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    Calculating Voltage Drop for 200HP Motor at 480V

    Hi, I was wondering if anyone can help me figure out how much voltage drop is happening in this particular scenario. Here is my work: Given 200HP motor at 480V that is 300 ft. away from the starter. %VD(3phase) = [12(1.73)(300ft.)(240A)]/[(Circular mil) * (480V)] x100 I use 12 for...
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    Utilitarianism-john stuart mills

    Hi, Do anyone agree with Mill's statement that it is better to be a dissatisfied Socrates than a satisfied pig(Bentham's ethics)?
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    Currently studying Nicomachean Ethics

    Hello, Im currently studying Nicomachean Ethics, and was wondering someone can help me out with this question. I'm actually an Electrical Engineering major, so obviously I am not very good with this philosophy thing. If anyone could help me, it would greatly be appreciated. According to...
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    Need help W/ Digital Camera Design Project

    Hello, I am currently working on a Design Project for my Senior project, and the aim of this project is the development and construction of an interface between a CMOS camera and a computer. This interface allows a user to get images from the camera, to change some of the properties of the...
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    What is Locke's main argument

    Are there any other arguments regarding Locke's political philosophy? besides the belief that the government could only exist with the consent of the governed. and the belief that people have to the natural right to life, liberty, and property. any help would be appreciated.
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    Maximizing Your Chances of Passing the EIT: Tips and Advice

    Hello all, I'm about to take the EIT test this coming Saturday. If it is not too much trouble, can you guys give me some advice or tips on how i can maximize my chances of passing? Thanks
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    Epistemology, metaphysic, ethics

    no, i just want to know the explanation of how these are related/connected to one another. sorry if I am being too broad
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    Epistemology, metaphysic, ethics

    Plato Metaphysics: Dualism-the belief that there are two realities in the universe; spiritual/intellectual and physical/perceptual Epistemology: Rationalism-the belief that knowledge comes from reasoning in the basis of inborn ideas (not sense perception) Ethics: the strive to turn away from...
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    Epistemology, metaphysic, ethics

    Hello all, How are the metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics of each philosophy (Plato, Aristotle, Materialism, Sophists/Skepticism) connected or related to one another? Any help would be appreciated.
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    Philosophy vs Religion: Similarities & Differences

    Helllo all, I was just wondering what are the similarities and differences do philosophy and religion have with one another? I believe that each religion, insofar as it uses logical reasoning, is an example of philosophy. That's the only similarity that i can think of. thanks
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    Need help with communication system problem

    Ok, so i just started taking a course in Communication systems. So far I am confused. I am never going into communication systems, but i still have to take the required course. I'm going into either Power or Control Systems. But anyways, I really need help with this communcation problem...
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    Var(x) = E[ x^2] - (E[X])^

    yeah i got that part, similar to distributive property, but where does variance come from? Like how did they get E[x^2]-(E[X])^2 ? How did they get E[x^2] and (E[X])^2 ??
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    Var(x) = E[ x^2] - (E[X])^

    Hi, Can someone please please show me why Var(x) = E[ x^2] - (E[X])^2. I just don't get it. THanks in advance. :smile:
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    Probability Density Function - Need Help

    ok, i did a little more thinking :tongue2: and this is what i got now... For region w>0, the region of integration is outside so CDF Fw (w) is 0 For region 0<=w<=1, i used double integration, and i get w^2/2 For region 1<=w<=2, i get 2w-1-w^2/2 For region w>2, i get 1. So to find...
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    Preparing for Your First Engineering Internship Interview: Tips and Advice

    thank you for all of your advices... What type of questions should i ask about the company? Since i already know what the company manufactures, should i ask something about that? I mean, what are some good general post-interview questions...
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