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The question from my textbook was "Give a complete proof that the largest triangle that can be inscribed in a circle is an equilateral triangle ", largest meaning that with the greatest area. I found a proof that finds the area of the general triangle in terms of the angles, and through...

I'm about to complete a PhD in computational materials science. However, moving on, educational research seems interesting to me. What are some ways in which I can make the move? Start doing a literature search on my own, then when I've identified a problem, then knock on someone's doors and...

i'm a masters student at the university of cape town in south africa. we are trying to encourage disadvantaged school pupils in the townships (grade 11 & 12) to become intersted in science and engineering. since we ourselves are involved in aeronautics we are looking for related project ideas...

Someone painted on my Hardwood floors :( Any ideas? So the folks who owned the house before my folks bought it clearly half-a$$ed a lot of things before we moved in. They put wall-to-wall carpeting in everywhere (over perfectly good hardwood floors:confused: ) Now it is clear that they...

There is a Science Olympiad team at my school, but no real science club, so I was thinking of forming one. However, to be honest, I don't really know what people do at science clubs. I was thinking we could do some interesting experiments, but I'm not sure what else, if anything. I'm thinking...

Hello, I am trying to come up with a good senior project for my physics degree. I am really interested in PV and I have spent a lot of time researching the literature and whatnot but haven't been able to come up with an original idea for a project. My first idea was improving the efficiency of...

There's already a thread on conventional (terrestrial/earthen) gardens, so I thought I'd start on water gardens. I was visiting a local nursery last week, and they have a really water garden set up (about 2 m x 3-4 m) in the shape of an irregular oval. Anyway, some members have posted...

There is a lot of talk about big projects to gather energy from wind. I have two ideas I don't see used that I was wondering about. 1. Using large stretches of canvas to redirect wind from a large cross sectional area to a smaller outlet, like some kind of wind nozzle. It would also form...

Has anyone felt as though they've no problem with fairly advanced mathematics on paper, but is horrible with even arithmetic in their heads? If so, does anyone have any ideas as how to improve your mental math?

Okay so completed a similar project the other day,but I am addicted now. I built a parallelogram binocular mount similar to this. Now I am trying to come up with ideas for a binocular chair...like this I would like to make the chair recline though. This is where I need help. I need to...

Hello, I'm looking to meet an undergrad design requirement, which can be done with independent study. I'll graduate in December, so I have a lot of coursework under my belt. I'll also have all summer to research and prepare. I've focused on communications and dsp, and these are the...

I have been attempting to make the leap from AP Calc to more theory-based calculus by trying to solve problems. Unfortunately, there are no solutions to the book I'm using so I need some guidance. Here's the problem: Let f: [0,1] -> (0,1) be continuous. Show that the equation 2x -...

I need an in door hobby to keep me busy, like making some thing, but i can not think of any thing worth making, it matters not what it is as long as it has a use or is entertaining, and the cost can be spread over several weeks/months. Any one have sensible/realistic ideas?

Two best QG papers so far this quarter--other ideas? Part of doing regular QG NEWS AND OVERVIEW has been having a poll every three months to get people's views on the papers appearing that quarter which they think will be most important for future research----a Most Valuable Paper (MVP)...

Hi! As you can see, I didn't use the template, but that is because this is a different kind of question. I need to think of a project relating to physics for my final project in Honor's Physics. She (the teacher) would like an idea by Monday and the sooner I can start researching, the better...

Hi, is there anyone who can give me some good links with experiments. I want to present physics to younger pupils (end of elementary and first and second grade of high school). Thanx

Ok for some various reasons the math club that I was running got shut down. Now I'm trying to re-start it again. But I want to be its founder(it looks good to be the founder of a club). So what should I rename it? Any good ideas?

I need some ideas on how to build a launcher which will fire a spring (about the size of a pinky) over a distance of about 4 metres. The launcher has to be capable of firing a spring from any angle above the horizontal (0 to 90 degrees) and the target will be at ground level. I think a...

Early Warning against "Killer"-Asteroids - current state, ideas.. Here I would like to discuss any current or future early warning system against "Killer"-Asteroids, i.e. asteroids that might cause major damage to earth. My main interest is not so much in asteroids like Apophis that are...

Hi everyone, I'm a grade 12 high school student taking Physics and I'm looking into some ideas for my final project. The idea is to come up with a physics lab/experiment that investigates a relationship (that can be graphed) between two variables or the determination of a physical constant...

Hi, everyone. I'm not sure if this is the right forum as this isn't a simple question-and-answer homework assignment, so please excuse me if this isn't in the right place. I posted this in a different forum earlier and I think it got deleted, so apologies for the double posting. I'm a high...

If you have ever been disabled, whether from a surgery or some disability, then you know that you are limited to certain things that you can do. I am wondering if there is anything that you wish you could do while you were/are disabled. This could be something that you wanted to do at work, in...

hi :) you may remember me as the girl who drew a comicbook featuring a mathematician superhero for her nerdlove boyfriend as a valentine's day present. well, now his birthday is coming up, and I'd like to bake him a math-themed cake. I was wondering if any of you fine quantitative types...

hello, just a small question on taking phy II over the summer. my schools gone through a great deal of budget cuts and we're not left with a lot of options with regards to classes here. physics II is offered once in the first 6 week semester, may to june. once in the 2nd 6 week...

We all know some one that has a medical condition that is physically challenged, or even have been ourself. A group of engineers part of The University of Mississippi's Design Division are trying to begin a project that can help benefit the physically challenged. The request is for ideas that...

right now I'm in the midst of completing a PhD thesis. I have some ideas for future work that I'd like to see through if possible. What would be the usual course of action? Right now I can see the following (1) Sound out my supervisors about supporting me through these ideas (2)...

Here is an interesting question that my urge for simplification and basic/fundamental understanding has lead me to ask: -------------------------------------------------------------- What would you say are the most fundamental ideas of Physics, the most fundamental science? By fundamental what...

Hi I'm looking for a book on AMATYC. Any ideas?

we are supposed to find a recent news article that relates to chemistry and contains at least 3 chemical compounds and write a paper about it anyone know of anything interesting that i could write about?

I have a 5 minute presentation on Gregor mendel. i already have the speech done and a poweporint. I am wondering what I could do that would be unique and out of the ordianary like something that I could bring that would make my presenation better than everyone elses beause it is the...

For a project in my combustion class, I have to do a review paper on an area of combustion research. I don't know a lot about this field or the technologies that are at the forefront, so I was hoping the people on this board could help me out. I'm kind of a sci-fi geek, so I would like...

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I am in the unique position of being able to implement ideas for green homes immediately for production. If you have any ideas that you would like to share, we will consider your ideas and may use them. It is a chance to help change the world a little bit. Yes I do benefit from this but not...

Greetings to all! As deadlines approach for PhD applications, I'm pretty confused about where to get my PhD and the implications of my choice. I'd really like to hear some opinions on my dilemma. Firstly, I'm currently in a MSc program somewhere in Europe and estimate to graduate on the...

Anyone familiar with "centrifugal potential" and "brachistochrone" in polar coords? Hi there, The issue appears within this problem: a bead is sliding without friction on a straight wire; the wire rotates in a plane: \omega= const No external fields, no gravity...

I'm sure everyone here loves to do physics at home. This weekend I made a cheap http://www.cymek.com/?q=node/109", but I want to know what other physics related activities people are doing at home.

Hiiii All :) i was wondering whether some of you will provide some idea about what best can be made in an around 15 minute movie clip..which is for a competition...since time is so short , i am not really able to think of something decisive..

Ok, so there is this strange phenomenon that I have experienced several times before. I want to know if anyone else here has had this problem or if they have any idea what it might be. AS A RESPONSE TO THE ABOVE DISCLAIMER: I will not consider any response as a diagnosis but as of now the...

Ah, Finally. Winter break has rolled around. Tomorrow is my first day of winter break a free man. Over the break I want to cook, eat, cook, eat, cook, eat and cook some more! But the problem is I don't really know anything about cooking, and I need some ideas on some foods to make and eat. I...

Do you have some interesting ideas for extracurricular physics project - i am high school student, but i know basics of calculus and have very good knowledge in general physics...

Internal struggles of ideas in non-string QG One should not exaggerate the internal struggles which are going on or ready to happen. But we might take note of some of the internal conflicts. Issues that will probably get worked out in the next few months----whether or not they are openly...

Hi :) I was referred here from the xkcd math forums... Basically, I'm looking for a gift for my mathematician boyfriend. He's a voracious reader and has pretty much devoured every single math book in print, so a book is out. I was thinking of some math-based art would be cool, however...

Ideas to extend my coursework? (Standing Waves) Homework Statement I'm doing some coursework for school at the moment, and my chosen topic (because it was fun first time round) is standing waves on some kind of wire/string - ie vibration generator, wire and fixed end (ie pulley) with mass...

Has anyone heard of this title or seen the documentary. Well I was introduced to it by my roommate. I found it very interesting how one sided University's are, the majority of faculty hold very liberal views, I tested this at my own school (University of Washington) and based on my experience i...

I'm designing a 24V charger at 3A.Can you show me any circuit?Thanks

Okay, I know there are old posts, but I can't understand a word cause I'm in 7th grade. So, I need to make a miniature hovercraft that can actually levitate. Price isn't a problem, so can anyone give me the basic materials and where to get them? I'm not what you call a physics or math genius, so...

Here's the problem... I am to build a simple windmill (small scale) to lift an x amount of weight twelve inches above the base plane. The required amount is to lift 200 grams, 12 inches in 2 minutes or less. The materials are to be mostly recycled; however, I am alotted $15 to buy any new...

Homework Statement Halliday/Resnick/Walker, 1 - Mechanics, 7th Edition. Chap. 4, Exercise 57 - Relative Movement in One Dimension (I'm sorry if translation sounds confusing at first, the book is in Portuguese) A suspicious man runs as fast as he can on a conveyor belt, taking aprox. 2.5...

yes, the famous egg drop experiment. i really need help with ideas on what to construct...i was thinking that i would put a small box cushioned inside with toilet paper or tissue paper and lined with folded(like an accordion) paper / inside a bigger...the problem is: • The over all dimensions...

This is a portrait drawing contest for a club with a lot of members on DeviantArt: --------------- HOLIDAY CONTEST Rules: Theme: Halloween and Christmas. Draw a pencil portrait drawing of either/both themes eg. Frankenstein, a .witch, Santa, Grinch, an angel You may submit ONE entry for...