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Balmer series experiment
Hello. In data that the professor sent, I see only ##n## and ##\theta##. So I do not know what is d. Can I find ##\lambda## without it? On other thing he mentioned : Suppose that the diffraction grating consists of 300 lines per millimeter. I know that d is the distance between two consecutive...- MatinSAR
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- Diffraction Lines
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B Parametric Representation of Lines
I am having trouble with the concept that the equation L = {x + tv} is the more general form of the more familiar y = mx + b (In the first equation there should be a vector sign above the x and the v). It's hard for me to see the similarities between these two equations. 1: Even if we are...- NoahsArk
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- equation Lines
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Solve the problem involving the given double integral
Ok in my approach i have the lines, starting with the inner integral, $$\int_0^1 xy \cos (x^2y) dx$$ I let ##u =x^2y , u(0)=0, u(1)=y## ... $$\dfrac{1}{2} \int_0^y \cos u du=\left[\dfrac{1}{2} \sin u \right]_0^y= \left[\dfrac{1}{2} \sin (x^2y) \right]_0^1=\left[\dfrac{1}{2} \sin y...- chwala
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- Approach Double integral Lines
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I Why do the lines m and l coincide in the proof of the parallelogram rule?
I was going through this book called "A Course in Mathematics for Students of Physics Volume 1 by Paul Bamberg and Shlomo Sternberg". There in a part they said something like this: ...if we start with a point P and write ##R=P+u## ##Q=P+v## and ##S=P+(u+v)## then the four points ##P,Q,S,R## lie...- PLAGUE
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- equation Lines
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Number of lines equidistant from four points on a plane
Hi, i'm trying to solve this problem. It's exercise 3 on page 5 from this book: Challenging mathematical problem with elementary solutions The solution is on page 41: I'm OK with the 4 circles in case 1: i can pick (inside/outside): ABC + D, ABD + C, ADC + B, BCD + A. What i cannot...- mahblah
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- equidistant four points Lines Plane Points straight lines
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B Seeing both B field lines and E field lines at the same time
After watching this clip Electric Field Lines Lab I wonder if it is possible to see both electric field lines and magnetic field lines at the same time by swapping the two nails in the video with two bar magnets, as the conductors as we understand bar magnets are metals and metals are good...- Rev. Cheeseman
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- B field Electric field Electromagnetism Field Field lines Lines Magnetic field Time
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Finding the value of lambda so that two lines are parallel
For this (ii), The solution is ##\lambda = \frac{4}{3}##, however when I tried solving the problem I did not get their answer. Dose somebody please guide me to their solution and tell me what I did wrong with my method below: ##\textbf {PR} = -3\hat i + 6\hat j - 2\hat k## ##\textbf {RS} =...- member 731016
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- Lambda Lines Parallel Value
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- Forum: Precalculus Mathematics Homework Help
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Need a 3d scatter plot with connected lines
Need a the source file of a 3d scatter plot with connected lines like attached figure- Islam Nabil
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- 3d Lines Plot
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- Forum: Nuclear Engineering
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Magnetic- and Electric- field lines due to a moving magnetic monopole
Question: My answer: What it looks like for an electric charge: Am I correct? If you want I can hand out my Latex on how I got to it, it will refer to the book Griffiths a lot.- milkism
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- Electric Electromagnetism Field Field lines Lines Magnetic Monopole
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- Forum: Advanced Physics Homework Help
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Algorithm problem involving 3 points and 3 lines in the x,y plane
1- Coordinates of two points are given in x and y plane. A(x1,y1), B(x2,y2) Calculate the angle between the two lines passing through each of these points with the origin of linear coordinates. 2- If a line passes between the two points A and B above, does point C lie on this line? C(x3,y3) how...- sHatDowN
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- Algorithm Lines Plane Points
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- Forum: Precalculus Mathematics Homework Help
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Spectral lines in the emission spectrum for an electron at n= 3
Since there is only one excited electron, it could come from n=3 to n =1directly or n=3 to n =2 and then n=2 to =1. Hence, there could be one or two lines depending upon the path taken by electron. Is this right?- Pushoam
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- Electron Emission Emission spectrum Lines Spectral lines Spectrum
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I Do equipotential lines fall on the equiprobability contours?
For 2D charge distribution ρ(x,y)=Ne PDF(x,y), where PDF is the normalized probability density function with its peak on (0,0) and has standard deviations σ x. and σ y. Are the contours with the equal probability "PDF(x,y)=const" the same as the equipotiential contours?, I tend to think that...- Mikheal
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- Charge distribution Electric feild equipotential Fall Gauss law Lines Potential
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I Are voltage and current waves in transmission lines an artifice?
The operation of a transmission line is based on the axial propagation of electromagnetic waves between the two line conductors. However, the study of the transmission lines does not focus on E and B waves but on voltage and current waves. It is considered that there are resistance...- Txema
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- Current Lines Transmission Transmission lines Voltage Waves
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- Forum: Electromagnetism
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Relationship between magnetic field lines and magnetic field
As stated in the problem, I want to demonstrate mathematically that field line density is directly related to the magnitude of B. How would I be able to do this, other than simply using the flux equation and showing that for a higher flux in the same area, the magnetic field must be rise...- a1234
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- Field Field lines Flux Lines Magnetic Magnetic field Magnetic field lines Magnetic flux density Relationship
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Integrate or divide the input impedance for transmission lines in series?
Here I list my problem in the attachment.- patkood
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- Impedance Input Input impedance Integrate Lines Series Transmission Transmission lines
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B What Are the Dangers of Spectral Lines from EM Sources?
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- Em Emission spectrum Lines Source Spectral lines
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- Forum: Classical Physics
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Triangle formed by straight lines
I tried doing this problem, but couldn't find a solution that wouldn't involve a sketch... Finding the vertices was all I've got. Thanks in advance.- Einstein44
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- Lines straight lines Triangle
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- Forum: Precalculus Mathematics Homework Help
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B Spectral lines and superposition of states
Let's say atom has two energy levels, ##E_1## and ##E_2##. If atom is in the first state ##|E_1\rangle##, then it's able to absorb a photon with energy ##E_2-E_1##, while transitioning to the second state ##|E_2\rangle##. In atom's spectrum we can see an absorption line at the corresponding...- Yuras
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- Lines Spectral lines States Superposition Superposition of states
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Comp Sci Draw Longitude Lines of a Sphere on a Circle
I'm trying to draw a 2D globe- Bking592
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- Circle Lines Longitude Sphere
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Should Excel macros self-adjust when you delete lines above the affected cells?
I just wanted to check to see if this is a known problem, or if my issue is more likely related to something different. I have an Excel spreadsheet that has a number of lines with comments and other information at the top, and then a matrix of cells below that on several rows. I had some Excel...- berkeman
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- Cells Delete Excel Lines
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I Why are the spectral lines weak in my hydrogen Geissler tube?
Using a hand spectroscope, I looked at the spectrum of two geissler tubes, helium and hydrogen. The helium spectrum is what I expected, dominated by five distinct lines. The hydrogen spectrum, however, is somewhat disappointing. It is dominated by an almost continuous spectrum, it is not evident...- Orthoceras
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- Hydrogen Lines Spectral lines Tube Weak
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I Can Core Theory Be Derived From Nine Lines?
Christoph Schiller, "From maximum force to physics in 9 lines -- and implications for quantum gravity" arXiv:2208.01038 (July 31, 2022). This paper asserts that nine propositions can be used to derive the Standard Model and GR and can point the way to quantum gravity, although he cheats a bit...- ohwilleke
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- Core Entropy Gut Lines Quantum gravity Reductionism Theory
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- Forum: Beyond the Standard Models
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Questions about Circuit Models of Transmission Lines
This is for my graduate EM Theory class. My background is physics/optics, so I was able to understand when we solved maxwells eqs. for waves propagating between parallel conducting plates, but that lead into the lumped element circuit model of transmission lines which I don't understand. I've...- stephen8686
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- Circuit Lines Models Transmission Transmission lines
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Directing magnetic field lines by using diamagnetic material
I want to improve the magnetic field strength at the surface of a magnet configuration by utilizing diamagnetic materials to guide the magnetic field lines. I have not the proper equipment to measure the effect myself but would this work? This is the initial configuration with four magnets side...- inceptioncat
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- Diamagnetic Diamagnetism Field Field lines Lines Magnet field Magnetic Magnetic field Magnetic field lines Material
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- Forum: Materials and Chemical Engineering
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Shear lines from a FBD with distributed forces
, this is the FBD in question- Finn072
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- Distributed Fbd Forces Lines Shear Statics
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I Question regarding the use of Electric flux and Field Lines
1)Field Lines is supposed to represent the electric field around a charge ,now we can draw infinite field lines around a charge and sinc Electric flux is No of Field Lines /area ,does it become infinite ,the whole concept of field lines is quite in the Gray Area for me ,I can in theory mark...- Harikesh_33
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- Electric Electric flux Electrostatics Field Field lines Flux Gauss law Lines
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What tool did the Greeks use to draw parallel lines?
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- Lines Parallel
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- Forum: Precalculus Mathematics Homework Help
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Electric field lines of H2O molecule
I wanted to post my work so far to see if I am on the right path toward the correct answer so far. I have attached a ss of the actual problem and my work in the attachments- guyvsdcsniper
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- Electric Electric field Electric field lines Field Field lines Lines Molecule
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- Forum: Introductory Physics Homework Help
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Solving for Tangent Lines: Analytical and Graphical Approaches
I did it graphically by using GeoGebra. My question is that what can I do to solve it analytically/algebraically. I used the point-slope formula and obtained $$\frac {y - (a^2-4)} {x - a} = 2a$$, which implies that ##y = (2a)x + (-a^2-4)##. I am not sure how to proceed from here onwards...- brochesspro
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- Lines Tangent
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How transmission lines deliver (established?) power from generator
Hello: I'm confused about transmission lines. According to Faraday's Law, what's induced is an emf that depends on how fast the coils spin, or whatever equivalent to a simple model seen on Physics textbooks. Power, however, is then assumed constant when talking about the power loss due to...- arestes
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- Generator Lines Power Transmission Transmission lines
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Resonance in transmission lines
I've calculated the relationships between the input impedance, line impedance and terminal impedance for a mismatched transmission line (parallel-wire type and of length ##l##). I'm now asked to consider the case where "the source [an oscillator] is in resonance with the line". What exactly does...- ergospherical
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- Lines Resonance Transmission Transmission lines
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I Linear Algebra 1 problem, Vector Geometry: Lines
Problem: Given the line L: x = (-3, 1) + t(1,-2) find all x on L that lie 2 units from (-3, 1). I know the answer is (3 ± 2 / √5, -1 ± 4/√5) but I don't know where to start. I found that if t=2, x= (-5, 5) and the normal vector is (2, 1) but I am not sure if this information is useful or how...- Student323
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- Algebra Algebra 1 Geometry Linear Linear algebra Lines Vector
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Calculating the Number of Lines for a Diffraction Grating
A spectral line of wavelength λ = 4,750˚A is actually a doublet, of separation between the lanes 0, 043˚A . a) which is the smallest number of lines a diffraction grating needs to have to separate this doublet in the 2nd order spectrum? To be honest, i don't know what to do. I first thought...- LCSphysicist
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- Diffraction Lines
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- Forum: Introductory Physics Homework Help
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A problem in graphing electric field lines
hi guys our instructor asked us to try to graph the projection of the electric field intensity at a certain point p(x,y) , for two charges q+-q located at (-a,0) , (a,0), Now starting with the equation $$\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{E_{y}}{E_{x}}$$ after transforming this equation I got...- patric44
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- Electric Electric field Electric field lines Field Field lines Graphing Lines
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I An infinity of points on two unequal lines- an intuitive explanation?
I am familiar with Cantor's work on the concept of infinity and his use of the set theory to explain various types of infinities. Having said that my intuition never seems truly grasp/accept it. Is there a way to train my mind to see this seemingly contradictory situation as a fact? This is...- musicgold
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- Explanation Infinity Lines Points
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B Which lines are the quark-gluon plasma?
I'm curious what are those lines? Which one are the quark gluon plasma?- Rev. Cheeseman
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- Lines Plasma
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I Why are field lines parallel in a uniform field?
For a uniform field like this, I imagine the two plates that creates it are made of multiple atoms with charges, which are points sources that create radial fields. We know that radial fields don't have parallel fields lines, so how are parallel fields lines form when the field is made of...- jackiepollock
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- Elecrostatics Electric charge Field Field lines Lines Parallel Uniform Uniform field
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Underground transmission power lines
@anorlunda suggested I start a new thread about this: See: https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/grim-day-on-the-texas-power-grid.999764/post-6521013- dlgoff
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- Lines Power Power lines Transmission
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How to Solve Projectile Motion Problems in One or Two Lines
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Question about equipotential lines and the work done moving along them
hi guys i have a conceptual question .As you know equipotential surfaces is one on which all point are the same potential there is no work required to move a charge from one point to the other . So my question is how can we change the locotion of a particle without using any force ?- engineeringstudnt
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- equipotential Lines Voltage Work Work done
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MHB What Are Level Lines and Gradients in Multivariable Calculus?
Hey! :giggle: We consider the function $f:\mathbb{R}^2\rightarrow \mathbb{R}$ with $$f(x,y)=\frac{x^2-1}{y^2+1}$$ (a) Describe and draw the level lines $N_c$ of $f$ for all $c\in \mathbb{R}$. Determine for each connected component of each non-empty level lines $N_c$ a parametrization...- mathmari
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- Gradient Lines
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I Frost on roof window melts in lines
Hi. On a cold morning, I saw frost melting on my roof window. Why did it melt in regular lines? Might the glass be slightly wavy?- greypilgrim
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- Lines Window
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LaTeX TeX command write is not inserting new lines where expected
\documentclass{article} \newlinechar=`\^^J \def\first{This is the first sentence.^^J} \def\second{This is the second sentence.^^J} \def\third{This is the third sentence.^^J} \def\nth{You get the idea.^^J} \def\outfile{outfile.txt} \newwrite\myout \begin{document}...- Eclair_de_XII
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- Lines
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Drawing Radial Field Equipotentials and Field Lines
I have just attached a standard depiction of a radial field as one may similarly choose to draw it. So I understand that the gravitational field strength in a field is defined as the force per unit mass at that point. The field lines in a radial field move further apart further away from the...- AN630078
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- Drawing Field Field lines Lines Radial
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How to draw trajectories of stress lines without calculation
as title- feynman1
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- Calculation Lines Stress Trajectories
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Changes in electric field lines as a result of an oscillating charge
The last couple of days I’ve been troubled with a specific part of electromagnetism. How will electric field lines be affected by an oscillating charge? More specific, what will happen with the “amplitude” of a wave in an electrical field line as the wave propagate away from the charge? 1. Will...- Costweist
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- Charge Electric Electric field Electric field lines Field Field lines Lines Oscillating
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I On the Rydberg Constant and the Emission Lines
With regard to Rutherford's atomic model, and Rydberg's discovery in general for the hydrogen distribution lines, what does Rydberg's constant physically mean? Its unit is m ^ -1, as if it were a rate, but it was not clear to me its physical meaning. And why does it grow with atomic mass...- Gabrielmonteiro
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- Atomic model Constant Emission Lines Modern physics Quantu physics Rutherford
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Time dilatation between straight and curved lines in Minkowsi space
Summary:: Special relativity - 2 astronauts syncronize their clocks and moves in different paths at different velocities, which clocks is left behind? and why? Hi everyone, i have the following problem and I'm not understanding if my strategy to solve it is correct: Two astronauts synchronize...- thetafilippo
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- Lines Minkowski space Relativity Space Special relativity Special relativity clocks Time Time dilatation
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B Photo of crosswalk lines distorted by tires action-reaction
We've all seen these photos of the crosswalk (or other street lines) on the asphalt distorted when the driven tires of cars push back as they roll forward. (At least I'd like to think we've all seen them.) I used to have one I took myself a long time ago. But, for the life of me, I can't seem to...- ezfzx
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- Lines Photo Tires
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What is the relationship between force lines and the stress tensor field?
Force lines method is used in Solid Mechanics for visualization of internal forces in a deformed body. A force line represents graphically the internal force acting within a body across imaginary internal surfaces. The force lines show the maximal internal forces and their directions. But...- em3ry
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- Field Force Lines Relationship Stress Stress tensor Tensor
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- Forum: Mechanical Engineering