Guidance Definition and 443 Threads

Hi,The curriculum for Electrical Engineering at the school where I am going to be studying is the following: (for 1st semester) Calculus I Digitaltechnik (Digital Technology) Linear Algebra Physics for Electrical engineering Circuit Technology ICurrently I am studying a Pre-Calculus book and...

I can't decide what should I study math or physics. I'm not asking you to decided for me (obviously), I'm just asking you what do you like about math or physics and why? In my opinion (and I know I don't understand it yet) one of the most interesting things in physics is String Theory and laser...

Okay, so I'm only a sophomore in high school, and since I've been little, I've had a passion for 2 things, building small things (legos), and electronics. I'm saving to build my own computer next year. Anyhow, I don't know exactly what career I want to have as a career, I do know that I want...

Hello, I'm a physics student at Michigan State and I started an applied physics club. One of our first major projects is converting a 4-stroke combustion engine into a pneumatic engine to drive a motorcycle. We completed the prototype using a 4.5 hp tecumseh 139cc motor, a 5lb CO2 tank, some...

I just need some direction. I just can't seem to solve anything in math or physics right now. I want to become good at both but I just am struggling mightily. First year in college in mechanics and calculus. Every one says to just work harder. This is very frustrating because I put in over 10...

Hi all! I am a junior at a University of California going for a major in Applied Math and a minor in Computer Science. So far I have been a TA/Discussion Leader for Calculus for a year, and I've done a presentation at a math conference for community colleges about a school-implemented study...

Hello all, So,I am seriously seeking a BA in Mechanical Engineering. I still have 1 year of school,and a few extra since I will be working to save up for college. I'm fairly proffecient in trigonometry and basic Algebra. And am currently studying basic Physics. But I know I need to know basic...

I don't understand how I am doing so badly right now. I am at University studying Calculus one and I just got my first exam back and I did not do well. I went over the practice exams with a tutor and studied the day before the exam extensively. Maybe I should have started earlier. Could someone...

Hi friends, I have to do a semester project (analytic, computational, or both) for my second course in Statistical Physics - a graduate level course with great emphasis on phase transitions. It will be graded just 15% of the final grade (so, it is not necessary to elaborate exhaustively) and it...

Hello! I am new to the forum. Actually, I enrolled in the forum because of this question... It's been eating me for a while now. So I'll give you some background on my (convoluted) educational path. I started college undecided, then switch to a preprofessional chemistry path with hopes of...

Hi, I am in my first year of M.Sc. in physics. I want to pursue a research in Photonics after my Post-Graduation. i am really passionate about Physics and research... but unfortunately there is nobody to guide me in the proper way... i want to pursue research in Photonics in some of the top...

Hello everyone, Can anyone assist me with the following; I have derived some very interesting cosmological quantities within regard to radiation as it moves through space. I am looking for someone trustworthy who can help me verify my work and point me in the right direction without claiming...

I've always been interested in computer science and programming and have tried to learn the basics this past summer. It wasn't until my senior year that my school has offered a class dedicated to computer science. How should I prepare?

I recently read that indexology is the art of writing a Lagrangian by just knowing how many dimensions it has and how to contract tensors. I am very interested in this technique, but I cannot find any reference. Can anyone give me a guidance or a reference?

Hi guys, I am really new to the concept of aerodynamics and really need some guidance for my university project. First of all, I am going to make a DIY windtunnel based on this project http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Wind-Tunnel-20-Project-Paperclip/ The size of the testing section needs to...

I am post graudate in Physics [Msc. Physics]...i want to study more in this field..Mphil or phd which is best option? is there any way to do phd without NET score in india? please help

Hi guys, I recently got my hands dirty renovating my house. Learned a lot. I want to fix a floor in one room, want to try epoxy resin for this. Surprisingly, googling was less than satisfactory. Yes, I got it, many epoxy resins are wonderful and there are gazillions of them. That's not...

Hello, I have been studying matrices and determinants recently and do not understand why certain things are done the way they are. Like, why is matrix multiplication defined the way it is. I find that there are not enough proofs. Is there any book/article/video that any of you recommend to...

I just finished second year physics and I passed everything but not by a lot. My cum GPA is ~1.7 and program GPA is ~1.8. I've done the math and I would need at least a A+ on every single course for the next 2 years to get my GPA up to only a 3. First year didn't treat me too well and and 2nd...

I had a lot of trouble in my early undergraduate career and had received some really bad grades. I retook a lot of courses and after 6 years, I am finally graduating with good marks in my third and fourth year courses and I believe I have an overall good understanding of undergraduate physics. I...

Homework Statement f(x,y) is function who's mixed 2nd order PDE's are equal. consider k_f: determine the points on the graph of the parabloid f(x,y) = x^2 + y^2 above the ellipse 3x^2 + 2y^2 = 1 at which k_f is maximised and minimised. The Attempt at a Solution is this the langrange...

Hi, I am new to this forum. I aim to crack the national physics olympiad 2016. Please provide me the necessary guidance about the topics, and way to study.Thanks.

First, let me say that I am a senior physics undergrad. I have failed Linear Algebra once before. Otherwise I am a straight A student. I'm also taking Ordinary Differential Equations right now, and I breeze through that class without a care in the world. I'm not sure if I've developed some sort...

Hello Everyone, I am a young college student that just realized how little of an education I received growing up and attending school in Southern Mississippi. I won't say that it is entirely the fault of my teachers, as soon as I realized I could graduate while barely passing Algebra one I did...

Hi, I have previously made a post in order to gain some insight in my rather out of control project. Long story short I am investigating vibration of a circular plate and its standing waves. After consultation at this forum I have been guided in the direction of acoustics and bessel functions...

Homework Statement Kindly see the attachment. Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution As with all such questions, its in setting everything up that I'm having some trouble. I know that F = mdv/dt + vdm/dt. And also that F = R - m(t)g, but R = M0g. From here though I don't know how to...

If you were starting with no applicable background, no engineering degree, nothing except for a lot of free time and a moderate amount of money to spend, how would you become Tony Stark? No limits on time, whether it's 6 months or 60 years, how would you go from Joe the VCR clock programmer to...

Hi, I'm a high school senior and I was planning on studying Aerospace Engineering but my local university doesn't have it so I was opting to study ME and then move to a bigger uni where they have AE so I can get my masters degree there. Is that a good idea? Plus where would I work after I get my...

ok. so here is the plan. there is a class i want to take. but before i can take that class i need/want to learn bunch of stuff. The classes has bunch of pre-requisite classes that i want to learn. I want to learn them efficiently(dont confuse this with me rushing, if it takes time, so be it but...

First, thank you for taking the time to read this. I need some guidance as I am inventing somewhat of a new edible product. Curious as to if someone can point me in the right direction for the type of chemist I should actually be looking for. At first I was under the impression that it would be...

Hi Guys, So I am in a pretty peculiar pickle, by the end of my junior year I will have completed all graduation requirements for both my majors (Physics and Mathematics) and all graduation requirements for the university to grant me my degree. I want to emphasize that I am not overloading on...

Okay I'm a second year electrical engineering student and will I'm thinking about going to deep down to the metal part of computers, I mean how to build microcontrollers and processor.I gave it some thought,and I looked at the computer engineering classes and all of them were about software...

First post in the forums. Looking forward to some great conversations. I took my ultimate exam for an A.A.S. in Instrumentation Technology, Electronics, and Bio-medical Equipment Repair Technology. I have an internship at a hospital SUPPOSEDLY scheduled to start in a month. I have plans to...

I am a sophomore in high school, and hope to become an experimental particle physicist when I am older. I am currently in algebra II, will take college algebra next semester, and by the end of summer hopefully get done with trigonometry. Questions: Am I on a good pace? What mathematics classes...

Could somebody please suggest me a staff mentor, or perhaps anybody, preferably a power system engineer and into hydro power. i really need some help. thank you :)

Hello! I understand that a lot of this may be considered physics, but It is for AP Chemistry. We will likely be required to identify a certain element on the periodic table given a set of quantum numbers of one of its electrons. I understand the primary quantum number, n, essentially...

Hello professionals and physics forum users, I am an engineering undergraduate (mechanical) and I was hoping you could shed some light for me. Currently I am: -engaged in the Formula SAE team at my university -Former Military officer candidate (

i need to design a light weight platform(capable of carrying 60-100kg weight) with some kind of thrusters so that it can go down smoothly through air from about 5-10m of height to ground level. can anyone tell me what kind of thrusters i should use??

Hello all! I'm an engineering student who is taking part in a group project to design and build a UAV to carry out surveillance in Greenland. Now my specific task is to sort out our means of propulsion and materials. The problem is up to now I have only learned about petrol propulsion systems...

Hi guys, My name is Maher, and I am not new to physics...I am specialized in Soil physics and mechanics...However, I have recently developed an interest in light physics... I am searching for a book or articles on Ultraviolet, in particular the separation and intensification of the...

hi my dear friends, Wells turbine is the subject of the my Thesis: http://www.upload7.ir/imgs/2014-10/37346220310608280524.jpg i make below model in gambit 2.4 ,But now I want to make the upper airfoil cord bigger than the bottom one. below model is constant,attention to third pictures(...

Hi, I found this website particularly useful for enriching my sophomore physics coursework and looking up some topics that are beyond scope of undergrad physics core: http://www.staff.science.uu.nl/~Gadda001/goodtheorist/gr.html I wonder if there is anything like this for math? It's my second...

Hi all, I just finished my 4 years college with a B.S. in Physics from a reputed physics program. I came to college with a naive mindset about myself. I thought I want to become a theorist and get a tenure from somewhere. I have changed quite a bit after working in research as an undergrad...

I currently have a undergraduate degree in Computer Science and Engineering and I would like to take up physics along with my current employment position. So I am looking for a online course of BSc in Physics. But I am not sure what university to choose and where the online courses are best. I...

Hi! I'm currently in high school and am extremely interested in biotechnological subjects like genetics, genetical engineering, dna recombinant technology etc.. What field should I aim for? #confused.

Hey Guys! I joined the forums here recently, and have a vast appreciation and love for the study of Radioactive and Nuclear physics. I'm currently in high school, and am wondering what advice you guys have for my planned career path. My questions are: What tests or classes are best for college...

Hi, I'm planning to start my Master programme this december. I am very interested in philosophy of logic. And i am inclined to read more proof theory rather than model theory. And i really wanted to engage in proof theory as my first reading materials towards mathematical logic area...

Hello everyone. I've been struggling with how to deal or solve questions that include variable masses. Considering the method I usually try to solve with, it either gets me lost or just makes things complicated and doesn't work often to me. :P I was wondering if you guys could help me out...

Hello. First off I would like to apologize if my questions are common sense, I have done my own research with some progress but with some stopping points that I hope to get pushed in the right direction here. I am trying to build a system that is similar to a bike with a free wheel so it can...

I am taking and advnaced ODEs course at uni. The first four weeks have been challenging but doable with some research outside. As we approach more special functions, it has gotten hectic and I've even fallen two weeks behind :/. Some of the questions we get are insanely scary! Our lecturer...