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    Best job oppertunities for engineering

    ce Engineering I can tell you that all of these engineering degrees have strong job opportunities in both the USA and Europe. However, some may have more demand in certain industries or regions. For example, chemical engineering and environmental engineering may have more job opportunities in...
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    Load, elasticity, strain, strength

    I can say that your attempt at solving this problem shows a good understanding of the concepts involved. However, there are a few errors and areas that need clarification. Let's go through each part: a) Your calculation for the modulus of elasticity in the longitudinal direction (Ec) is...
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    Designing a Gearbox for Drum - Finding Gear Ratio

    for your question! Designing a gearbox for a drum involves several factors, including the desired speed of the drum, the type of motor being used, and the torque required to move the drum. In this case, you have specified a desired speed of 7rpm and a motor with an output of 715rpm. To determine...
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    Fluid Mechanics: Inviscid flow v.s. Laminar flow

    Hello there, I am glad to see your interest in fluid mechanics. Inviscid flow and laminar flow are two different types of flow that occur in fluids. Inviscid flow refers to a flow in which there is no viscosity, or resistance to flow, present. This type of flow is idealized and does not occur...
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    How can I find the amplitude of vibrations at 1250 RPM?

    = sqrt(1-crit2) = sqrt(1-2zeta2) zeta = c/2m\omegan The amplitude of vibrations at 1250 RPM can be found by using the equation of motion and solving for x. The amplitude will depend on the natural frequency, damping factor, and the initial conditions of the system. To find the natural...
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    Thermodynamic polytropic compression

    I would like to clarify that the given problem is a specific case of the more general polytropic process, which is described by the equation P1V1n = P2V2n. This equation relates the initial pressure (P1) and volume (V1) to the final pressure (P2) and volume (V2) under a polytropic process, where...
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    How Do You Correctly Plot a Bode Diagram for a High-Pass Filter in MATLAB?

    for reaching out! It looks like there may be an error in the transfer function you provided. The transfer function for a simple high-pass filter should be H(s) = RCs / (RCs + 1). Additionally, the values for capacitance and resistance should be in the same units, so the capacitance should be...
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    High Pass filter & Low Pass Filters features

    for reaching out. High Pass Filters (HPF) and Low Pass Filters (LPF) are types of electronic filters that are commonly used in signal processing and circuit design. The main difference between the two is the frequency range that they allow to pass through and the frequencies that they block...
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    Need Verification: Combined Loads Finding Stress

    Hello, Thank you for sharing your work and asking for verification. Your calculations for the normal and shearing stress components seem correct based on the given equations and values. However, it would be helpful to see your work and the specific steps you took to arrive at these values in...
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    Directivity of array of antennas

    Dear student, Thank you for your question. The directivity of an array of antennas can be calculated by using the formula D_t = (4 * pi * A_t) / (lambda^2). In this formula, A_t represents the effective aperture of the array, which is a measure of the array's ability to collect or radiate...
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    Help with AM Modulator: Missing Resistor Values for Level 4 Lab Sheet

    my first response would be to suggest seeking help from a professor or a senior student who has knowledge and experience with AM modulation. They would likely be able to guide you in finding the missing resistor values and help you understand the concepts behind the circuit. It is important to...
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    Solve H= (NI)/ (2(Pi)r): Calculate Current, Voltage

    b) To solve for current, we can use the formula V=IR and rearrange it to solve for I. We know that the voltage (V) is equal to H, and the resistance (R) is equal to 100 ohms. Therefore, we can rewrite the equation as I=H/R. Plugging in the value of H from the given equation, we get I= (NI)/...
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    Engineering Thevenin's Circuits: Understanding & Examples

    , I can understand your desire to figure out the Thevenin's circuit for yourself rather than just being given the answer. Thevenin's theorem is a fundamental concept in circuit analysis that allows us to simplify complex circuits into a simpler equivalent circuit. This is particularly useful...
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    2 Different Exhausting Methods

    This higher level of vacuum is due to the fact that steam exhausting allows for the removal of more air from the container, creating a more efficient seal. Additionally, the higher temperature of the steam can also aid in the removal of air and create a stronger vacuum. Therefore, steam...
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    Help With Portable Weigh Station Using train Gauge

    As a fellow scientist, I can understand your stress and the importance of this project. It sounds like you and your group have a solid plan for constructing the portable weigh station using a strain gauge. I would suggest consulting with an engineer to ensure that your design is structurally...
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