Applied Definition and 1000 Threads

I remember the day when my school asked me Academic or Applied and just like most teens they want to take the easy way. This question really didn't phase me until I got to my near completion of High School then say what's next? you do tons of research, apply, wait, and this is where is really...

Aiming for scientific computing topics as applied math PhD student... which school would be better? University of Florida or North Carolina State University?

Hello all. I am a currently working as a chemist (University of Delaware B.Sc. Chemistry 2010) in the US and have been sorting through my options for graduate school. My original plan was to work toward a M.Sc. in Applied Physics at the University of Granada (UGR) in Spain, and to follow that...

Its what I'm passionate about, Physics. I'm a first year Applied Physics student and I have lots of questions and problems, firstly what is Applied physics and how does it differ from pure Physics. Initially I was hellbent on Astrophysics I still am, to me Astrophysics makes every other...

Homework Statement 1.) An 11 kg block is being pushed forward on a flat surface with a force of magnitude 45 N. The coefficient of kinetic friction is 0.12 and the coefficient of static friction is 0.15. What is the accleration of the object, and what is the net force acting on the object...

I have a rather fundamental question which I guess I've never noticed before: Firstly, in QM, why do we define the expectation values of operators as integral of that operator sandwiched between the complex conjugate and normal wavefunction. Why must it be "sandwiched" like this? From...

I'm a Chemistry major with Math minor. After graduation I want to work for a few years and go to grad school for a career change. Throughout my undergrad years I somehow lost interest in Chemistry and now like Math a lot better (courses such as Differential Eq, PDE). First thing that came to my...

Is it common to find the "applied" explanations more confusing than the "theoretical" Is it common to find the "applied" explanations more confusing than the "theoretical" ones? E.g. thermodynamics seems VERY confusing if I try to learn it from engineering textbooks, but VERY understandable...

If a uniform beam was in space (no gravity or resistance of any kind) and only was applied a force F on only one side, does the inside of the beam feel a stress and deform? If so, what does the stress equal? Can you explain why/why not the beam feels a stress or not? I know that that if...

Hello, I am struggling with understanding air temperatures effect on density altitude and it's effect on the flight of a bullet. I understand that as temp goes up air resistance/density goes down but in looking at a chart I have I can’t seem to make out a pattern in relation to temp. It...

Hey everyone! I've spent a lot of time checking out various posts through this site but I'm definitely in need of some guidance right now so I figured I'd ask a question of my own. Basically I'm an undergrad (sophomore) right now, and I'm pretty positive I want to work my way up to an...

So for 2 point sources (or 2 slits) the formula for finding the lines of maxima and minima for waves is n(lambda)=dsin(theta) and when n is an integer you would expect to find a maxima. However, I don't understand why this formula also applies to diffraction gratings since there are way more...

Recall that the bending moment, M, at a distance, x meters, from the fixed end of a cantilever beam is given in terms of the second derivative of the deflection, y, of the beam. Determine the deflection,y, of the beam at the free end of the beam. Assume that the beam is perpendicular to the wall...

So my lecturer asked a physics audience (final year and postgrad) this question and no one got it right (at first): Consider a block pushed back and forth on a flat table. Draw a graph of the applied force vs. friction. Take a minute to figure this one out yourself, then click this link for his...

hi I'm an applied maths student i'd like to study about catenary.. where can i get details of catenary and its applications in detail?which book i can refer or is there any website i can go for?

Homework Statement Let P2 be the vector space of real polynomials of degree less or equal than 2. Define the (nonlinear) function E : P2 to R as E(p)=integral from 0 to 1 of ((2/pi)*cos((pi*x)/2)-p(x))^2 dx where p=p(x) is a polynomial in P2. Find the point of minimun for E, i.e. find...

When discussing magnetism or magnetic systems, Do you apply an H-field? or apply a B-field? I suppose this is in the general situation where you apply a magnetic field to a material. In relation to B-H loop showing hysteresis, I notice that the "x-axis", typically dependent variable, is...

I am nearly done with all my basic undergraduate course work and will soon be pursuing the rest of my applied math degree. There are a variety of upper division classes that I have the option of taking. I was wondering which ones seem best suited if you were going to get your masters in either...

Can the concept of hybridization be applied to what we consider ionic, such as MgCl2 (sp hybridization, if we apply it)?

So this is the question summarized: Mass of the person is 75kg, the person is standing on his/her tiptoes. There are three forces acting on the foot which are: -Upward Normal force from toes - Calculated to be mg=735N (Fn) -Downward force from ankle onto foot (Fa) -Upward force from tibia to...

Hi, Can anyone please help me understand what spherical harmonics are and their applicability?

I'm a Applied Physics major at a UC and will be graduating in April. I will be applying to grad school in the fall and I am considering trying to get into a masters program in aerospace engineering. I am curious about the chances of making that transition. I have taken an upper division...

Hi guys I have a question I need answered. I have a small machine shop and I need to build a press that will apply 600 tons of force to an object. Can I have one 300 ton cylinder on each end of the object? Or is this tonnage not additive.

Homework Statement When the sun is 74° above the horizontal a vertical flag pole casts an 8.5m shadow on the horizontal. Find the shadow cast when the sun lowers to 62° above the horizontal. Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution I drew the following diagram...

Homework Statement An open box with a square base is to be constructed from 3 square feet of material. What dimensions will produce a box with maximun volume? Homework Equations v = l * w * h The Attempt at a Solution any other formulas involved.. ? help... and thanx!

1. A drug that stimulates reproduction is introduced into a colony of bacteria. After t minutes, the number of bacteria is given approximately by N() = 1500 + 12t^2 - t^3, 0≤t≤50 At what value of t is the number of bacteria maximal? 2. Possible answers a. 10min b. 9min c.8min d.0min...

I am pursuing my Bsc in Physics. I am still in sophomore year. This semester and next year I am intending to take some applied physics courses as electives. I got choices for Junior level electives, which are: -Optics: covers geometrical optics, interference, diffraction etc. -Fiber...

So, I've applied for the SMART scholarship (DoD), the SULI program (DoE), Johns Hopkins APL, and now I want to apply to a few REUs (NSF). But, I have a couple questions: 1. Are there any REU's that do not require letters of recommendation? 2. Is it inadvisable to ask a professor to write a...

Homework Statement Suppose that in the same Atwood setup another string is attached to the bottom of m1 and a constant force f is applied, retarding the upward motion of m1. If m1 = 6.45 kg and m2 = 11.90 kg, what value of f will reduce the acceleration of the system by 59%? Homework...

Obviously the job market is tough for everyone right now, but I was wondering whether anyone might have some guidance for me. I graduated in May 2010 with a B.A. in Math with an Applied concentration from a midwestern liberal arts college. My grades were pretty decent, but I got a few B+'s in...

Hi! I have a question regarding the applied voltage on NaI(Tl) detectors, how does the voltage effect the FWHM ( energy resolution)? For example, in a HPGe detector, the higher the applied voltage ( to some extent because of the leakage current) the more electron and holes are collected...

I'm torn between several areas: Optics, Materials Science, and Physics. Academically does Applied Physics and EE differ at all in the interests I have? I need to talk to an adviser but I'm thinking of majoring in EE or Physics then taking every elective I can from the other department. I...

I'm currently a senior at the Coast Guard Academy (graduating in May). My degree is in Applied Math (specifically Operations Research) but am looking to get a grad degree in physics or applied physics in a few years. What courses am I missing to A. get into a physics grad program and B. have...

Many schools advertise their applied math graduate programs by answering the question "what kind of job does a mathematician do?" The answers all essentially say the same thing--something like "you can teach, work for a government agency, or work in industry." They are very bad at explaining...

So I finished my undergrad last year in applied math and physics. I'm currently applying to applied math phD programs (but they are separate depts from the pure math depts). I don't exactly what I want to focus on, but I was thinking something in mathematical physics, PDEs, functional analysis...

Here is the problem: A chainsaw is started by pulling on a rope that is attached to a solid steel flywheel. Assume that the wheel has a mass of 1.5 kg that is completely distributed along the outside edge, and it has a diameter of 10 cm. It starts at rest and must accelerate to 4.0 rev/s in 2.0...

I heard somewhere that companies are more likely to outsource engineers than people with physics/math degrees (on the masters level obviously), since the latter is more 'versatile' and adapts easier- this is totally illogical in my mind. In an industry job, don't engineers and physicists have...

Homework Statement An originally complete ring made of linear elastic material (Young's modulus, E and Poisson's ratio, v) is cut by a saw. A gap, delta, is generated by a pair of forces, P. Determine this force, P. (Use Saint Venant's principle) Inner radius of ring, a. Outer radius, b...

I've been looking at various majors recently and noticed that my school offers a BA and a BS in physics, and a BS in applied physics. Looking at the course list I can see that there are more physics and math classes for the BS (6-8), while the BA only requires you to take 3 or 4 actual physics...

Is applied physics essentially electrical engineering?

We all know \int \frac{1}{x} dx = ln(x) + c but if you try to apply the power rule for integration: \int x^n dx = \frac{x^{n+1}}{n+1} + c you get \int x^{-1} dx = \frac{x^0}{0} What can you learn from this/what does this mean? David

Homework Statement From a square piece of cardboard, 30 cm on each side, an open topped box is to be constructed by cutting the squares from the corners and turning up the sides. What are the dimensions of the box of largest volume? The Attempt at a Solution I know how to do...

When calculating the amount of work done, using the force applied and the displacement, does the weight of the object do anything ?

an applied force of 25lb acts on an object at an angle of 60 degrees with respect to the direction of its motion. if the work done by this force on the object is 125ft-lb,then what distance did it move while this work was done a- 5ft b- 10ft c-15ft d-20ft e-25ft

1. STATEMENT Calculate the net torque about a fixed pointfor 2 different forces given the angles of the applied forces. 2. MY QUESTION what is the net force, meaning how do i fint it? and what do i do wit the information given? Do i use T=r x F...

Homework Statement The equation T(x,y) = x2y-y2 + 180 is a temperature equation at point (x,y). If One is standing at point (3,1), what direction should he move in order to decrease the temperature? Secondly, if one moves a unit distance in this direction found above, how much should...

Homework Statement 1 mole of Hydrogen gas at 300 Kevin is contained in a thin walled copper container. In container #2 there is 1 mole of Neon gas also at 300 Kevin. The volume= 22.4 liters and surface area ,A = .476 m^2 The surroundings are at 100 deg Kelvin. The specific heat of H2= 5...

Homework Statement Your family just had anew refrigerator delivered. The delivery man has left and you realize that the refrigerator is not quite in the right position, so you plan to move it several centimeters. If the refrigerator has a mass of 180 kg, the coefficient of kinetic friction...

Homework Statement What is the net force acting on a 5kg suitcase when picked up with 60N of force? what is the applied force? What is the acceleration of the suitcase? Homework Equations ma=? The Attempt at a Solution I'm not even sure on how to start the equation all I know...

Homework Statement "Suggest a way of testing Newton’s Law by altering the force applied to your mousetrap racer." Basically, what the question is asking for is a suggestion for a way of testing Newton’s 2nd law by varying the force on the racer. Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution...