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Homework Statement A block with mass M is on an inclined plane having an angle of \theta with respect to the horizontal. The coefficient of friction is \mu. Find the maximum mass that the block can have before sliding down. Homework Equations \mu_{s}= tan(\theta) - I derived this and tried to...

I'm currently working on a BS in astronomy (basically a physics degree with astronomy/astrophysics courses to fill electives) and am hoping to also obtain a MS in astronomy as well. My question is in regards to non-academic paths taken by degree holders in physics and astronomy, particularly...

Looking at the course description, yes.

Unfortunately, they don't have books posted yet for the class and won't for some time. I don't know anyone directly who might know as I'm a transfer to university.

As the title says, I'm looking for an approachable upper division mechanics book. I'm starting my upper division come fall, and want to get a head start on this course. Sone background: I've taken the traditional mechanics, E&M, and modern physics (light, waves, intro to relativity and...

I currently go to a CC in California. I'm transferring to university next fall as a physics major, having taken all my lower division math and physics at my CC. There are students in my class that have been accepted to both Caltech and Berkley, UCSB, quite a few to UC Davis, as well as a few...

Question might be a little vague, so here is some background. I'm transferring from a California CC to a large, reputable university after this semester to pursue a bachelor's in astrophysics. For the most part, I've done, to my standards at least, acceptable in all of my coursework, averaging...

Sort of (pretty much completely) off topic, but andymars do you enjoy teaching physics? Reason I ask is I'm about half through my bachelors in physics with a math minor and was thinking about teaching at the high school level. Any chance you might be able to give me some insight?

I'm currently in my last semester at a California CC and am transferring for the Fall 2013 semester as a physics major. I've gotten into some well respectable schools, however not name brand top 20 prestige status. I'm not looking to pursue physics as a career, I'm majoring in the subject...

I can relate in a particular way. I'm majoring in physics and looking to teach high school science and math simply because teaching is what I'm passionate about. I know a lot of teachers that have both their bachelor's degree in a content area of science/engineering as well as degrees in...

I think I should have been more clear. I'm interested in grad school and earning a PhD through research, though after completing the required research and earning a PhD, is it possible to earn to a lecture position without required research?

Hello! I have just a quick question for the PF community. What are the major differences between a lecturer and a professor in the US university? Reason I ask is because I'm interested in becoming a teacher and earning a PhD in physics, however I'm not too interested in the research part of...

smp500, I'm in the same boat as you. I'm pursuing a degree in physics and minor in math to teach. I've seen the impact a teacher can make, and I believe if you want to change the world, shaping the young minds of tomorrow is a good start. Here in California, you could major in history and be...

Thank you for the reply superdave. I live in CA and have no plans of ever leaving the states since I love it here. I do plan on obtaining my single subject teaching credential in science to teach at the high school level and also have aspirations to earn a Master's degree in Science...

Hello! I'm not sure if this was the right subforum to ask this question, but I figured I'd give it a shot anyway. Currently, I'm a student at a California CC looking to transfer to a CSU here. I'm majoring in physics and have knocked out all my lower division classes and will be...