Point Definition and 1000 Threads
-
Why can't I treat the disk as a point mass?
Since the question made no indication of the disk rotating about its center, I just straight up assumed that the disk did not rotate about its center, and instead treated it as a point mass. However, to my surprise my calculations did not bear me any fruit. Below is my first attempt at the...- cory21
- Thread
- Disk Mass Point
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Introductory Physics Homework Help
-
Net torque about an axis through point A in a massless rod
The net torque about an axis through point A is given by, If I take the axis of rotation perpendicular to the paper and the solution I arrive would be the following below Net torque = 30 cos45 x 1.5 - 10 cos30X 3 = 5.829Nm ( counterclockwise) But the book gives an answer...- paulimerci
- Thread
- Axis Massless Net Net torque Point Rod Torque
- Replies: 33
- Forum: Introductory Physics Homework Help
-
N
Find the Electric field at point p
Since q3=q4 and they are opposite to each others they cancel out But as soon as I try to find the electric field of one of the charges, I need the radius which is not given. By isolating the electric field for radius E=(kq)/r^2 I now have two unknowns- NotInMrPutmansClass
- Thread
- Electric Electric field Field Point
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Introductory Physics Homework Help
-
N
I Moment of Inertia about an axis and Torque about a point
Angular Momentum and Torque are defined about a point. But Moment of Inertia of a body is defined about an axis. There are equations which connect Angular momentum and Torque with Moment of Inertia. How will this be consistent? When I say that the torque of a force acting on a body about a point... -
B Static Point Charge Should Have Zero Effect
How can we detect electrical effect of a static point charge at all? I think of a point charge like a sea urchin. With field lines going outwards in all directions (for +ve). So the vector pointing at me directly should be canceled perfectly by the vector going away from me. And so each line...- bryanso
- Thread
- Charge Electrostatic charges Point Point charge Static Zero
- Replies: 18
- Forum: Electromagnetism
-
A
B Time Shift Reference Point: Earth or Other?
I have been thinking about the classic example of two twins traveling at different speeds and the effect of time passage. One twin that goes off to travel near the speed of light while the other twin is left on earth. We theorize that the traveling twin will pass through less time and be...- akmtnrunner
- Thread
- Point Reference Shift Time
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Special and General Relativity
-
Hydrogen dew point in power generators
Large power generators (for example 200 MW) are cooled by H2 in gas form. H2 temperature is +45 to +75 "C. So why hydrogen dew point is important in generator while the lowest hydrogen temperature is 45 "C? And in some Power Stations is monitored online... Thanks, a lot- abolfazlghasemi
- Thread
- Dew point Generators Hydrogen Point Power
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Electrical Engineering
-
I Given a triangle ABC, on which side of the triangle does the point D lie?
So I've got the following problem: I have points A, B, and C which form a triangle in a 3D space (each point of the triangle has x,y, and z coordinates). I need to find out on which side of the triangle point D lies. I do not have access to the normal of the triangle. How am I supposed to...- VladStoyanoff
- Thread
- Euclidean geometry Geometry Point Triangle
- Replies: 6
- Forum: General Math
-
N
I Can I send an electromagnetic wave to a specific point?
Since I'm computer engineer and don't have much experiences with electromagnetism, I'd like to know if it is possible to make an electromagnetic signal (250khz - 500khz) and send it to a point (with an error of maximum 1cm) in a room. If yes which devices do I need to setup my experiment?- nlopwer
- Thread
- Electromagnetic Electromagnetic wave Point Specific Wave
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Electromagnetism
-
S
Hydrostatic pressure at a point inside a water tank that is accelerating
I draw this diagram: The formula for hydrostatic pressure is: ##P=\rho g h## so I just plug everything $$P=1000 \times 9.8 \times 0.1=980 Pa$$ Will the acceleration of the cart affect the hydrostatic pressure? Another thing that came to my mind was there would be extra force coming from...- songoku
- Thread
- Hydrostatic Hydrostatic pressure Point Pressure Tank Water Water tank
- Replies: 60
- Forum: Introductory Physics Homework Help
-
V
Comp Sci How Do You Convert a Float to Char in C Using sprintf?
I am very new to C programming so am struggling with this question and how exactly to begin it, when we are doing this are we to use something like sprintf? Thank you.- ver_mathstats
- Thread
- Floating Point Representation
- Replies: 21
- Forum: Engineering and Comp Sci Homework Help
-
J
Prove: Limit Point of H ∪ K if p is Limit Point of H or K
Summary: Definition: If M is a set and p is a point, then p is a limit point of M if every open interval containing p contains a point of M different from p. Prove: that if H and K are sets and p is a limit point of H ∪ K,then p is a limit point of H or p is a limit point of K In this proof I...- Jaquis2345
- Thread
- Homework Limit Point
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Calculus and Beyond Homework Help
-
How Do You Mathematically Determine the Highest Point of a Pendulum?
I have tried to use the intial velocity v=(2gH)^(1/2) and tried to use conservation of energy, using potential energy to find the maximum height but still can't arrive to the answer provided. Don't know what concepts are relevant here, apparently I can't use velocity neither cosine or sine. I...- jackkk_gatz
- Thread
- Pendulum Point Rotaional kinematics
- Replies: 41
- Forum: Introductory Physics Homework Help
-
G
I At which point is gravity inconsistent with quantum mechanics?
I'd like to understand how gravity does not combine with quantum mechanics. At least there is no accepted theory of quantum gravity, so I assume it is not solved? I'm only starting to learn QFT and eventually GR. Maybe, someone can already outline where those theories fail to combine and comment...- Gerenuk
- Thread
- Gravity Mechanics Point Quantum Quantum gravity Quantum mechanics
- Replies: 24
- Forum: Beyond the Standard Models
-
I Carlo Rovelli, loop quantum gravity and point particles
I am reading a popular-science book Reality Is Not What It Seems by Carlo Rovelli, one of the founders of loop quantum gravity. He writes: and and So basically, space (spacetime) is just another quantum field like all the others, and the quanta of this field is the nod. Nods have volume...- TheHeraclitus
- Thread
- Gravity Loop Loop quantum gravity Particles Point Popular science Quantum Quantum gravity
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Beyond the Standard Models
-
A
What is the current scientific consensus on myofascial trigger points?
What is your thought and experience about it? What the mainstream consensus about it by general populations and by experts?- Awwtumn
- Thread
- Point
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Biology and Medical
-
Laplace's equation when there is a point dipole
I know the solution already, yet I don't understand why I'm able to solve laplace's equation when the volume has a point dipole within; I thought this required Poisson's eauation, which I have no experience in solving. Here is the relevant part of the solution- Ahmed1029
- Thread
- Dipole Laplace's equation Point
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Advanced Physics Homework Help
-
D
B Question about collisions -- Knife point piercing a ball of clay
I have a question regarding the collision of two objects, specifically something heavy falling on something with a point. For example, if a 50lb ball of clay fell from 10 meters onto the point of a knife, would the knife's point have to withstand the entire force of the clay before the blade...- Decaff
- Thread
- Ball Clay Collisions Knife Point
- Replies: 14
- Forum: Classical Physics
-
S
How to determine the car's deceleration at a point along a curve?
So I get the exercise and all and have just solved it. But .. I kind of very very intuitively determined ##\theta## to also be the angle for the circular sector. The problem here is that my geometry bag is very weak, I didn't have any geometry in HS, will fix that sooner or later but anyway...- simphys
- Thread
- Curve Deceleration Point
- Replies: 32
- Forum: Introductory Physics Homework Help
-
M
B Does a body behave as a point mass even at rest?
Hi, A body with center of mass behaves as a point mass when a force is applied. So when ##F_{ext}=0## then does it also behave as a point mass with ##a_{com}=0##, at rest. If yes, How can we prove this? (And can somebody please answer my other question I posted a week ago... -
Electric field strength at a point due to 3 charges
I got E. 13q as the answer. That is what i did: The electric field due to +q at origin 0 should equal the electric fields of charges -3q and the new charge placed at 2x. So applying the equation above like this; k*(q) / (2^2) = -3q*k + (k*C)/ 4 solving for C the new charge added, gives 13q. I...- Tesla In Person
- Thread
- Charges Electric Electric field Electric field strength Field Field strength Point Strength
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Introductory Physics Homework Help
-
How Does Equation 4.39 Apply to Dipole Moments in Griffith's Problem 4.37?
I tried to solve it for some time and then looked at the solution manual, which got me completely lost. Those are the first lines of the solution : I'm not so sure how equation 4.39: makes him conclude that the same relation holds for dipole moments. My second concern is that I'm not sure how...- Ahmed1029
- Thread
- Center Dielectric Dipole Linear Material Point Sphere
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Advanced Physics Homework Help
-
M
I Effective weight vs distance to the point of attachment of the weight
Hi, I want to know how to calculate the effective weight if i have an object with the weight 'X' that is mounted from the side to a wall, and what happens with the weight if i increase the distance between the wall and the object. The reason i ask is as follows for the interested. I have a...- MrNewton
- Thread
- Point Weight
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Classical Physics
-
Testing I’ve just accepted that I’m a C student at this point
I just have to accept at this point I’m a C student. Because no matter how much I grind or study I still do bad. Last semester I did terrible on all my test despite only taking 3 courses. Told myself I would do better from no on. Cut to now in the spring semester, and the same stuff is happening...- Pipsqueakalchemist
- Thread
- Point Student
- Replies: 4
- Forum: STEM Academic Advising
-
G
I How Can Outward Normal Vector Point Inwards?
I'm following 《A First Course In General Relativity》.On page 72,it says"If the surface is spacelike,the outward normal vector points outwards.If the surface is timelike,however,the outward normal vector points inwards"I wonder why and how?- GR191511
- Thread
- Normal Point Vector
- Replies: 17
- Forum: Special and General Relativity
-
Searching for Low Impact Fluid with Boiling Point of 150-180 F
I am looking for a good working fluid whose boiling point is in the range of 150-180 F for a waste heat recovery system. The fluid should be minimally flammable, preferably nontoxic, and low in environmental impact. Does anyone know of any working fluids that match this description?- chemisthypnos
- Thread
- Boiling Boiling point Fluid Impact Point
- Replies: 3
- Forum: General Engineering
-
R
Centre of Mass/Tipping Point Question
I drew out a small diagram to illustrate my attempt. I interpreted 280 degrees from the vertical as 10 degrees from the horizontal. Using trig I solved for the h, which I get an obviously incorrect answer. The actual answer in the book is 2.3m,- RateOfReturn
- Thread
- Point Statics
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Introductory Physics Homework Help
-
S
I How to make the deflection equation at any point along a snow ski profile?
I am trying to figure out how to do a deflection profile for a snow ski profile at 50 mm increaments along the ski. Since the ski has different widths and heights at each crossection, the EI changes at each location making it a lot of 2nd order derivatives if I am not mistaken. I am assuming...- Skierman
- Thread
- Deflection Point
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Differential Equations
-
K
I Retarded potential of a moving point charge
Potential of a moving point charge is given as ##V (\mathbf r,t)= \frac{1}{4\pi\epsilon_0}\int \frac{\rho (\mathbf r',t_r) }{|\mathbf{ (r-r')}|}d\tau'## Griffiths says: " It is true that for a point source the denominator ## |\mathbf{(r-r')}|## comes outside the integral..."Why does it come...- Kashmir
- Thread
- Charge Point Point charge Potential
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Electromagnetism
-
Calculating the point where potential V = 0 (due to 2 charges)
Apparently, there are two solutions where the electric potential is zero which I don't understand, can I get some input on how this is possible? I have one thing in mind (which I just thought of and might solve it), the equipotentiality i.e. when I draw a circle for V = 0 around the negative...- link223
- Thread
- Charges Point Potential
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Introductory Physics Homework Help
-
Engineering Moments problem -- One point load is given on a table
I have tried solving this by splitting the load into two parallel coplaner loads as the Hint below the question suggests but while i was computing the values i realized that, i'll have 4 variables with only 3 equations. two forces and the two distances to forces from their respective axes. i've...- newbie1127
- Thread
- Load Mechanics Moments Point Strength of materials Table timoshenko
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Engineering and Comp Sci Homework Help
-
P
I Polygon Coordinates given the Area and Center point
I’m wondering if there is a formula for calculating the coordinate points of a polygon given the following - Center point is known - area is known - Point A is known - Points B, C, and D are UNKNOWN I am NOT a math pro - this is for a puzzle I’m trying to solve and I can’t remember if this...- PhysicsInept
- Thread
- Area Center Coordinates Point Polygon
- Replies: 10
- Forum: General Math
-
D
Engineering Solve BJT Transistor Q Point Using Thevenin Theorem
Hello, I need help with this bjt transistor and finding the Q point. The problem I have is that I don't know how to do the thevenin theorem on this one. If someone could help me and show me how its done that would be great. Thank you! The transistor looks like this on the picture: This is my...- Dominik
- Thread
- Bjt Point Transistor
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Engineering and Comp Sci Homework Help
-
I Calculating distance (from magnet) to an arbitrary point in 3D space
So I'm looking for some advice on a problem that I am trying to solve for a project. I'm an engineer but my background in vector mathematics is very minimal so I'm looking for some assistance. Lets assume we have a permanent magnet. We know the characteristics of this magnet, such as it's...- egoodchild
- Thread
- 3d Magnet Point Space
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Classical Physics
-
U
Equation of the 5D coordinates of the projection of a point
- user199
- Thread
- Coordinates Point Projection
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Calculus and Beyond Homework Help
-
Energy change under point transformation
How do the energy and generalized momenta change under the following coordinate transformation $$q= f(Q,t)$$The generalized momenta: $$P = \partial L / \partial \dot Q = \partial L / \partial \dot q\times \partial \dot q / \partial \dot Q = p \partial \dot q / \partial \dot Q = p \partial q /...- LCSphysicist
- Thread
- Change Energy Energy change Point Transformation
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Introductory Physics Homework Help
-
R
Calculate distance from a point 100m from a plane given two angles
I am looking for a formula. From a horizontal plane of 100 meters; If angle on the left is 8 degrees and the angle on the right is 21 degrees at what distance from the centre of the horizontal plane will these two angles converge?- robertadamplant
- Thread
- Angles Plane Point
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Precalculus Mathematics Homework Help
-
B
MHB Point Estimate, Margin of Error and Confidence Level
1. One of the few negative effects of quitting smoking is weight gain. The data below shows the weight gain (in pounds) of 18 respondents 12 months after they quit. If the mean gain follows a normal distribution with a standard deviation of 9 pounds, estimate the mean weight gain of the 18...- bunnypatotie
- Thread
- Error Estimate Margin Point
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Set Theory, Logic, Probability, Statistics
-
A
B What is the Difference Between Circumscribed and Inscribed Squares?
Could someone help me?- A dummy progression
- Thread
- Point
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Differential Geometry
-
J
Electric Field Inside a Gaussian Surface with Point Charge q
If I have a point charge q right outside of a gaussian surface, it makes sense that the flux is zero inside the surface because the electric field going in equals the electric field going out. However, how would the electric field be zero inside? Wouldn't it just take on the electric field of...- Jaccobtw
- Thread
- Charge Electric Electric field Field Gaussian Gaussian surface Point Point charge Surface
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Introductory Physics Homework Help
-
Find Co-ordinates of Point C in Problem Involving Straight Line Equations
Find the question here; My interest is on question ##3(c)## only. My approach, Let the co ordinates of ##C##= ##(x,y)## then considering points ##B## and ##C##. We shall have the gradient given by; ##\dfrac {y-4}{x-1}##=##-2## also from straight line equation, considering points ##A## and...- chwala
- Thread
- Line Point Straight line
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Precalculus Mathematics Homework Help
-
G
Calculating Electric Field at Point P(0,0'03,0'04)
At point ##P(0,0'03,0'04)## the field caused by the sphere is added to the field caused by the plane. First, ##E_\sigma## $$E_\sigma=\dfrac{\sigma}{2\varepsilon_0}=\dfrac{0,2\cdot 10^{-6}}{2\varepsilon_0}=11299,44\, \textrm{V}/\textrm{m}$$ Then, ##E_0##: Because ##r<R##...- Guillem_dlc
- Thread
- Electric Electric field Field Point
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Introductory Physics Homework Help
-
S
Question about elastic limit and yield point
Point B is elastic limit and point C is yield point. From this link: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yield_(engineering)#Definition The definition given is: Both seems to refer to same definition, it is the point where the elastic deformation ends and plastic deformation begins. But from...- songoku
- Thread
- Elastic Elastic limit Limit Point Yield
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Introductory Physics Homework Help
-
Method of Images for a single point charge in a capacitor
Disclaimer: This is not a repost. The problem wants me to calculate the force of a p.c. , that is isolated by itself (this p.c. is the only charge this problem starts with in this problem) inside a capacitor, a distance h/4 from the bottom plate. This is what I have though of so far but I...- guyvsdcsniper
- Thread
- Capacitor Charge Images Method Method of images Point Point charge
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Introductory Physics Homework Help
-
J
Find the electric field at a point away from two charged rods
λ1 = 3 microC/m λ2= -4 microC/m __________ . __________ l----L1---l-a1-l-a2-l-----L2---l (Not to scale) L1 = length of rod 1 (1m) a1 = length of end of rod 1 to point (0.7m) L2 = length of rod 2 (1m) a2 = length of end of rod 2 to point (0.3m) k = e field constant...- Jaccobtw
- Thread
- Charged Electric Electric field Field Point
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Introductory Physics Homework Help
-
Algebra: distance from a fixed point
The first image is the question and the second is the answer. My thinking is let's say North is positive, and South is negative. Fixed point O is the starting point. Then the question becomes +(2a-b)-(3a+2b). The answer should be -a-3b. I cannot fathom why the book gives the answer as a+b. Any...- drooble122
- Thread
- Algebra Fixed point Point
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Precalculus Mathematics Homework Help
-
Point charge in cavity of a spherical neutral conductor
For (a) this problem, the only thing I can see changing is the distribution of the negative charge on the inner wall of the cavity. When the point charge is in the center of the cavity, you could say the induced charged is spread symmetrically on the inner cavity wall in order to oppose the...- guyvsdcsniper
- Thread
- Cavity Charge Conductor Neutral Point Point charge Spherical
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Introductory Physics Homework Help
-
Electric Field acting on a point charge
I believe I have all parameters set up correctly to evaluate part A of this problem but I am unsure of the bounds. I can't integrate from 0 to R because that part of this sheet has a hole there. I need to integrate from R to the other end of the sheet. Im not sure how I would figure out the...- guyvsdcsniper
- Thread
- Charge Electric Electric field Field Point Point charge
- Replies: 23
- Forum: Introductory Physics Homework Help
-
Electric field due to three point charges
I've calculated the intensity for every point charge which are EA = 6.741 x 10¹³ NC¯¹ EB = 4.494 x 10¹¹ NC¯¹ EC = 6.741 x 10¹³ NC¯¹ and I am pretty sure about this far but I am struggling to calculate the X-axis intensity and Y-axis intensity to find the entire approximate intensity with the...- emmanual
- Thread
- Charges Electric Electric field Electrostatic charges Field Point Point charges Vector
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Introductory Physics Homework Help
-
A
I Question regarding actual computation of tensor at point (Self Study)
Hello all, I am hoping to get some feedback on the manner in which I performed computations towards solving the following problem. There are a couple specific points which I am not confident of: 1. Did I properly account for the manifold structure in my computation of the nonzero components...- Amateur659
- Thread
- Computation Point Self study Study Tensor
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Differential Geometry