Line Definition and 1000 Threads

  1. Poetria

    Line passing through the origin (polar coordinates)

    Homework Statement -infinity < r > +infinity Which of the following are equations for the line y=m*x for m<0: a. theta = -arctan(m) b. theta = arctan(m) c. theta = arctan(-m) d. theta = arctan(m) + pi e. theta = arctan(m) - pi f. r = 1/(sin(theta - arctan(m))) 2. The attempt at a solution...
  2. F

    I Line Spectra and low density gases

    Hello, A low density gas, when heated at a temperature T, emits radiation having a line spectrum, i.e. having only discrete spectral lines. Each spectral line corresponds to a very specific energy transition (jump) for the electron in the atom. Some energy transitions are allowed, some are...
  3. M

    MHB Finding the Equation of a Line with Point-Slope Formula

    Given m = a/b and the point (a, b), find the equation of the line. I got to use the point-slope formula. y - y_1 = m(x - x_1) y - b = (a/b)(x - a) y - b = (a/b)x - (a^2)/b y = (a/b)x - (a^2)/b + b y = (a/b)x + (b^2 - a^2)/b Is this correct?
  4. S

    I What does normalizing a straight line mean?

    Good day, From the first attachment... Why is "D" divided by "D1"? The book is saying that it is for normalizing "D" by the value of "D1". It's not quite clear ! The whole formula is to find the slope of this graph.
  5. karush

    MHB 16.1.9 Line Integral over space curves

    Evaluate $\displaystyle \int_C(x+y)ds$ where C is the straight-line segment $x=t, y=(1-t), z=0, $ from (0,1,0) to (1,0,0) ok this is due tuesday but i missed the lecture on it so kinda clueless. i am sure it is a easy one.
  6. Physiona

    Circle Geometry with an Intersecting Line

    I'm requiring help on a circle geometry question I've done. The line L, has equation of y=0, and intersects the circle with (3,0) and radius of 29. Find the points of intersection. My working out: 292 = 841 It's centre is 3,0, Inserting that in circle equation gives (x-3)2+y2 = 841 Solving...
  7. K

    MHB Multivariable calculus line integral work

    calculate the work done by the force field $F(x,y)=(ye^{xy})i+(1+xe^{xy})j$ by moving a particle along the curve C described by gamma (γ):[0,1] in $R^2$, where gamma (γ)=(2t-1, t²-t)
  8. A

    I What does the vertical line in this equation mean?

    Hey, What does the vertical line with the "I_b" on the bottom right mean? Link here: https://imgur.com/a/nII9g Thanks, -Yael
  9. Richie Smash

    Show Line of action of suspended rods relative to points on the rods

    Homework Statement The figure shown consists of two rods at right angles to each other and each is uniform of 2m length. D and E are the midpoints of AC and AD Draw the line of action of the weight of the arrangement relative to A, B,C, D and E when it is (a) Suspended from A and in...
  10. Sayak Das

    Finding the inverse metric tensor from a given line element

    Defining dS2 as gijdxidxj and given dS2 = (dx1)2 + (dx2)2 + 4(dx1)(dx2). Find gijNow here is my take on the solution: Since the cross terms are present in the line element equation, we can say that it's a non-orthogonal system. So what I did was express the metric tensor in form of a 2x2...
  11. N

    Fluid Mechanics: Choosing a fuel line diameter for a required pressure drop

    Homework Statement [/B] Homework Equations - The pressure drop equation. [/B]The Attempt at a Solution
  12. P

    I Is this a paradox on the number line

    I've noticed that for every prime and every composite number on the number line that is not a perfect power, ( I am referring to positive whole numbers only), that there are infinitely many perfect powers (PPs) that can be generated using that number. This suggests that the PPs should swamp the...
  13. F

    Understanding the Relationship between Electric Field Line Distance and Strength

    Supposedly the strength of the electric field is is related to the distance between electric field lines. I have two questions about what exactly this means. 1.) What is the distance between electric field lines? Is it just the distance between two points on adjacent electric field lines that...
  14. Jayalk97

    Electrostatics: calculating the E-field of a line charge

    Hey guys, could anyone tell me if set up this integral correctly? Thanks in advanced!
  15. Richie Smash

    Derive the equation of a line after x+(1/2)y =0 is mapped by T

    Homework Statement Hello hello, I am on the second to last question of 6 practice examinations I've been doing! ''There is a transformation matrix T = \begin{pmatrix} 4 & 9\\ 3& 4 \end{pmatrix} They want me to derive the equation of the line onto which the line x +(1/2)y = 0 is mapped by the...
  16. G

    Gauss's Law and Parallel Line Charges

    Homework Statement Find an equation for the net electric field at a point, above and between, two infinite line charges, one with line charge density λ and the second with line charge density -λ. The point is a distance R from both line charges, a distance y above the midpoint between charges...
  17. J

    DC Distribution System -- Minimum Voltage across the line

    Homework Statement Homework Equations V = IR And R becomes 2(r of one conductor) because of return path. The Attempt at a Solution V minimum is at third junction. At VD Using KVL we get: [/B] Drop at AB = (10 + 20 + 50) * 2 * 0.1 = 16 V Drop at BC = (20 + 50) * 2 * 0.08 = 11.2 Drop at CD =...
  18. L

    Line impedance versus shunt capacitance

    Hello, I'm having the damnedest time wrapping my head around a concept of audio electronics: http://whirlwindusa.com/support/tech-articles/high-and-low-impedance-signals/ How exactly does a higher impedance bring down the frequency at which capacitance dominates? My current understanding is...
  19. T

    Possible Line Power Conditioner hobby project

    Hi All, [This thread has been re-started to accommodate modification of the project for the benefit of anyone that isn't a qualified Professional. Specifically the use of a Low Voltage isolated Source.] I want to get the opinion of people with more experience than me, regarding a project I was...
  20. J

    Lossless transmission line question

    Homework Statement A 50 Ω lossless transmission line of length 0.4λ is terminated in a load of (40 + j30) Ω. Determine, using the equation given below, the input impedance to the line.Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution Zo= 50 Zl= 50∠36.87 or 40+j30 βι= 144° (this is known due to...
  21. J

    Alternator connected to a long line

    Homework Statement [/B]Homework Equations I think right answer should be A. Long line on no load is like capacitor so due to ferranti effect the terminal voltage is high. Now when alterator is disconnected the terminal voltage will drop to Ef The Attempt at a Solution Book says answer is D. It...
  22. M

    Calculating direction derivative to a line in 2D

    Homework Statement Compute ##\partial_n f## where ##n## is normal to ##f##, and ##f## lies in the ##x-z## plane and is parameterized by $$x(s) = \frac{1}{c} \sin (c s);\\ z(s) = \frac{1}{c} (1-\cos (c s)) $$ Homework Equations ##\partial_n f = \nabla f \cdot \hat n## The Attempt at a Solution...
  23. lawsonfurther

    Electric Field Lines: Midpoint Between 2 Charges

    I notice from the classic electric field line diagram of two positive charges that there is no field line going along the line segment joining those two charges. So I wonder whether that is true or it's just a way that you can't show all the field lines in the diagram but it actually exists. (I...
  24. P

    Dielectric problem -- two line charges inside a dielectric cylinder

    Homework Statement Consider a cylindrical hole of radius a and infinite length cut into a dielectric medium with relative electric permittivity ε (the interior can be treated as a vacuum). Inside the hole there are two line charges of infinite length with line charge densities λ and −λ...
  25. Pushoam

    What is the line integral of a curve?

    Homework Statement Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution Line integral of a curve ## I = \int_{ }^{ } yz dx + \int_{ }^{ } zx dy + \int_{ }^{ } xy dz ## with proper limits. ## I = \int_{\frac { \pi }4}^{ \frac { 3 \pi} 4} abc ( \cos^2 t - \sin^2 t ) dt = -abc ## |I| = abc...
  26. J

    Capacitance of a Transmission line

    Homework Statement A single phase transmission line has 2 parallel conductors 1.5 metres apart. The diameter of each conductor being 0.5 cm. Calculate the line to neutral capacitance for a line 80 km long[/B]Homework Equations CAN = 2(3.14)(permittivity)/Loge [D/r] This gives capacitance per...
  27. J

    Inductance of a double circuit line -- struggling with return the path

    So for inductance of transmission line book says formula H = 2 * 10 -7 Loge { [Ds]/[Dm] } I'm struggling to understand self and mutual geometric mean distance. Here is one solved example and for this they've drawn And they say that let a a' form one connection and let b b' form other...
  28. Domenicus

    How to project a high power white line

    Hi I have a personal art project and I am stuck, because of very limited knowledge. I'd like to project an 1-2 meter white line from 1-3 meter distance. The projected line should be as thin as possible (3-10mm) and as powerful as possible. I created a DIY projector, but my problem is that, the...
  29. M

    Quantum Jump that produces an infrared line?

    1. A certain type of atom has only four energy levels, as shown in the diagram. The "spectral lines" produces by this element are all visible, except for one infrared line. The quantum jump that produces the infrared line is: (see attached file) A) state 4 to 3.B) state 4 to 1.C) state 2 to 1...
  30. J

    I Line Element in Minkowski Space: Geometric Meaning

    Hello, how can you imagine the geometrically meaning of the minus sign in ds2=-dx02+dx12+dx22+dx32, maybe similar to ds2=x12+dx22 is the length in a triangle with the Pythagoras theorem?
  31. berkeman

    Automotive Interesting video of a car production line

    This video came up in a Private Conversation I was having with @Grands recently. The level of sophistication and precision of this production line is amazing to me. Thinking about all of the design work and experimentation and fabrication work and optimization that went into it... :smile:
  32. yecko

    Line integral of a vector field

    Homework Statement [/B] I would like to ask for Q5b function G & H Homework Equations answer: G: -2pi H: 0 by drawing the vector field The Attempt at a Solution the solution is like: by drawing the vector field, vector field of function G is always tangential to the circle in clockwise...
  33. S

    A What is the significance of tilted vortex lines in superconductor vortexes?

    I have read a few parts in various papers where they refer to tiltered vortex lines in superconductor vortexes, however it is not clear what these lines really mean physically. Can anyone suggest a source or a description to this? Thanks
  34. S

    Straight line plot of bipolar transistor - temperature?

    Hey everyone, I'm trying to plot a straight line for a bipolar junction transistor to find the room temperature, T, using my experimental results for the associated base-emitter voltage, ##{V}_{BE}## and collector current, ##I_C##. Here's the equation that I'm using: $$ I_C = α_F {I}_{EO}...
  35. Y

    Transmission line voltage delay

    The voltage value on a wire a distance away from the signal-port (where we apply the initial voltage) has a phase delay because the current takes time to travel down the wire. But how do you visualize this? First we have a voltage at the beginning, and that causes current to flow. Then a...
  36. A

    B Ellipse tangent line using projections

    Hi :) The question is in dutch so i'l translate it. on an ellipse E with vertex P and P' on the major axis and vertex Q and Q' on the minor axis. chose R(x1,y1), the projection of R on the major axis is R' and on the minor axis is R''. Define the perpendicular projection of the intrersection...
  37. L

    MHB Formula to extend a line in 3d (opposite of midpoint formula)

    Hello, I have some simple 3d data like, point 1: x1 = 5.8573375, y1 = -4.17885, z1 = 2.338175 point 2: x2 = -3.26132, y2 = 1.28276, z2 = 0.931583 I need to be able to extend the line from point 1 through point 2 to some additional distance. There are a few posts on stackexchange, but they...
  38. karush

    MHB 12.3.63 Determine the smallest distance between point and a line

    $\text{Determine the smallest distance between point}$ $$P(1,1,1)$$ $\textsf{ and the line $L$ through the origin $L$ has the direction}$ $$\langle -4,-5,8 \rangle$$ ok just barely had time to post this but was ?? about direction presume going off of this $\textit{Distance between point...
  39. T

    MHB Finding x of line bisecting parabola

    Hey, I have this question I've been trying to figure out in an integration textbook. The part of the question that I'm having trouble understanding is basically this. With the parabola below, find the x coordinate of A, if the line OA divides the shaded area into two equal parts. The area of...
  40. E

    What is the function of the return line in atomizers?

    Hello All, I have recently studied about oil atomization and have question regarding return line. According to my understanding, oil pressure has influence on droplet size that is formed after atomization which is obvious , higher pressure means smaller droplet size as the oil is passing thru...
  41. Lunct

    B What is the definition of a straight line in mathematics?

    Really basic question. I was talking with my friend and we started to get onto discussing lines when I said in three dimensions a straight line can be curved. He thinks of a straight line as a line with no curve, whilst I see it as the shortest possible distance from A to B, which in 3...
  42. Cocoleia

    Phase and Line current in 3 phase circuits

    Homework Statement I need to first find phase current in the load and line current from the supply Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution I thought it would be easier to work with a star because then the Ztl would be in series with it... I am not sure how to find the current but my best...
  43. Cocoleia

    3 phase Delta / Star : Line or Phase?

    Homework Statement I am studying for an exam and I never know if I am finding line current / voltage or phase current / voltage. How can I tell? I guess I am confused on what "phase" and "line" represent. For example: If I do the voltage divided by the impedance, then this gives me phase...
  44. EastWindBreaks

    Pressure reported from a water line, gauge or absolute?

    Homework Statement Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution I thought the pressure in a water line is in gauge pressure, but the solution suggests that 1630 kPa is in absolute pressure, do we always assume absolute pressure unless otherwise specified?
  45. F

    Gradient and tangent plane/normal line

    Homework Statement Use gradients to find an equation of the tangent plane to the ellipsoid ##\frac {x^2}{4} + \frac {y^2}{9} + \frac {z^2}{25} = 3## at ##P = (2, -3, -5)##. Homework Equations ##\triangledown f## is a normal vector of f. The Attempt at a Solution Let ##w = \frac {x^2}{4} +...
  46. M

    Question about Finding a Force with line integrals

    Homework Statement [/B] F =< 2x, e^y + z cos y,sin y > (a) Find the work done by the force in moving a particle from P(1, 0, 1) to Q(1, 2, −3) along a straight path. (b) Find the work done by the force in moving a particle from P(1, 0, 1) to Q(1, 2, −3) along the curved path given by C : r(t)...
  47. Velo

    MHB Equation of the Tangent Line? (Derivatives)

    So, I can't wrap around my head of why the Equation of the Tangent Line is: y = f(a) + f'(a)(x - a) I get it that it's the equation of a line, and so it should be something like y = mx + b. I also understand why f(a) = b (since it's a point in that line) and why f'(a) = m (since it's the slope)...
  48. M

    Question about Vector Fields and Line Integrals

    Homework Statement (a) Consider the line integral I = The integral of Fdr along the curve C i) Suppose that the length of the path C is L. What is the value of I if the vector field F is normal to C at every point of C? ii) What is the value of I if the vector field F is is a unit vector...
  49. H

    MHB Implicit Differentiation to find equation of a tangent line

    I need urgent help. I have this question: Use implicit differentiation to find an equation of the tangent line to the curve at the given point. \begin{equation} {x}^{2/3}+{y}^{2/3}=4 \\ \left(-3\sqrt{3}, 1\right)\end{equation} (astroid) x^{\frac{2}{3}}+y^{\frac{2}{3}}=4 My answer is...
  50. M

    Calc 3: Equation of a line normal to the contour

    Homework Statement Given g(x,y)=x2 - xy + 2y2, find the equation of the line normal to the contour that passes through the point (1,2). Homework Equations Not 100% positive, but the equation to a plane tangent to a function of 3 variables g(x,y,z) is (partial of x)(x - x0) + (partial of y)(y -...
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