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    Why Does the Limit of (n! / n^2) Approach Infinity?

    So let's say I have the sequence n!(2^n) /(2n)!, how would I show that this converges to zero.
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    Why Does the Limit of (n! / n^2) Approach Infinity?

    Homework Statement So, I'm doing a series problem, and after applying the root test I end up with the following limit: Lim as n--> inf of (n! / n^2) = infinity according to the solution manual. I can't seem to understand this because the way I look at it, each term in the numerator is...
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    What is the Oxidation Number of Pb in Pb(O)2?

    Homework Statement The problem is: Find the oxidation number of each element in the compound: Pb(O)2 I said oxidation number of Pb = x, O = -1 since this is a peroxide, therefore oxidation number of Pb is plus 2. However, the solution manual says O is -2 and thus Pb is 2. But elsewhere, for...
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    Lower pH w/ Equal Vol 0.60M NaOH: 0.70 M KOH

    Homework Statement To which of the following would the addition of an equal volume of 0.60 M NaOH lead to a solution having a lower pH? (a) water, (b) 0.30 M HCl, (c) 0.70 M KOH, (d) 0.40 M NaNO3. 2.The attempt at a solution the correct answer is 0.70 M KOH, and they say that by adding more OH...
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    What Are the Solubility Rules for Predicting Precipitate Formation?

    Ok. So infinite solubility doesn't exist, but in the original case mentioned, we ignore the soluble substance because its just way more soluble, correct?
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    What Are the Solubility Rules for Predicting Precipitate Formation?

    Homework Statement Ok, so basically, our teacher gave us some solubility rules... then we did a problem where we mixed two solutions and checked to see if a precipitate would form. So he calculated Qsp for one of the products and compared it to Ksp for that product, he did not calculate Qsp...
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    Understanding Angular Magnification in Simple Magnifiers and Telescopes

    So basically, in the text below, they say that maximum angular magnification is achieved when the object is placed 25 cm from the eye, i.e. at the near point. The minimum angular magnification is achieved when the object is placed at the focal length. However, for the chapter on the telescope...
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    Sig Fig Question Homework: What's Wrong?

    Homework Statement So basically, for a lab, I have to make a calculation abiding by the rules of sig figs, and it involves the subtraction of two numbers in scientific notation: 1.00 x10^-3 - 4.35 x10^-5 = 1.00 x10^-3 - 0.0435 x10^-3 ; therefore, we should round the final answer to two...
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    Equilibrium Constant: Slower Reaction at K=1?

    Homework Statement Basically, let's say you have some general reaction and you have some initial concentrations. If K = 1, why does the reaction get to equilibrium slower compared to when K = 20, let's say?
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    Harmonics Question: How Can Harmonics Be Present?

    Homework Statement I have a question about the following text: In the red section, if I understand correctly, they're saying that if on a string, there is a musical note being played, the frequency that the note is being played at is called the fundamental frequency. But, if it's at its...
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    Natural Frequencies and Harmonics

    Homework Statement Basically, I was reading the following passage from a textbook, and I'm confused as to why they mention natural frequencies? Doesn't each harmonic have just one frequency that it oscillates at? From what I understand, the natural frequency is just the frequency an object...
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    How does acceleration affect the period of a pendulum in an elevator?

    That force mg changes. If it is being accelerated upward, from the frame of the pendulum, the acceleration is greater. If it is being accelerated downward, then that force would be less. The greater the acceleration, the less the period.
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    How does acceleration affect the period of a pendulum in an elevator?

    Well, to make it swing, there must be some sort of restoring force.
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    How does acceleration affect the period of a pendulum in an elevator?

    Ok. For some reason I was thinking this was a vertical spring-block system in an elevator! @gneill , the equation for the period of a simple pendulum is T = 2pi (L/g). The gravitational force is constant throughout as well as the length of the spring, so I don't think that amplitude would be...
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