Form Definition and 1000 Threads

  1. K

    I Finding Most General Form of Rindler Coordinates

    I'm searching, but so far I have not found a derivation of the coordinates shown by wikipedia in the very beggining of https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rindler_coordinates#Characteristics_of_the_Rindler_frame. It seems obvious from the relation ##X^2 - T^2 = 1 / a^2##, (##c = 1##), that ##X =...
  2. M

    Solve simple nonlinear equations in the form [A]x=b

    Hi! I have a simple set of nonlinear equations 1) 3x = 30 2) x+2y = 20 3) x + y*z = 15 Clearly the solution to this is (10,5,1) but I want to find a robust way to solve this type of problem [A]x=b (where [A] is a simple function of x) which doesn't involve numerically solving using Newtons...
  3. navneet9431

    B Prism Forming Image: Nature & Types

    Do Prism form image? If they do form image, then what is the nature of the image formed?
  4. R

    When current flow reach indeterminate form

    Homework Statement If the current flow, in a branch of a circuit, is a function of say (√(x + 2)-2)/(x-2) (or any such that give an indeterminate form at a certain value) of an input source current x. What current will be flowing on that part of the circuit, when the function become...
  5. ibkev

    I Dot product definition: deriving component form

    ## \newcommand{\ihat}{\hat{\boldsymbol{\imath}}} \newcommand{\jhat}{\hat{\boldsymbol{\jmath}}} \newcommand{\khat}{\hat{\boldsymbol{k}}} ## Several times now I've seen the following technique for deriving the component form of the dot product. It always felt clean and simple until last night when...
  6. M

    MHB Finding the impedance in rectangular and polar form

    I don't fully understand how to work out the impedance from the given equation (5j-5)x(11j-11)/(5j-5)+(11j-11). Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. The answer needs to be in rectangular and polar form.
  7. Entertainment Unit

    Convergence of a series given in non-closed form

    Homework Statement Determine whether the given series is absolutely convergent, conditionally convergent, or divergent. ##\frac{1}{3} + \frac{1 \cdot 4}{3 \cdot 5} + \frac{1 \cdot 4 \cdot 7}{3 \cdot 5 \cdot 7} + \frac{1 \cdot 4 \cdot 7 \cdot 10}{3 \cdot 5 \cdot 7 \cdot 9} + \ldots + \frac{1...
  8. M

    Prime factors of a unique form in the each term a sequence?

    This is no homework. I have come across a conjecture in a book called The art of the infinite:the pleasures of mathematics. I want to understand how to prove it. Homework Statement Consider a 3-rhythm starting with 2: ## 2, 5, 8, 11, 14, 17...## The each number in this sequenc has the form...
  9. Abhishek11235

    A How to calculate the matrix of a form?

    This is screenshot from V.I Arnold's book on Classical mechanics. My question is how do we find matrix of any n-form. Detailed answer please.
  10. J

    Can These Equations Be Represented in Bloch Form?

    Homework Statement Given: sin(Πx/a)e6Πix/Na and e2Πi/a(7/N+4)x can these equations be represented in Bloch form?[/B] Homework Equations Given that Bloch form can be represented as: Ψ(x) = u(x) eikx[/B] The Attempt at a Solution sin(Πx/a)eikx w/n = 3 and...
  11. karush

    MHB Set of vectors form a vector space

    this is what is given so by addition $$\begin{bmatrix}x_1\\y_1\\5z_1\end{bmatrix} \oplus \begin{bmatrix} x_2\\y_2\\5z_2 \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} x_1+x_2\\y_1+y_2\\5z_1+5z_2 \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} X\\Y\\10Z \end{bmatrix}$$ uhmmmm really?
  12. karush

    MHB Determine vec {{x},{y},{3x+2y}} in R^3 form a vec space

    Determine if the set of vectors $\begin{bmatrix} x\\y\\3x+2y \end{bmatrix}$ $\in \Bbb{R}^3$ form a vector space (with the usual addition and scalar multiplication for vectors in $\Bbb{R}^3$).OK first of all this doesn't have z in it. So I don't know if this meets the requirement of...
  13. Abhishek11235

    Is Every Differential 1-Form on a Line the Differential of Some Function?

    Homework Statement This problem is from V.I Arnold's book Mathematics of Classical Mechanics. Q) Show that every differential 1-form on line is differential of some function Homework Equations The differential of any function is $$df_{x}(\psi): TM_{x} \rightarrow R$$ The Attempt at a Solution...
  14. Mutatis

    Write ##5-3i## in the polar form ##re^\left(i\theta\right)##

    Homework Statement Write ##5-3i## in the polar form ##re^\left(i\theta\right)##. Homework Equations $$ |z|=\sqrt {a^2+b^2} $$ The Attempt at a Solution First I've found the absolute value of ##z##: $$ |z|=\sqrt {5^2+3^2}=\sqrt {34} $$. Next, I've found $$ \sin(\theta) = \frac {-3} {\sqrt...
  15. M

    MHB The shifting of h in vertex form

    The Role of H in the quadratic function ( vertex form) i get that this is how its written on a graph y=(x-2)^2+k that the graph looks as if the value of h is positive as in +2 ( however its value is actually negative) looks like it shifted right my textbook contradicts itself y=3(x-1)^2 +2...
  16. R

    Alternative form of geodesic equation

    Homework Statement We are asked to show that: ## \frac{d^2x_\mu}{d\tau^2}= \frac{1}{2} \frac{dx^\nu}{d\tau} \frac{dx^{\rho}}{d\tau} \frac{\partial g_{\rho \nu}}{\partial x^{\mu}} ## ( please ignore the image in this section i cannot remove it for some reason ) Homework Equations The...
  17. K

    Integral of a differential form

    Homework Statement Suppose that a smooth differential ##n-1##-form ##\omega## on ##\mathbb{R}^n## is ##0## outside of a ball of radius ##R##. Show that $$ \int_{\mathbb{R}^n} d\omega = 0. $$ Homework Equations [/B] $$\oint_{\partial K} \omega = \int_K d\omega$$ The Attempt at a Solution...
  18. M

    Form Factor for Scattering (like muons off of protons)

    Homework Statement Homework Equations N/A The Attempt at a Solution I am trying to complete the last part of this question, part 5(c). My professor has told me that the form factor $$F(q)\rightarrow1$$ as $$q\rightarrow0$$ but I am unsure how to show this. I believe that $$\lim_{{q...
  19. B

    The squirrel jumps horizontally form the top of the 25m tall tree

    HI. I need help with my physics hw. I do not need the answers but need a general guidance on how to solve the problem. Would appreciate it alot!
  20. George Keeling

    I What is the canonical form of the metric?

    I am reading Spacetime and Geometry : An Introduction to General Relativity – by Sean M Carroll and he writes: Quote: A useful characterisation of the metric is obtained by putting ##g_{\mu\nu}## into its canonical form. In this form the metric components become $$ g_{\mu\nu} = \rm{diag} (-1...
  21. Krushnaraj Pandya

    Vector equation of a plane in normal form

    Homework Statement A vector n of magnitude 8 units is inclined to x,y and z axis at 45, 60 and 60 degrees resoectively.If the plane passes through (root2, -1, 1) and is normal to n then find its equation. Homework Equations (r-a).n=0 where r is position vector of a point on plane, a is a point...
  22. Krushnaraj Pandya

    Limit of 0^0: Evaluating x^sinx

    Homework Statement lim x--->0 |x|^sinx is? Homework Equations lim x-->0 f(x)^g(x), if both functions tend to 0, limit is equal to e^log[f(x).g(x)] with the same limit..(i) The Attempt at a Solution when x>0, it is x^sinx and x<0 it is -1/x^sinx. putting the first case in (i) we get...
  23. Morbidly_Green

    Expressing the density matrix in matrix form

    Homework Statement Given the above lambda system, is it wrong to say that the density matrix is of the form ## \rho = c_1|1> + c_2|2> + c_3|3> ## ? Hence when written in matrix form (basis of ##|i>##), ## \rho ## is a diagonal matrix who's elements are the ##c_i##s?
  24. M

    MHB What are the basis subsets of a 5-element vector space with additional vectors?

    Hey! :o Let $V$ be a vector space with with a 5-element basis $B=\{b_1, \ldots , b_5\}$ and let $v_1:=b_1+b_2$, $v_2:=b_2+b_4$ and $\displaystyle{v_3:=\sum_{i=1}^5(-1)^ib_i}$. I want to determine all subsets of $B\cup \{v_1, v_2, v_3\}$ that form a basis of $V$. Are the desired subsets the...
  25. C

    I Writing Metric in Matrix Form: Method?

    In ##c=1## units, from my SR courses I was told for example, that the Minkowski metric ## ds^2 = -dt^2 + dx^2 + dy^2 + dz^2 ## can be written in matrix form as the below.. \eta = \begin{pmatrix} -1 & 0 & 0 & 0 \\ 0 & 1 & 0 & 0 \\ 0 & 0 & 1 & 0 \\ 0 & 0 & 0 & 1 \end{pmatrix} And it was just...
  26. M

    MHB Sum of basis elements form a basis

    Hey! :o Let $V$ be a vector space. Let $b_1, \ldots , b_n\in V$ and let $\displaystyle{b_k':=\sum_{i=1}^kb_i}$ for $k=1, \ldots , n$. I want to show that $\{b_1, \ldots , b_n\}$ is a basis of $V$ iff $\{b_1', \ldots , b_n'\}$ is a basis of $V$. I have done the following: Let $B:=\{b_1...
  27. C

    Bragg diffraction form an “inclined” crystal plane

    Homework Statement In picture, first-order reflection from the reflection planes shown occurs when an x-ray beam of wavelength ##0.260 nm## makes an angle ##\theta=63.8°## with the top face of the crystal. What is the unit cell size ##a_0##? Homework Equations Bragg law $$d=\frac{ n...
  28. B

    I The integral form of Gauss' theorem

    In many texts I have seen, Gauss theorem has the form of$$\frac{q}{\epsilon_0}=\oint\vec{E}d\vec{A}$$ Why a line integral symbol was used for this surface integral everywhere? The more I see it the more I believe there is something wrong with my understanding about this. I didn't think too much...
  29. V

    MHB Find Analytic Expression for Integral with Approximations

    Find the closed form (or) analytic expression form for the following integral $$ \hspace{0.3cm} \large {\int_{0} ^{\infty} \frac{\frac{1}{x^4} \hspace{0.1cm} e^{- \frac{r}{x^2}}\hspace{0.1cm}e^{- \frac{r}{z^2}} }{ \frac{1}{x^2} \hspace{0.1cm} e^{- \frac{r}{x^2}}+ \frac{1}{y^2}...
  30. nomadreid

    I "Laws of Form" by G. Spencer-Brown (1969)

    I have received (unasked) a digital edition of "Laws of Form" (1969) by G. Spencer-Brown; I have glanced at it, and also at the Wikipedia article https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laws_of_Form. OK, another logical system; logical journals (e.g. by ASL) are full of them, and I am not sure whether...
  31. J

    Maple Find Jordan Canonical Form with Maple

    Hi all! I have to show that the matrix 10x10 matrix below is nilpotent, determine its signature, and find its Jordan canonical form. [-2 , 19/2 , -17/2 , 0 , -13 , 9 , -4 , 7 , -2 , -13] [15 , -51 , 48 , -8 , 80 , -48 , 19 , -39 , 10 , 74] [-7 , 34 , -33 , 0 , -50 , 31 , -11 , 27 , -6 , -47] [1...
  32. Mr Davis 97

    Finding a closed form expression for an infinite union

    Homework Statement Show that ##\displaystyle \bigcup_{n=2}^\infty \left[ \frac{1}{n} , \frac{n}{n+1} \right] = (0,1)##. Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution I'm not sure how to show this rigorously. It is sufficient to note that ##\lim_{n\to\infty} \frac{1}{n} = 0## and that...
  33. E

    MHB DeMoivre's Theorem express (sqrt(2)/2 + sqrt(2)/2 i)^8 in a+bi form

    So the question is: express (sqrt(2)/2 + sqrt(2)/2 i)^8 in a+bi form I know r=1 and tangent=pi/4 Using the theorem i get 1(cos (2pi) +i*sin (2pi)) which becomes 1(1*i)=1*i however WebAssign says this is incorrect. I've also tried "0+1i" and just "i" What am I doing wrong?
  34. wolram

    B Formation of Hyperion System: How Planets Form Far from Stars

    So how did the Hyperion system form with planets so far from there star. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/10/181015104531.htm
  35. Josu Aguirrebeitia

    A Solution form for the following differential equation

    Hi. After arranging the dynamic contact between a elastic ball against a flat, I have reached the following differential equation for the motion during the contact: m·x’’+(k+c·x’)·x^n=0 with m,c,k>0 and for exponent n --> 1<n<2 Any functional form for this equation? I have solved it...
  36. E

    MHB Convert another equation x^2+y^2=4 to polar form

    x^2+y^2=4 I have so far: (r^2)cos^(theta)+(r^2)sin(theta)=4 Idk what I'm supposed to do from here
  37. E

    MHB Convert equation 8x=8y to polar form

    Convert the equation to polar form 8x=8y I thought it would be 8*r*cos(theta)=8*r*sin(theta) Said it was incorrect then I thought I needed to divide by 8 to remove it, giving me: r*cos(theta)=r*sin(theta) But that was also incorrect and now I am stuck
  38. Robin04

    I How to show that commutative matrices form a group?

    Let's say we have a given matrix ##G##. I want to find a set of ##M## matrices so that ##MG = GM## and prove that this is a group. How can I approach this problem?
  39. nicemaths

    Express exp(3+Pi*i) in Cartesian Form

    The problem statement Express exp(3+π*i) in Cartesian Form. The attempt at a solution Equating e^(3+πi) = e^(x)e^(iy) = e^(x)(cos(y) + isin(y)) then e^(x)cos(y) = 3 e^(x)sin(y)=π now |e^(3+πi)| = e^(x) so x = sqrt(9+π^2) then cos(y) = 3/sqrt(9+π^2) sin(y) = π/sqrt(9+π^2) at this point i don't...
  40. karush

    MHB 307.8.1 Suppose Y_1 and Y_2 form a basis for a 2-dimensional vector space V

    nmh{796} $\textsf{Suppose $Y_1$ and $Y_2$ form a basis for a 2-dimensional vector space $V$ .}\\$ $\textsf{Show that the vectors $Y_1+Y_2$ and $Y_1−Y_2$ are also a basis for $V$.}$ $$Y_1=\begin{bmatrix}a\\b\end{bmatrix} \textit{ and }Y_2=\begin{bmatrix}c\\d\end{bmatrix}$$ $\textit{ then }$...
  41. Y

    MHB Show that set of points form right-angled triangle

    I was thinking of using Pythagoras here but it didn't get me far Any suggestions?
  42. M

    MHB Convert the recursive formula into the explicit form

    Hey! :o We have the sequence $$0, \ 2 , \ -6, \ 12, \ -20, \ \ldots$$ Its recursive definition is \begin{align*}&a_1=0 \\ &a_{n+1}=(-1)^{n+1}\cdot (a_n+2\cdot n)\end{align*} or not? How can we convert that in the explicit form? (Wondering)
  43. Sanchayan Ghosh

    I Canonical form derivation of (L1'AL1)

    Hello everyone, I actually had a problem with understanding the part where they have defined L'AL = Λ. There, they have taken γΛγ1 = Σy2λ = 1. Why have they taken that? Is it arbitary or does it come as a result of a derivation? Thank you
  44. M

    MHB Determine a matrix C such that T = CA has echelon form

    Hey! :o Let $$A=\begin{pmatrix}1 & 2 & 3 \\ 4 & 5 & 6 \\ 7 & 8 & 9\end{pmatrix}\in \mathbb{R}^{3\times 3}$$ I want to determine a matrix $C\in GL_3(\mathbb{R})$ such that $T:=C\cdot A$ has echelon form. Performing an elementary row operation is equivalent to multiplying an invertible matrix...
  45. Mr Davis 97

    Showing that subgroups of G form a lattice

    Homework Statement Prove that the set of all subgroups of a group ##G## is a lattice with respect to the partial order relation given by containment. Note: You need not prove that containment is a partial order relation but you do need to prove that if ##H\leq G## and ##K\leq G## then there...
  46. V

    I Are three zeros always required in the third row for a matrix in echelon form?

    I need to find the echelon form of: 1 1 2 8 -1 -2 3 1 3 -7 4 10 and so far I have: 1 1 2 8 0 10 -50 -90 0 0 -52 -104 I was just wondering if I was required to put another zero in my third row. Am I always required to have three zeros in the third row? I'm assuming I do, but when I looked at...
  47. M

    MHB Change the form of equation of surface

    Hey! :o We consider the surface $S$ of the space $\mathbb{R}^3$ that is defined by the equation $2(x^2+y^2+z^2-xy-xz-yz)+3\sqrt{2}(x-z)=1$. I want to find (using symmetric matrices) an appropriate orthonormal system of coordinates $(x_1, y_1, z_1)$ for which the above equation has the form...
  48. A

    A What volume of interstellar space is needed to form a star?

    So, let me preface by saying I’m neither a scientist nor a mathematician, so am requesting some talented help here checking the accuracy of my source information and math. Regarding star formation, I got curious about how much volume of space in the interstellar medium is actually required to...
  49. lfdahl

    MHB Is the definite integral ∫ [arcsin(1/x)-1/x]of indeterminate form?

    Is the definite integral $$\int_{1}^{\infty}\left(\arcsin \left(\frac{1}{x}\right)-\frac{1}{x} \right)\,dx$$ of indeterminate form or not? Prove your statement.
  50. V

    Solving Limits: Finding a, b, c, and d for ∞-∞ Form

    Homework Statement lim x~∞ 〈√(x⁴+ax³+3x²+ bx+ 2) - √(x⁴+ 2x³- cx²+ 3x- d) 〉=4 then find a, b, c and d[/B]Homework Equations all the methods to find limits The Attempt at a Solution it can be said that the limit is of the form ∞-∞.I am completely stuck at this question.the answer is a=2...
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