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Homework Statement Show that the following is NOT a vector space: {(a, 1) | a, b, c, ∈ ℝ} {(b, c) Note: this is is meant to be a 2x2 matrix. This may not have been clear in how I formatted it. 2. The attempt at a solution I am self-studying linear algebra, and have had a difficulty...

Hi all, I consider myself a physics self-studier (although I've taken the introductory physics series and more in college), and I'm looking for an introduction to statistical mechanics. My thermal physics class used Schroeder's "Thermal Physics" text, which touches slightly on stat-mech at the...

Hello, Physics Forums community, I'm Jordan, a new member to the forums. I've followed them for quite some time, though, for recommendations on physics books and such. My interests regarding physics and science are very broad. I'm currently in a biophysics track program at the University of...