Program Definition and 1000 Threads

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    Road to Nuclear Engineering Graduate Program

    Hello all, I'm currently a junior in the Mechanical Engineering program at the University of Utah. I'd like to go into either the MS or PhD program in Nuclear Engineering there. There is no BS in Nuclear Engineering offered there, but there is an NE minor for undergraduates, which would allow...
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    Simulating Impacts of an Iron Man Suit: Free Program?

    I want to see what type of impacts a certain suit, say for example, an iron man suit, can handle with different materials. for example, what would happen if you where to make it out of iron compared to titanium or nitinal, what would happen if you shot it with a 9mm or even 105mm tank cannon...
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    Do i have a shot a graduate program in electrical engineering?

    Hi, i am currently studying Industrial engineering in Peru, i will graduate in 2 months. (i will get the equivalent of a BS in industrial engineer) All my life i have been into technology, computers, math, science, etc. Anyways i was wondering if i have a chance of getting into an electrical...
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    Fortran How to run Fortran program on the website? Please help

    I have a simple command-line based Fortran 95 program. I would like my clients to be able to run it straight on the website. So that it can be executed on the server without downloading it. I have found out that most of the hosting packages and web browsers do not allow running .exe files...
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    Python Troubleshooting a Roulette Game Program in Python

    Hi guys I'm trying to program a Roulette game on Python My programs asks for inputs and I gave names to these inputs. The point is, since I didn't assign these names before, the following error occurs: UnboundLocalError: local variable 'color' referenced before assignment I tried to get...
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    Getting into a Master of Science Program

    I am a third year EE undergraduate and I am thinking of getting a Master of Science degree in EE after my undergraduate studies. There are a lot of information here regarding PhD admissions, but I couldn't find any that specifically states the factors that can affect a Master's program...
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    Admissions Applying for physics REU program, resume help?

    I'm a junior undergrad who is applying for a REU (Research Experience for Undergraduates) program at FSU's High Magnetic Field Laboratory, and in my application it requires a resume. I've never made a resume before, not even for my job, so I'm unsure of what to do. I've looked at resumes for...
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    Need program for operating on 200-digited numbers

    Hey guys! I desperately need a software for performing operations on large numbers (some 200-digits), and as I have no knowledge of programming, I think a complete software package is what I'm looking for. I think I am onto something regarding the integer factorization problem, but I have no...
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    Should I drop out of my MSEE program?

    Hi. I'm currently a first-year Master's student in EE. I just wrapped up my first quarter and, in all likelihood, my GPA is going to be below a 3.0. In my school, that means that I'll be put on academic probation for the next quarter. If I don't get a 3.0 or above in the next quarter, I'll be...
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    Troubleshooting Prime Factors Program

    I'm trying to write a program that will find and then display the prime factor of a number. I have written this in C# but it works for some numbers but doesn't work for others? using System; class primefactors { public static void Main() { int number; bool...
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    Trying to make a program to take and print the natural log of a number input

    I'm relatively new to C programming and I am trying to make a program to take and print the natural log of a number input by the user but for some reason my program always returns incorrect answers. For example I entered 1 as my number, and the answer came back as some ridiculously big value...
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    Comp Sci Help with Java program calculation

    Question: Write a program to convert 22 square metres into square kilometres. Note: divide square metres by 1 million to produce square kilometres. Note also that the answer is not zero! I know the note says the answer is not zero but shouldn't it have some value other than 0 ? My code...
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    Help Needed: Writing a MIPS Program w/ 2 Instructions

    I need to write a MIPS program (using only 2 true-ops) to take in 1 signed integer argument into register $a0, and return (into $v0) a 1 if the input was negative, and a 0 (into $v0) otherwise. Can anyone offer help. I'm not sure since I can only use 2 instructions.
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    Programs Can a biology major enter a bioengineering grad program?

    I am in my first year at the university as a Bachelor of the Arts student rather than as an engineering student. Though I may be able to switch in my second year, this isn't likely given the first-year course load in the engineering school. If I were to get the B.A., would I be able to enter a...
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    How to Create a Logical Structure with Multiple Alternatives in Java

    Write a program to input a whole number n using the Scanner class. If the number is less than 0, your program should print an error message. If the number is 0 or 1, the actual number should be printed. If the number is greater than 1, compute the sum of all integers between 1 and the given...
  16. smokingwheels

    Frequency to period adjustment in program loop calculation

    Homework Statement Adjust a program loop so frequency will change linearly with a keyboard increment or decrement. The current calculation adjusts about 40 counts in the delay loop but when the frequency gets high the step is frequency is very large with each decrement in the loop. A...
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    Hi i with this perfect number program Please help

    Perfect Number Program Java Methods A perfect number is a positive integer equal to the sum of all its divisors (including 1 but excluding the number itself). For example: 28 = 1 + 2 + 4 + 7 + 14 According to Euclid, any solution to (2n-1) that results in a prime number will indicate that...
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    Need simulate program for fresnel biprism diffraction

    need simulate program for fresnel biprism diffraction(urgent) Dear friends I am student learning phyisics (8th term or 4th year) this is my last term and I have optic My teacher told us that he want some programs to simulate some optice expriments like : prism - young expriment - loid...
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    Engineering  Calculate Equivalent Resistance of Resistors in C++

    Write a program that prompts the user to enter the resistance of each resistor continuously by using a while loop until a zero resistance is entered and store it in an array, then calculates the equivalent resistance R. Also count the number of resistors n. Test your program with R1 = 1 kΩ,R2 =...
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    Comp Sci Counting Words and Characters in a Text File: A Java Program

    Homework Statement Write a program that takes a file name as argument and counts the number of words and the number of characters (without spaces) in the document. Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution How exactly should my program take a .txt file as an argument? Do I simply: String...
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    3D Distance Formula Calculator Program

    Hello. I have the distance formula programmed into my calculator and I searched for a distance formula that includes the z-axis but I couldn't find any. Does anyone know how to make such a program for the TI-84? Thank you.
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    Would it be weird to show a program I wrote to my professor?

    I'm a second year Comp E student, and in an intro class we're learning 8085 assembler. The professor wrote his own simulator for the class, but it's kinda buggy and I feel like it's been given minimal updates since he wrote it some 15 years ago. I was looking for a programming project, so I...
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    Comp Sci Erase line in C++ console program

    Homework Statement How do I erase previous lines displayed from printf function? (use printf, scanf etc) Welcome to Sample Program [Press Enter to Start] When I press Enter, the [Press Enter to Start] should disappear. Homework Equations - nil - The Attempt at a Solution...
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    Can a Worm Ever Reach the End of a Continuously Stretching Rope?

    Homework Statement Write a Java program to solve the following problem. An elastic rope starts out with length 100 meters. The start of the rope is fixed to a pole and a worm is placed on the rope at the start and the worm starts crawling towards the end. Each day the worm crawls 6 meters...
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    Comp Sci Caesar Java Program: Writing Code & Decrypting Messages

    Homework Statement Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution public class Caesar { public static void main(String[] args) { int k = Integer.parseInt(args[0]); char c; String strMsg = StdIn.readString(); System.out.print("Encrypted sentence is: " ); for (int i = 0; i <...
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    Java Simple Java Grade Program - Calculating Exam Scores and Grades

    Hi i am looking for following output.so far I am only getting result for total no of grades.I am getting 0 for A B C D and F.
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    Java Why is StdIn.java Not Working in My Program?

    I want to use StdIn and StdOut in my program as instructed. Our teacher told us to put the StdIn.java file inside the same folder as the source file (the program I am writing). But that is not working. Always gives me an error when I use the commands. Am I doing it wrong? Is there another way...
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    Writing a Linear program as a semi definite program

    I am comparing LP's and SDP's and have come across a lot of papers where they show all of the differences, but I am trying to put an lp is sdp form. The reason being I have solved an advanced sdp using an online solver and can solve basic/advanced lps on my pc, but I now want to take a lp and...
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    Calculators Mastering TI-89 Programming for Cartesian to Spherical Coordinate Conversion

    Hey guys, I recently tried to program something to convert cartesian coordinates into spherical coordinates. I have been using the TI-89 Titanium and my limited programming ability to program it. I know of the temporary input function where x^2|x=2 makes the output 4, but how do I input multiple...
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    MATLAB I writing a program on MATLAB to implement Newton Raphson method

    Did anyone write a program before for Newton Raphson method on MATLAB. I need to try the program to solve 2 equations: cox=x^3 and x^4-0.5(x^3)+3(x^2)-x+3=0 Please Help me in this manner ASAP. AND THANK YOU
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    Comp Sci Check if a String is Palindrome with Java Program | Homework Statement

    Homework Statement Write a method isPalindrome that accepts a string as argument and returns true or false indicating if the string is a palindrome or not. A palindrome is string that can be read the same way forward and backward. Your method must handle upper and lower case characters (the...
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    Calculators Finding a Good FEA Program for TI89

    Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone had or knew where to get a good FEA program for my ti89. My homework has begun to take forever what with defining mass matrices and all this nonsense. Any help at all would be much appreciated!:smile:
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    Java I with this java program that has to use do while loop?

    here is import java.util.*; public class oddNumbers { public static void main(String[] args){ System.out.println("enter two number"); Scanner kb=new Scanner(System .in); int number=kb.nextInt(); int number2=kb.nextInt(); int s=number2/2; String decision...
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    Fortran How to Execute an Nbody Simulation in Fortran Without Prior Experience?

    Hi! I've never done any programming in fortran and got stuck trying to test run a program. Note that I am not learning how to program in fortran, this is for an astrophysics course. Basically what I need is an instruction how to run a fortran code if I have some .f files and .o files as well...
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    Comp Sci C++ Program Help (Newtons method)

    I'm new to programming. my assignment wants me to create a program using c++ that can find the square root of any number using Newtons Method. The user has to enter a number (y) and the program has to calculate the root and has to show each iteration. the initial guess (x0) has to be y/4...
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    Involves physics but I have to program, can't figure out equation

    Involves physics but I have to program, can't figure out equation! Homework Statement Imagine an experiment performed on an infinitely long “billiards” table. This table is bounded at the far side and the near side, and these sides are a distance w apart. A ball (of diameter 0) is adjacent to...
  37. Pyrrhus

    Programs When to stop taking courses in a PhD Program?

    I have already completed all my core courses, and more than minimum requirements (bunch of courses in Operations Research and Transportation Systems). However, it always seems to me that there is just more stuff I want to keep learning (mostly in Applied Math). I usually don't take more than one...
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    REU program Letters of recommendation

    I plan on applying for an REU program this summer. I know my research mentor will write a very good recommendation, and is well-known in the field. However, I have no other connections. The applications are due in March, so I think I shouldn't place too much stock in next semester's...
  39. nukeman

    Comp Sci My C++ simple program is not compiling - Need help, thanks

    Homework Statement Ok, I just finished my code for my program. And its not compiling, and I am not sure what's wrong. Below is an image of the errors and the code. http://i55.tinypic.com/in8x0y.png And my full code is below here: MOD NOTE: I indented the code below to make it...
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    Java Simple Java class + driver program help. Program isn't working, but should be.

    Hi :) I'm taking my first java course. I took two C++ courses last year, and I understand OOP pretty decently, but I cannot get this java program to work! And I'm beginning to get really frustrated because I can't find my mistake. This is my class file: package studentsjav; __________...
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    What it takes to get into M.S. program in MIT

    The title says it all, but I am going to introduce myself first. Right now, I am pursuing (and enjoying) Bachelor's degree course in Mechanical Engineering from Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India. It has just been a little more than 2.5 months since I joined college. I have been dreaming to...
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    Is anyone here familiar with the program masterphysics?

    Homework Statement Ok, so masteringphysics has rejected an answer I think is right. The question is set up with "insert value" and then "insert units" Heres the question. A 5.00 kg crate is suspended from the end of a short vertical rope of negligible mass. An upward force F(t) is applied to...
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    REU program for math+physics freshmen

    Hey everyone, I am a 1st year student with junior year standing in math and physics at univ. of Kansas and I just wanted to see if I have enough qualifications to have good chances at REU progrmas in math/physics for next summer. In math, by the end of this year, Ill have had 2 semesters of...
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    Comp Sci C++: Simple summation program won't work correctly

    Homework Statement Write a C++ program to determine and print the sum of the series (1/3 + 1/6 + 1/9 + ... + 1/(3*n)) for a given value of n. In case you don't see the patter, the series can also be written as 1/(3*1) + 1/(3*2) +1/(3*3)+ ... + 1/(3*n). The value of n should be given...
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    Java Java program that prints 1000 times.

    Okay. So, I'm taking up a beginning Java course in college and we have been assigned a rather simple (?) homework. We have to code a program that prints a statement a thousand times, but without the use of loops, only methods. I know I can create a method that contains a number of the...
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    Is CERN shutting its Higgs Program?

    This is an extremely speculative post. I came to know through a friend of mine, that his professor told him that CERN is going to announce by spring 2012 the closure of all Higgs and Supersymmetry related programs. I do not have any citation for this claim. More knowledgeable people can tell me...
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    Schools Graduate Program in Same University System Bad?

    I've heard that some employers/universities look down upon going to the same Undergrad as grad institution (unless the program is top ranked, or circumstances, etc) but what about going to a different university campus within the same university system? I would see nothing wrong with that...
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    Programs Is it acceptable to leave a PhD program after a semester or a year?

    I'm currently in my first semester of a physics PhD program, straight out of undergrad. At the end of my senior year of undergrad, I was already feeling burnt out and tired of course work, but my profs pushed grad school as the smart and best choice. So I went. Since I moved here (14 hours...
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    Programs Which applied math phd program to apply to?

    Hi guys, I am trying to figure out what Applied Math PhD programs I should I apply to this fall. My main interests are in computational science, specifically numerical methods and stochastic methods. My profile is as follow: Undergrad: big state school, solid reputation in math Major...
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    Programming Robot Arm Offline: Methods & Tips

    How does a programmer programme a robot arm offline?ANd through what ways?
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