Plane Definition and 1000 Threads

  1. N

    Cross Plane 180 headers for GM LS V8

    I was looking into what cylinders need pairing to make a set 0f 180 headers for an LS V8 engine. When looking the pairings shown below. LS firing order 1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3 Passenger (L) side = 1 3 5 7. Driver side (R) 2 4 6 8 1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3 L-R-L-R-R-L-R-L for a 4-1 header I get. 1-7-6-4...
  2. T

    Finding cartesian equation of plane

    Homework Statement determine the Cartesian equation of the plane through the points (3,0,1) and (0,1,-1) and perpendicular to the plane with equation x-y-z+1 = 0 Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution Well I know the normal of the plane (a,b,c) dotted with (1,-1,-1) = 0...
  3. F

    Plane on conveyer belt question (with video)

    My initial thought was that the plane wouldn't be able to take off. If the conveyor is moving in the opposite direction as the plane, at the same speed, then the plane wouldn't move relative to the ground (as if you're running on a treadmill, you're not actually changing position relative to the...
  4. Portal.Leaf

    Obtain the differential equation of the family of plane curves

    Homework Statement Obtain the differential equation of the family of plane curves described: Circles tangent to the x-axis. Homework Equations (x-h)^2 + (y-k)^2 = r^2 The Attempt at a Solution I tried to answer this question using the same way I did on a problem very similar to this...
  5. J

    Cylinder attached to a block on an inclined plane, rotational dynamics

    Homework Statement A cylinder of mass M and radius R, with moment of inertia: I_c = \frac{1}{2}MR^2 rolls down without slipping through an inclined plane with an angle of θ, while pulling a block of mass Mb with an attached frame (of insignificant mass) which is connected to the axis of...
  6. J

    Light Plane Photography - Is my explanation correct?

    Dear Forum I'm an experimental photographer. During the last two years I've been developing a technique which I call light plane photography (LPP). LPP is a photographic technique that uses a plane of light and a camera to record photographs with unique optical effects. Here's three...
  7. Maxo

    Plane Flying East-West: Time Difference Explained

    If a plane flies from point W due east to point E and then from E due west to W, does it take equally long? Why doesn't the rotation of the Earth makes it shorter going E to W?
  8. S

    Block sliding down an inclined plane

    Homework Statement A block takes 3 times as long to slide down an inclined plane that makes an angle of 30 degrees as it does to fall freely through the same vertical distance. Determine the coefficient of friction. Homework Equations F=μN The Attempt at a Solution I do not know...
  9. G

    Wheel on a vertical plane. Find tangential speen and acceleration.

    Homework Statement Hey all! I'm new here but I think I'll like it. :) I have a question that I can't seem to figure out. Here is the question in short: GIVEN: A wheel of radius 1m on a vertical plane rotates with an angular acceleration of 4rad/sec2. The wheel starts from rest (ωo = 0)...
  10. M

    Tension in the thread: Centripetal Force in the Vertical plane

    I get the theory: Fc = Ft + Fg Uniform circular motion, in the vertical plane. Fc = net force = centripetal force Ft = force of tension in the string Fg = force of gravity so at the top, with vector addition: Ft = Fc- Fg And if we define 'up' as positive, then should the equation look like...
  11. C

    Find the point on a line that is X distance away from a plane

    given: a plane with normal N and a point on the plane P. a line from A to B that intersects the plane but is not coplanar. Find the point C on the line that is X distance away from the plane (along the plane's normal, meaning the shortest line that can be drawn from the point to the plane)...
  12. Sai-

    Basis for a Plane that is given.

    Homework Statement Consider the plane 3x1-x2+2x3 = 0 in R3. Find a basis for this plane. Hint: It's not hard to find vectors in this plane. Homework Equations Plane: 3x1-x2+2x3 = 0 in R3. The Attempt at a Solution Let, A = \left[3,\right.\left.-1,\right.\left.2\right] \rightarrow...
  13. J

    How Can Eigenvalues Influence ODE Solutions in Phase Plane Simulations?

    The solution's form for the ODE $$\frac{d\vec{r}(t)}{dt\;\;\;\;} = k\;\vec{r}(t)$$ can be generalized like in this diagram: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/35/Phase_plane_nodes.svg Exist some program or some way of adjust some program of math for study the behavior of the...
  14. powerof

    Prove that all possible lines in function of m form a plane

    Homework Statement We are given a point A(1,1,1) and a vector v=(m-1,3m-5,2m-6). We are asked to write the parametric and continuous (I don't know if that's the appropriate term; in Spanish it's called "forma continua" but you'll see right away what I mean) equations of the line formed by these...
  15. L

    Motion of a Particle in a Plane: A Quiz

    Homework Statement If a particle moves in a plane so that its position is described by the functions x=Acosωt, and y= Asinωt, it is (A) moving with varying speed along a circle (B) moving with constant speed along a circle (C) moving with constant acceleration along a straight line (D)...
  16. K

    What is the relationship between a vector and a plane in terms of parallelism?

    Homework Statement i can't understand how can the plane is parallel to vector b and vector c .. can you draw me a better diagram. i can't imagine Thanks Report Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution
  17. M

    Proving Aa+ Bb+ Cc = 0 in a Plane Triangle

    Homework Statement Let A, B, C be the vertices of a triangle in the plane and let a, b, c be respectively, the midpoints of the opposite sides. Show that Aa+ Bb+ Cc = 0 (all of them have vector signs on the left). Homework Equations definition of plane The Attempt at a Solution...
  18. K

    Is My Vector Equation for a Plane Correct Without a Diagram?

    Homework Statement for this question (photo 1), i am not sure whether this is type 1 (as the type in photo 2) or type 2 ( as in photo 3 ). the question didnt provide a diagram, this is making me confused. so i did it another way on the right , (using pencil ). is my working acceptable ...
  19. H

    How to Mathematically describe a plane?

    The linear combinations of V = (1,1,0) and W = (0,1,1) fill a plane. My question is how do i describe that plane? (not geometrically).
  20. Maxo

    Why is angular velocity perpendicular to the plane of rotation?

    Could someone explain how angular velocity points perpendicular to the plane of rotation? I mean what is a physical explanation of this? (not mathematical) I mean for a rotating object it's easy to see that is has a tangential velocity that always points tangential to the direction of...
  21. M

    Distance from a point in space to a plane given a perpendicular line

    Homework Statement Find the distance from the point A = (1; 0; 2) to the plane passing through the point (1; 2; 1) and perpendicular to the line given by the parametric equations x = 7, y = 1 + 2t, z = t - 3. Homework Equations d = | (PS dot n)/|n|| The Attempt at a Solution Set n = <0...
  22. B

    Return of the Inclined Plane Double Pulley: Part II: Energy

    Homework Statement My last inclined plane problem has a second part to it: There are some energy problems I need to solve. A double pulley consists of two separate pieces that are welded together; a hoop of radius 10.0 cm and a disk of radius 15.0 cm. The moment of inertia of the pulley is...
  23. B

    Inclined Plane Double Pulley Problem

    Homework Statement A double pulley consists of two separate pieces that are welded together; a hoop of radius 10.0 cm and a disk of radius 25.0 cm. The moment of inertia of the pulley is 0.160 kg-m^2. A 15.0 kg block (m1), on a 35.0° incline, is attached to the outer pulley by a massless...
  24. J

    Show that a line does not intersect a plane (vectors)

    Homework Statement A plane is given by the equation: 4x + 5y + 7z = 21 and a line by the equation r = (1,2,3) + \lambda (1,2,-2) where λ is real. Show that the line does not intersect the plane. The attempt at a solution So if I remember correctly, if n . a = 0 , they do not...
  25. N

    Connectedness of a Given Set in the Complex Plane

    Homework Statement Let A=\mathbf{C}-{z:Re(z) and Im(z) are rational}. Show that A is a connected set. Homework Equations My book gives the definition of a disconnected set as a set that satisfies three conditions. A set A is disconnected if there exist two open sets U and V in \mathbf{C}...
  26. U

    Block moving on an inclined plane

    Homework Statement A block is placed on a plane inclined at an angle θ. The coefficient of friction between the block and the plane is µ = tan θ. The block is given a kick so that it initially moves with speed V horizontally along the plane (that is, in the direction perpendicular to the...
  27. M

    Parametric Description of a Plane

    I read the definition that a plane is a point and two vectors with the equation being plane sum = {OP + tv + sw} where v and w are vectors and t and s are real numbers. This is called the parametric description of the plane. I haven't seen the equation in this form before though. Can someone...
  28. R

    Basic Kinematics Problem -- A plane flies North with a crosswind

    [b]1. A plane is aimed north and is traveling 851 km/h. A wind blows the plane from 40° S of E at 36 km/h. What is the plane’s resultant velocity? [b]2. I think the answer is 828.3 km/h at 88.1° East of North but I am not sure. Ay= 851 Bx= cosθ cos40=x/36 x=27.6 By=sinθ...
  29. B

    Calculate the force on a squre plane exerted by a pressure

    Hi, I have a situation like the following and I need to calculate the force as well as the sound pressure exerts on a rectangular object. If I have a sound source which is mapped on a 10cm x 10cm square plane, and the sound source generates for example 20Pa (N/m2) . The generated sound...
  30. M

    Distance from a point in space to a plane passing through a point

    Homework Statement Find the distance from the point A = (1, 0, 2) to the plane passing through the point (1, 2, 1) and perpendicular to the line given by the parametric equations x = 7, y = 1 + 2t, z = t - 3. Homework Equations d = | PS * n/|n||, equation of a plane, The Attempt at...
  31. J

    Two linearly independent vectors in a plane that don't span the plane

    Homework Statement Say we have the plane, x+2y+4z=8 (part of a larger problem) Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution The vectors (8,0,0) and (0,0,2) both lie in the plane. They are linearly independent. But (0,4,0) lies in the plane and is not a linear combination of the first two...
  32. S

    MHB How do I determine the coordinates of points on a 3-D coordinate plane?

    Can someone please help me with this? I can't for the life of me figure out how to do these points. How do I line up the x, y, and z? I just can't grasp it and can't find anything online.
  33. V

    Angular Acceleration of A rod with friction. Dynamics (General Plane)

    Homework Statement A 100 kg slender rod is lifted on the left end until the angle between the ground and the right end is 30 degrees. The right end is still in contact with the ground. The coefficient of friction between the rod and the ground is .5 and the length of the rod is 2.1 m...
  34. N

    Normal derivative at boundary Laplace's equation half plane

    Hi, Given a holomorphic function u(x,y) defined in the half plane ( x\in (-\infty,\infty), y\in (-\infty,0)), with boundary value u(x,0) = f(x) , the solution to this equation (known as the Poisson integral formula) is u(x,y) = \int_{-\infty}^{\infty} \frac{y\ f(t) }{(t-x)^2 +y^2} \...
  35. 3

    The gravitational field at a mass point produced by an infinite plane

    I'm reading: http://www.feynmanlectures.caltech.edu/I_13.html#Ch13-S4 1. In the link it says: ##2\pi\rho d\rho## is the area of the ring of the radius ##\rho## and width ##d\rho##, if ##d\rho \ll \rho##. Why is this true?? 2. A bit further down in the text it says: Since ##r^2 =...
  36. W

    Rotation of a cone rolling on its side without slipping on a plane

    Homework Statement A uniform right circular cone of height h, half angle α, and density ρ rolls on its side without slipping on a uniform horizontal plane in such a manner that it returns to its original position in a time \tau. Find expressions for the kinetic energy and the components of...
  37. S

    Plane Mirror Optics: Determining Minimum Mirror Size for Viewing Entire Image

    Homework Statement While you were looking at the reflection of your feet in a plane mirror, you saw a dark spot on the glass. Assuming your height is 1.50 m, and that the eyes are located 0.1 m below the top of the head (a) What is the distance between the spot and the floor? (b)...
  38. BiGyElLoWhAt

    Area of a plane that lies within a cylinder

    Say I have a plane, and it intersects with a [edited]cylinder*. What kind of method should I use to go about solving this? I've tried setting up a ##\int \int dA## situation, but wasn't sure that was applicable because it's in 3-space (also my plane is in terms of x y and z). I know it's...
  39. BiGyElLoWhAt

    Tangent plane of a parametric function

    Ok, so I'm really hoping someone can help me logic my way through this. I have a function to the effect of: ##r(u,v)=f(u,v)\hat{i} + g(u,v)\hat{j} +h(u,v)\hat{k}## I need to find an equation of a tangent plane at a point ##(u_{0},v_{0})## and quite frankly I'm at a loss on how to do this. So...
  40. T

    Volume enclosed by a cone and a plane

    Homework Statement Find the volume enclosed by the cone x^{2}+y^{2}=z^{2} and the plane 2z-y-2=0. Homework Equations \int\int\int dV The Attempt at a Solution In the image Cono=Cone and Plano=Plane
  41. U

    Finding equation of a plane with 3 points

    Homework Statement Homework Equations N/AThe Attempt at a Solution The problem is that I don't get the right answer which is: 2x + y + 7z = -3. Can you please help me find where I went wrong?
  42. K

    Given a transformation of the plane F(x,y) = (2x+y,x-2y), find F^-1.

    Homework Statement Given a transformation of the plane F(x,y) = (2x+y,x-2y), find F-1. Homework Equations Actually this exercise had an item (a) which I had to prove this is a transformation. So I proved this function is injective and surjective. I know F(x,y) = (u,v) IFF F-1(u,v) =...
  43. BrainMan

    Calculating Tension in an Inclined Plane Problem

    Problem: a 1200-N go-cart is being pulled up a 25 degree incline by a rope that makes an angle of 35 degrees with the horizontal. Neglecting all frictional effects, determine the tension in the rope necessary to pull the cart up the incline at a constant speed Relevant equations: Sum of the...
  44. L

    Sphere rolling down an incline plane pulling a rope off a cylinder

    The tension in the rope is actually being provided by a solid sphere with radius 23.5 cm that rolls down an incline as shown in the figure. The incline makes an angle of 32° with the vertical. The end of the rope is attached to a yoke that runs through the center of the sphere, parallel to the...
  45. L

    Help with Understanding Plane Z: x - y

    Hey guys, I'm really really confused on how we come about the plane z = x - y. I always have been and it's proving to hurt my progress, any help will be accepted.
  46. A

    Propeller rotating in horizontal plane

    Hello, I have a project whereby I am designing a toy that spins a horizontally positioned propeller, then releases it. After releasing it, the propeller gains height, but moves somewhat away from the operator of the toy. Is the direction of airflow through the propeller vertically? If...
  47. S

    Block Sliding Down Inclined Plane with Pulley and Friction

    Homework Statement A block with mass m = 5.00kg slides down a surface inclined 36.9 ∘ to the horizontal (the figure (Figure 1) ). The coefficient of kinetic friction is 0.27. A string attached to the block is wrapped around a flywheel on a fixed axis at O. The flywheel has mass 23.0kg and...
  48. T

    Roots of the Following Series in the Complex Plane

    Homework Statement For the series x^n - x^(n-1) - x^(n-2) ... - x^(0) the roots seem to be x = 2 and the circle around the complex plane with radius i or 1 I'm not sure how you would say it as n approaches infinity. Here's an image of the roots where n = 15...
  49. R

    Orbital simulation - Calculate object position over time in a 2d plane

    Hi Im busy creating an application to simulation a rocket in orbit. I am having trouble as the results I am getting are incorrect. Could someone please check if I am using the correct method as stated below. Everything works on a 2d plane, and has a x and y coordinate and a x and y...
  50. W

    How a Messerschmitt Me 163 plane lands?

    Can someone tell me how a German plane Messerschmitt Me 163 lands? Because I found out that this plane lands without landing gears.
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