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I Intro to Symbolic Logic: Replacement Rules
Basically the problem starts with these given premises: 1. ~ (A ∨ (B⊃T)) 2. (A ⋅ C) ∨ (W ⊃ ~D) 3. ~(P ∨ T) ⊃ D 4. ~P ≡ ~(T ⋅ S) And from these premises, I must prove ∴ ~W. This is what I have done so far: 5. (~P ⊃ ~(T ⋅ S)) ⋅ (~(T ⋅ S) ⊃ ~P) B.E. 4 6. ~P ⊃ ~(T ⋅ S)...- Mikaelochi
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- College Intro Logic Rules
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Comp Sci Modeling the queues at a college restaurant
So far, I have implemented the code below, using Java Priority Queues and Maps. I tried to identify each customer by the time they came in (ranging from 360 and onwards) and their grades. However, this is my first time using priority queues and maps, and I am not very sure if I'm doing things...- JessicaHelena
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- College Java Map Model Modeling Queue
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- Forum: Engineering and Comp Sci Homework Help
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Admissions Sending College Transcripts Now or Later?
I'm applying to some schools that have a February 1st deadline. I'm not sure if I will do too well this semester. Let's say it moves me from a 3.7 to a 3.6. Would sending my transcript now before the semester ends be advantageous or would it just look dubious? Would they request a more recent...- zachx
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Nearly five months have passed since graduating college and still I do....
not know what to do with my life. I mean, I have a modest job right now, so I'm doing something with my life at the present, but not much. But I cannot help but feel like some sort of insomniac compulsively watching their alarm clock late at night when I count the months that have passed since...- Eclair_de_XII
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Question on Probability - been way too long since college
Summary: Probability of an event based on a data table Good morning, all - I'm working on a question involving obesity based on alcohol and tobacco consumption. The question is based on a table with five variables; • (age) An age group (10-25, 26-50, 51-75, 76+) • (alc) An alcohol...- ckirmser
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- College Probability
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- Forum: Precalculus Mathematics Homework Help
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Courses Can I go to grad school to be an astrophysicist with a minor in astronomy?
Hello! I'm a senior in high school and I plan on getting a bachelors in computer engineering. I want to minor is astronomy (or double major although I heard engineering is very demanding so I would prefer to minor astronomy). When I complete the four years, and if I realize that I want to be an...- angela6884
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Studying Correlation between contest math training and grasping abilities?
I have a notion that students involved in contest math/physics since high school 'develop' a better ability to pick up concepts (not in the context of contest math/physics) quicker and solve relatively more 'complex' problems. In high school I heard about contest math but never really immersed...- JC2000
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- College Contest Correlation
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Courses College Physics Capstone Project
I am required to complete a semester-long capstone project for my undergrad. I'd like to do something involving carbon fiber. Was just looking for some possible ideas. The difficulty is finding a project that is physics heavy and can last an entire semester. Thanks- nickap34
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- College College physics Physics Project
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Intro Physics Discover the Benefits of OpenStax College Physics for Your Algebra-Based Class
I'm thinking of using the OpenStax College Physics text for my algebra-based college physics class this fall. The few mentions I've seen here of the book are lukewarm, though, but I wanted to ask for a general discussion. How does the book compare to something like Serway or Knight? What's...- Scott Hill
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- College College physics Physics
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- Forum: Science and Math Textbooks
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Normal mode of an infinite spring pendulum system
First I worked out the dispersion relations, which is pretty easy: ##M \ddot x_j = K x_{j-1} + K x_{j+1} - 2K x_j -mg \frac {x_j} {l} ## (All t-derivatives) We know ##x_j## will be in the form ##Ae^{ijka}e^{-i\omega t}## so the above becomes: ## -\omega^2M = K (e^{-ika}+e^{ika}-2)-\frac {g}...- Miles123K
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- College Infinite Mode Normal Normal mode Oscillation Pendulum Spring System Waves
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Schools Comparing AP Physics C to College Intro Physics Courses
To the people who took AP Physics C in high school and then took the introductory Calc-based physics sequence in college; how does Physics C compare to the Intro Sequence?- Josh0768
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Schools College student persecuted for dyscalculia by physics instructor
My son is a student in 3rd year of college. He has dycaculia (documented) and access to services on campus for math intensive courses. He does very well in other courses. However, his physics instructor refused to accommodate him with suggested measures from the neuropsych who did his latest...- DyscalculiaParent
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- College Physics Student
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Schools College Algebra And Trig at the same time?
I am currently a community college student majoring in Computer Science, and I was placed into Calculus 1. I had to withdraw from this course for two semesters now. My professor advised me that I have "Algebra Issues". With my weaker foundation of Algebra, I plan to take the College Algebra...- Zbaldridge
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- Algebra Calc 1 College Time Trig
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Force and power applied to create a traveling wave
Again I am really confused, but I just put the traveling wave as: ##\psi(x,t) = Dcos(kx- \omega t)## for positive x ##\psi(x,t) = Dcos(kx+ \omega t)## for positive x Then I simply differentiated and plugged in ##x=0## ##F(t) = - T D k sin(\omega t)## and from this ## \langle P \rangle = T D^2 k...- Miles123K
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- Applied College Force Oscillation Power Wave Waves
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Is Science Education Unscientific?
HI, Do you think that the way we are taught science in school from grade school to college is unscientific? By unscientific I mean we take things as true without having proof (like ohm's law). I didn't question my teachers as much as I would of liked because they use to always say that things...- janda3
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- College School Science
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When you were in college, did you enjoy all the classes....
...relating to your major?- Eclair_de_XII
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Programs Is a Double Major in Physics and Mathematics Possible to Achieve?
So I decided to go for two degrees instead of one so the goal is two associate degrees.One in Physics and the other in Mathematics anyone have any advice on the this math heavy course of action I’ have set for myself.- Smog
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- College Double major Goals Major Math and physics
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Programs Don't like my calculus class, but want to be a math major....
I am currently a junior in high school and recently, my guidance counselor has been asking me a lot of questions about what I want to major in. Within the last 6-8 months, I have been leaning heavily towards a math major. That was until I started my calc class this year... I'm in AP Calc BC...- CaptainAmerica17
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- Calculus Career Class College Degree Major Math major
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Physics Teaching physics at community college vs .a four year college
I have two job offers: one from a community college (CC) and the other from a four year liberal arts college (LAC). Location: both are in the same area (with 20 minutes from one to the other). Salary: both jobs offer comparable salaries (four year college about $5K/year higher) Benefits: CC...- sabq
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- College Community college Physics Teaching Year
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Other College Physics: Struggling with Time & Complexity
I am in my 4th year (3 semesters left including the current one), taking mechanics, E&M, quantum mechanics, and a lab course. For each of the three main courses, we get one problem set per week that's around 5-8 questions. In addition to that there's a lab report due every 1-2 weeks. It really...- maxhersch
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- College College physics Complexity Physics Time
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Physics Changing my college major to statistics -- Should I?
I am current in the second year of college, doing physics but from the mid of the year I got hooked to data science and I decided I want to follow this career. What is the best thing I can do now? Finish my BSc and go for a MSc in statistics? Change my major to statistics? As I still like...- Felipe Lincoln
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- College College major Major Statistics
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MHB Success Rate of College Grads: Probability of 1+ Job in 1 Year
A study conducted at a certain college shows that 55% of the school's graduates find a job in their chosen field within a year after graduation. Find the probability that among 7 randomly selected graduates, at least one finds a job in his or her chosen field within a year of graduating- rainbow1
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- College Job Probability Rate Year
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Engineering I’m trying to decide between 2 engineering careers. Any help?
So I am a high school freshman student this school year. We have this career guidance presentation every once in a while by our counselors. I wanted to be an engineer but I realized something. I don’t know which engineer I’d want to pursue. I’ve limited it down to two. Mechatronics or...- doglover9754
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- Career advice Careers College Engineering Mechancal engineering
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Why Join a Physics Help Community?
Hey guys, I decided to join this page since it helped me out a lot with my physics-related homework. Tbh I suck at physics and I try to work hard to learn but I just don't get it at all. Anyways, looking forward to helping each other out here :)- devilish_wit
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- college hello everybody physics student
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Job Skills Joining organizations in college to increase networking
I am doing MS in Electrical Engineering. Would joining student organizations help build my career? People do advice me to join few organization but I have zero or less experience (i am more of an introvert) being in them. What kind of organizations would you expect me to join? Do they need to...- Telex1234
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- College increase Networking
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Schools Is this too many classes for one college semester
Fashion Art Techniques I The Science of Light and Color Introduction to the Fashion Industry History of the United States I Introductory Algebra GLBTQ Literature children's literature Foundations of Education Child Psychology and Development- Glitter lover
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- Classes College Schedule Semester
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Schools Advanced Math a advantage or disadvantage in college physics
Hi, so I recently switched my major from Math to Physics. I will be taking my first calculus based physics course in the fall. I am curious if people think the typical route of taking calc 1-3, DEQ's, LA concurrently while going through the physics courses is beneficial? Versus someone like...- TheKracken5
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- advanced Advanced math College College physics Physics
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MHB Join the MA104 College Algebra Forum at Lehman College
I would like to see a College Algebra forum. It is a course at Lehman College that gives students lots of trouble. At Lehman, the course is known as MA104.- mathdad
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- Algebra College Forum
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Differential Equations: Solve the following
Homework Statement Solve the following differential equations/initial value problems: (cosx) y' + (sinx) y = sin2x Homework Equations I've been attempting to use the trig ID sin2x = 2sinxcosx. I am also trying to solve this problem by using p(x)/P(x) and Q(x) The Attempt at a Solution...- komarxian
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- College Differential Differential equations
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Differential Equations, solve the following: y^(4) - y'' - 2y' +2y = 0
Homework Statement Solve the following differential equations/initial value problem: y^(4) - y'' - 2y' +2y = 0 Hint: e^-x sinx is a solution Homework Equations I was attempting to solve this problem by using a characteristic equation. The Attempt at a Solution y'''' -y'' -2y' + 2y = 0 -->...- komarxian
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- College Differential Differential equations
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Schools Which college should I ED (apply) to?
I am a Nepalese 12th grade student and I will be applying to a few US colleges for the Class of 2023. I am seeking to pursue a PhD in some field of physics that will pique my interest by the end of grads. I won the national physics olympiad and would be participating in IPhO now had it not been...- Nabin kalauni
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Physics What’s the Imperial College QFFF MsC like?
I’ve recently received an offer for the QFFF MSc at Imperial College, I’m certain that I’ll be accepting the offer (when the portal updates). But there’s a few things that questions I have generally and hopefully anyone on the course or who has been on the course can help me out. In the course...- LTS
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- College Imperial Imperial college Msc Qfff
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Programs Double Degree in Physics and Electical Engineering?
Hi! I'm about to take my senior year in high school, and I was originally planning on taking electrical engineering plus some extra classes in physics. I like to work with my hands and to create things, so engineering is sort of a no-brainer for me, but it's also very important for me to...- spacewrinkle
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Engineering Which books should I buy for my college ?
Hello. I'm going to University on this September , Bachelor in Aeronautical Engineering. I want to know Which are the best books for basic aeronautical engineering?- laviar
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- Bachelor Books College
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Medical A shot in the head turn into a man....
Translation: A man with a mental illness tried to kill himself with a shot in the head. Instead of dying, the bullet struck the part of the brain that caused the mental disorder; he healed and became a great student in college. I know that the page is not there these things. But I have a...- José Ricardo
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Programs Two bachelor of science degrees, or a master’s degree?
As I’m doing more research and talking to my college advisor I learned that I don’t need a master’s degree to get into grad school and earn a doctorate, and that my field of study (Biomedical Physics) has various common classes with the Advanced Physics major. Would it be worth more to take an...- Ergulde
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- Bachelor College Degree Degrees Doctorate degree Master degree Medical physics Physics Science
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Schools What is a good college for Astrophysics?
Hi everyone! Recently I've been looking for a college that has a program that would be good for astrophysics or interplanetary physics. Any ideas for something slightly affordable in either Texas, or around Southern Michigan or the surrounding area (ideas from anywhere would be fine though)?- Justforthisquestion
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- Astrophysics College
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Schools Can you Test out of College Classes?
So I finished my first year of college and I'll be transferring to a new college where a C or better is required. However my Intro to Anthropology(100) class I had an absolutely terrible professor who gave me a C- and so now it won't transfer and I'm out of $1,400. So my question is am I able...- Dan Card
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- Classes College Test
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Schools Should I add KSP in my MIT college application?
Hello family, :smile: I am applying to MIT this year for fall of 2019 in dept of Aero And Astro I am seeking for some advice, that if there is any space for adding KSP missions(Obviously successful ones) in my college application and also some of Astrodynamics and Astrophysics I know... My Mini...- Prof Sabi
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Schools Returning to my local college this fall
I've decided to return to my local community college this coming fall. I'm going to major in Physics with a concentration/intention to go into engineering with it. There aren't that many information technology/computer science/entry level helpdesk job postings where I live. On Indeed.com...- TheMacNerd
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Studying What College Options Are Best for Gifted Learners Pursuing a Career in Space?
Hello, recently I have been looking into colleges and I'd just like someone who has some experience to give some ideas! Thank you in advance for any responses! A bit of background. I am 18, turning 19 in June and I would say I am a gifted person when it comes to learning. I love to learn and...- Justforthisquestion
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Schools Down to my last 2 college choices - advice?
I'm down to choosing between Caltech and Reed College. I am going to study mathematics and physics. My goal is to go to grad school and then into research/academia. I am not interested in engineering or getting a job after my undergraduate education. I had UC Berkeley in the mix, but I decided...- Galois314
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Schools I have to submit a physics project in my college
I have to submit a physics project in my college, is there any theory that can be proved, or any other similar thing using the ephemeris of a satellite? or any other good project idea that doesn't consume too much time.- mehul mahajan
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- College Physics Project
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Schools Hey everybody - I need to pick a major for college applications
Hello y'all! I'm a high school student and I'm looking for some advice:) I am very interested in physics, quantum mechanics in particular. I'm a bit of an overachiever, and I usually overthink everything. I come from a family of doctors, and although they don't pressure me into following in...- Willow Wanda
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- Applications College College application College major Hey High school physics Major
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Schools What are the best college options for aspiring physics majors on the East Coast?
Hello, I am a high school junior looking at going into a career in physics. Over the past few years, I have found that I enjoy physics, specifically in "understanding" the atom, and the mind boggling ideas of what happens at that level. I think I want to study particle physics or quantum...- Xelikai
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- Career Career path Classes College High school Path Physics Program School University
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Admissions Help applying to college that teaches astronomy
Hello everyone in the physics forum, I am a new family member here, :woot: and I need your help :). If this is not the place the post needs to be I requests the Mod to shift to proper column. Okay So I am from the milky way galaxy, to be more specific planet Earth and more specifically Republic...- Prof Sabi
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- Astronomy College
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Schools Will I still be able to get into a college for undergrad?
I'm currently at a community college planning on transferring to a 4 year college next fall. The issue is a couple of years ago I got arrested for a misdemeanor (that I wasn't convicted for) and is now expunged. My question is can I still get into a state college to get my bachelors or am I...- Connor
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Schools Has anyone obtained a MSc from Imperial College?
Hello, I have been accepted at Imperial's postgraduate course "Quantum FIelds and Fundamental Forces" full time and have received an offer. This means that I have 20 days to decide If I will attend the course or not. Has anyone graduated from this course and is willing to share his...- radioactive8
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Admissions Applying to REUs as a community college student -- Advice?
Hi everyone - I'm in my second year at a community college in the US. I'm applying to REUs for the summer. I have no previous research experience as there aren't opportunities at my school. I'm confident in my letters of rec, and I suppose I have an edge because I'm a female from a community...- NatalieJones
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- College Community college Student
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Schools Dealing with stress in college, my situation....
Hi, I suffer from bad anxiety and depression along with ADD-PI. I know I sound like a basket case; but, have the greatest amount of enthusiasm for furthering my education. I'm in my late twenties and have dropped out of college due to the above issues. However, the curiosity is still unrelenting...- Posty McPostface
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- College Stress
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