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Hello guys Does anyone use Maxwell Ansoft? If so, have you tried to export it to Excell? if so do u use any MATLAB code to convert it? or use macros in excell? Thanks

I have a really bad math background, so sometimes I struggle with or am just a little slow with some algebraic things, while I can handle more abstract stuff fairly well. Lately I've been running into certain types of problems in my algebra class which are proving to be time-consuming for me...

Hi everybody, i have 16 days to prepare a speech for my increasingly closer wedding day so my question to you is this, what makes a good grooms speech?

When I started school (2-3 years ago) I thought the best field to get into would be the IT field. Few months later I get an IT job and it's "meh", then I get a better paying IT job and it is even more "meh". Long story short I cannot stand my classes and have grown to hate the IT field, hate...

hello everyone! I just started a course in real analysis and i must say that it is quite different from all the "engineering math" that i have taken before.I was wondering if anyone could give me tips or advice on how to get better at writing good proofs. Right now,we are using a book called...

What are usual tips in conjecturing formulas for math induction if I am given a certain sum of sequence? Thank you.

Homework Statement Tomorrow I am having probability exam ,but the main issue remains. I need tips in solving problems. Example ,when would the question be related to permutation or independent events or else .I know how to solve it which is pretty easy in probability but I need more tips...

I am just wandering how everyone studies or what good study methods are. My father tells me to read the topics the night before the lecture, then listen to the lecture carefully and then study the topic again after coming home on that day. (I'm in first year of Higher secondary school, K-11...

In school I'm in a class AP Computer Science where we learn java. In the past few weeks I have learned the basics of java which came very easy to me. Now I want to know what can I do to my programs to make them stand out? What should I strive for, least amount of lines or looks the best(we...

hi everyone, I'm a mechatronics student. I'm sorry i posted this question here. I hope i can get some tips/answers/designs(rough design) http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m62/minmonster57/Robot_Arm_Design.png I'm having this Robot building project. And faced a designing problem, This...

I posted before about possibly retaking the physics GRE, but now I have a question about the general GRE. First of all, I took the general GRE years ago, and scored well as I recall, but ETS drops scores after 5 years, so I have to retake the booger :mad: I mean, there are sooooo many other...

I have a midterm tomorrow and I find I'm quite slow at finding the determinant of a 3x3 matrix. Basically I'll only need to find the determinant to find the characteristic polynomial (at least for this class) and my prof on the board does it so fast, I'm wondering if there's some trick I missed...

OK, I have a plan to learn this summer after all of my exams will end, some subjects in physics and maths (GR,QFT, measure theory,DG and some random matrix theory, not sure if this plan is tangible, I'll try), so for GR I think of using Wald's and A First course in GR, maybe I'll also look at...

Hi! I am trying to demonstrate a solver for non-linear ODE an wonder if anyone has got a tip on one which is non-trivial to solve, and has some significance to some people so that maybe someone will read my report =) If you got a good tip, thank you very much!

If you are going to buy a computer, then buy a laptop computer. It needs less space and less energy to operate. No need of ups or any additional things all are in built. Ethan

Exams which are the Irish equivalent of SAT and A-Levels are starting next week. The samples below illustrate the differences. Does anyone have any advice how you should prepare mentally for these exams? Like how should you get yourself into the correct frame of mind? Here are sample papers...

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Hello PF. I am a Greek student ,currently in the 9th grade. I love mathematics and physics and I want to study Computer engineering. I am planing to study abroad preferably in the US or UK. Recently, I discovered an option to take some IB diploma courses for the 11th and 12th grades in...

Homework Statement A cube of side l rests on a rough floor. It is subjected to a steady horizontal pull F, exerted a distance h above the floor as shown below. As F increases, the block will either begin to slide, or begin to tip over and thus rotate. Determine the coefficient of static...

Just had a 4 hour exam and I was physically exhausted after taking the test. I'm in good shape, but concentrating for that long is tough. Does anyone know how to "train" for long tests? I was considering trying to study in 4 hour exam-like increments, any other tips?

I'm curious, what do you PF'ers prefer when it comes to staying up to date with science news? I.e what websites and/or subscriptions do you recommend? Currently I check physorg, sciencenews.org, and sciencedaily.

Homework Statement I bought an FM radio mono kit. After I assembled it, it works. But I want to know how to have a clear reception or signal and to acquire more stations. What should I do? Any tips or techniques? does the coil affects the signal? Homework Equations The Attempt at a...

Hi there , I am a recent graduate from nuclear engineering and I need some tips from nuclear experts : Should I start looking for a job or pursuing a master degree? and what about getting MBA? What is the most promising research area one should get involved to increase my job opportunities in...

Hi, When drawing the FBD (ex. block on incline), and when you split a force into x and y components, where do you put theta when giving the angle of let's say, the incline? Is there a trick to this? I generally know where to put it (basic trig), but for some reason I can't use trig for some...

1. The problem statement, Last year in physics i did good on every test but the kinematics test. i got a 69% on it... Now i am in Grade 12 physics and my Kinematics Test is tuesday. We are given a formula sheet. I don't want to get another 69% on a kinematics test, i want to do good, like 75...

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Hello. I have a very large, very complex equation to post here at the forums. I just finished writing it in Latex but I am having problems posting it. In the past I have always used the short cut keys, but this time a wrote out the whole thing. Here is one part in Latex: A=...

Hello, I have an AP Calculus midterm tomorrow and was wondering if anyone had any tips or tricks to help me succeed. The course material covers finding derivatives of any single-variable function, applying them in optimization and related rates, integral approximation, finding the integral by...

Hey guys, I need some help and I hope you all will be able to assist me. I dream just like everyone on this forum to one day become an engineer (concentration - Automotive Sector). I'm 15 years of age and presently I have no means of true hands on exposure to the field, are there any tips...

Okay so, I'm a freshman in a Physics I class. I must admit, it's not the easiest thing ever and I really want to pass this class. Physics doesn't come naturally for me but most other people in my class seems to understand all the information bieng taught. I'm however mostly clueless. One...

I need to build a toothpick model that can hold a 16 pound bowling ball. I have no idea where to begin, does anyone know of somewhere I can find a tutorial or something?

Hi there PF. For this problem I need to take the following code which apparently sorts an array with integers, and sort strings instead. However I DO NOT understand how this works for integers, much less how I could make it work for strings. Could someone please explain it to me? A few tips to...

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One thing that can REALLY mess you up gradewise is trying to figure out how to do a problem, and spending so much time tinkering with it that you are not getting any actual homework done, you may think you've spent countless hours studying but you were not studying right so you get an F on your...

Hi, I am slowly realizing that for the first time in my college career I have a class that is very difficult to get my head around. Not so much in that I have trouble with the topic at hand, I actually find it quite interesting rather that it seems the class is just plain bad. 1. Our...

There are much better debaters here than I am, so I seek your advice. My question is, how would you respond to: "So you believe Obama. What do you say about this?" (Then the following link was supplied.) http://obamawtf.blogspot.com/2008/05/documented-lie-50-obama-claimed-he-had.html My...

Hi, I'm currently working on Mathematics (3rd year) and doing Physics alongside. My Universities Math department is ranked well among other top 30 (50?) Universities in US but the Physics department sucks, it really does. I'll have to stick with this university for my remaining undergrad...

Hello everyone of PF. I am a 14 year old boy who just realized how fascinating and captivating physics, mathematics and science can be. I have decided, early as it may be, to study those 3 subjects and find a career involving them. I had been reserching for a website such as this one to help me...

Well i am at the last year of high school and school just started today. They scary part is that we have to get ready to apply for University with 3-4 months. However, before we get there i need help on studying skills and work habits as ill be honest i didnt have the best grade 11. Thanks...

Should I challenge my class with interesting puzzles, or drone on and crank out answers to standard problems? Any tips?

I'm headed back to school again this fall at the ripe old age of 30 and I'm discovering that my memory isn't what it used to be (not that it was spectacular to begin with)! It may have less to do with age, and more to do with a chronic illness that I suffered from in my late 20s that I have...

Hey all, This is my first year taking a real physics class and so far it's been fun. The class is AP-Physics B and it is algebra/trig based. I was wondering if i could get some tips from the pros at how to be better at physics, and maybe what materials should i buy to assist me on my learning...

My wife has 5 wisdom teeth that need to be removed (they haven't yet because we just had a baby girl 3 weeks ago, and we haven't had time). Well, all 5 are in really bad shape, and one of them has pretty much shattered and fallen out of her mouth, leaving just the root. Any time she tries to...

Are there any tricks other then adding X by Z in the multiplication chart? Like the one for ten. When multiplying a number by ten all you do is add a zero.

I am just beginning to learn about diodes and I was wondering if there are any tips to making the correct guess for the diode model. For our class, we use a model that consists of four regions instead of the simple on/off model. basically to figure out what the diode is doing, we insert the...

I was wondering what you should be familiar with before taking Calculus II. I just finished the Calc I summer class and was wondering if I should go on to Calc II this summer or just go over Calc I some more... I mean I can solve all of the problems that were presented but we hardly had any...

Yeah i want to learn some mathematical physics, since i can't just jump from my classes to that different section yet, but perhaps there are books or guides out there for beginners? If anyone knows of anything please let me know, Hawking and Greene can only take me so far lol.

i have a camera with the horizontal field of view as 40 cm, and vertical around 30 cm noted at around 5m from the camera. I wish to increase the FOV of the camera. Please suggest me a few ways to accomplish that. thanx

How long on each side do you guys cook your steak tips on the grill for medium/medium rare? I have cooked plenty of steaks, but never tips. They are marinating now!