Value Definition and 1000 Threads

  1. Cocoleia

    Non exact differential equation, initial value problem

    Homework Statement I am trying to solve the following: y'''-9y'=54x-9-20e^2x with y(0)=8, y'(0)=5, y''(0)=38 Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution The right answer is: y= 2+2e^3x+2e^(-3x)-3x^2+x+2e^2x I am only wrong on the coefficients C2 and C3. Where did I mess up in my solution?
  2. Cocoleia

    Initial value problem - differential equations

    Homework Statement I am given (y^2 + y sin x cos y) dx + (xy + y cos x sin y) dy = 0, y(0) = π/2 . I need to solve this Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution At this point they still aren't exact, so I gave up. I can't figure out what the problem is. Is it possible that I have to...
  3. D

    Find effective value and phase shift for the current I

    Hi guys! I am wondering if someone can help me with an assigment i got, i would appreciate if someone could help me with it. Find effective value and phase shift for the current I in the link the tip is to use the superposition theorem http://imagizer.imageshack.us/a/img924/3673/R5qIAN.png
  4. Albert1

    MHB Finding Minimum Value of $n$ for Given Sum and Product

    $n\in N,\,\,and \,\, a_1,a_2,a_3,-------,a_n\in Z$ $if \,\, a_+a_2+a_3+-----+a_n=a_1\times a_2\times a_3\times------\times a_n=2006$ $find \,\, min(n)$
  5. S

    A Value of Mexican hat potential

    Consider the Lagrangian $$\mathcal{L} = \bar{\psi}(i\gamma^{\mu}{\partial_{\mu}}-y\phi)\psi +\frac{1}{2}(\partial_{\mu}\phi)^{2}-V(\phi),$$ where the potential energy ##V(\phi)## is given by $$V(\phi) = \frac{1}{2}\kappa^{2}\phi^{2} + \frac{\lambda}{24}\phi^{4}.$$ For...
  6. Z

    Avg of two terms & largest possible value

    Homework Statement If the average (arithmetic mean) of 3a and 4b is less than 50, and a is twice b, what is the largest possible integer value of a? Homework Equations Avg of two variables is: (a+b)/2 The Attempt at a Solution (3a + 4b)/2 < 50 3a + 4b <100 Now try out values such a = 2b I) a=...
  7. karush

    MHB 242.14.2. solve the initial value problem

    $\tiny{242.14.2}\\$ $\textsf{(a) Verify that y = $Cx^2+1$ is a general solution to the differential equation $\displaystyle x \frac{dy}{dx}=2y-2$}$ $\textsf{(b) Use part (a) to solve the initial value problem $\displaystyle x \frac{dy}{dx}=2y-2, \, y(2)=3$}$ $\textit{all new so kinda ??}$
  8. anemone

    MHB What is the maximum value of $a^2b$?

    Let $a$ and $b$ be positive real numbers such that $a+b+\sqrt{2a^2+2ab+3b^2}=4$. Determine the maximum value of $a^2b$.
  9. A

    How to find expectation value for combined state?

    Homework Statement Given ##\psi = AR_{21}[BY_1^1 + BY_1^{-1} + CY_1^0]##, find ##\left<L_z\right>## and ##\left<L^2\right>##. (This is not the beginning of the homework problem, but I know my work is correct up to here. I am not looking for a solution, only an answer as to whether or not my...
  10. M

    MHB Present value of a perpetual annuity

    Hey! :o I want to determine the present value of a perpetual annuity, which will incur an interest payment of € 1 at the end of each year. A calculative interest rate $r$ is assumed. We are at the time $t = 0$, the first payout is in $t = 1$. Could you explain to me what an interest...
  11. M

    RMS value secondary voltage electronic halogen transformer

    I am trying to derive a scaling factor for an analog voltmeter for the purpose of measuring the secondary voltage of an electronic halogen transformer (EHT). http://www.ledbenchmark.com/faq/Transformers-Output-and-Compatibility.html The output voltage of these things is a "high frequency"...
  12. A

    MHB Find the exact value of each of the remaining trigonometric functions of theta

    sin\theta 3/5
  13. M

    MHB Find Value of Squareroot of 3: Using the Graph & Quadratic Equation

    There is a graph in the form of $x^2-2x-3$ determine the value of $\sqrt{3}$ to the nearest decimal place by drawing an a suitable straight line What must be that straight line ? Usually these kind of problems are solved using the quadratic equation Many thanks :)
  14. R

    Stuck finding a specific value of an inverse of a complex matrix

    Homework Statement Consider the following matrix. A = 2 + 4i...1 + 5i 2 − 3i...2 + 3i Let B = A-1. Find b12 (i.e., find the entry in row 1, column 2 of A−1) Homework Equations A-1 = 1/(ad - cb)* [ d -b ] [ -c a ] <--imagine as 2x2 matrix with first row (d,-b) and second row...
  15. A

    Calculators How to perform singular value decomposition using MS Excel?

    I have a matrix of data and I want to do SVD using excel, is it possible?
  16. G

    I Wave Equation & Wave Displacement Invariance: Modern Physics

    This question concerns a section from the book Modern Physics by James Rohlf. http://srv3.imgonline.com.ua/result_img/imgonline-com-ua-twotoone-Bs4zgy7pruqG.png He shows that the form of the Wave equation for light remains invariant under a Lorentz boost (4.42)...
  17. HaLAA

    Expected value and variance of max{Y_1,Y_2}

    Homework Statement Let Y_1,Y_2 be independent random variable with uniform distribution on the interval [1,2]. Define X=max{Y_1,Y_2}. Find p.d.f., expected value and variance. Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution Since $X=\max\{Y_1,Y_2\}$, this tells $Y_1$ and $Y_2$ must at most $x$...
  18. S

    Expectation value in coherent state

    Homework Statement In a coherent state ##|\alpha\rangle##, letting ##P(n)## denote the probability of finding ##n^{\text{th}}## harmomic oscillator state. Show that $$\displaystyle{\langle\hat{n}\rangle \equiv \sum\limits_{n}n\ P(n)=|\alpha|^{2}}$$ Homework Equations The Attempt at a...
  19. D

    A Proof of expansion of a certain value

    How do I begin proving: sum(k>=1)8/(k^4+4)=pi*coth(pi)-1? I got this from Mathematica. Thanks in advance for any help.
  20. M

    MHB Using the roots of the equation find the value of a & b

    Hello everybody after a little while :D The roots of the equation $(x+a) (x-b)= 0$ are -3 or 2. Find the value of $a$ & $b$ What should I do here ? Many Thanks :)
  21. A

    How to copy the value of a cell in Excel to a new location?

    Suppose I apply a particular function and I get a value of the cell-A1. How can I copy this value to another cell-C1 and the entire column under C1 to use it in a new operation provided that C1 and the entire column are always updated when A1 changes?
  22. lep11

    Error approximation using mean value theorem for mv-function

    Obviously ##\mathbb{R^2}## is convex, that is, any points ##a,b\in\mathbb{R^2}## can be connected with a line segment. In addition, ##f## is differentiable as a composition of two differentiable functions. Thus, the conditions of mean value theorem for vector functions are satisfied. By applying...
  23. Genilson

    I Limit with integral and absolute value

    Hello good evening to all, I was studying here and got stuck with this. I solved the integral and got [x+sin(x) -1] and that´s the farthest that I got. I would appreciate the help.
  24. S

    Find the exact value of a differential equation.

    Homework Statement dy/dx= 200-2y. y(0)=75 Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution Do you move dx over and integrate. Do you just integrate it 200y-y^2+c
  25. Tspirit

    A Does the maximum value of the following integral exist?

    Suppose ##\intop_{-\infty}^{+\infty}(f(x))^{2}dx=1##, and ##a=\intop_{-\infty}^{+\infty}(\frac{df(x)}{dx})^{2}dx##, does a maximum value of ##a## exist? If it exists, what's the corresponding ##f(x)##?
  26. G

    I Differential form of Gauss' law: All three terms the same value?

    Hi. Is the Maxwell equation $$\nabla\cdot\vec{E}=\frac{\rho}{\varepsilon_0}$$ even true in the stronger form $$\frac{\partial E_i}{\partial x_i}=\frac{\rho}{3\cdot\varepsilon_0}\enspace ?$$ I guess not, since I haven't found a source suggesting this. But shouldn't the isotropic electric field...
  27. E

    Find the Value of t Using Natural Log for s=18 in s = 0.5(e^t - t - 1)"

    Homework Statement s = 0.5(e^t - t - 1) t=? when s=18 Homework Equations the use of natural log probably The Attempt at a Solution I tried using the natural log rule but I am getting stuck. Please help me out here. If someone could give a step by step solution,I'll be rreally glad, Cheers
  28. S

    Reading an Electrodynamic Ammeter with 6 A Range and 100 Divisions

    Homework Statement What will the pointer of electrodynamic ammeter show (its natural frequency of oscillation is 5 Hz), if its input is energized by current: a) i (t) = 1.5 + 4 sin (3146 t) b) i (t) = 1.5 + 4 sin (2 t) Ammeter has a range of 6 A and the scale has 100 divisions. Homework...
  29. G

    Calculate Net Calorific Value at 25°C

    Homework Statement A fuel gas consists of 75% butane (C4H10), 10% propane (C3H8) and 15% butene (C4H8) by volume. It is to be fed to the combustion chamber in 10% excess air at 25°C, where it is completely burnt to carbon dioxide and water. The flue gases produced are to be used to generate 5...
  30. M

    MHB Find the value in terms of p and q

    If $log_a 2 = P $ & $ log_a 3 = q$ find $log_a 72 $ in terms of $p$ & $q $ I'm not sure on how to begin this may be convert the logarithms to decimals :confused: Many Thanks :)
  31. C

    Proving fixed point(s) exist w/ intermediate value theorem

    Homework Statement Use the Intermediate Value Theorem to prove that any continuous function with domain [0,1] and range in [0,1] must have a fixed point. Homework Equations Intermediate Value Theorem (IVT) states that if a function ##f(x)## of domain [##a,b##] takes values ##f(a)## and...
  32. C

    MHB What is the expected value of attempting a field goal?

    Hello everyone! I'm confused because 90% and 35% obviously do not add up to 100% and as a result I'm really flustered! :C I appreciate the help and efforts of everyone on this website! :D
  33. S

    Value of summation involving combination

    Homework Statement Find $$\sum_{k=1}^{64} {64 \choose k} 64k$$ Homework Equations Not sure The Attempt at a Solution Please give me hint how to start doing this question
  34. M

    Determining the capacitor value for an RC circuit

    hi, i have a question which i was hoping someone could help with,a series circuit featuring a capacitor (C) charging via a 1Mohm (R) resistor and a 12volt dc supply(VS).i know the equation to describe VC is VC=VS(1-e -t/RC)the question is: assuming VC is 2V after a time of 4 seconds, determine...
  35. D

    I Found a Planck value that relates to classical gravity

    Hello, I was researching the Planck Constant values and decided to build a math software to scan for potential values that relate to permittivity of free space and permeability of free space and found one of the 2010 CODATA values (specifically the Magnetic Resonance Imaging value). Can I get...
  36. Oannes

    Finding the Value of Gravity Given Height and Velocity

    Homework Statement If a ball is dropped from a height (H) its velocity will increase until it hits the ground (assuming that aerodynamic drag due to the air is negligible). During its fall, its initial potential energy is converted into kinetic energy. If the ball is dropped from a height of...
  37. J

    Fortran Problems when averaging a value

    Hi, I am running a fortran 90 program and I have some problems when getting an average. It happens that at some point the value of suma2 is not updated, even when the value of the term s(fixed2(j))/real(nfixed) is not zero. Below is the output of fort.32. The problem dissapears when suma2 is...
  38. A

    Finding value of c that makes function continuous

    Homework Statement f(x)= (sincx/x) ; x<0 1+(c)(tan2x/x) ; x≥0 Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution Lim as x tends to 0+[/B] = 1+c⋅2⋅(sin2x/2x)⋅(1/cos2x) =1+c⋅2⋅1⋅1= 1+2c Lim as x tends to 0 - = (sincx/x)=(c/1)⋅(sinx/x)=c⋅1=c Equating both: 1+2c=c...
  39. C

    Comp Sci Fortran variable value changing randomly

    This isn't really a question for which the template is useful.. Can anyone explain to me why the value of the variable 'seed' in location 1 is different from the value in location 2? The only thing happening in between is the defining of the varaible v(1) using the real function. I don't see...
  40. M

    MHB Using the given information , find the value of x

    What I know, $\angle RQS=25^\circ$(Inscribed angle theorem) & $\angle RSP=110^\circ$(opposite angles of a cyclic quadrilateral add upto 180) $\angle TSP=70^\circ$(angles on a straight line add upto 180) (Happy) Many Thanks
  41. S

    Value or what one can do with astronomy or astrophysics education

    Title field did not accept all of title: Value or what one can do with astronomy or astrophysics education What is the real-world, employment value and meaning of a degree in Physics if a student concentrates on astronomy or astrophysics, meaning his employment value? What about such a degree...
  42. M

    MHB Write an inequality and solve for the maximum possible value of n

    Mass of a book of type X = 40g; Mass of a book of type Y=80g; The total mass of n books of type X and one book of type Y is less than 200g; i. Write down an inequality containing the variable n only. ii. Solve the above inequality for n and write down the maximum possible value for n So how...
  43. Saracen Rue

    Find the value of a and the coordinates Q and T

    Homework Statement The function ##f(x)=2a^2x\left(x-a\right)^2## intersects with the line ##y=ax## at the origin, point ##Q(b,f(b))## and point ##T(c,f(c))## where ##c>b>0##. A probability density function, ##p(x)=ax-f(x)## can be formed over the domain ##[b,c]##. (a) Determine the exact...
  44. K

    Continuity of a Function at x=-3 - Proving c Value

    (Mentor note: moved from another forum hence no template) For what value of the constant c is the following function continuous at x = −3? f(x)=(1/x+1/3)/(x+3) if x≠ -3 f(x)=c if x=-3please provide proof... I am so confused:(
  45. U

    MHB Finding the value of the constant that makes the function continuous?

    Hello, I am finding this questions quite difficult, can someone please offer some insight as to what needs to be done. Do we need to do limit tests to the left and right of x = 7?
  46. parshyaa

    What is the value of acceleration due to gravity

    Upto what maximum height, value of g remains equal to 9.8 or close to it. g = GM/r^2 And g' = GM/(r+h)^2 = g/(1+ h/r)^2 Therefore when h ≥ r , g' decreases Again if h < r , g' agin decreases BUT I want to know what is the maximum height at which g' ≈ 9.8 From my calculation maximum height...
  47. G

    Choosing the Right Coupling Capacitor: Factors to Consider

    How do I determine the value of a blocking capacitor for say this circuit: What I mean is, sure Cin must behave like a short circuit at working frequency, but something tells me there is more to the choice of a coupling capacitor than this.
  48. M

    MHB Find the value of x using the knowledge of equiangular triangles.

    Any ideas ? (Tauri)
  49. M

    MHB Considering the expansion , Find the value

    Considering the expansion of $(x-y)^3$ , Find the value of $2\left(24^3-3*24^2*4+3*24*4^2-4^3\right)$ Any Ideas on how to begin ? (Mmm)
  50. A

    Correct solubility product value

    Hi, For school we are currently working with heterogeneous equilibria. I am given a salt that will be solved in water and I have to calculate the concentrations of the ions. I have to use the solubility product for this. In the Netherlands we are provided with a reference book that has all...
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