Theorem Definition and 1000 Threads
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Undergrad Does the Wigner-Eckart theorem require good quantum numbers?
I have a question related to the following passage in the quantum mechanical scattering textbook by Taylor, Here Taylor makes the choice to use a basis of total angular momentum eigenvectors instead of using the simple tensor product given in the first equation above (6.47). I understand that...- Decimal
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- Numbers Quantum Quantum numbers Theorem
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- Forum: Quantum Physics
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MHB Is Theorem 5.2 in SET THEORY AND LOGIC True or False?
In the book: SET THEORY AND LOGIC By ROBERT S.STOLL in page 19 the following theorem ,No 5.2 in the book ,is given: If,for all A, AUB=A ,then B=0 IS that true or false If false give a counter example If true give a proof- solakis1
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- Logic Set Set theory Theorem Theory
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- Forum: General Math
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Why is "super-determinism" a loophole to Bell's theorem?
So I have often heard it argued that "super-determinism" is a loophole to Bell's theorem, that allows a local hidden variable theory. Bell himself alluded to it in a 1980s BBC interview. But why is this the case? And how is super-determinism different to regular determinism. And the many-world's...- Lunct
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- Bell's theorem Theorem
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- Forum: Quantum Interpretations and Foundations
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Decrease of Solar radius per year using Virial Theorem
Hello, I am trying to solve this question: Assume that the Sun's energy production doesn't happen by fusion processes, but is caused by a slow compression and that the radiated energy can be described by the Virial Theorem: $$L_G = - \frac{1}{2} \frac{GM^2}{R^2} \frac{dR}{dt} $$ How much must...- CharlesDamle
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- Astrnomy Astrophisics decrease Per Radius Solar Theorem Virial theorem Year
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- Forum: Introductory Physics Homework Help
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Graduate How Does Noether's Theorem Extend Beyond Conservation in Hamiltonian Systems?
In Hamiltonian statement the Noether theorem is read as follows. Consider a system with the Hamiltonian function $$H=H(z),\quad z=(p,x),\quad p=(p_1,\ldots,p_m),\quad x=(x^1,\ldots,x^m)$$ and the phase space ##M,\quad z\in M.## Assume that this system has a one parametric group of symmetry...- wrobel
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- Noether Theorem
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- Forum: Classical Physics
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Proportionality theorem and projectile motion
So i have this question. If a projectile is fired from a spring loaded system and when it goes pass a chronograph, reads 300FPS and has a mass of 0.12grams. Is there any way to use the proportionality theorem (1/3=x/6 example) to approximate how fast a mass of 0.25grams is when fired from same... -
Electrodynamics and the Poynting theorem
In my opinion the field momentum is the field's intrinsic momentum which it will give to charges(if any present)...- AHSAN MUJTABA
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- Electrodynamics Theorem
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- Forum: Advanced Physics Homework Help
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Gauss' divergence theorem and thermoelectricity contradiction
I get a nonsensical result. I am unable to understand where I go wrong. Let's consider a material with a temperature independent Seebeck coefficient, thermal conductivity and electrochemical potential to keep things simple. Let's assume that this material is sandwiched between 2 other materials...- fluidistic
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- Contradiction Divergence Divergence theorem Gauss Theorem
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- Forum: Electromagnetism
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Prove a theorem about a vector space and convex sets
Summary:: Be the set X of vectors {x1,...,xn} belong to the vector space E. If this set X is convex, prove that all the convex combination of X yet belong to X. Where convex combination are the expression t1*x1 + t2*x2 + ... + tn*xn where t1,...,tn >= 0 and t1 + ... + tn = 1 I tried to suppose...- LCSphysicist
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- Convex Sets Space Theorem Vector Vector space
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- Forum: Calculus and Beyond Homework Help
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Linear programming and resolution theorem
Hi everyone hope you are well, I would like to express what I have done for this question: Proving and employing caratheodory theorem we can say that any point in polyhedron can be expressed as a convex combination of at most n+1 points (where n is the space dimension) in same polyhedron that...- mertcan
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- Linear Linear programming Programming Resolution Theorem
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- Forum: Calculus and Beyond Homework Help
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Undergrad Is there a theorem that a set of binary swaps can affect any permutation?
Is there a theorem that states that a set of binary swaps can result in any permutation? For example, the original set (1,2,3,4,5) can have the swap (24) and result in (1,4,3,2,5). is there a set of specific swaps for each net result permutation?- swampwiz
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- Binary Permutation Set Theorem
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- Forum: Linear and Abstract Algebra
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Using the Divergence Theorem on the surface of a sphere
The integral that I have to solve is as follows: \oint_{s} \frac{1}{|r-r'|}da', \quad\text{ integrating with respect to r '}, integrating with respect to r' Then I apply the divergence theorem, resulting in: \iiint \limits _{v} \nabla \cdot \frac{1}{|r-r'|}dv' =...- TheGreatDeadOne
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- Divergence Divergence theorem Sphere Surface Theorem
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- Forum: Calculus and Beyond Homework Help
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Undergrad Decomposition per the Fundamental Theorem of Finite Abelian Groups
According to the book I am using, one can decompose a finite abelian group uniquely as a direct sum of cyclic groups with prime power orders. Uniquely meaning that the structures in the group somehow force you to one particular decomposition for any given group. Unfortunately, the book gives no...- jstrunk
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- Decomposition Finite Fundamental Fundamental theorem Groups Per Theorem
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- Forum: Linear and Abstract Algebra
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Engineering De Moivre's theorem to express power
A)Use de moivres therom to express power in simplest polar form Workings Do i need to divde the 60^o by 10 aswell- lee123456789
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- Power Theorem
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- Forum: Engineering and Comp Sci Homework Help
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High School Don't understand proof of Bloch theorem
The potential inside the crystal is periodic ##U(\vec{r} + \vec{R}) = U(\vec{r})## for lattice vectors ##\vec{R} = n_i \vec{a}_i##, ##n_i \in \mathbb{Z}## (where the ##\vec{a}_i## are the crystal basis), and Hamiltonian for an electron in the crystal is ##\hat{H} = \left( -\frac{\hbar^2}{2m}...- etotheipi
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- Bloch theorem Proof Theorem
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- Forum: Atomic and Condensed Matter
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Moment of inertia (Perpendicular axis theorem)
So i derived the moment of inertia about the axis of symmetry (with height h) and I am confused about the perpendicular axis theorem. The problem ask to find the moment of inertia perpendicular to axis of symmetry So the axis about h, i labelled as z, the two axis that are perpendicular to z, i...- andyonassis
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- Axis Inertia Moment Moment of inertia Theorem
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- Forum: Introductory Physics Homework Help
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Factor Theorem and Trigonometric Equations Help
1. The factor theorem states that (x-a) is a factor of f(x) if f(a)=0 Therefore, suppose (x+1) is a factor: f(-1)=3(-1)^3-4(-1)^2-5(-1)+2 f(-1)=0 So, (x+1) is a factor. 3x^3-4x^2-5x+2=(x+1)(3x^2+...) Expand the RHS = 3x^3+3x^2 Leaving a remainder of -7x^2-5x+2 3x^3-4x^2-5x+2=(x+1)(3x^2-7x+...)...- AN630078
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- Theorem Trigonometric
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- Forum: Precalculus Mathematics Homework Help
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Undergrad Finite fields, irreducible polynomial and minimal polynomial theorem
I thought i understood the theorem below: i) If A is a matrix in ##M_n(k)## and the minimal polynomial of A is irreducible, then ##K = \{p(A): p (x) \in k [x]\}## is a finite field Then this example came up: The polynomial ##q(x) = x^2 + 1## is irreducible over the real numbers and the matrix...- Karl Karlsson
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- Fields Finite Finite fields Linear algebra Matrices minimal polynomial Polynomial Theorem
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- Forum: Linear and Abstract Algebra
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Undergrad Equivalence principle and the Uniqueness theorem
We work with Maxwell's equations in the frequency domain. Let's consider a bounded open domain ## V ## with boundary ## \partial V ##. 1. The equivalence theorem tells me that if the field sources in ## V ## are assigned and if the fields in the points of ## \partial V ## are assigned, then I...- Unconscious
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- Equivalence Equivalence principle Principle Theorem Uniqueness Uniqueness theorem
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- Forum: Classical Physics
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Potential Flow Theory: Circulation and the Kutta-Jukowski Theorem
Hi, I just had a quick question about conventions in potential flow theory: Question: What is the convention for ## \Gamma ## for the streamline ## \Psi = \frac{\Gamma}{2\pi} ln(\frac{r}{a} ) ## and how can we interpret the Kutta-Jukowski Theorem ## Lift = - \rho U \Gamma ##? Approach: For the...- Master1022
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- Circulation Flow Potential Theorem Theory
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- Forum: Mechanics
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Divergence Theorem Verification: Surface Integral
Hi, I just had a quick question about a step in the method of calculating the surface integral and why it is valid. I have already done the divergence step and it yields the correct result. Method: Let us calculate the normal: ## \nabla (z + x^2 + y^2 - 3) = (2x, 2y, 1) ##. Just to double...- Master1022
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- Divergence Divergence theorem Integral Surface Surface integral Theorem
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- Forum: Calculus and Beyond Homework Help
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Circuit Theory - about the applicability of the substitution theorem
Hi, I've a doubt about the applicability of the substitution theorem in circuit theory. Consider the following picture (sorry for the Italian inside it :frown: ) As far I can understand the substitution theorem can be applied to a given one-port element attached to a port (a port consists of...- cianfa72
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- Circuit Circuit theory Substitution Theorem Theory
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- Forum: Electrical Engineering
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High School When is the parallel axis theorem not appliable?
Hello, there. A friend asked me a problem last night. Suppose that a system consists of a rod of length ##l## and mass ##m##, and a disk of radius ##R##. The mass of the disk is negligible. Now the system is rotating around an axis in the center of the disk and perpendicular to the plane where...- Haorong Wu
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- Axis Parallel Parallel axis theorem Theorem
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- Forum: Classical Physics
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Constructive Proofs Proof of Correspondence theorem
Summary:: I'm reading Adkins' book "Algebra. An approach via Module Theory" and I'm trying to prove theorem 3.15 In theorem 3.15 of Adkins' book says: Let ##N \triangleleft G##. The 1-1 correspondence ##H \mapsto H/N## has the property $$H_1 \subseteq H_2 \Longleftrightarrow H_1/N \subseteq...- Gaussian97
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- Proof Theorem
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- Forum: Math Proof Training and Practice
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Understanding the Divergence Theorem
Good day all my question is the following Is it correct to (after calculation the new field which is the curl of the old one)to use the divergence theroem on the volume shown on that picture? The divergence theorem should be applied on a closed surface , can I consider this as closed? Thanks...- Amaelle
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- Divergence Divergence theorem Theorem
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- Forum: Calculus and Beyond Homework Help
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High School A question about a YouTube video on Thales's Theorem
Here is the video in question: In the video at 4:23, Michael says, "Now Thales's Theorem tells us that the two other points, where these rays contact the circumference, are diametrically opposed. They are on opposite sides of the circle and a line passing through them will pass through the...- murshid_islam
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- Theorem Video Youtube
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- Forum: General Math
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Divergence Theorem Problem Using Multiple Arbitrary Fields
My main issue with this question is the manipulation of the two arbitrary fields into a single one which can then be substituted into the divergence theorem and worked through to the given algebraic forms. My attempt: $$ ∇(ab) = a∇b + b∇a $$ Subsituting into the Eq. gives $$ \int dS ·...- JackofTrades
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- Divergence Divergence theorem Fields Multiple Theorem
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- Forum: Advanced Physics Homework Help
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Stokes' Theorem 'corollary' integral in cylindrical polar coordinates
Hi, I was just working on a homework problem where the first part is about proving some formula related to Stokes' Theorem. If we have a vector \vec a = U \vec b , where \vec b is a constant vector, then we can get from Stokes' theorem to the following: \iint_S U \vec{dS} = \iiint_V \nabla...- Master1022
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- Coordinates Cylindrical Integral Polar Polar coordinates Stokes Theorem
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- Forum: Calculus and Beyond Homework Help
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Applying Stokes' Theorem to the part of a Sphere Above a Plane
I've tried a few ways of solving this, both directly and by using Stokes' Theorem. I may be messing up what the surface is in the first place F= r x (i + j+ k) = (y-z, z-x, x-y) Idea 1: Solve directly. So ∇ x F = (-2,-2,-2). I was unsure on which surface I could use for the normal vector...- Rippling Hysteresis
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- Plane Sphere Stokes Theorem
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- Forum: Calculus and Beyond Homework Help
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High School Control volumes and Reynolds transport theorem
If we consider a system of fixed mass as well as a control volume which is free to move and deform, then Reynolds transport theorem says that for any extensive property ##B_{S}## of that system (e.g. momentum, angular momentum, energy, etc.) then$$\frac{dB_{S}}{dt} = \frac{d}{dt} \int_{CV} \beta...- etotheipi
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- Control Reynolds Theorem Transport Volumes
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- Forum: Classical Physics
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Graduate Equipartition theorem and Coupled harmonic oscillator system
Dear all, While simulating a coupled harmonic oscillator system, I encountered some puzzling results which I haven't been able to resolve. I was wondering if there is bug in my simulation or if I am interpreting results incorrectly. 1) In first case, take a simple harmonic oscillator system...- Karthiksrao
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- Coupled Harmonic Harmonic oscillator Oscillator System Theorem
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- Forum: Classical Physics
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Cauchy-Riemann Theorem Example in Physics
I was thinking of the wavefunction in QM but I'm not sure how it's used and when.- entropy2008
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- Calc 3 Complex analysis Example Math and physics Physics Theorem
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- Forum: Advanced Physics Homework Help
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Pappus Theorem and Ellipsoid Fig One: Is My Integral Approach Correct?
fig one: I just want to know if i am right in attack this problem by this integral: *pi Anyway, i saw this solution: In which it cut beta, don't know why. So i don't know.- LCSphysicist
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- Ellipsoid Theorem
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- Forum: Calculus and Beyond Homework Help
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MHB Implicit function theorem for f(x,y) = x^2+y^2-1
$f: \mathbb{R^2} \rightarrow \mathbb{R}$, $f(x,y) = x^2+y^2-1$ $X:= f^{-1} (\{0\})=\{(x,y) \in \mathbb{R^2} | f(x,y)=0\}$ 1. Show that $f$ is continuous differentiable. 2. For which $(x,y) \in \mathbb{R^2}$ is the implicit function theorem usable to express $y$ under the condition $f(x,y)=0$... -
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Undergrad Bell's Theorem - why product of (2)spins can be +1 (Griffith's text)
Hello, Within Griffith's text - chap 12 section 12.2 page 423 - this is a brief summary of Bell's Theorem and description of Bell's 1964 work. There is a table on page 423 showing the spin of the electron and positron (from pi meson decay) - these would be in the singlet state, one would be...- Sparky_
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- Bell's theorem Product Text Theorem
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- Forum: Quantum Physics
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Evaluate integral using Green Theorem
I got stuck here, how to integrate e^(y^2), I searched but it's something like error function- daphnelee-mh
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- Green Integral Theorem
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- Forum: Calculus and Beyond Homework Help
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Understanding Feynman's Discussion of the Parallel Axis Theorem
https://www.feynmanlectures.caltech.edu/I_19.html "Suppose we have an object, and we want to find its moment of inertia around some axis. That means we want the inertia needed to carry it by rotation about that axis. Now if we support the object on pivots at the center of mass, so that the...- bryanso
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- Axis Discussion Parallel Parallel axis theorem Theorem
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- Forum: Introductory Physics Homework Help
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How Does Wick's Theorem Apply to Time-Independent Bose Operators?
This is problem 18.3 from QFT for the gifted amateur. I must admit I'm struggling to interpret what this question is asking. Chapter 18 has applied Wick's theorem to calculate vacuum expectation values etc. But, there is nothing to suggest how it applies to a product of operators. Does the...- PeroK
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- Operators Theorem Wick's theorem
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- Forum: Advanced Physics Homework Help
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Graduate Lovelock Theorem & FRW Domain Wall Cosmological Model in f(G) Theory
I have worked out a FRW domain wall cosmological model in f(G) theory of gravitation. I have received one comment that this model violets Lovelock theorem. Are there any constraints to cut massive gravitation modes with higher derivative models in gravitational wave GW170817?. -
Engineering Finding the maximum power delivered using Thevenin's theorem
Using mesh analysis, my simultaneous equations seem to be wrong and I can't figure out why. Any stuff that I should take note of? Attempt:- jisbon
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- Maximum Maximum power Power Theorem Thevenin's theorem
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- Forum: Engineering and Comp Sci Homework Help
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Newton's Shell Theorem and charge
I've been discussing Newton's Shell Theorem re: gravity with someone, and thought of the analogy to charge. 1. I think the net effect on a negative charge inside a hollow sphere of positive charge will be zero. i.e. No net attraction. Yes? 2. But what would happen to the magnetic field if the...- DaveC426913
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- Charge Shell Theorem
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- Forum: Electromagnetism
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What is the Limiting Value of Integral in Newton's Shell Theorem for r=R?
First i tried proving Newton shell theorem directly for r=R and solved the integral as above but still got the wrong solution. Here i tried using general case: Here r' is the distance of a small ring from the point particle of mass m So my doubt is when we take r=R and then evaluate this...- parshyaa
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- Shell Theorem
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- Forum: Advanced Physics Homework Help
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The Bohr-Mollerup Theorem [Fixed tech difficulties, thx]
Now I realize this is not the simplest way to do this problem, I get that, so please don't answer me with the "Try doing it this way..." posts. I would like to see if we can please make this solution come to life. The first kink in the proof is the functional equations, I know it should work...- benorin
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- Difficulties Theorem
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Undergrad Asymmetry in Stokes' theorem & Gauss' theorem
Stokes theorem relates a closed line integral to surface integrals on any arbitrary surface bounded by the same curve. Gauss theorem relates a closed surface integral to the volume integral within a unique volume bounded by the same surface. What causes this asymmetry in these 2 theorems, in the... -
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How Does Parseval's Theorem Apply to Noise Amplitude Calculations?
Before: ##\int_\infty ^\infty {\left| F_i(u) \right|}^2 du=\int_0 ^{40} a^2 du=40 a^2## Therefore: ##a^2= \frac{1}{40}\int_\infty ^\infty {\left| F_i(u) \right|}^2 du## After: ##\int_\infty ^\infty {\left| F_f(u) \right|}^2 du=\int_0 ^{10} a^2 du=10 a^2## Therefore: ##a^2=...- MartynaJ
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- Theorem
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- Forum: Calculus and Beyond Homework Help
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Clausius' Theorem: Solving the Mystery of T ∑(dQi/Ti) =< 0
I see this in my book but there is something I don't get! If we consider a Carnot cycle where heat Qh enters and heat Ql leaves, We know Qh/Ql=Th/Tl And we define ΔQ_rev then : ∑(ΔQ_rev/T) = (Qh/Th) - (Ql/Tl) =0 I insert an image: Which shows the heat dQi entering the reservoir at Ti from a...- Pouyan
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- Clausius Theorem
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- Forum: Advanced Physics Homework Help
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Undergrad Any surface bounded by the same curve in Stokes' theorem
In Stokes' theorem, the closed line integral of f=the surface integral of curl f on ANY surface bounded by the same curve. But in Gauss' theorem, the surface integral of f on a surface=the volume integral of div f on a unique volume bounded by the surface. A surface can only enclose 1 volume... -
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Basic Proportionality Theorem (Thales Theorem)
According to Basic proportionalit theorem if a line is parallel to a side of a triangle which intersects the other sides into two distinct points, then the line divides those sides proportionaly. I can't figure a way out how to prove it. Here is an attempt. we know that AE/EB = AD/DC.- SSG-E
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- Proportionality Theorem Trignometry
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- Forum: Precalculus Mathematics Homework Help
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Undergrad Vector field and Helmholtz Theorem
Hello, A generic vector field ##\bf {F} (r)## is fully specified over a finite region of space once we know both its divergence and the curl: $$\nabla \times \bf{F}= A$$ $$\nabla \cdot \bf{F}= B$$ where ##B## is a scalar field and ##\bf{A}## is a divergence free vector field. The divergence... -
Undergrad Closure & Interior as Dual Notions .... Proving Willard Theorem 3.11 ...
I am reading Stephen Willard: General Topology ... ... and am studying Chapter 2: Topological Spaces and am currently focused on Section 3: Fundamental Concepts ... ... I need help in order to prove Theorem 3.11 Part 1-a using the duality relations between closure and interior ... ..The...- Math Amateur
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- closure Dual Interior Theorem
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- Forum: Topology and Analysis