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Is it really that simple? lol This is what I was thinking, but I wasn't sure how to connect the idea to permutations. Can I just say "a is an even permutation" and "b is an even permutation" thus "a*b is also an even permutation"? Because, if this is true and if I assume that a and b are...

For any elements σ, τ ∈ Sn, show that στσ-1τ-1 ∈ An.

Homework Statement Show that if G is any group of permutations, then the set of all even permutations in G forms a subgroup of G. I am not sure where to start - I know there is a proposition that states this to be true, but I know that is not enough to prove this statement.

Homework Statement Let G be a group with pk elements, where p is a prime number and k is greater than or equal to 1. Prove that G has a subgroup of order p. The Attempt at a Solution I attempted to prove this by showing that the conditions for a set to be subgroup form a subgroup of order p...

Homework Statement The region between concentric conducting spheres is filled with a material with conductivity σ and dielectric constant k. The inner sphere (radius a) is connected to the positive terminal of a battery with emf Vo, and the outer sphere (radius b) is connected to the...

Homework Statement Consider two coaxial conducting cylinders with radii a and 3a and length L. The region a<r<2a is filled with a material of conductivity σ1, and the region 2a<r<3a has conductivity σ2. (Assume ε1=ε2=εo.) The inner cylinder is held at potential V0 and the outer cylinder at...

I apologize for taking so long to reply... thank you to everyone who posted! :-) I am working out the problem now with your suggestions. If I find myself stuck again, I will be back... and I promise not to take a year to reply next time.

Homework Statement Imagine a spherically symmetric charge density p(x) = Cr for r≤a and 0 for r>a (a) determine the electric field E(x) and potential V(r). Notice that V(r) and E(x) are continuous at r=a. (b) Now suppose additional charge is placed uniformly on the surface at r=a, with...

ok, thank you! :-)

Ok, I don't mean to be a pain... but how do I work out the equivalent resistance between the two dots (i.e. within the two loops)? If you could explain with a little more detail, I would appreciate it. I don't expect the answer to the problem, just a more direct explanation of how to find the...

Ok, so R2 and R5 are in series, so their equivalent resistance is 3ohm+3ohm=6 ohm. So, does that mean the current flowing through these 2 resistors is I=V/R, or I=10.4/6=1.73 A? And because they are in series and because it is the same current through both, that means the current through R2 is...

Ok, so I have found the equivalent resistance to be 8ohm, and the current across the equivalent resistance to be I=V/R=10.4/8=1.3 A. But, I am stuck as to what to do next. I don't know why, but I feel weak as to the theory behind individual resistors and current, voltage, etc across them. :-(

Homework Statement Consider the electric circuit shown in the figure. Assume that V = 10.4 V, R1 = R2 = R3 = R4 = R5 = 3.00 Ohm. What is the electric current flowing through resistor R2? I couldn't upload the figure, but you can find it on my cramster.com post...

Homework Statement Capacitors C1 = 6.99 mF and C2 = 1.72 mF are charged as a parallel combination across a 219 V battery. The capacitors are disconnected from the battery and from each other. They are then connected positive plate to negative plate and negative plate to positive plate...

To djeikyb: your response makes sense now. I misunderstood 1/2^n to be 1/2n. Thank you. :-) To Mark44: Thank you :-)