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    How To apply Binomial Therem For, Z = 0 and Z R

    Hi Friends Please Solve my problem Please TEll Properly dq = Surface Charge da = Surface Area Radius of ring = w Total Radius = R qo = Point Charge Distance from Center of Ring to Point Charge = Z I want to know how I ca apply binomial theorem to solve the equation If Z = 0...
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    How to apply a load that is uneven(non parallel)_

    hi... i need help regarding applying a load that is not parallel(It's like an inverted u shape object applying load but due to it's non parallelity the load that is applied on the object is non uniform) the difference is 1mm between one arm and the other of the inverted u object
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    Can Liouville's theorem apply to dissipative systems

    form the proof in Hamiltonian, i didn't find any clue. the problem is i can't understand it even i know how to prove it.
  4. P

    Atwood machine probolem: Apply Lagrangian equations

    Homework Statement A uniform circular pulley of mass 2m can rotate freely about its axis of symmetry which is fixed in a horizontal position. Two masses m, 3m are connected by a massless string which passes over the pulley without slipping. The whole system undergoes planar motion with the...
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    Apply Kirchoff's rules with a non-ohmic resistor?

    I'm trying to work out the correct algorithm for using Kirchoff's rules when using a non-ohmic resistor like a light bulb. The problem is that the resistance depends on the voltage, but the voltage may depend on the resistance (a simple example: a bulb and a resistor in series: how should the...
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    (UK) What are the GCSE levels requirements to apply for MIT?

    (UK) What are the GCSE levels requirements to apply for MIT? For UK guys only... What are the GCSE levels requirements to apply for MIT? for those who wants to anser..heres the GCSE leveling here in UK A* A B C D E F G U How many As do you think I'd need for GCSE? Dyou...
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    Does divisibility apply to imaginary numbers?

    For example, is 5i "divisible" by 5? Or does divisibility only apply to integers? On that note, is 5pi divisible by 5? Is 5/6 not divisible by 5? Thanks in advance! =)
  8. O

    News Does Common Article 2 of the GC apply to al Qaida?

    A debate is on whether the Bush Administration can be charged for war crimes. Regarding the Geneva conventions: http://www.mcclatchydc.com/227/story/58210.html Is al Qaida an entity separate from a state? While they are an organization, is it demonstrated that they are not citizens of the...
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    How Do You Apply Calculus to Determine Force in Physics?

    Right now I am in AP physics in High School, while also taking calculus and I need some assitance on when and how to apply the calculus (once I know to do calculus I can go from there) Example If Potential Energy is 5x^2+3x+7 what function is the force. - I know you have to take...
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    Apply to US Schools with a PGRE Score of 830?

    Hi, So the PGRE scores are finally in, I didn't do as well as I might of hoped (830, 79th percentile) :frown:, as I'm an international student (UK) and want to do a PhD in HEP Theory, so I was aiming for 900+ for the best schools, I guess. I'm not really sure what to do now, I have a few...
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    What is virtual work? And how does it apply to this question?

    Hi All! I am new on here so I hope you quality people can help me out:) I have this question and it asks me to solve it using Virtual Work? What is that and how do I apply it to this question: "A slender rod of length L is attached to a collar at B and rests on a portion of a circular...
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    Schools Can a 3.5 Math GPA and Mixed Grades Still Get Me Into Grad School for Math?

    I have a 3.5 math gpa. I didn't do too well my first three semesters of college. However i got straight A's from my second semester of sophomore year on. I received a B in analysis and complex analysis and a C in my abstract algebra class. However I also took the graduate level versions of these...
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    Is Sin n a Non-Monotonic Function?

    i understand that non monotonic is neither decreasing nor increasing does it mean sin n is also non monotonic ?
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    Kinematics - How do I apply them to different problems?

    Kinematics -- How do I apply them to different problems? Homework Statement A Jet plane lands with a speed of 100 m/s and can accelerate at a maximum rate of -5.00 m/s^2 as it comes to a rest. A) From the instant the plane touches the runway, what is the min. time needed before it can come...
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    What happens when you apply a force in space over infinite time?

    Say you're in a spaceship, or someplace where there is no gravity, friction or resistance, and you have a rocket engine with a LOT fuel. You power up the rocket engine and it delivers consistant thrust for near enough infinite time. What exactly happens? As far as i understand you would go...
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    Is Applied Mathematics the Right Path for Me?

    Hi All I'm sure you get a lot of questions like this one, so I apologise if its more of the same. I've done a bit of a search, but I didn't find anything which really answered my question. I'm a south african student finishing my final year of high school with Cambridge (this means I can't...
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    Programs Can I apply for an EE Masters degree with a Computer Science BS?

    I dropped out of an Electrical Engineering major in my old school, and now I'll be studying Computer Science in another school. Does this pretty much leave me stuck in CS for a Masters? I didn't even finish the basic EE stuff in my old school, like the introduction to circuit analysis stuff...
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    How far are you from the intersection when you begin to apply the brakes?

    Homework Statement You are diving to the grocery store at 20 m/s. You are 110 m from an intersection when the traffic light turns red. Assume that your reaction time is 0.70 s and that your car brakes with constant acceleration. A) How far are you from the intersection when you begin to...
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    Programs Where to Apply for Math PhD: Advice and Considerations

    I was wondering if any of you can give me some advice as to what "level" Math grad schools I should apply to. I will be applying for Fall 2009 admission in a few months. Here is my basic info: College: Small liberal arts college (unknown to the greater Math world basically)...
  20. fluidistic

    Foreigner want to apply for a master (Physics) in Canada or France

    I have a question. I'm French-Canadian but living and studying in Argentina. I'm currently studying physics at university, doing my 1st/2nd year there. In order to get the first diploma the course lasts 5 years (it's about 25 matters and a special work on the last year). From it you can...
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    Equation apply to reversible only or not?

    Equation apply to reversible only or not?? My thinking must be faulty somewhere, but I can't work out what's gonig on... The equation Tds = du + pdv and du = dq + dw are supposed to be valid for all processes right? yet dw = -pdv only for reversible cases, yes? So how do you...
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    Does light speed apply to all waves traveling in vacuum?

    Seriosly, waves have different frequencies, and light is somewhere in the middle of the EM spectrum, then maybe the right or left side could travel faster than c
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    When does the divergence theorem apply?

    As the thread title suggests, I'm having trouble realizing when the divergence theorem is applicable and when it is not. In some examples, I am instructed not to use it because it doesn't hold but on others I can use it. My first instinct was that it doesn't apply when the vector field isn't...
  24. C

    Does conservation of energy apply to magnetism?

    Does conservation of energy apply to magnetism? and Do magnets ever "wear" out. Do they ever lose their magnetism?
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    Fubini's Theorem apply? Volume

    Find the volume of the region bounded by x = - 1, \ x = 1 , y = - 1, y = 1 and z = x . Is this equaled to \int_{0}^{1} \int_{ - 1}^{1} \int_{ - 1}^{1} dx \ dy \ dz ? Can it also equal \int_{ - 1}^{1} \int_{ - 1}^{1} \int_{0}^{x} \ dz \ dx \ dy ?
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    Apply the law of conservation of energy to an object

    Homework Statement Learning Goal: To apply the law of conservation of energy to an object launched upward in the gravitational field of the earth. In the absence of nonconservative forces such as friction and air resistance, the total mechanical energy in a closed system is conserved...
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    Second Physics REU: Not sure if I should apply.

    Hey, I'm a physics and mathematics major 1.5-2 years into my degree and I am not sure if I should apply to some of the NSF Physics REUs. Mainly because I am not sure if I am a good candidate. I was lucky enough to get a NSF Physics REU at another University at the end of my freshman year...
  28. U

    Does gravity apply at very short distances?

    What happens to gravity when something is very very dense but not a black hole? Do parts of it still attract each other as in less dense objects, ie according to the same inverse square law?
  29. marcus

    How extensions of relativity apply to quantum gravity (Coin's gambit)

    Coin raised a cluster of interesting issues for discussion, which need a separate thread. (If we addressed them in the QG links thread it would interfere with its bibliography role.) So I'm copying his post here:
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    Apply Normalization condition in QM problem

    a.) Apply Normalization condition for the n=3 Ѱ-solution to find constant B. b.) Find <x> c.) Find <p> d.) Calculate probability that particle of mass m is located between 0 and a/2. Given: Ѱn(subscript)(x) = Bcos(n*pi/a)x Solution to ∞ square well from -a/2 to a/2 (Width "a"...
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    Schools How many grad schools should I apply to?

    Assuming that I have enough money for all the application fees (I do), how many grad schools should I choose to apply to? I am looking to do high energy theory (with an aim toward GUT). After some research into good programs in places I would actually like to live (after moving to California...
  32. ~christina~

    Apply conservation of momentum to the collision

    Homework Statement 2 automobiles of equal mass approach an intersection. One vehicle is traveling with a velocity of 13.0m/s toward east and other is traveling north with a speed of v_2i . The vehicles collide at the intersection become stuck together and leave parallel skid lines at an...
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    GRE subject math scores and places to apply

    I am an Italian graduate in Mathematical Engineering (with a converted 3.97 GPA, 4.00 GPA in Math courses), and I am willing to pursue a PhD degree in pure mathematics. Since I had very good GRE and toefl scores (720 V - 800 Q - 4.5 A for the GRE, 115/120 Toefl), I have good recommenders, and...
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    Is there a formula I can apply in this case?

    ok, I'v never been on a physics site before but thought I'd look for one for help on this question... also forgive me but I probably won't be using proper physics terms... object A at a constant mass & speed is struck by object B which has a mass 5x that of object A and a speed 2x that of A. the...
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    I'm about to apply to U of Illinois in civil engineering.

    I'm a senior in high school and I live near the University of Illinois so I'm going to go there next year assuming I get accepted and everything. I'm not too passionate for anything but I like math and science so I figured engineering might be good. If I find out engineering isn't for me but I...
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    Can anyone tell me that Ohm law apply on Transformer or not?

    Question: Can anyone tell me that Ohm law apply on Transformer or not? Thanx.
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    Is mgh Always Applicable for Calculating Gravitational Potential Energy?

    I don't have an exact question here. But for example, there is a 10kg mass at a distance of 2R from the centre of mass of the Earth. It's gravitational potential energy is equal (or so it's been preached by teachers) to mgh. The local gravity at 2R is approximately 2.5ms^-2. So let's say the...
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    Where Should I Apply for Graduate School in Condensed Matter Experimentation?

    I am applying to graduate school this fall and would like to know where to apply. I am interested in condensed matter experimentation. What programs are good? Which ones are getting the most attention? Is a smaller less prestigious school with some interesting experiments worth my attention...
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    Can we apply 'Quantization' only from motion equation ?

    Can we apply 'Quantization' only from motion equation ?? Supposing you have the equation of motion (in terms of momenta and position) F(\dot p_{a} , q_{a})=0 then can you obtain the 'Quantum analogue' without the intervention of the Lagrangian ? and another question could we regard...
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    How far does the Pauli Exclusion Principle apply?

    We know that two particles can't exist in identical quantum states in the same place, fair enough. However, no particle can be sitting directly on top of another to infinite precision. Therefore, you can always say they're some minimum distance away from one another. Now suppose you have...
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    Should you always apply the rules of significant figures?

    Should you apply the rules of significant figures when you are doing any kind of physics, chemistry, or mathematics computation? Like, for example if you are doing homework problems in your textbook, should you still follow the sig fig rules or should you only apply them in labs and measurements?
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    MATLAB Matlab: How to apply filters to and ECG signal using matlab?

    i need to apply a low pass and high pass filter, as well as a band pass filter, to a plot I've made using MATLAB does anyone know how i can do this?
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    When conservation does not apply

    im just talking in general about conservation of linear momentum, angular momentum, mechanical energy, etc. So, for angular momentum, if angular momentum is constant, then initial angular momentum = final angular momentum. But, what if there is a net torque? How do you take that into...
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    Does inertia apply to everything in the universe? Even subatomic?

    Does inertia apply to EVERYTHING in the universe? Even subatomic particles? Or is there a certain mass limit where something no longer has the property of inertia?
  45. Evo

    Think Before Blogging: Career & Academic Risks

    We often don't realize how something said online can affect a person's career and/or academic life. After seeing a spate of members admitting to illegal behavior here on the forum, I thought it might be an eye opener to let people understand that what they put online could affect their...
  46. S

    Does Superposition Theorm Apply to power?

    Does it, or is that current? (sorta yes or no answer I guess)
  47. W

    Apply the concept of relative velocity

    I cannot understand how to apply the concept of relative velocity in certaijn questions like the below one the question is Two trains A and B of length 400m each are moving on two parallel tracks with a uniform speed of 72km/hr in the same direction with A ahead of B The driver of B decides to...
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    Does "What You Don't See" Apply to Special Relativity?

    Does " What you don't see with your eyes, don't invent with your mouth" does work in special relativity?:smile:
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    How to apply e=mc^2 to a photon?

    Hey can sum1 please tell me if we can apply e=mc^2 to a photon? Also if the energy of a photon is relative and speed of light isn't relative and e=mc^2*lorentz factor then how is energy of a photon relative in the above Case?
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    How Would You Apply Newton's Laws With Rock Climbing?

    Applying Newton's Laws With Rock Climbing How Would You Apply Newton's Laws With Rock Climbing? ?
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