Theta Definition and 324 Threads

  1. V

    Theta in converting sec to cos

    Homework Statement I saw in my calculus book that something along the lines of arcsec \frac{4}{\sqrt{pi}} = x was converted to arccos \frac{\sqrt{pi}}{4} = x. I understand that sec and cos are reciprocals, but I don't see why has to be flipped as well. Homework Equations cos (θ), sec (θ)...
  2. S

    In this vector problem, what would theta equal?

    [b]1. 95 m/s South + 435 m/s at 20 degrees North of East [b]2. Addition of vectors, and sin, cos, and tang. [b]3. For vector one I got 0 as my x component, and -95 as my y component. For vector 2 I got 408.8 m/s (x) and 148.8 m/s (y). cos(20)= x2/435 x2=408.8...
  3. D

    I am having a hard time defining theta in Torque=rFsin(theta)

    Can someone dummify what theta represents in Torque = rFsin(theta)? if my understanding of theta is correct for this problem theta would be 53 degrees. (See attached picture)
  4. T

    How does multiplying by delta theta relate to spherical coordinates?

    Hi, I'm reading through one of my books and it's explaining how a vector is eqaul to multiplying sin\phi and \Delta\vartheta. the way it's written in the text is as followed, |\Deltai| \approx (sin\phi)\Delta\vartheta I have never understood how things like this work. Could...
  5. E

    Finding F required pushing a box at angle (theta) for constant v

    Homework Statement a crate with mass m rests on a horizontal floor. a woman pushes down at an angle of theta below the horizontalon the frace with a force F, the coefficient of kinetic friction is Uk. a) what magnitude of force F is required to keep the crate moving at a constant velocity...
  6. H

    Calculating Missing Angles and Sides in Right Triangle Using Trigonometry

    Homework Statement Ok, so this is really basic and i could do it at the snap of a finger liek a year ago but it's completely escaped me. Maths is too much. This is a right angle triangle, with the right angle on angle C. Angles are marked A, B and C. Side CB = Adjacent, Side BA = Hyp and...
  7. M

    Composition of a theta function with function

    Hi all, I have some integrals involving Heaviside theta functions of non-trivial arguments, in particular \theta(1-x^2) and \theta(x^2-1). As x is a radial coordinate it's easy enough for me to break these up by hand, but it's cumbersome for me to implement in Mathematica and I can't work out...
  8. S

    Solving for Theta: Homework Help

    Homework Statement i don't think this should be too hard, i just forget how to do it... so i have this problem, and I've got it down to this -490/sin2\theta + 2500cos\theta/sin\theta - 1800 = 0 if anyone can help...
  9. C

    Graphing acceleration versus theta to find gravity

    Homework Statement using the equation a = g*sin(theta) where theta is in degrees how do i find g using the slope from a graph plotting acceleration versus theta? (i have acceleration on the y-axis versus theta on the x axis) Homework Equations a = g*sin(theta) where theta is in...
  10. K

    Help How can I find acute Angle theta?

    Help ! How can I find acute Angle theta?? How to find acute angle theta ,when tan 63 Degree = cot theta??Could anyone help me to find answer of this query.I need steps too as I am sooooo poor in mactematicuos:cry: .Final Answer of theta should be in degrees:smile: Thanks in advance:!)
  11. B

    Cosine Theta in Work: Force Angle Relation

    Hello, I was wondering if the cosine of theta, in the work equation, related to the angle of the applied force?
  12. Saitama

    Solving a Trigonometric Equation: Sec Theta

    Homework Statement This is a question from my test paper. If sec \theta=\frac{4xy}{(x+y)^2}, where x,y \in R, then (a)x,y \in R+ (b)x,y \in R- (c)x=y\neq0 (d)x\inR+, y\inR- Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution I don't understand what i have to do and where should...
  13. F

    Vector Sum (Angle Theta and Magnitude)

    Homework Statement I made those illustrations up. :) We are asked to find the angle theta using the graphical method (Tail-to-Tip Method) From these examples, Vector A + Vector B + Vector C = Resultant Vector How to find angle theta of Resultant Vector? Homework Equations The Attempt...
  14. D

    Prove that derivative of the theta function is the dirac delta function

    let θ(x-x') be the function such that θ = 1 when x-x' > 0 and θ = 0 when x-x' < 0. Show that d/dx θ(x-x') = δ(x - x'). it is easy to show that d/dx θ(x-x') is 0 everywhere except at x = x'. To show that d/dx θ(x-x') is the dirac delta function i also need to show that the integral over the...
  15. I

    Find two solutions for Cosine theta = 1/2 for

    Find two solutions for Cosine theta = 1/2 for... [b]1. Find two solutions for Cosine theta = 1/2 for 0 degrees less than or equal to theta less than or equal to 360 degrees. Express answers in degrees and radians. Homework Equations [b]3. I know that Cosine theta = 1/2 gives you 60...
  16. R

    Directional statistics - Entropy of wrapped normal (Jacobi theta) distribution

    If p(x) is a probability distribution on the real number line, the "wrapped" distribution around the unit circle is: p_w(\theta)=\sum_{n=-\infty}^\infty p(\theta+2\pi n) which is periodic with period 2π. The (differential) entropy is: H=-\int_\Gamma p_w(\theta)\ln[p_w(\theta)]\,d\theta where...
  17. G

    Coupling Using Theta as a Boundary

    Suppose I have a mass M_0 (here denoted with lowercase zero because of previous discussions on relativistic mass), and I have a gravitational field \phi which can under make a shift of 180^o between a negative plane and a positive plane. Assume also that the mass is considered as a charge...
  18. P

    Why Is My Integral Result Incorrect for Cosine of 2 Theta?

    Homework Statement From angles pi minus theta1 to pi plus theta1, what is the integral of cosine of 2 theta times d theta? Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution When I evaluate this definite integral from pi minus theta1 to pi plus theta1, I get positive one half sine of...
  19. S

    Simplify to find theta, my brain is fuzzled from to much work today

    2(exponential^theta)^2 - 10 = 6(exponential ^theta)
  20. C

    Which quadrant does theta lie?

    Which quadrant would this be? -3pi/2 < a < -pi I'm confused with this one. Would it be in the first or second quadrant? Thanks
  21. J

    Given Point (-2, 3pi) need to find r>0 , -2pi< or equal to theta < 0

    question is (-2, 3pi) they want to find r>0 , -2pi< or equal to theta < 0 Isn't it just (-2 , pi) because you subtract 2pi from 3pi don't you? But the book says the answer is (2, -2pi) What in the world? The 2 in the actual correct answer is because of how polar coordinates are plotted it...
  22. A

    2-body problem - how to get the angle theta?

    Homework Statement I'm trying to solve the 2-body problem analytically by following this book: http://books.google.com/books?id=imN_8IuZ8l8C&lpg=PR1&dq=David%20Betounes%20Differential%20equations&pg=PA60#v=onepage&q&f=false" (note: the book preview is not complete, but you can find pages 69-73...
  23. M

    Non slip ball down an incline of theta

    non slip ball down an incline of theta! Homework Statement A uniform solid sphere rolls down an incline without slipping. If the linear acceleration of the center of mass of the sphere is 0.16g, then what is the angle the incline makes with the horizontal? Homework Equations F=ma...
  24. T

    Finding theta in a ramp problem, given velocity, distance, accelration,and mu k,

    Homework Statement Velocity final is 8 m/s velocity initial is 0m/s acceleration is -1.6m/s2 distance is 20m Mk is .2Homework Equations My teacher has given me sin(theta)=(square root) of 1-cos^2(theta) and cos(theta) = xThe Attempt at a Solution I'm a bit stuck, the part which I am up to is...
  25. C

    Solving for theta in a Trigonometric Equation

    Homework Statement Tan \Theta = 12 / 5, sin\Theta<0Homework Equations Sin ^{2} \Theta+ Cos ^{2}\Theta = 1 The Attempt at a Solution Sin is less than 0 so... it should be somwhere in the II or III quadrant? What identities should I use to solve?
  26. C

    Solving Vector Components and Theta with Pythagorean Theorem

    Homework Statement Vector A= 5.00 m (See the attached image for the graphical representation) Vector B=17.0m Vector C=15.0 m Homework Equations Pythagorean Theorem, Basic trigonometry The Attempt at a Solution Finding the magnitude of the resultant vector is not...
  27. B

    Finding theta for a torque problem in equilibrium

    Homework Statement A uniform slender beam of mass 10 kg and length 1.2m is resting on a corner which is a knife-edge. The vertical wall on the left is smooth. What is the angle Θ for equilibrium? a=0.5m Homework Equations Can someone help me setup the formulas to solve this problem. I...
  28. S

    Determining Theta in Sin Ratio: Why the Difference?

    Homework Statement The ratio sin theta =-12/13 Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution which comes out to according to my calcuations -0.9230, i then use 2nd sin function on my calculator and come up with -67.3 degrees this answer is legitimate but another way of writing...
  29. F

    Understanding the Unit of θ in the Equation ΔT = Pθ

    Homework Statement In the equation ΔT = Pθ, P is power in Joules per second and ΔT is the temperature difference in °C. Use dimensional analysis to find the unit of θ. Hint, Joules has units of Force time distance. My question is: I don't understand what they mean by finding the unit of θ. Are...
  30. N

    Percent Difference Between Theta and Sin (Theta) help

    Homework Statement This is what my professor is asking me to do: Show a table for when sin(theta) and theta have a percent difference of 1%, 5%, and 10%. (i.e. this table will have three columns)" You are to show this table (for all three quantities) such that the behavior leading slightly...
  31. I

    Coulomb's Law regarding theta and plotting

    Homework Statement In lab, there was a string with a charged ball, and another charged ball moved closer to it. The ball's repelled and we had all sorts of data to calculate. I did a graph of the D vs 1/R^2 and the points fell almost right on. However, towards the end of that line, the...
  32. L

    Find theta from the cross product and dot product of two vectors

    Homework Statement If the cross product of vector v cross vector w = 3i + j + 4k, and the dot product of vector v dot vector w = 4, and theta is the angle between vector v and vector w, find tan(theta) and theta. Homework Equations vector c = |v||w| sin(theta) where vector c is the...
  33. M

    Deriving the Formula for S = theta * radius

    Homework Statement S = theta * radius I don't understand how they came up with this formula... can some one show me the proof how they derived this formula or can someone send me a link and I will just read it. Thank you. Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution
  34. G

    Quadratic equation to find the roots of cos theta

    Homework Statement Solve the equation 2cos^2\theta + 5cos\theta - 3 = 0\ for\ \frac{3\pi}{2}<\theta<5\pi Homework Equations quadratic equation, power reduction formula: cos^2\theta = \frac {1+cos2\theta}{2} The Attempt at a Solution First I tried using the quadratic...
  35. M

    How Do You Isolate Theta in This Trigonometric Equation?

    Homework Statement Solve for Θ v2/RgsinΘ = sinΘ/cosΘ Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution I did: (1) v2/RgsinΘ * (sinΘ) = sinΘ/cosΘ * (sinΘ) which gives me: (2) v2/Rg = sin2Θ/cosΘ then after converting some identities I get: (3) v2/Rg = tanΘsinΘ...
  36. A

    Find the absolute value of theta 650-theta 420

    Two rays of light of wavelength 650 nm and 420 nm are normally incident on a different grating. If the grating has 5000 slits/cm, what is the angular separation of of the two light rays' second order maximum. -Need to find the absolute value of theta 650-theta 420 I know I need to use...
  37. Gspace

    Can someone explain this Heavieside Theta problem?

    Homework Statement
  38. MysticDude

    How Fast Is the Angle of Elevation Changing as the Rocket Ascends?

    Homework Statement A rocket is fired vertically into the air at a rate of 6 mi/min. An observer on the ground is located 4 miles from the launching pad. When the rocket is 3 miles high, how fast is the angle of elevation between the rocket and the observer changing? Be sure to specify units...
  39. M

    How Do You Integrate Work with a Changing Angle Theta?

    here is the problem. w= f*d*cos(theta). theta is changing so it involves integration. i know the answer its about 52. i know one solution for it but i have been trying to figure out how to solve it integrating with respect to theta. the way i know to solve it is let cos(theta)= x /...
  40. T

    Finding amplitude of SHM with a theta vs time graph

    1. What is the amplitude of the pendulum's motion, in meters? (see attached graph) Given: angular frequency=1.26rad/s 2. T=2pi(L/g)^.5; a=-w^2(x); s(t)=Acos(wt+phase); theta=s/L 3. I almost don't even know how to start.. The confusing part I believe is the graph. The max angle...
  41. L

    Net work problem with F cos theta

    Homework Statement The graph below shows the component (Fcos(theta)) of the net force that acts on a 5.0 kg block as it moves along a flat horizontal surface. Find (a) the net work done on the block and (b) the final speed of the block if it starts from rest at s = 0. The graph shows...
  42. T

    Integrating e^(2 theta)sin(9 theta) d theta

    Homework Statement Integrate. \int e^{2\theta}sin(9\theta) d\theta Homework Equations Integration by Parts \int udv = uv - \int vduThe Attempt at a Solution I started out with integration by parts (IPB). u = e^{2\theta} du = 2e^{2\theta} d\theta v = \frac{-1}{9}cos(9\theta) dv =...
  43. D

    Static Friction / Need Help Solving for Theta

    Homework Statement In the figure a fastidious worker pushes directly along the handle of a mop with a force F. (Note: For picture, imagine a worker standing in the second quadrant pushing the mop head into the origin) The handle is at an angle θ = 23.58° with the vertical, and 0.30 and 0.22...
  44. D

    Need clarification on Limits/Big-Oh/Big Omega/Big Theta

    I have a Quiz on this Friday on Big-Oh and stuff, its an algorithm course so we weren't taught anything about Limits and stuff and yet we have to use them... I tried reading up on Limits abit but I really don't understand a thing or rather I don't have time to go through everything as its not...
  45. JJBladester

    Tetherball - find theta and tension

    Homework Statement A 450-g tetherball A is moving along a horizontal circular path at a constant speed of 4m/s. Determine (a) the angle θ that the cord forms with pole BC, (b) the tension in the cord. Homework Equations \sum F_{y}=ma_{y} \sum F_{n}=ma_{n}=m\frac{v^{2}}{r} The...
  46. Q

    Solving for F3 Magnitude and Theta Given F1 and F2

    The three concurrent forces acting on the post produce a resultant force of 0. If F2 = 0.5F1, and F1 is to be 90 degrees from F2 as shown, determine the required magnitude F3 expressed in terms of F1 and the angle theta. I am having no troubles finding the magnitude of F3, however, I am...
  47. C

    How to integrate Acos(wt + theta) ?

    How do you integrate Acos(\omegat + \theta) ? Where A is the amplitude, omega is angular velocity, and theta is position? I have no idea what to do. Should I U substitute?
  48. G

    Heat equation - theta function?

    du/dt=d2u/dx2 Show that u(x,t)=(t^a) * theta(xi) where xi=x/sqrt(t) and a is a constant, then theta(xi) satisfys the ODE a*theta - 0.5 * xi * dtheta/dxi = d2theta/dxi2 Not sure how to start this. Any help most appreciated (sorry if question isn't easy to ready)
  49. E

    What is the general angle of theta?

    Homework Statement Two plane mirrors are joined along side at a right angle. Both are perpendicular to the table top, like walls meeting at a corner. For a general angle of theta, determine the direction of the reflected ray which leaves the double mirror? Homework Equations n/a...
  50. C

    Solve for Theta: 160cosx/cos40 + 160sinx - 200 = 0

    http://photoshare.shaw.ca/image/6/8/e/231110/q-0.jpg I can't find theta. Anyone help me out here? x=theta I've tried making Fab=(160cosx)/cos40 Then plugging it in into the second equation, we get 160cosxtan40+160sinx-200=0 160(cosxtan40+sinx)=200 cosxtan40+sinx=1.25 Is there a trig...
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