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I didn't take any physics in high school, but I am currently taking physics 101. My prof recommends that we take phy 201 which is algebra based physics for med students before we take phy 211 for engineers and science majors. I don't mind taking the extra class, but would you guys recommend it...

I apologize also I don't want anyone to think that I am a little ungrateful college kid wo just wants the answers. I tell everyone how cool you guys are on here to help us out when we need it the most. Honestly, your response actually hurt my feelings, and made me feel really stupid, so I just...

Okkkk Actually, I wasn't expecting the answer, I don't even want the answer, I was looking for help on the first step. Second of all, when someone tells you that your first step is wrong so they don't even bother looking at the rest, it makes you a little irritated. Lastly, I felt that my...

Gee, Thanks! Well, obviously I know that something is wrong with it, why else would I be asking for help? Anyone have anything USEFUL to add?

Sorry Sorry guys! Actually, the exponent is 1-2x for 2 and x+1 for e. I guess I should have been more clear. I hope this make more sense now.

... No, the problems reads exactly like that. It says to solve algebraically. The problem reads: 2^1-2x=3 e^x+1 So, I have (2/3)^1-2x=e^x+1 ln(2/3)^1-2x = ln(e^x+1) ln(2/3)(1-2x)= x+1 ln(2/3) - 2ln(2/3)x = x+1 x+1= ln(2/3)- 2 ln(2/3)x 2 ln(2/3)x + x= ln(2/3)-1 (2...

I'm trying to solve this equation: 2^1-2x = 3 e^x+1 Using natural logs I got x= ln(2/3) -1/ 2ln(2/3) +1 I plugged this into my solver but I'm not getting the correct answer. Anyone see where I made a mistake?

If a ball is tossed straight up, is it in equilibrium at that brief moment that it comes to a stop before it comes back down?

I'm trying to simplify -2rh-h^2+2r/h can I simplify this anymore by canceling out the h, or is that not correct. Also, I don't believe I can factor out the h in the numerator because it's not in all 3 on top, is that correct?

What is the mass (in grams) of 6.022 x 10^6 atoms Carbon 12? I am given the equation 1 amu=1.6606 x 10^-24 g, but I'm not sure if I should be using this in my conversion factor or not. Can anyone tell me how to set this up? I have a few ideas but unfortunately I don't have any way to check my...

What was the hardest? So, for you engineering majors, do you think that your pre-engineering classes were most difficult, or your upper level engineering courses? Also, how much do you guys study, and what are/were your toughest classes?

civil O.K. Thanks for the advice. Would you consider working for the government to be more stable than engineering firms? And from your experiences, would you consider civil to be a fairly stable profession?

Working the the government Depsite my fears, I am going to go for civil. I've been doing a lot of thinking and it seems to be the only thing that fits me. I am hoping to work in the southern california area if I get lucky. The only thing I don't like is the fact that you move where the jobs...

outsourcing One more question! Do you think that there is potential for civil engineering to be outsourced to other countries?

Hello, I posted this on the engineering thread but it hasn't gotten much attention. I just wanted to know if anyone has any comments, good or bad on civil engineering as a college major or even a career for that matter. Any comments/advice would be greatly appreciated.