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Yes! E = E 0 √((pc)2/E02 +1) So x represents (pc)2/E02 This problem has taken up my entire night and it's only worth 0.2% of my final mark haha. The problem was so interesting that I could not put it down. I will tackle the rest of the problem in the morning, might bug you again for a hint if...

Yes, mc2 = √(E2 - (pc)2) sub into eq 1? E = √(E2 - (pc)2)⋅√(1 + x) I still don't see it. Please help

That's where I get stuck, relating the two equations 1. E = E0√(1+x) and 2. E = √( (pc)2 + (mc2)2) I've arranged the relativistic equations as such 3. K = E - E0 3. K = √( (pc)2 + (mc2)2) - mc2 I don't know what x represents in equation 1 and so I don't know where I go next. I tried a...

Given the relativistic equation for energy E2 = (pc)2 + (mc2)2 I want to find the non-relativistic approximation for kinetic energy in non-relativistic terms, Knr = p2/2m I start off with subtracting the rest energy E0=mc2 from the above equation. So K = E - E0 and assume that c is very...

I've done some plotting on maple and it is rather straight forward. No doubt that Matlab is probably more cumbersome for some calculus.

Thanks for the input everyone. I have asked in a few different places and the consensus seems to be with Matlab. Plotting is secondary to Matlabs's primary uses in EE, but I think it shall suffice for my needs. There was also some consensus in supplimenting Matlabs plotting with Mathematica...

Hi All: I am an electrical engineering undergrad. I would like to learn a math plotting software which would be helpful in visualizing topics in advanced calculus (my immediate need). It would also be helpful if the math plotting software was of some use in electrical engineering, but this is...

I have to second the suggestion for Spivak. I pefer Spivak over Apostol because it is self-containted. Additionally, Apolstol starts with integration before differentiation, which although being historically correct, is not my preference. Either book will leave you with a much deeper...

I am taking Electrical and Computer Engineering in the fall, so I do appreciate the practical aspect of books like Serway. Thanks.

Thanks, I've heard good things about Halliday and Resnick's books. I've also heard good things about Kleppner and Kolenkow. Any feedback on their book Mechanics? I'm a big fan of Spivak's Calculus. Self-contained and rigorous. I don't learn much from door-stop sized plug-and-chug style books.

Thanks for the suggestions, I will look over these titles at the library. After my post has been reclassified, I've read over the other threads in this category and am realizing the redundancy of my question. Although, it's always best to get more input. Thanks again.

Thanks, I'm looking for an alternative to Feynman. Additionally, I do not like learning large amounts of information online. Check out - The Shallows by Carr. I'm not trying to avoid calculus, in fact I love calculus. I just want to solidify my intuitive understanding before I bring calculus...

Hello PF group. Long time reader, first time poster. Can someone please make some recommendations for a good classical physics textbook, particularity suited to self-learning classical physics? I'd also like the recommendation to not be calculus based. My preferences are for something...