the theory of relativity? I'm doubtful about irreversibility & the concept of an infinitely slow process. Please help me. I am,with great respect, Einstone.
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    Question about Planck's constant

    Methinks your friend meant that quantum mechanical models are for atomic phenomena & are to be applied when the action is of the order of Planck's constant. Regards, Einstone.
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    Why Do Electrons and Protons Attract?

    I'm not sure if physics deals in questions such as 'why unlike charges attract' . We can 'explain' a phenomenon only in terms of a few basic experimental results which are formulated mathematicallly. One can't have an absolute answer to a 'Why' without assuming the truth of something else. The...
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    Convergence of Improper Integral

    The first integrand varies as 1/sqrt(x) near zero ( I checked what the expression becomes for small values of x by means of the power series expansion.) .So, the integral will converge or diverge according as the integral of 1/sqrt(x).It converges. Similarly,to put in awful...
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    Overcome Learning Challenges with Math, Phys, and Chem

    If you're overwrought with work , a repose for a month to refresh yourself might help you. I took a break for a month three years ago when I was getting in low spirits & had overworked myself. But if it's not that or a mental disorder, I wonder about you. The questions which...
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    Recursive integration physics problem

    The above formula applies only to uniformly accelerating bodies. When acceleration & distance are interdependent , the corresponding differential equation needs to be solved. You'll find these tricks in any resource on the motions of planets. But accelerating charges radiate...
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    Convergence Questions: Volume Generated by x|y| = c with f(x)g(y) = c Relation

    If the question is about the volume of the solid of revolution, the answer is negative except in case of x=1 to x=inf. The second question is answerable in terms of order relations only in the regions where the functions don't have zeroes.( It's easy to construct an example where the...
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    Solving Two-Pendulum Collision: Find Max Angle

    Unlike the total momentum,the total energy is not conserved during this inelastic collision. Regards, Einstone.
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    The Limitations and Future of Mathematics in Scientific Progress

    I wonder about the extent to which mathematics has influenced the development of physics. Could the physics have been different if the development of mathematics had taken a different path? For, not all physicists can develope new mathematical techniques which may be required to study a...
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    Simple Rotational Motion Problem

    Do you know that the acceleration of the centre of mass of a rigid body is equal to (The net extenal force)/The total mass ? ( That's what the hint implied). If you apply this theorem to the blade,the force will be (Total mass)*( The acc. of the centre of mass, which is L/2 into the...
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    What does "constringence" mean in relation to light?

    Constringence is the dispersivity (also known as Abbe number) of a material. For the exact definition, visit any website with information on optics-try [PLAIN]www.explore-physics.com[/URL] . Regards...
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    Exploring the Geometric Property of a Planar Curve [gamma]

    Answer to Question1: Put theta=arctan(dy/dx) & phi=arctan(y/x) in the formula you've got. But why not use polar coordinates? That'd solve all the problems. I'm,with great respect...
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