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    Calculating Number Densities of Pu and Na in a Mixture

    Homework Statement 1. Consider a mixture consisting of 5 v/o 239Pu and 95 v/o 23Na. Using the g′ = 1, . . . Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution Is v/o volume percent? I have never ran across this notation before and am not too sure how to handle it. I tried googling it...
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    News Virginia's 70 MPH interstate limit creates reckless driving trap at 80 MPH

    In my state, the speed limit is also 65, but it would be reckless driving to go below 75 due to everyone else going 80+. I think are speeding tickets are about a third of yours though.
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    High School A high schooler looking for some complicated physics problems

    For Classical Mechanics, I would look at Morin's book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0521876222/?tag=pfamazon01-20
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    Courses Why are there so few General Relativity courses?

    At my school, there is a two quarter GR series offered by the math department. I just happened to stubble upon it the other day. It seems to only be offered every few years.
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    Failed calculus midterm, will likely fail the course

    I would talk to your professor. Some professors will give you a few options (ex if you show a significant improvement on the final, ill drop your midterm grade) and some professors will wave you off. Either way it doesn't hurt to talk. Also, you should determine why you got such a low score...
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    Programs Pursuing a PhD at a different school after a BS/MS

    Hello all, I am thinking about purusing the BS/MS option in nuclear engineering at my university. However, the NE department at my school is small and I am not exactly sure if my research interests really line up with any of the professors here. I am not sure yet if I do want to pursue a...
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    Why is 2012 so hard to swallow if you know science?

    I saw it last night, and over all I was a little dissapointed. Part of it could have been that I saw it at midnight and didn't realize that it was a 3 hour movie.
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    Why do non-smokers often display hostility towards smokers?

    Reminds me of south park (the sound is horrible. It gets slightly better later on).
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    Topics in your first physics year.

    I did not take physics in high school. In high school, I thought I wanted to be a doctor, so I took every bio course my school offered and opted out of physics. Not exactly sure if I regret it. The first quarter of physics in college was brutal, but I rebounded fairly well after that.
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    Polish roadside shrines and crosses photo collection

    This looks almost exactly like the one my grandma has! The frame is made of wood, but it is starting to show signs of deterioration.
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    Career changer with weak math background pursuing a physics degree

    Is there any particular reason you have choosen this CC? I would shop around a bit and see if you can do better. Perhaps also look at smaller branches of a large university. Often times the tuition will be lower than the main campus (but not always!). Also see if the university you are...
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    Courses Sophomore schedule with pre-med biology, physics, calculus and extracurriculars

    It doesn't look like a terrible schedule, however all of those courses may end up taking A LOT of time. As long as you are able to manage your time well, I think it is very doable. I like to study a lot during the weekdays and do very minimal school work on the weekends. How long do you...
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    Is it too late to transfer to a different university for my degree?

    Depending on the volume of the pharmacy, he could have studied there. I work at retail chain pharmacy that locally does not do very many scripts/week. The upside is that I have a lot of study time (although usually not of great quality). Downside is that my hours fluctuate a lot (currently at 20...
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    Physics III course grades 50% homework weight

    What is the breakdown for the remaining 50%? 50% homework does look great, however it means it will probably be a low curve class and impossible midterms and finals to compensate.
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    News What is the Controversy Surrounding the Obama-Joker Face Meme?

    Some anons did do this, or atleast something similar. About a month ago a few posted that they were hanging up the socialism and were trying to get others to do the same. However, I didn't think that it really caught on.