Method Definition and 1000 Threads

  1. W

    Complex Solutions to Oscillations

    Homework Statement Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution I tried differentiating both sides of 3 and re-arranging it such that it started to look like equation 2, however i got stuck with 2 first order terms z' and couldn't find a way to manipulate it into a function z. I then tried...
  2. S

    MATLAB Separation of variables in MATLAB

    Hello, I haven't found any program that can be used to perform separation of variables on difficult PDEs. Is there such a method somewhere?
  3. S

    A Transforming a PDE with Laplace method

    Hello, I have the following PDE equation: a*b/U(u)*V(v) = 0 where a and b are arbitrary constants, and U an V are two unknown functions. To me it appears this has no solution, however I would like to ask if anyone has some suggestions, such as transforming it to another type using Fourier or...
  4. V

    Hamilton - Jacobi method for a particle in a magnetic field

    Homework Statement Hamiltonian of charged particle in magnetic field in 2D is ##H(x,y,p_x,p_y)=\frac{(p_x-ky)^2+(p_y+kx)^2}{2m}## where ##k## and ##m## are constant parameters. For separation of this system use ##S=U(x)+W(y)+kxy+S_t(t)##. Solve Hamilton - Jacobi equation to get ##x(t), y(t)## ...
  5. Alexanddros81

    Determine stopping distance of a train - modified Euler method

    Homework Statement 12.81[/B] A train traveling at 20m/s is brought to an emergency stop. During braking, the acceleration is a=-(7/4)+(t/16) m/s^2, where t is the time in seconds measured from when the brakes were applied. (a) Integrate the acceleration from t=0 to t=16s using Euler's method...
  6. R

    I Lagrangian method for an LC-Circuit

    In the paper http://physics.unipune.ernet.in/~phyed/26.2/File5.pdf, the author solves the LC-circuit using Euler-Lagrange equation. She assumes that the Lagrangian function for the circuit is $$L=T-V$$ where $$T=L\dot q^2/2$$ is the kinetic energy part $$V=q^2 / 2C$$ is the potential energy.She...
  7. davidge

    I Proving Fourier Method: Decompose Wave Forms with Sines & Cosines

    Is it possible to show that every kind of possible wave form can be decomposed into a sum of sines and cosines? If so, how is it done?
  8. S

    Can someone help me find a method to measure water level in a tank

    At the outset I am a novice in physics. i have constructed a rain water storing tank with a capicity of 1,20,000 litres. I propose to seal the tank so that there is no light penetrating inside the tank. My question now is how do I measure how many feet of water is left inside the tank? Can...
  9. A

    I Why Is the First Derivative Zero in Least Squares Optimization?

    Hello Sir, I would studying the theory of least square and I find that the derivative of the error summation between the predicated line points and the true data is equal zero. Why the first derivative is equal zero?
  10. L

    How can you use the tabular method to integrate xcos(x^2)

    Homework Statement This is not a homework but since asked me I'm posting it here. I know how to intergrate by parts and can do this using formula But I'd like to do this using the tabular method Question Integrate xcos(x^2) using tabular methodHomework Equations The table with derivative on...
  11. D

    I Why can't I use the partial derivatives method to solve this problem correctly?

    Hi. If I have a function f ( x , t ) = x - 6t with x ( t ) = t2 and I take the partial derivative of f with respect to x I get the answer 1 as t acts as a constant so its derivative is zero. But if I substitute t with x1/2 I get the answer 1 - 3x-1/2 which is obviously different and wrong , I...
  12. M

    Quine-McCluskey Tabular method with Don't care

    I know Quine-McCluskey Tabular method & I also know Don't care. I can solve problems using them separately. But this question below asking to use these two methods together to solve the problem...and so I find it complex. I need an example how to solve this type of problem. . Question ...
  13. S

    Solution of the One-Speed Transport Eqn. by K M Case method

    Homework Statement In the book, Nuclear Reactor Theory, Glasstone, Bell, under section 2.2 SOLUTION OF THE ONE-SPEED TRANSPORT EQUATION BY THE SEPARATION OF VARIABLES, I have difficulty in understanding the derivation. Hope some one can explain the derivation or give a reference where the...
  14. S

    Is this solution accidentally using Jacobi method instead of....

    Homework Statement The problem is attached. Homework Equations Isolating each x_i. The Attempt at a Solution I watched this video for the Jacobi method.: I also watched this video for the Gauss-Seidel method.: At least based on the videos mentioned above, it seems that the difference...
  15. R

    A How can I formulate spectral methods for numerical computation?

    Hi, I am new to spectral methods, does anyone have a good reference which shows some worked examples of formulating the method to be computed? E.g. go from the general governing equations through transformation to the form which will be passed to a computer. Cheers
  16. S

    I Radial BAO size method and Hubble parameter

    Hi! Can anyone tell me what the radial BAO size method is? how do people use it to get to the H(z)? I am reading the paper "Constraints on the Dark Side of the Universe and Observational Hubble Parameter Data " by Zhang et al. and I think I am lost! Can anyone tell me very simple, how they do...
  17. F

    Mean Section Method Homework: Cross Sectional Area Solution

    Homework Statement I have problem of obtaining the cross sectional area . Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution Taking section 2-3 as an example , my working is [ (3.3 +4.8) / 2 ]* 5 = 20.25 , but the ans provided is 29.28 , how to get the 29.28 ?
  18. F

    Bending moment diagram equation method

    Homework Statement Draw the bending moment diagram the top part is the question, the bottom part is the answer. Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution There is a force at the wall in x and y direction and a moment ##F_x, F_y, M_w## Sum of forces in x : ##F_x-1000=0, F_x=1000## Sum of...
  19. Telemachus

    A Some questions regarding the ADI Method

    Hi there. I am writing a code to solve the diffusion equation in two dimensions using the Alternate Directions Implicit method: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alternating_direction_implicit_method I haven't finished to write the code yet, but I am trying to be the most general as possible...
  20. C

    Second order(?) ODE + Runge-Kutta method question

    Homework Statement When a rocket launches, it burns fuel at a constant rate of (kg/s) as it accelerates, maintaining a constant thrust of T. The weight of the rocket, including fuel is 1200 kg (including 900 kg of fuel). So, the mass of the rocket changes as it accelerates: m(t) = 1200 - m_ft...
  21. Wrichik Basu

    A problem in Redox Titrations (Kjeldhal's Method)

    Homework Statement :[/B] 1.08g of ##NH_4 Cl## is boiled with 62ml ##\frac {N}{2}## ##NaOH## to expel ##NH_3## completely. 44ml of ##\frac {N}{4}## ##HCl## is required to neutralise the excess alkali. Calculate the percentage of ##NH_3 ## in ##NH_4 Cl##. Answer given: 31.5% Homework Equations...
  22. RamosPinto

    I Two point boundary problem - Shooting method

    I'm currently trying to solve the following two-point boundary problem by means of the shooting method: To clarify, I'm investigating the optimal route of aerial/marine vehicles from one point to another point, considering a flow field. * The starting and ending locations are set as x0, y0...
  23. C

    MHB Numerical Analysis problem Newton's method

    Can anyone help in the solution of this problem? how can i determine the zero x*??
  24. F

    Understanding Finite Element Method: Diagonal Values and Calculating K Matrix

    Homework Statement In the third picture , I don't understand the circled part , add up the values in the diagonal .. How to do that ? I don't understand how to get k13 , k14 , k21 , k22 , k33, k41 and k42 . Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution As we see in the second picture , the k21...
  25. M

    I How to select a normalization method?

    What are the applications to normalize to 1? what is the difference between the integral of de function in all the space equal to 1 with normalize to 1?
  26. E

    Integration method (Navier) calculating deflection

    Homework Statement A beam is given with a constant load. Calculate the deflection at the end of the beam. Use the integration method or method of navier with delta functions. Homework Equations See equations in my attached file. The Attempt at a Solution The red load you see on the drawing is...
  27. K

    A 2nd Order PDE Using Similarity Method

    Hi All, Does anybody know how to solve the following PDE? I tried a similarity solution method where eta = y/f(x) (which I can do successfully without the C * U term) but was unsuccessful. Thank you very much in advance!
  28. sefiroths

    Java Runge-Kutta method for Simple pendulum in java

    Hi, I'm trying to study Runge-Kutta method and apply on a simple pendulum. Using a timestep dt=0.1 (h=0.1) the pendulum increses energy of 1% every period... while in this site: https://www.myphysicslab.com/pendulum/pendulum/pendulum-en.html decreses energy about 0.01% What am I doing wrong...
  29. S

    Maximization problem with simplex method

    Homework Statement Maximize the profit function P = 3x - y - 2z subject to the following x - y - z ≤ 15 2x - y + 2z ≤ 50 2x + y + z ≤ 39 , where x ≥ 0, y ≥ 0, z ≥ 0. Homework Equations Simplex method / Simplex algorithm The Attempt at a Solution Hello to everyone who is reading this. :)...
  30. evinda

    MHB Method of separation of variables

    Hello! (Wave) I want to check if the method of separation of variables can be used for the replacement of the following given partial differential equations from a pair of ordinary differential equations. If so, I want to find the equations.- $[p(x) u_x]_x-r(x) u_{tt}=0$ - $u_{xx}+(x+y)...
  31. karush

    MHB -17.2.01 Solve the given equation by the method of undetermined coefficients

    $\tiny{17.2.01}\\$ $\textrm{ Solve the given equation by the method of undetermined coefficients.}$ \begin{align*}\displaystyle y''+7y'+10y&=80 \end{align*} $\textit{this is in the form}$ \begin{align*}\displaystyle x^2+7x+10&=0\\ (x+2)(x+5)&=0 \end{align*} $\textit{this is a...
  32. Dusty912

    Find the velocity of block a using vector method.

    Homework Statement (Picture attached) Question 1: The system starts at rest. Block a accelerates towards the bottom the the rod. Find the velocity of the block when it is at the bottom of the rod using the "vector method". So this was my midterm question today. I knew how to figure out how...
  33. maistral

    A RK method for heat equation with dependent variables

    Hello. How do I solve this equation without killing the k(y) term: I managed to derive an analytical solution for this one. I intend to run the numerical solution via Runge-Kutta but I can't stop myself from killing the k(y) term. I'm starting to think I'm doing something wrong... It goes...
  34. FallenApple

    A Does Delta Method work for asymptotic distributions?

    So if I have a logistic regression: ##log (\hat {odds})=\hat{\beta_{0}}+\hat{\beta_{1}}x##. How would I find a confidence interval for x if I am given ##odds=5## This is going in reverse, where if I have the outcome, I try to do inference on the predictor. We know that ##\hat{\vec{\beta}}##...
  35. T

    MHB Solving SIR Model with Euler's Method

    Question on SIR Model and using Eulers method for approximating a solution. Given the 3 ODEs of the SIR model dS/dt = -\betaSI dI/dt= -\betaSI - \gammaI dR/dt = \gammaI Ive been asked to produce in excel Eulers method for axproximate solutions. Given some initial values for S(0) and I(0) as...
  36. D

    Electrostatics Method of image

    Homework Statement two semi infinite grounded conducting planes make a 60 degree angle. One plane along the positive x-axis. There is a charge Q at point (m,n) located closer to the plate running along the x-axis than the other. what would a diagram look like with all image charges and angles...
  37. B

    How to Determine the Image Charges for a Dielectric Interface?

    Homework Statement What collection of image charges solves the problem in above pictured ?? Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution One of the image charge should be in dielectric region q'=-((e2-e1)/(e2+e1))
  38. P

    Good method for studying boring and mnemonic stuff?

    I have to study art, history and philosophy in order to pass the year and get to the university, I am doing really really bad at them and when i study them i get always distracted because i hate them a lot... How can i do? The idea that i I'm in trouble doesn't make any effect on me, seems like...
  39. H

    I Derivative = 0 is always minima? (Linear variational method)

    I have a very fundamental question about the linear variational method (Huckel theory). It says in any textbook that the variational method provides energy upper bound to the actual energy of a wavefunction by using test wavefunction. \varepsilon = \frac{\sum_{i,j}^{n}C_{i}C_{j}H_{ij}...
  40. Const@ntine

    Comp Sci C++: Method of Minimum Squares used for System Solving

    Homework Statement Okay, this one is a bit big, and I'm attempting a translation, so I'm going to post a TL;DR version at the bottom just to be sure. Anyway, here goes: While doing an experiment, we write down the values of a physical/natural size y, for various values of a physical/natural...
  41. MAGNIBORO

    I What method can be used to solve this pde?

    hi, i know a little bit of ODE but not much about PDE,Some math programs give me the solution but I would like to know what methods they use. The problem is the following: $$I(a,b) = \int_{0}^{\infty} e^{-ax^{2}-\frac{b}{x^2}}$$ through differentiation under the integral sign, substitution...
  42. F

    Find Member Forces of AB and DE: Cut Section Method

    Homework Statement I am asked to find the member force of AB and DE Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution I make an imaginary cut of the question and consider the upper part of the cut . Bur , i didnt get the same ans provided . However , when i consider the lower section of the cut , i...
  43. P

    Method for determining the latent heat of oils

    Just a basic question. It's as the title says, If I'd want to determine the latent of oils (or any material for that matter), is the same methodology used for determining the L.H. of ice applicable? (e.g...
  44. Vanessa Avila

    Statics: Method of Joints (Truss)

    Can someone explain to me why that highlighted force is 0? Homework Equations ∑Fx = 0 The Attempt at a Solution I found FDC to be 780lb and I am still trying to solve for FDE
  45. F

    How Does FGF sin26.6 Generate Moment About Point D in Truss Analysis?

    Homework Statement For moment about D , how could the FGF sin26.6 generate moment about D ? Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution FGF sin26.6 is located above point D , right ? How could FGF sin26.6 generate moment about D ?
  46. C

    Sturm-Liouville Eigenvalue Problem (Variational Method?)

    Homework Statement Using Sturm-Liouville theory, estimate the lowest eigenvalue ##\lambda_0## of... \frac{d^2y}{dx^2}+\lambda xy = 0 With the boundary conditions, ##y(0)=y(\pi)=0## And explain why your estimate but be strictly greater than ##\lambda_0##Homework Equations ##\frac{d}{dx} \left...
  47. S

    Find Vx using node voltage method

    is= 1.2 mA i submitted my solution but it was wrong,can someone please explain why? /* i just wanted to check if my solution is correct so i don't lose marks on my homework did i do any mistakes ? if so please explain.*/ my solution:
  48. Y

    Is the scientific method in physics substantially different?

    Hi, I have two degrees. A BA in physics and a master's in computer science. I've taken more than 30 hours in upper level biology courses and a decent number of hours in mid level chemistry. One thing that I can attest to is that all of the disciplines have a different feel to their respective...
  49. ramzerimar

    Is BEM a More Efficient Alternative to FEA in Computational Science?

    Hello! I'm starting a project with one of my professors at college whose subject is the Boundary Element Method. I've studied a little bit of Finite Element Method, but BEM is new to me. This project will envolve a lot of programming in Python and Matlab. I would like to know how does BEM...
  50. Riverbirdy

    Finite difference Method of Wave Equation

    Hi, Physics forum! Just a little push of my doubts I hope somebody could help me with my confusion of one of our home works. I know that all boundary conditions are zero. My doubt is how do I interpret (x,y,0)=0.01 source in the figure? Where is it located in the grid. I am hoping someone...
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