Recent content by Slvtmong00se

Hi everybody! Not really a new member as I've had an account for a while, but I've come back to theoretical physics after a few detours, here's the cliffnotes version: 1) Crappy undergrad degree from Pakistan, joined without high school math, was a nightmare. 2) Finished a master's degree from...

Yes, I do think I get it now. fundamentally, the general conclusion then is, if someone asks me what happens in uniform circular motion when the radius of the circle changes, the answer is it depends on the functional form of the force causing the motion, yes?

Thanks guys, but I keep thinking I get it and then I end up getting stuck again. In a horizontal circle, isn't string tension constant? Why would it change? So if we consider two geosynchronus satellites, one R out and another 2R out from the center of the earth, which will have greater speed...

But isn't tension constant in a horizontal circle? I don't get what the two variables are in the mass on a string case. I did the calculation you mention. Indeed, for a length of string equal to R we get the same results for velocity. Also, for a given angular velocity (and hence period), V=RW...

In uniform circular motion, (eg, a mass on the end of a string moving in a horizontal circle) centripetal force is the only thing causing acceleration. we have the kinematic relationship V=RW or velocity is proportional to radius. I.e a bigger radius means greater linear speed? For the...

Thanks everybody! Vanadium_50 I don't *want* to skip the Physics GRE - If I'm not mistaken, wouldn't the material covered for the GRE be very helpful for PhD quals as well? I was just wondering if a masters can stand in for the Physics GRE as an admission requirement. I was naively expecting...

Hello. Pretty self explanatory. Does having a good masters degree in physics waive the Physics GRE requirement for most US schools? Going to get an MS from : Bilkent University, Ankara, Turkey Hoping to go for PhD to: a good US school, TBD. Looking at Stony brook, or in general unis from...

Well, the reasons I'd still consider going are: 1) Lack of other options - I have a sub 3.0 cGPA, the chances of US grad school seem pretty slim 2) Undergraduate preparation in Pakistan is pretty terrible - an MS from a decent university would allow me to improve to a competitive level...

Anyone? Surely someone must know of the university's ranking/prestige/where a decent performing alumnus can hope to end up?

Hello I have been accepted into the Bilkent University graduate program in Physics and was wondering if anyone has much information about this university. Any former/current students who can review the department, so to speak. I am interested in theoretical condensed matter and high energy...