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Engineering Mechanical vs. Civil engineering
I turned 26 a few months back; I am studying Civil Engineering; and I have about two years left until I get my B.S. There are two major points that led me to define CE as my major. Firstly, I wanted a better opportunity to work out-doors. A course was taught at my university called...- travboat
- Post #33
- Forum: STEM Career Guidance
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Undergrad How Does Hubble See Distant Galaxies Through Our Own?
Well, I learned something from this thread, so thanks to the contributors. Now, it's my turn to nit-pick, because both of you are correct (Damo & phinds) ;) When I type "define etiquette" into google, I get this. et·i·quette /ˈetikit/ Noun The customary code of polite behavior in...- travboat
- Post #14
- Forum: Astronomy and Astrophysics
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Undergrad What is the Correct Calculation for the Pressure at the Center of a Planet?
Since this forum has been so helpful to me, I'd like to give back! Here's my first post. Thanks for all the help, everyone. @ qraal Pascal's Principle states that P = ρgz where ρ is density, g is gravitational acceleration and z is depth. If ρ=mass/volume, g=(G*mass)/(radius^2) then P =...- travboat
- Post #6
- Forum: Astronomy and Astrophysics