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  1. mad mathematician

    Engineering Power processing textbooks with worked solutions

    I am looking for books with problems and exercises and solutions in Power Processing. these books should have exercises in the following topics:
  2. mad mathematician

    Graduate Deduce that the spectrum of a local ring is always connected

    Iv'e got this proof from some claim: Any Pure maths doctors out there who can explain to me why since ##V\ne \emptyset## that ##1\notin \mathfrak{b}##? Thanks!
  3. marco02

    Engineering How Can MATLAB Be Used to Analyze Signal Duration and Frequencies Using DFT?

    Good morning, I have an exercise with two points that gives a Matlab mat file in which are contained the samples of two measured signals and the variable fs indicating the sampling frequency A)Signal 1 consists of two sinusoidal signals of which you are asked to calculate: -the duration ⇒ I...
  4. lambdadandbda

    Can you impose energy ratios as conditions in Zwienbach 6.2?

    I can write $$\psi(x,t_0) =\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}(e^{\frac{-iE_1}{\hbar}t_0}\psi_1(x) +e^{\frac{-iE_2}{\hbar}t_0}\psi_2(x))$$ for the second coefficient to be -1 i need ## -1=e^{-i\pi}=e^{\frac{-iE_2}{\hbar}t_0} ## so ##t_0=\frac{\pi\hbar}{E_2}## and the above equation becomes $$\psi(x,t_0)...
  5. L

    Chemistry How to Determine the Oxidation Number of Fe in FeCO3?

    Hi there, I did an exercise and when we corrected it I realised that the oxidation number of Fe was (ll) but I don't know how can I find it. The common name is iron (ll) nitrate and the other name, that I don't know how is called because i study this in basque, is iron (2+) nitrate trioxide (2-)
  6. H

    Finding electric field from 4 charges at square corners

  7. Argonaut

    Understanding Work-Energy Theorem: Solving an Exercise with Different Solutions

    My solution is different from the official solution and I don't understand what I did wrong. Here is my solution: The magnitude of the initial velocity is ##|v_0| = 12.0~\rm{m/s}##, so the vertical component of the initial velocity is ##v_{0-y} = (12.0 \sin{25^{\circ}})~\rm{m/s}##. Then I use...
  8. J

    MTW 12.6: Newtonian gravity curvature component R^x_0x0 for Earth

    Hello, I am attempting to work through problem 12.6 in MTW which involves formulating Newtonian Gravity using Curvature as opposed to the standard formulation. This is a precursor before standard GR. In it he states that the curvature tensor in this formulation is as follows...
  9. M

    Quantizing around a minimum and losing quartic interactions

    I noticed that ##V(\phi)## has nonzero minima, therefore I found the stationary points as ##{{\partial{V}}\over{\partial\phi}}=0##, and found the solutions: $$\phi^0_{1,2}=-{{m}\over{\sqrt{\lambda}}}\quad \phi^0_3={{2m}\over{\sqrt{\lambda}}}$$ of these, only ##\phi^0_3## is a stable minimum...
  10. nmsurobert

    Lab exercise ideas for 700-turn air core solenoids with 3 amp supply

    I found a box of air core solenoids and was hoping someone could me think of a useful lab to use them for. They are about 700 turns each. They carry 7 to 10 amps. However I think I think I would only be able to provide 3 amps because of the power supplies I have. I would like to use them to do...
  11. N

    Work calculation for lifting a Tetrahedron-shaped object from the water

    Hi, I'm calculating the work done by regular tetrahedron during taking from the water by crane (USING INTEGRALS). I don't know how bad is that solved so if anyone checks my work and gives me some advice or hints I would be very glad. Everything is written in the PDF file. There were given...
  12. G

    Finding Thévenin and Norton parameters with dependent sources

    Figure: My attempt at a solution: a) ##\boxed{V_{TH}}## Current source equations ##\rightarrow \boxed{2=I_2-I_1}## Control variable equations ##\rightarrow V_1=4I_2\rightarrow \boxed{0=4I_2-V_1}## Super Mesh ##\rightarrow -0,5V_1+2I_1+I_2(4+8)-8I_3=0\rghtarrow...
  13. besebenomo

    Einstein solid partition function in canonical ensemble

    I tried to solve it considering the canonical ensemble (since the system is at the equilibrium with temperature T) and started finding the partition function:The problem is I am not sure if I have done it correctly and need help because I don't really know where to check.
  14. Argonaut

    Firework explosion shrapnel angle from vertical

    The official solution says ±25.4°, but I'm having trouble reproducing it. Here is my solution: 1) The components of the velocity of firework F with respect to the ground G in the moment of explosion are the following (Notice, I'm using sin, because the statement says 30.0° from vertical.)...
  15. A

    Is the Result of the Path Integral Positive Due to Negative dx?

    In the book it is mentioned that, in path c, the line integral would be: $$\int \vec{F}\cdot \vec{dr} = A \int_{1}^{0}xy dx = A\int_1^0 x dx = -\dfrac{A}{2}$$. but I think that dx is negative in that case, the result would be positive, right?
  16. S

    Proving properties of points, rays and segments on lines

    (a) Let be m a line and the only two semiplans determined by m. (i) Show that: If are points that do not belong to such , so and are in opposite sides of m. (ii) In the same conditions of the last item, show: and . (iii) Determine the union result , carefully justifying your answer...
  17. samy4408

    Chemistry Chemical equilibrium problem: finding equilibrium concentrations

    Hello i am trying to solve a problem set about chemical equilibrium , the issue is that my results don't correspond to the correction . can someone tell me what is wrong with my answer , thanks here is the problem and his correction : here is my answer :
  18. samy4408

    Chemistry Equilibrium concentrations in a gas-phase reaction

    Hello , i am a little confused about this exercise because we talk about gases reaction and we are asked about the concentrations P.S : i have other questions that depends on your answer . Thanks .
  19. M

    Undergrad Understand Poynting Density of Flow of Energy w/Weak Physics Background

    My physics background is weak. My search found lots of ## E \times B ## and ## E^2 + B^2##, often associated with ## \mu_0 ## and ## \epsilon_0 ##, but never divided by ## 4 \pi ## and ## 8 \pi ##, respectively. Could someone provide a reference? Or a derivation? Thanks.
  20. M

    Graduate MTW Gravitation: Exercise 5.1 | Beginner GR Stress-Energy Tensor Symmetry

    I am a beginner in GR, working my through Gravitation by the above authors. If there is a better place to ask this question, please let me know. I understand (from section 5.7) that the stress-energy tensor is symmetric, and from equation 5.23 (p. 141), it is explicitly symmetric. But...
  21. R3ap3r42

    Rocket motion with Lorentz transformations: find v/c, u/c, and return time

    Summary:: Special relativity and Lorentz Transformations - I got this problem from a first-semester course at university. I have been struggling for a few days and decided to get some help. A rocket sets out from x = x' = 0 at t = t' = 0 and moves with speed u in the negative x'-direction, as...
  22. L

    Mean energy density and Poynting vector in EM waves

    I have doubts about the wording of the exercise: (1) energy density is ##u=\varepsilon_0 (cB)^2## but since the question asks for mean energy density should I perhaps average over ##cos^2 (\omega t)## (there due to the ##B^2##) and thus use ##<u>=\frac{1}{2}\varepsilon_0 (cB)^2##? (2) it seems...
  23. Addez123

    Lagrange multipliers with constraint x⁴ + y⁴ = 8

    So I understand the concept of lagrange multiplier but I fail at every single execise I encounter anyways. Because you always end up with unsolvable equations of x^3yzb3gh + 37y^38x^3 + k^5x = 0 Anways here's my stupid attempt: Instead of doing $$grad(f) + \lambda grad(g) = 0$$ I solve $$...
  24. L

    What is the Minimum Number of Friends Needed for Unique Dinner Invitations?

    Hello all, I am trying to solve this one: John has n friends . He wants to invite in each evening (365 days a year) three of his friends for dinner. What should be the size of n, such that it will be possible not to invite the same triplet twice ? What I did was: \[\binom{n}{3}\leq 365\]...
  25. Iwanttolearnphysics

    Work done in push-ups and sign conventions

    Hello, everyone. I'm not sure if I did this problem right because there's no answer key. I got this question from a high school introductory Physics book. But it's jaded and I accidentally poured coffee on it, so I can't take a picture of the question. I copied it word for word though. This is...
  26. K

    High School Is the Quotient Topology of Real Numbers Homeomorphic to Real Numbers?

    Hello! I have two related exercises I need help with 1. Partition the space ##\mathbb{R}## into the interval ##[a,b]##, and singletons disjoint from this interval. The associated equivalence ##\sim## is defined by ##x\sim y## if and only if either##x=y## or ##x,y\in[a,b]##. Then...
  27. Tapias5000

    Is my solution for this equilibrium problem correct?

    I tried to solve it and I got the following, is it correct?
  28. Tapias5000

    Can Derivative Methods Determine the Correct Angle in Physics Problems?

    This is the image of the problem: I tried to solve it and I got the following is it correct? derive and equal to 0 because it is between an angle of 0 and 180° is this statement correct?
  29. Tapias5000

    Boat towed by two ropes at angles - force balance

    This is the image of the problem I tried to solve it and I got the following is it correct?
  30. Strange_Baryon

    Calculus Which exercises should I do in Stewart's calculus textbook?

    Hello PF, After thinking, googling, and reading many threads here, I decided that I'm going to start learning calculus using Stewart. The problem is that the book puts too many exercises after each section, in addition to those at the end of each chapter. What's the difference between these...
  31. LCSphysicist

    Finding spacetime interval for Mike's trip to Pluto at 0.82c

    For a observer on Earth, a rocket takes Mike from Earth to Pluto with a speed of 0.82 c for 33.72 yr. Find the space-time interval for the two events such as Mike leaving the Earth and reaching Pluto considering Pluto is at rest relative to Earth for the observer on Earth. I confess that i am...
  32. L

    Undergrad Proving Goldstein exercise 1.7 identity with kinetic energy derivatives

    I'm trying to solve the Goldstein classical mechanics exercises 1.7. The problem is to prove: $$\frac{\partial \dot T}{\partial \dot q} - 2\frac{\partial T}{\partial q} = Q$$ Below is my progress, and I got stuck at one of the step. Now since we have langrange equation: $$\frac{d}{dt}...
  33. N

    Express area of squares and circles as functions

    Hi everyone! =) . I'm having some issues with this exercises, It's about functions. I remember the basic geometrics formulas and how to get the area and perimeter of a square or a circle but I don't get it. I need an explanation. 1. Express the area A of a square as a function of (a) the length...
  34. P

    Maglev train problem for high school physics exam

    Hi everyone, I'm an Italian High Schooler and I need a problem about maglev trains for the final exam. I apologize in advance if my english is bad or if I didn't follow some rules. I'm not native and new to this forum.
  35. G

    High School What if an exercise wasn't uniquely defined?

    A math exam question asked for the ratio of two wheels given the required information about the number of revolutions made along a certain distance by the two wheels of a penny-farthing bike. Some students gave the ratio of the radii while others gave the ratio of the areas. What should an...
  36. snypehype46

    Applying Dirac field mode expansion to fermionic states

    I'm trying to the following exercise: I've proven the first part and now I'm trying to do the same thing for fermions. The formulas for the mode expansions are: What I did was the following: $$\begin{align*} \sum_s \int d\tilde{q} \left(a_s(q) u(q,s) e^{-iq \cdot x}+ b_s^\dagger(q) v(q,s)...
  37. Purpleshinyrock

    Complex number calculation in algebraic form with substitution

    Hello, I have this (I am solving scholarship exams)math problem and I don't quite know what to do with it , Could You please help? The exercise is about complex numbers and it says: Calculate in the algebraic form(a+bi) I thought on applying substitution since -1=i^2 and z is the real part but...
  38. J

    Force to withdraw dielectric from capacitor

    First, I think that I need to calculate the capacitance. It is ## C=\epsilon_0*\frac{l*w}{d}-x*\frac{w*\epsilon_0}{d}+\epsilon*\frac{x*w}{d} ##. After that I should calculate the potential energy. It is ##U=\frac{1}{2}*C*V^2 ##. After that I should take its gradient to get the force. So ##\vec F...
  39. D

    Where kinetic and potential energy are equal in spring oscillation

    Summary:: Doubt in a spring exercise Text of the exercise "a mass of ##m = 0.4 \ \text{kg} ## is attached to a spring and it oscillates horizontally with period ##T = 1.57 \text{s}##; the amplitude of the oscillation is ##d = 0.4 \text{m}##. Determine the spring constant, the total energy of...
  40. T

    Is My Calculation of Local Energy Conservation in a Viscous Fluid Correct?

    I've come to a grinding halt with this and I can't see a way forward. Can someone please take a look at what I've done so far and let me know if what I have done is OK and then if it is, give me a hint on how to proceed. First up, Is ## u \cdot \nabla \cdot T = u_\alpha...
  41. bo reddude

    Undergrad Physics of exercising and forces felt

    Let's imagine an ideal scenario where you're lifting your own weight in its entirety. Let's say a woman weighing 100 lbs. Suppose she's doing an idealized handstand and pushup from that position. So she's lifting 100 lbs. Let's say ideally all of the forces are on her arms only. Do these forces...
  42. Pouramat

    Computing Riemann tensor from Cartan structure equations on a 2-sphere

    My attempt at solution: in tetrad formalism: $$ds^2=e^1e^1+e^2e^2+e^3e^3≡e^ae^a$$ so we can read vielbeins as following: $$ \begin{align} e^1 &=d \psi;\\ e^2 &= \sin \psi \, d\theta;\\ e^3 &= \sin⁡ \psi \,\sin⁡ \theta \, d\phi \end{align} $$ componets of spin connection could be written by using...
  43. E

    Should the wire's weight create a reaction force on the post?

    Hello, Can someone help me out with this one. I solved the exercise but didn't get the right answer so I went searching on internet for solutions. It seems something was wrong with my force-diagram. In my force diagram I had another force included excerted by the wire on the post, since the...
  44. LCSphysicist

    Rotation groups of regular polygons

    The doubt is about B and C. b) n = 4, $C = {I,e^{2\pi/4}} n = 5, $C = {I,e^{2\pi/5}} n = 6, $C = {I,e^{2\pi/6}} Is this right? c) I am not sure what does he wants...
  45. archaic

    Unbiased estimators and standard error

    Homework Statement:: 1) ##X## is number of success out of ##n## trials where ##p## is the probability of success. 1a) Show that ##\mathrm{E}\left[\hat{P}\right]-p=0##, where ##\hat{P}=X/n##. 1b) Find the standard error of ##\hat{P}##, then give calculate the estimated standard error if there...
  46. archaic

    Exponential distribution probability with flight arrivals

    1) Since I want at least ##6## flights to come within ##2## hours, then the time interval between each should be, at worse, ##2/6=1/3## hours, and the probability is ##P(X\leq1/3)=1-e^{-1/3}##. 2) The probability that at best 5 airplanes arrive at the airport is...
  47. LCSphysicist

    Radiation pressure torque on a fiber with partial photon absorption

    t is Torque I is the inertia moment P is the power c is the constant light speed r is the spot distance to the fiber p is the torsional constant theta is what we want In the equilibrium $$t = 0$$ $$ F\Delta T = \frac{E}{c} = \frac{P\Delta T}{c} => *F* = \frac{P}{c} (1) $$ This will be the...
  48. brotherbobby

    Understanding Pascal's Law: Why is Force Greater in One Cylinder Than the Other?

    Answer : Using Pascal's law, this is my answer : ##\color{blue}{\boxed{\vec F_a = \vec F_c < \vec F_b}}##. Reasoning : Forces ##F_a## and ##F_c## are equal because the pressures required at the two cylinders for case (c) is the same as that required in (a). It doesn't matter how many of those...
  49. GodfreyHW

    Undergrad Why does |x−x₀| not exceed |y−y₀|/5 in continuity proof?

    I am reading from Courant's book. He gave an example of the continuity of ##f(x)=5x+3## by finding ##\delta=\epsilon/5##. He then said that ##|x-x_0|## does not exceed ##|y-y_0|/5##, but I don't see how he came up with this inequality. I know that ##|x-x_0|<\epsilon/5##, and that...