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I Differentiate two variables functions
Hi, I am dealing with an equality of the form: f(x)=g(y,z) and I need to compute ##dx##. Is the following relation correct? dx={(\frac{\partial f}{\partial x})}^{-1}( \frac{\partial g}{\partial y}dy + \frac{\partial g}{\partial z}dz ) Thank you in advance. -
MHB Determine all real valued differentiable functions f(x)+f(y)=f(xy)
Determine, with proof, all the real-valued differentiable functions $f$, defined for real $x > 0$, which satisfy $f(x) + f(y) = f(xy)$ for all $x, y > 0$.- lfdahl
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- Differentiable Functions
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Comp Sci Book Database Implementation C++
I began by creating 2 classes. A book class and a course class that contains any necessary info about the book and course respectively class bookClass{ private: string theISBN; string thebookName; string thebookAuthor; double thebookCost; int...- carl123
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- Book C++ Classes Database Functions Oop
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- Forum: Engineering and Comp Sci Homework Help
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What Causes Oscillatory Behavior in Sinusoidal Functions?
Homework Statement This isn't really part of my homework, my homework was to draw a pretty graph, but I am curious about some behavior. I was given a picture of a sinusoidal function. I found it was ##2sin(\frac{\pi}{3}t-\frac{\pi}{6}) + 6##. Then I used trig identities to get...- rmiller70015
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- Behavior Functions Sinusoidal
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- Forum: Calculus and Beyond Homework Help
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B The expectation value of superimposed probability functions
I apologize for the simplicity of the question (NOT homework). This is a statistical question (not necessarily a quantum mechanical one). If I have an initial probability function with an associated expected value and then a second probability function is superimposed on the initial...- redtree
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- Expectation Expectation value Functions Probability Statistics Sum Value
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- Forum: Set Theory, Logic, Probability, Statistics
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MHB Compositions, Inverses and Combinations of Functions
HELP! given p(q(x))=2/(5+x) and q(x)=1+x . find a formula for p(x). Someone please help. I don't know how to do this problem .Thanks in advance (PS: would be really helpful if solution is also given)- mak23
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- Combinations Functions
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- Forum: General Math
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MHB Continuous Functions on Intervals .... B&S Theorem 5.3.2 ....
I am reading "Introduction to Real Analysis" (Fourth Edition) by Robert G Bartle and Donald R Sherbert ... I am focused on Chapter 5: Continuous Functions ... I need help in fully understanding an aspect of the proof of Theorem 5.3.2 ...Theorem 5.3.2 and its proof ... ... reads as follows:In...- Math Amateur
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- Continuous Continuous functions Functions intervals Theorem
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MHB Trigonometry and periodic functions
!HELP! The Singapore Flyer, until recently the world's largest Ferris wheel, completes one rotation every 32 minutes.1 Measuring 150 m in diameter, the Flyer is set atop a terminal building, with a total height of 165 m from the ground to the top of the wheel. When viewed from Marina Centre, it...- mak23
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- Functions Periodic Periodic functions Trigonometry
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- Forum: General Math
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MHB Continuous Functions - Thomae's Function ....
I am reading "Introduction to Real Analysis" (Fourth Edition) b Robert G Bartle and Donald R Sherbert ... I am focused on Chapter 5: Continuous Functions ... I need help in fully understanding an aspect of Example 5.1.6 (h) ...Example 5.1.6 (h) ... ... reads as follows: In the above text from...- Math Amateur
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- Continuous Continuous functions Function Functions
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- Forum: Topology and Analysis
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MHB Limits of Functions .... B&S Theorem 4.2.9 .... ....
I am reading "Introduction to Real Analysis" (Fourth Edition) b Robert G Bartle and Donald R Sherbert ... I am focused on Chapter 4: Limits ... I need help in fully understanding an aspect of the proof of Theorem 4.2.9 ...Theorem 4.2.9 ... ... reads as...- Math Amateur
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- Functions Limits Theorem
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- Forum: Topology and Analysis
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MHB Limits of Functions .... L&S Example 10.7 (2) ....
I am reading "Real Analysis: Foundations and Functions of One Variable"by Miklos Laczkovich and Vera Sos ... I need help with an aspect of Example 10.7 (2) ... Example 10.7 (2) reads as follows: In the above text, we read the following: "... ... Since whenever $$\lvert x - 2 \lvert \lt...- Math Amateur
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- Example Functions Limits
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- Forum: Topology and Analysis
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Functions and Analysis with a fixed-point
Homework Statement A fixed-point of a function f : A → A is a point a ∈ A such that f(a) = a. The diagonal of A × A is the set of all pairs (a, a) in A × A. (a) Show that f : A → A has a fixed-point if and only if the graph of f intersects the diagonal. (b) Prove that every continuous function...- Mr Davis 97
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- Analysis Functions
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Solutions to Equations Involving Exponential and Trig Functions
Homework Statement Show that ##e^x = x## does not have any solutions, and show that ##\sec x = e^{-x^2}## has only one solution. Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution Here is my proof of the first proposition: Since ##e^x## is concave up on ##\Bbb{R}##, it must lie above all of its...- Bashyboy
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- Exponential Functions Trig Trig functions
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- Forum: Calculus and Beyond Homework Help
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MHB 15.1.55 Find the mass of the plates with the following density functions
$\textsf{A thin rectangular plate, represented by a region $R$ in the xy-plane}\\$ $\textsf{has a density given by the function p(x,y);}\\$ $\textsf{This function gives the area density in units such as $g/cm^2$}\\$ $\textsf{The mass of the plate is $\displaystyle\iint\limits_{R}p(x,y)dA$}\\$... -
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Prove transitive (Relations and functions)
Homework Statement Question 5 of attached photo Homework Equations (a,b)R(c,d) and (c,d)R (e,f) implies (a,b)R(e,f) The Attempt at a Solution Attached photo[/B]- Suyash Singh
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- Functions
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- Forum: Precalculus Mathematics Homework Help
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I Can a Circular Function with Complex Variable Represent a 3D Graph?
Does a circular function with complex variable represent a three-dimensional graph? For example cosiz- Leo Authersh
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- Analogy Analysis Circular Complex analysis Functions Graphical method
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- Forum: General Math
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I Rigorously understanding chain rule for sum of functions
In my quest to understand the Euler-Lagrange equation, I've realized I have to understand the chain rule first. So, here's the issue: We have g(\epsilon) = f(t) + \epsilon h(t). We have to compute \frac{\partial F(g(\epsilon))}{\partial \epsilon}. This is supposed to be equal to \frac{\partial... -
Reversed limit definition for monotonic functions
Homework Statement Does the delta-epsilon limit definition in reverse work for describing limits in monotonic functions? By reversed, one means for lim (x -> a) f(x) = L if for each δ there corresponds ε such that 0 < | x-a | < δ whenever | f(x) - L | < ε. Homework EquationsThe Attempt at...- ecoo
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- Definition Functions Limit Limit definition
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- Forum: Calculus and Beyond Homework Help
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I Must functions really have interval domains for derivatives?
Nearly every analysis reference I come across defines the derivative for functions on an open interval ##f:(a, b) \rightarrow \mathbb{R}##. I understand that, in constructing the definition of ##f## being differentiable on a point ##c##, we of course want it to first be a point it's domain, so... -
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A If [A,B]=0, are they both functions of some other operator?
In other words, if we are told that A and B commute, then does that mean that there exists some other operator X such that A and B can both be written as power series of X? My instinct is yes but I haven't been able to prove it.- pantheid
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- Functions Operator
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- Forum: Linear and Abstract Algebra
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What is Implicit Differentiation for a Circle?
Homework Statement Hello I have this circle with the equation : [/B] (x-a)^2+(y-b)^2=r^2 I want to find dy/dx for it 2. Homework Equations (x-a)^2+(y-b)^2=r^2 The Attempt at a Solution I am looking on the internet and it appears that I should use what is called "Implicit differentiation"...- MPZ
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- Circle Derivation Differentiation Functions Implicit differentiation
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- Forum: Calculus and Beyond Homework Help
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MHB All boolean functions are computed by a depth 2 circuit
Hello! (Wave) I am looking at the following exercise (pg. 92, ex. 11.1 , book:Gems of Theoretical Computer Science by Uwe Schöning ) : Why can all boolean functions on $n$ variables be computed by a circuit with only 2 levels (a depth 2 circuit) ? What is the size ( number of gates ) of such a...- evinda
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- Circuit Depth Functions
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- Forum: Set Theory, Logic, Probability, Statistics
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Increasing and decreasing functions
Homework Statement f(x)=x[ax-x^2]^ (1/2) for a>0 Then,f(x) A)increases on (3a/4 , a) B)decreases on (0, 3a/4) C)both A,B D)None of these Homework Equations differentiation chain rule f(x) is said to be increasing in (a,b) if it's derivative is positive and decreasing if it's derivative is...- Tanishq Nandan
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- decreasing Functions Increasing
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- Forum: Calculus and Beyond Homework Help
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B Uniqueness of Analytic Functions
Hello, I am learning about smooth analytic functions and smooth nonanalytic functions, and I am wondering the following: Is there a theorem that states that for any real analytic functions f and g and a point a, that if at a f=g and all of their derivatives are equal, that then f=g?- jackferry
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- Functions Uniqueness
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- Forum: Topology and Analysis
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Linear Independence of Two Functions
Homework Statement Use definition (1) to determine if the functions ##y_1## and ##y_2## are linearly dependent on the interval (0,1). ##y_1(t)=cos(t)sin(t)## ##y_2(t)=sin(t)## Homework Equations (1) A pair of functions is said to be linearly independent on the interval ##I## if and only if...- Drakkith
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- Functions Independence Linear Linear independence
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- Forum: Calculus and Beyond Homework Help
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B Problem solving with hyperbolic functions
Mod note: Because his caps-lock key is stuck, it's OK for this post to be in all caps. FIRSTLY, MY LAPTOP'S CAPS LOCK IS BEHAVING REALLY WEIRD AND I HAVE NO CONTROL ON IT WHATSOEVER. SO SORRY FOR POSTING IN ALL CAPS/ALL SMALL LETTERS I HAVE RECENTLY LEARNED HYPERBOLIC FUNCTIONS. HOWEVER, I AM...- Tahmeed
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- Functions Hyperbolic Hyperbolic functions Problem solving
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- Forum: General Math
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Problem regarding periodic current functions
Homework Statement Three periodic currents have the same ##f=100 Hz##. The amplitude of the second current is ##4 A##. and is equal to half of the amplitude of the third current. Effective value of the third current is 5 times that of the first current. At time ##t_1=2ms## third current...- diredragon
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- Alternating current Current Functions Periodic
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- Forum: Introductory Physics Homework Help
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MHB Partial Order Relation on a Functions Set
Hello, I have a question which includes several statements, which I need to decide if they are true or false. I am not sure how to do it, if you could give me hints or "leads", it will mostly appreciated. R is a partial order relation on A, a set of functions from [0,1] to [0,infinity) such...- Yankel
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- Functions Partial Relation Set
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- Forum: Set Theory, Logic, Probability, Statistics
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Resonant Frequency and Transfer Functions
Suppose I have some sort of a filter, whose transfer function is given by H(w), where w is the angular frequency of the input signal in radians per second. I want to know the maximum value of the transfer function. If I solve for the resonant frequency w0, which from my understanding is the...- Apogee
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- Circuit theory Electrical & electronic enging Filter Frequency Functions Resonance Resonant Resonant frequency
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- Forum: Electrical Engineering
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I Difference between holomoprhic and analytic functions
Hello! I read in my complex analysis book that holomorphic and analytic "do not always mean the same thing", but in the complex plane they do. In which case they don't mean the same thing? More specifically what does holomoprhic function means outside the complex plane (such that you can define...- Silviu
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- Difference Functions
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- Forum: Topology and Analysis
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Integral simplification using Bessel functions
Homework Statement I need to simplify the following integral $$f(r, \theta, z) =\frac{1}{j\lambda z} e^{jkr^2/2z} \int^{d/2}_0 \int^{2\pi}_0 \exp \left( -\frac{j2\pi r_0 r}{z\lambda} \cos \theta_0 \right) r_0 \ d\theta_0 dr_0 \tag{1}$$ Using the following integrals: $$\int^{2\pi}_0 \cos (z...- roam
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- Bessel Bessel functions Functions Integals Integral Simplify
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- Forum: Calculus and Beyond Homework Help
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Implementing barrier/penalty functions to *Equality* constant
Hi. I seem to have forgotten how to implement equality constraints to barrier NLPs and quadratic NLPs. Say for example I have this problem: Max Z = x12 + 2 x22 ST: x12 + x22 ≤ 1 x1+ x2 ≤ 1 The unconstrained problem (quadratic penalty - correct me if I'm wrong) then becomes Z = - x12 - 2 x22...- maistral
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- Constant Functions
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MHB Partial Derivatives of Functions
I am having some trouble solving the problem shown below. Can anyone point me in the right direction? or provide the location of a worked example? The volume V of a cone of height h and base radius r is given by V=1/3 πr^2 h. The rate of change of its volume V due to stress expansions with... -
A problem in Inverse Circular Functions in Trigonometry
Homework Statement :[/B] Solve for ##x ##: $$ \sin ^{-1} {x} +\sin ^{-1} {(1-x)} =\cos ^{-1} {x} $$ Answer given: ##0## or ##\frac {1}{2}##. Homework Equations :[/B] All relevant formulae on inverse circular functions may be used. The Attempt at a Solution :[/B] Please see the pic below...- Wrichik Basu
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- Circular Functions Inverse Trigonometery Trigonometric equation Trigonometric functions Trigonometry
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- Forum: Precalculus Mathematics Homework Help
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B Add two functions, same frequency to produce one greater?
Is their any way to add two wave functions like sin or cos in such a way that you could double the frequency or at least increase it?- grahas
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- Frequency Functions Trig functions
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- Forum: General Math
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A Game Theory: Are the payoff functions πi continuous?
How do I show that the payoff function πi isn´t continuous? Why do best replies not always exist?- vonanka
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- Continuous Functions Game Game theory Theory
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- Forum: General Math
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A Operation of Hamiltonian roots on wave functions
How come a+a- ψn = nψn ? This is eq. 2.65 of Griffith, Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, 2e. I followed the previous operation from the following analysis but I cannot get anywhere with this statement. Kindly help me with it. Thank you for your time.- SherLOCKed
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- Functions Hamiltonian Quantum mechanics Roots Wave Wave function Wave functions
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- Forum: Quantum Physics
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Book demonstration about trigonometric relations
Homework Statement [/B] In the equation between (3) and (2), why does the author says that ? Isn't the trigonometric identity actually ? 2. Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution- Bunny-chan
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- Book Calculus Demonstration Functions Inequalites Relations Trigonometric Trigonometry
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- Forum: Introductory Physics Homework Help
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I Continuity of composition of continuous functions
I've learned that composition of continuous functions is continuous. ##\log x## and ##|x|## are continuous functions, but it seems that ##\log |x|## is not continuous. Is this the case?- Mr Davis 97
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- Composition Continuity Continuous Continuous functions Functions
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- Forum: Calculus
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B How to Change the Independent Variable from Time to Position in a Function?
Functions are pretty simple things , they just express a relationship between two different quantities How do i express this function in terms of y(x) = something ?- awholenumber
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- Doubts Functions Independent Position Time Variable
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- Forum: Calculus
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I Why are there no other gamma functions?
hi, i was thinking that every function that satisfies the conditions $$f(0)=1$$ $$f(n+1)=(n+1)f(n)$$ could be a generalization of the factorial function, and why the gamma function is the only function that complies with this conditions? I mean why don't exist other functions, or functions...- MAGNIBORO
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- Functions Gamma
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- Forum: General Math
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Functions and Return statement in C
Hello, In C (or C++), a function is a body of instructions. Functions can be classified as functions that 1) receive inputs and produce outputs 2) receive no inputs and produce no outputs 3) receive inputs and produce no outputs 4) receive no inputs and produce outputs For case 1) and 4), the...- fog37
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- Functions
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- Forum: Programming and Computer Science
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Bode phase plots and initial angles of transfer functions
Hello everyone. So I have a test coming up and I am struggling with the concept of figure out what the initial phase or angle of a transfer function is. For instance, consider the following transfer function: L(s) = 4/s(.4s+1)(s+2) So the initial angle for L(s) is -90 degrees. Is there a...- vysero
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- Angles Bode Functions Initial Phase Plots
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- Forum: General Engineering
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A Gauge-invariant operators in correlation functions
Gauge symmetry is not a symmetry. It is a fake, a redundancy introduced by hand to help us keep track of massless particles in quantum field theory. All physical predictions must be gauge-independent...- spaghetti3451
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- Correlation Functions Operators
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- Forum: Quantum Physics
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Expectation values as a phase space average of Wigner functions
Hi. I'm trying to prove that [\Omega] = \int dq \int dp \, \rho_{w}(q,p)\,\Omega_{w}(q,p) where \rho_{w}(q,p) = \frac{1}{2\pi\hbar} \int dy \, \langle q-\frac{y}{2}|\rho|q+\frac{y}{2}\rangle\,\exp(i\frac{py}{\hbar}) is the Wigner function, being \rho a density matrix. On the other hand...- Gabriel Maia
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- Average Density matrix Expectation Expectation values Functions Phase Phase space Space Statisical physics Wigner
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- Forum: Advanced Physics Homework Help
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Bounded functions with unbounded integrals
Homework Statement I am trying to show that the integrator is unstable by giving examples of bounded inputs which produce unbounded outputs (i.e. a bounded function whose integral is unbounded). Note: The integrator is a system which gives an output equal to the anti-derivative of its input...- roam
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- Bound Bounded Functions Integral Integrals
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- Forum: Calculus and Beyond Homework Help
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Moment generating functions help
Homework Statement [/B] Let X be a random variable with support on the positive integers (1, 2, 3, . . .) and PMF f(x) = C2 ^(-x) . (a) For what value(s) of C is f a valid PMF? (b) Show that the moment generating function of X is m(t) = Ce^t/(2− e^t) , and determine the interval for t for...- Mark53
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- Functions Moment
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- Forum: Calculus and Beyond Homework Help
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A Jacobian Elliptic Functions as Inverse Elliptic Functions
I need help in understanding how Jacobian Elliptic Functions are interpreted as inverses of Elliptic Functions. Please reference the wiki page on Jacobian Elliptic functions: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacobi_elliptic_functions For example, if $$u=u(φ,m)$$ is defined as $$u(φ,m) =...- bamajon1974
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- Functions Inverse Jacobian
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- Forum: Calculus
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Elliptic functions, residue computation, same zeros and poles
Homework Statement Hi, I am trying to understand the attached: I know that if two functions have zeros and poles at the same point and of the same order then they differ only by a multiplicative constant, so that is fine, as both have a double zero at ##z=w_j/2## and a double pole at...- binbagsss
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- Computation Functions Poles Residue
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- Forum: Calculus and Beyond Homework Help
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Periods of Jacobi Elliptic functions
Homework Statement I have that ##(\psi(z)-e_j)^{1/2}=e^{\frac{-n_jz}{2}}\frac{\sigma(z+\frac{w_j}{2})}{\sigma(\frac{w_j}{2})\sigma(z)}## has period ##w_i## if ##i=j## and period ##2w_i## if ##i\neq j## where ##i,j=1,2,3## and ##w_3=w_1+w_2## (*) where ##e_j=\psi(\frac{w_j}{2})## I have...- binbagsss
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- Functions Jacobi
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- Forum: Calculus and Beyond Homework Help