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People telling you that are themselves boring.

Almost like me talking. Writing. I've always felt that it's not appropriate to ask someone who's not your friend. The students are somewhat like competitors (who gets to be the best) and guard their answers zealously. Why would they want to give me a free ride if it's not guaranteed it's worth...

Thanks for your answers. They give me a lot to think about. Additionally, seems I initially posted this on the wrong section (career guidance). Sorry about that. Well... I'm to say? Of course it is a matter of a subjective set of one's values, but it is the way I feel about things. That...

Hi there. I'm really bothered by my situation, so I'm hoping a little bit of whining would result in some advice. Then again, I don't think there are many who have quit physics but are still posting here. The problem essentially is that on the other hand I really, really like mathematical...

Ok, that makes sense. Thank you!

Homework Statement Calculate \int _{\mathbb{R}^{3+}} V(\textbf{r} ) d\textbf{r} where V(\textbf{r})=\frac{1}{r},\ \ r=||\textbf{r}|| The Attempt at a Solution I'm guessing \textbf{r}=x \textbf{i} + y \textbf{j} + z \textbf{k} so r=\sqrt{x^2+y^2+z^2} and d\textbf{r}=...