Theorem Definition and 1000 Threads

  1. entropy1

    How to interpret Bell's theorem correctly

    There's something I don't quite get about most illustrations about Bell's inequality theorem. I will explain what: Consider a pair of entangled photons fired at two arbitrarily oriented polarizers. I most explications, it seems the author suggests that the hidden variable represents the binary...
  2. jcruise322

    When to use parallel axis theorem for objects....

    Homework Statement A uniform solid ball of mass m and radius R rolls without slipping down a plane inclined at an angle f above the horizontal. Find the frictional force and the acceleration of the center of mass.[/B]Homework Equations τ=I*α so: fs*r=I*a Mg-Fs=ma Moment of inertia for...
  3. M

    Find Area with Theorem of Green - center - radius

    Homework Statement x(t) = 6cos(t)−cos(6t) y(t) = 6sin(t)−sin(6t) 0 <= t <= 2*pi I need to find the area cm2 with Th Green. I need to find the radius and the center coordinate Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution $ = integral 1/2* ( 2*pi$0 ((x)dy - (y)dx) dt ) 1/2 (2*pi$0...
  4. W

    I think this is about the Central Limit Theorem

    Homework Statement An engineer is measuring a quantity q. It is assumed that there is a random error in each measurement, so the engineer will take n measurements and reports the average of the measurements as the estimated value of q. Specifically, if Yi is the value that is obtained in the...
  5. N

    Using Abel's Theorem, find the Wronskian

    Using Abel's thrm, find the wronskian between 2 soltions of the second order, linear ODE: x''+1/sqrt(t^3)x'+t^2x=0 t>0 I think I got the interal of 1/sqrt(t^3) to be 2t/sqrt(t^3) but this is very different to the other examples I've done where a ln is formed to cancel out the e in the formula...
  6. Quotidian

    PBR theorem - that the wavefunction is physically existent

    I have been told on another forum I post to that there is a revolutionary theorem in physics which proves beyond doubt that the wavefunction (I presume meaning the one originally described by Schrodinger) is physically real. I have had various exchanges with the contributor who has told me this...
  7. T

    MHB What is meant by the unique integers Q and R in the quotient remainder theorem?

    Given any integer A, and a positive integer B, there exist unique integers Q and R such that $$A= B * Q + R$$ where $$ 0 ≤ R < B$$. When is says that $$Q$$ and $$R$$ are unique, what does that mean? That they are different from each other?
  8. T

    MHB Quotient remainder theorem problem.

    For any int $$n $$ , prove that $$ 4 | n (n^2 - 1) (n + 2)$$. I know I have to use the quotient remainder theorem, but I'm wondering how to go about this problem. I'm not sure how to phrase this problem in English.
  9. mgkii

    Shell Theorem Q: Understand Gravity Inside/Outside Hollow Sphere?

    I've just watched half a dozen or so videos on shell theorem and I just can't get my head around something that none of the videos address directly, but seems so counter-intuitive I am assuming my understanding is incorrect. Can anyone help me out here? With all the usual simplifying conditions...
  10. B

    Is there any algebraic proof for Thevenin's theorem?

    Is there any algebraic proof for Thevenin's theorem?
  11. S

    Query on the Euler Theorem for Rigid Body Rotation

    Hi, I am having some problems conceptualizing the Euler's Theorem. Any help will be greatly appreciated. In Goldstein's book the Euler's theorem is stated as 'Any displacement of a rigid body, whose one point remains fixed throughout, is a rotation about some axis', then he has proven that the...
  12. L

    Noether's theorem -- Time inversion

    Noether's theorem said that because of homogeneity in time the law of conservation of energy exists. I am bit of confused and I am not sure is also time inversion some consequence of this. For example in the case of free fall we have symmetry ## t \rightarrow -t##. I am sometimes confused of...
  13. DrChinese

    A Another loophole-free test of Bell's theorem

    This just showed up from a team led by Zeilinger, for those interested in loophole-free Bell tests: http://arxiv.org/abs/1511.03190 A significant-loophole-free test of Bell's theorem with entangled photons Marissa Giustina, Marijn A. M. Versteegh, Soeren Wengerowsky, Johannes Handsteiner...
  14. Gbox

    Calculating Current Using Thévenin's Theorem

    Homework Statement [/B] Find the current that flows through the ##8 \Omega## Homework Equations Thévenin's theorem The Attempt at a Solution the theorem says that I can replace all the circuit to a power source and a resistor connected in series. So first I need to connect all the power...
  15. davidbenari

    Analyzing RC response with convolution theorem and fft.

    Some textbooks like (Numerical recipes the art of scientific computing) derive the DFT as a Riemann sum of the CTFT. With this in mind it would be natural then to approximate the identity ##y(t)=x*h=\mathcal{F}^{-1}\big\{XH\big\}## with the mathlab code y=ifft(fft(x).*fft(h)) which roughly...
  16. I

    Understanding conditional probability and Bayes' theorem

    I'm having trouble understanding an example supposed to motivate Bayes' theorem. Assume that 40% of all interstate highway accidents involve excessive speed on part of at least one of the drivers (event E) and that 30% involve alcohol use by at least one drives (event A). If alcohol is involved...
  17. Math Amateur

    Corollary to Correspondence Theorem for Modules

    I am reading Joseph J. Rotman's book: Advanced Modern Algebra and I am currently focused on Section 6.1 Modules ... I need some help with the proof of Corollary 6.25 ... Corollary to Theorem 6.22 (Correspondence Theorem) ... ... Corollary 6.25 and its proof read as follows: Can someone explain...
  18. G

    Why Is y Bar Zero in the Parallel Axis Theorem for Area?

    Homework Statement why the y bar is 0 ? according to the diagram , y ' has certain value , it's not 0 ! can someone help to explain ? Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution
  19. Math Amateur

    MHB Corollary to Correspondence Theorem for Modules

    I am reading Joseph J. Rotman's book: Advanced Modern Algebra and I am currently focused on Section 6.1 Modules ... I need some help with the proof of Corollary 6.25 ... Corollary to Theorem 6.22 (Correspondence Theorem) ... ... Corollary 6.25 and its proof read as follows:Can someone explain...
  20. Math Amateur

    MHB Correspondence Theorem for Modules - Rotman, Section 6.1

    I am reading Joseph J. Rotman's book: Advanced Modern Algebra and I am currently focused on Section 6.1 Modules ... I need some help with the proof of Theorem 6.22 (Correspondence Theorem) ... ... Theorem 6.22 and its proof read as...
  21. M

    Work-kinetic energy theorem - model rocket velocity/height

    Homework Statement A student experimenting with model rockets measures the speed of a vertically-launched rocket to be 18.0 m/s when it is 75.0 m above the ground on the way up. The rocket engine fires from when the rocket is at ground level to when it is 8.75 m above the ground. If the rocket...
  22. Math Amateur

    MHB Unlock Role of Correspondence Thm for Groups in Analysing Composition Series

    I have made two posts recently concerning the composition series of groups and have received considerable help from Euge and Deveno regarding this topic ... in particular, Euge and Deveno have pointed out the role of the Correspondence Theorem for Groups (Lattice Isomorphism Theorem for Groups)...
  23. Math Amateur

    MHB Jordan-Holder Theorem for Groups .... Aluffi, Theorem 3.2

    I am reading Paolo Aluffi's book, Algebra: Chapter 0 ... I am currently focused on Chapter 4, Section 3: Composition Series and Solvability ... I need help with an aspect of Aluffi's proof of the Jordan-Holder Theorem (Theorem 3.2, page 206) which reads as follows: Theorem 3.2 and the early...
  24. F

    Verify Green's Theorem in the plane for....

    Homework Statement Use Green''s Theorem in the plane to check: \oint_C (xy+y^2) \> dx + x^2 \> dy Where C is the closed curveof the region bound between the curve of y=x^2 and the line y=x Homework Equations \oint_C u \> dx + v \> dy = \int \int_A (\partial_x v - \partial_y u) \> dx \> dy...
  25. I

    Understanding proof for theorem about dimension of kernel

    So the theorem says: Suppose that ##U## and ##V## are finite dimensional vector spaces, and that ##T:U\to V##, ##S: V \to W##. Then ##\text{dim Ker }ST \le \text{dim Ker }S + \text{dim Ker }T##. Proof: Set ##U_0 = \text{Ker }ST## and ##V_0 = \text{Ker }S##. ##U_0## and ##V_0## are subspaces of...
  26. G

    Bell's Theorem Explained in nLab: Probability Density

    I'm trying to follow this mathematical explanation of Bell's theorem. The problem I find is with the assumption of a probability density for the hidden variable. That implies - and my question is: am I wrong? why? - that you can expect the same distribution of such a variable for any repetition...
  27. Hatesmondays

    Cool ways to use the Pythagorean Theorem

    What are some cool things that people can do with the Pythagorean Theorem?
  28. Julio1

    MHB Problem Chinese remainder Theorem

    Find the set of solutions $x=x(r,s,t)$ such that $(r+2\mathbb{N})\cap (s+3\mathbb{N})\cap (t+5\mathbb{N})=x+n\mathbb{N}.$ Hello MHB :). Any hints for the problem?
  29. Math Amateur

    MHB Noetherian Rings and Modules: Theorem 2.2 - Cohn - Section 2.2 Chain Conditions

    I am reading P.M. Cohn's book: Introduction to Ring Theory (Springer Undergraduate Mathematics Series) ... ... I am currently focused on Section 2.2: Chain Conditions ... which deals with Artinian and Noetherian rings and modules ... ... I need help with understanding a feature of the Theorem...
  30. G

    Use of binomial theorem in a sum of binomial coefficients?

    Homework Statement How to use binomial theorem for finding sums with binomial coefficients? Example: S={n\choose 1}-3{n\choose 3}+9{n\choose 5}-... How to represent this sum using \sum\limits notation (with binomial theorem)? Homework Equations (a+b)^n=\sum\limits_{k=0}^{n}{n\choose...
  31. Calpalned

    Partition Theorem Homework: Solving for the Partition Function and Energy States

    Homework Statement Homework Equations Partition function = ##\frac{z_{i+1}}{z_i} ## ##z = \Sigma_{j=1}^\infty g_j e^{\frac{-(E_j - E_i)}{KT}}## ##g_j = 2(j^2)## The Attempt at a Solution I should get 2, but I keep getting ##2 + 8e^7.8 + ... ## I used ##K = 1.38 \times 10^-23## and I converted...
  32. T

    Kelvin-Stokes' theorem in the presence of singularities

    My concern regards solving a class of somewhat ill-defined surface integrals occurring in Mathematical Physics and EMF Theory. I'll be using a simplified, representative example. Consider the surface S given by (x/2)^2 + (y/2)^2 + (z/3)^2 = 1 0 <= z. And the integral ∫F⋅ds where we have in...
  33. Titan97

    Meaning of Curl from stokes' theorem

    Divergence can be defined as the net outward flux per unit volume and can be explained using Gauss' theorem. (I read this in Feynman lectures Vol. 2) In the next page, He derives Stokes' theorem using small squares. The left side of equation represents the total circulation of a vector...
  34. T

    What about potential energy in the Work Kinetic Energy Theorem?

    W_{total} = \delta K What about lifting a block upward? If you lift a 10kg block vertically and bring it to a rest, you are doing work on it but the velocity in the beg and the end is 0, thus the equation says the work done on it is 0. But isn't there potential energy? Does the equation not...
  35. F

    Gauss' Theorem - Divergence Theorem for Sphere

    Homework Statement Using the fact that \nabla \cdot r^3 \vec{r} = 6 r^2 (where \vec{F(\vec{r})} = r^3 \vec{r}) where S is the surface of a sphere of radius R centred at the origin. Homework Equations \int \int \int_V \nabla \cdot \vec{F} dV =\int \int_S \vec{F} \cdot d \vec{S} That is meant...
  36. Math Amateur

    MHB Theorem 3.1.4 - Berrick and Keating - Noetherian Rings and Modules

    I am reading the book "An Introduction to Rings and Modules with K-theory in View" by A.J. Berrick and M.E. Keating ... ... I am currently focused on Chapter 3; Noetherian Rings and Polynomial Rings. I need help with the proof of Theorem 3.1.4. A brief explanation of the proof precedes the...
  37. F

    Can I use the Master Theorem here? (Algorithm Complexity)

    Homework Statement What is the complexity of the following recurrence: T(n) = (9/4)T((2/3)n) + n² Homework Equations My question is: can I use the Master Theorem here? The Attempt at a Solution My attemp: a=9/4 b=3/(1/2) (this is where I think I may be wrong) f(n) = n² so, in this case T(n)...
  38. Y

    A rifle barrel question related with Kinetic Energy Theorem

    Homework Statement A 15.0g bullet is accelerated from rest to a speed of 780m/s in a rifle barrel of length of 72.0cm a)Find the kinetic energy of the bullet as it leaves the barrel b)Use the work kinetic energy theorem to find the net work that is done on the bullet. (this problem had part...
  39. P

    Circulation Around an Airfoil and Starting Vortex

    Homework Statement Using Kelvin’s circulation theorem, find the qualitative and quantitative relation between the circulation around an airfoil and the circulation of the starting vortex. Homework Equations Kelvin's circulation theorem: DΓ/Dt=0 The Attempt at a Solution I don't really know...
  40. J

    Reynolds transport theorem (1st year undergrad fluids)

    hello all, I just wanted to check my worded interpretation of this otherwise messy result is ok:
  41. H

    Find the Thevenin's Equivalence of a Circuit

    I don't know how to find the thevenin's equivalence of a circuit. In this question,it is required to find the thevenin's equivalence of the circuit. Firstly,I found the Rth,and the Rth is 20ohm. But I had difficulty in finding the Vth. In the first step I redrew the circuit in the following...
  42. I

    Plancherel Theorem (Fourier transform)

    I'm having a hard time understand this theorem in our book: The Plancherel Theorem The Fourier transform, defined originally on ##L^1\cap L^2## extends uniquely to a map from ##L^2## from ##L^2## to itself that satisfies ##\langle \hat f, \hat g \rangle = 2\pi \langle f,g\rangle## and ##||\hat...
  43. P

    Can the Work-Energy Theorem Determine Speed for Variable Acceleration?

    1. Homework Statement The Attempt at a Solution I was wondering if I did something wrong for the 50m. I did the same process of finding the area under the line. I'm assuming it's possible to get the same speed since the net work is the same.[/B]
  44. D

    Solve for I and U using Thevenin's Theorem

    Homework Statement Hello guys! I am getting really desperate here and I'd be very glad for any help. I have the following circuit with 5 resistors :(excuse the drawings, I am in a hurry, I hope they are sufficient)http://s11.postimg.org/8mmd2pa2b/original.png And I am supposed to solve for...
  45. DeldotB

    Using the Second Isomorphism (Diamond Isomorphism) Theorem

    Homework Statement Good day all, Im completely stumped on how to show this: |AN|=(|A||N|/A intersect N|) Here: A and N are subgroups in G and N is a normal subgroup. I denote the order on N by |N| Homework Equations [/B] Second Isomorphism TheoremThe Attempt at a Solution Well, I know...
  46. T

    Minimum Number of Coin Flips for Probability Assertion

    Homework Statement How many times do we have to flip a balanced coin to be able to assert with a probability of at most .01 that the difference between the proportion of tails and .50 will be at least .04? Homework Equations P( |X-μ| ≥ kσ ) ≤ 1/k^2 The Attempt at a Solution I am very...
  47. M

    What is the correct range for c in Taylor's Theorem error bound?

    For the error bound for taylor's theorem, for the n+1 derivative evaluated at some c which maximizes the derivative my textbook says c must be between a and x..but today my teacher said that c must be between absolute value x and negative absolute value x, which is different than I thought. An...
  48. davidbenari

    Relation of Noether's theorem and group theory

    I'm doing a small research project on group theory and its applications. The topic I wanted to investigate was Noether's theorem. I've only seen the easy proofs regarding translational symmetry, time symmetry and rotational symmetry (I'll post a link to illustrate what I mean by "the easy...
  49. O

    Potential magnetic field lines and Stokes theorem....

    Hi, A potential magnetic field has no curl. According to the "curl theorem" or stokes theorem, a vector field with no curl does not close. Yet, Maxwell's equation tell us we shall not have magnetic monopoles, so the loops have to close... ? What am I missing to remove this apparent paradox of a...
  50. Titan97

    Integration using Leibnitz theorem

    Homework Statement Prove that $$\int_{-\pi/2}^{\pi/2}\frac{log(1+b\sin x)}{\sin x}dx=\pi \arcsin(b)$$ Where ##|b|\le1## Homework Equations $$\frac{d}{dx}\big(\int_a^bf(t)dt\big)=\int_a^b\frac{\partial f(t)}{\partial x}dx$$ The Attempt at a Solution Let...
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