Final Definition and 1000 Threads

  1. D

    Equation for Final Position and Distance on a Velocity vs Time Graph

    Homework Statement Do you know the equation to find final position on a velocity vs time graph Plus on the same graph how do you find the distance traveled, equation wise too from 4 seconds to 15 seconds? Homework Equations No idea The Attempt at a Solution 22 meters but all...
  2. E

    Calculating Final Speed of 2.00kg Block of Ice Sliding Down Inclined Plane

    Homework Statement A block of ice with mass 2.00kg slides 0.750m down an inclined plane that slopes downward at an angle of 36.9degrees below the horizontal. f the block of ice starts from rest, what is its final speed? You can ignore friction. Homework Equations F=ma, trig...
  3. L

    Hg in U-shape tube, water is added. final h Hg?

    Homework Statement A U shaped container containing Hg at rest. 11.2 cm of water is added to the right side of container. How much does the Hg rise? Homework Equations p = p + \rhogh The Attempt at a Solution
  4. E

    Block of ice sliding down inclined plane - final speed

    Homework Statement A block of ice with mass 2.00kg slides 0.70m down an inclined plane that slopes downward at an angle of 30degrees below the horizontal. If the block of ice starts from rest, what is its final speed? Homework Equations W = 1/2(m)(v2)^2 - 1/2(m)(v1)^2 The Attempt at a...
  5. Helios

    The Sun's Final Form: Radius, Mass & Composition

    When the Sun burns out entirely and reaches the ambient temperature of outer space, what will be its radius, mass, and composition? What would we call such a thing?
  6. S

    Calculate initial diameter from longitudinal strain and final diameter

    "Calculate the initial diameter of a wire that has been longitudinally strained by 30% and whose final diameter is 0.1cm. Assume no volume change." Now I know that if there is no volume change, v=poisson's ratio= 0.5. Thus the lateral strain would equal 30%*0.5= 15%. But when I plug it...
  7. D

    Can Microsoft VB and Access Integrate with GSM for SMS Notifications?

    Hi guys, I'm a final year Electrical Engineering student need help from you guys. my project is to build a system that will help the student to know their final semester result via sms. it designed using Microsoft Access for its database and Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 as interface. my...
  8. H

    Calculating Final Velocity of an Object with Power Input

    Homework Statement An object of mass M begins with a velocity of 0 m/s at a point. A power input of P watts goes directly to kinetic energy until the object has traveled a distance of X meters. What is the final velocity of the object? So, we have constant variables M = mass X = distance...
  9. S

    What do undergraduate physics student do in their final year report or thesis?

    Normaly what do undergraduate physics students do in their final year report or thesis? 1. Create new theories? Unlikely but not impossible. 2. Simulation? What do they simulate and what computer programe do they use? Thanks.
  10. S

    Testing Physics I - Final Exam - In 2wks

    Hey friends from the phyics forum... I have been recently struggling with physics I all semester... and now I am already to the Final Exam which is 50 questions - multiple choice and it is worth 50 % of my grade. Which to me is like basically passing or failing the class and having to repeat it...
  11. C

    How Does Throwing a Toolkit Affect an Astronaut's Speed in Space?

    Homework Statement 80 kg astronaut carrying a 20kg tool kit is initially drifting toward a stationary space shuttle with a speed of 2 m/s. If sh throws the tool ki toward the shuttle with a speed of 6 m/s as seen from the shuttle, her final speed is? Homework Equations If it is seen from...
  12. P

    Initial and final state of hydrogen atom

    Homework Statement given the wavelength of photon absorbed by H atom and wavelength of photon emitted by that H, find the final "n" state of H atom. Homework Equations E=nhf The Attempt at a Solution I tried... n1hf1=n2hf2 n1f1=n2f2 where n1=1 so: f1=n2f2...
  13. G

    How Do You Calculate Final Temperatures in an Adiabatically Isolated Cylinder?

    Homework Statement The drawing shows an adiabatically isolated cylinder that is divided initially into two identical parts by an adiabatic partition. Both sides contain one mole of a monatomic ideal gas (), with the initial temperature being 523 K on the left and 287 K on the right. The...
  14. E

    Equations for the initial and final momentum

    Homework Statement How does one use the equations for the conservation of momentum and energy (see my last post in this forum) cp' = cp +\hbar(\omega+\omega') E' = E +\hbar(\omega-\omega') to derive the following cp = -(\hbar\omega + \hbar\omega')/2 +...
  15. X

    Heres a tough one i had on my final im dying to find out how to do it

    I don't remember the question verbatim, but here is all the info Homework Statement There is a mass attached to a rope which is attached to a pole. It is set to rotate on a horizontal surface (basic circular motion scenario). There is no kinetic friction along the table, but there is...
  16. Q

    How to Tackle a Physics Final with No Tutor?

    Physics Final Tomorrow PLEASE CAN SOME ONE HELP~! Hello everyone i have been trying to understand physics for the past week and i haven't been able to get any tutors all of them are booked. so i have my practice test that the teacher has given us and i was wonderin if anyone could help me out...
  17. R

    Solving Bottle Thrown with Initial Velocity: Find Final Velocities

    Homework Statement A bottle is thrown with an initial velocity of 4 m/s at 45 degree angle from the horizon. Find its final horizontal and vertical velocities before striking the ocean. Homework Equations change x= innitial velocity (t) + a(t squared) final velocity= innitial velocity...
  18. C

    Calculating Final Velocity of an Object Falling off a Cliff

    Homework Statement If you have an object, say, falling off a cliff and you have initial velocity (Vox) can you assume that its Vf would be zero in both x and y if it doesn't state or ask for a final velocity before impact? eg) a car drives off a cliff and the site of impact is 32 m from...
  19. Evo

    Final VOTE Photo Contest - April Showers Bring May Flowers

    Another big turnout in the first round voting. Ok, I have listed the pictures with the most votes from the preliminary round. You must now choose your favorite picture from the finalists. Please vote for the photo that best represents our theme, which is flowers. 1. Astronuc...
  20. M

    Use the formula for Final velocity

    If the speed of a car is increased by 75%, by what factor will its minimum braking distance be increased, assuming all else is the same I am not sure what formulas i should use for this problem. Am i souposed to use the formula for Final velocity which is Velocity Final^2=...
  21. Amith2006

    Tracing the U(235,92) + Neutron Process to Final Stable Nuclei

    Homework Statement 1) In a sequential process, U(235,92) plus a neutron forms the compound nucleus [U(236,92)]* which then fissions; the fissions then produces decays. If the initial fission fragments are Ba(143,56) and Kr(90,36), illustrate a process leading to the final stable nuclei...
  22. S

    What is the final volume of container B?

    Two 800\; cm^3 containers hold identical amounts of a monatomic gas at 20^\circ C. Container A is rigid. Container B has a 100\; cm^2 piston with a mass of 10 kg that can slide up and down vertically without friction. Both containers are placed on identical heaters and heated for equal amounts...
  23. A

    Find acceleration based on final velocity and distance

    I have an airsoft gun that i am trying to find the acceleration for Initial Velocity=0 Final Velocity= 106.68 m/s Distance Traveled=.762meters Is there any way i can find the acceleration with that information, i have no way to find an accurate time.
  24. S

    Final round: Integrating factors

    Homework Statement Final round I promise! Is there some sort of trick that can be applied to the following equation so that it is easier to process? \frac{dy}{dt}=\frac{1}{t+y},\:y(-1)=0 The Attempt at a Solution Somebody told me that the equation can be made easier by...
  25. K

    Calculate the final temperature and volume

    Homework Statement One mole of a perfect gas with molar heat capacity at constant volume, CV = 20.8 J K-1mole-1 is initially at 310 K and 3.25 x 105 Pa. It then expands adiabatically until it reaches a pressure of 2.50 x 105 Pa. Calculate the final temperature and volume, and the work done...
  26. V

    Final Exam Prep: Practice Question

    Homework Statement http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/3338/question10em4.jpg Homework Equations This is a practice question for final exam, I very much appreciate if someone can help.
  27. W

    Final Temperature After Phase Change and Transfer of Energy

    Homework Statement A 0.011 kg cube of ice at 0.0 degrees Celsius is added to 0.450 kg of soup at 80.0 degrees Celsius. Assuming that the soup has the same specific heat capacity as water, find the final temperature of the soup after the ice has melted. (Hint: There is a temperature change...
  28. ZapperZ

    FINAL VOTE Photo Contest - Nightlight

    This is the final round of voting for our Nightlight contest. Please vote for the photo that best represents our theme, which is lighted pictures at night. 1. robphy http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/4963/albuquerquenmroute66sm0.jpg 2. J77...
  29. A

    Proton accelerated thru potential difference - find final speed

    Homework Statement A proton is accelerated from rest through a potential difference of 107 V. Calculate the final speed of this proton. Homework Equations I'm not really sure which equations to use, but I figured I give all I tried... V=-Ed V=PE/q PE=-qEd and I think this...
  30. D

    What will be the final temperature of the system?

    I have this physics question i need help with. An M gram chunk of hot iron is placed on a large piece of 0 degrees celsius ice, causing m grams of ice to melt. a. What will be the final temperature of the system? b. What must have been the initial temperature of the cold iron? c. What...
  31. T

    Question 21 - Final question on higher paper

    I can't think of a way to "show that y=...". Do I compare to x values? Thx
  32. T

    What Is the Final Angular Speed of a Spinning Disk with a Running Person?

    A flat uniform circular disk (radius = 4.69 m, mass = 280 kg) is initially stationary. The disk is free to rotate in the horizontal plane about a frictionless axis perpendicular to the center of the disk. A 55.0-kg person, standing 1.59 m from the axis, begins to run on the disk in a circular...
  33. Demystifier

    Decay and scattering: What happens between the final and the initial state?

    For processes of particle decay and inelastic scattering, quantum field theory (QFT) predicts well the probabilities of various final states for given initial states. Technically, this is described by the S-matrix, which is the unitary-evolution matrix describing the transitions from t=-infinity...
  34. V

    Initial and final states of hydrogen atom

    Homework Statement A hydrogen atom in an excited state emits a photon of wavelength 95nm. What are the initial and final states of the hydrogen atom? [Hint: you will need to make a reasonable guess of what is the final state. look at the energy of the photon and compare this energy with all...
  35. ZapperZ

    FINAL VOTE Photo Contest - Green With Envy

    This is the dreaded final round. It will be a difficult one. Good luck to everyone! Please vote for the picture that best represents our theme: the color GREEN. 1. SpaceTiger http://www.astroskwurl.net/PF/Green.jpg 2. Janus...
  36. G

    Thermo question - final mass/entropy generation

    I think I may have posted this in the wrong forum earlier :\ Homework Statement An insulated and initially empty 0.7m^3 tank is connected by a valve to a line flowing air at 50degreesC and 200kPa. The valve is opened until the tank is filled, and then the valve is closed. The insulation is...
  37. G

    Thermo question - final mass/entropy generation

    Homework Statement An insulated and initially empty 0.7m^3 tank is connected by a valve to a line flowing air at 50degreesC and 200kPa. The valve is opened until the tank is filled, and then the valve is closed. The insulation is then removed from the tank, and a 20degreeC heat sink cools the...
  38. ZapperZ

    FINAL VOTE Photo Contest - Sunrise, Sunset

    This is going to be another difficult final round of voting. So good luck to everyone, and well done! 1. turbo-1 http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/2898/sunsetnov17jv3.jpg 2. hypnagogue http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/9495/sunsetlg8.jpg 3. matthyaouw 4. larkspur 5...
  39. T

    Need help for my final project- ISD chips

    For this project, I need about 10 input as buttons and each input produce different output. Its output is the playback of audio message which is being record in the ISD Chip. I plan to use ISD2590P chips which will be able to record of about 90second only, which is more enought for me. I will...
  40. ZapperZ

    FINAL VOTE Photo Contest - Ain't No Mountain High Enough

    This promises to be a brutal final round. Good luck to all finalists, and good luck to the rest of us who have to choose just one. Please vote for the picture that best represents our theme: Mountains! 1. cyrusabdollahi http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/7818/iranvp8.jpg 2. Integral...
  41. ZapperZ

    FINAL VOTE PF PHOTO CONTEST - It's All There, In Black And White

    This promises to be an impossible contest to vote. Still, do your best to pick the picture that best represents our theme : black and while photo. 1. Janus http://home.earthlink.net/~parvey/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/beach.jpg 2. alex caps...
  42. C

    Inclined planes, mass' effect on final velocity

    Okay, so I've been working on an extended practical investigation. And I am a little stuck. Heres a brief overview: Using a ramp(always at the same angle to the horizontal), and a truck and a stopwatch, I've timed the amount of time it takes for the truck to reach the bottom of the ramp, with...
  43. S

    Need ideas for final semester project

    Its me again. I need recommendations for a motor and power supply to make a cordless grass trimer that uses battery..anyone?
  44. B

    Solving Final Image Formed from Convex and Concave Lens

    Homework Statement An object is placed 6 metres from a convex lens of focal length 30cm. A concave lens of focal length 5cm is then placed 20 cm from the concave lens, on the side distant from the object. Determine the position, magnification and nature of the final image formed (to solve...
  45. ZapperZ

    VOTE Photo Contest Final Round - Turning Over A New Leaf

    This promises to be a tough final round for this contest. Please vote for the picture that best represents our theme this week, which is all about leaves! 1. Janus http://home.earthlink.net/~parvey/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/fall.jpg 2. Moonbear...
  46. J

    Find the final speed of the box

    there are 2 part for this problem I got the part one but i didnt get another one so helpppp please... 1)A 44.4 kg box initially at rest is pushed 5.3m along a rough, horizontal floor with a constant applied horizonta force of 181.646N. The acceleration of gravity is 9.8 m/s2. If the...
  47. ZapperZ

    PF PHOTO CONTEST Final Vote - Straight and Narrow

    This is going to be a very difficult final round, so good luck to everyone. Please vote for the picture that best represents out theme, which is things that are straight and narrow. 1. turbo-1 http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/4175/wirebridgepy3.jpg 2. twisting_edge 3...
  48. T

    Help for this final project-> Phone set for blind people

    for this project is to helps the blind people in making a call. Each key when pressed produce a audio sound of the number pressed. To confirm the digits pressed is correct an additional key should repeat all the digits pressed in audio. Can anyone give me any information or comment on this...
  49. A

    What's the best way to review for Physics Final?

    Alright, I have a Physics Final exam coming up and I'm worried about it. How do you guys go about studying for everything from a whole semester? Should I just review all of the equations and clear up what each one means? Should I practice all of the problems at least a few times? What should I...
  50. ZapperZ

    FINAL VOTE - Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.

    This final round promises to be a tough one. Congratulations to all who have made it this far. Please vote for the picture that best represents out theme, which is snow. 1. BobG http://img71.imageshack.us/img71/4859/9272006005ez4.jpg 2. GeoMike http://www.mcschell.com/snowytrail.jpg...
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