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High School Understanding Correlations in Non-Realism: The Role of Extra Variables?
What is the name or term called for this extra variable inside non-realism where it can determine the born rule and correlate spacelike millions of light years away? (counterpart of hidden variable in realism (or counterfactual definiteness))- gva
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- Variable
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- Forum: Quantum Physics
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Graduate Conjugate variable clarification
[Mentor's note: forked from https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/conjugate-variable-clarification.878112/] I think the list is very interesting. From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conjugate_variables The energy of a particle at a certain event is the negative of the derivative of the action...- anorlunda
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- Conjugate Variable
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- Forum: Quantum Physics
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Undergrad Change of variable (2nd order ODE)
Hi there, I was just trying to perform a change of variable on a differential equation as shown below. The original second order ODE is written in terms of a dependent variable ## \theta ## and independent variable ##q##. I have used the expression ## q = \sqrt{\frac{z\tau'}{LT_R}} ## and...- TheCanadian
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- Change Ode Variable
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- Forum: Differential Equations
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MATLAB Transforming part of matlab code to Fortran90
Here are my Fortran codes: program test implicitnone integer*4 nxProjPad, cf, numViews, cc, index, indRad, iv, i, INDEX1, d, n real*4 v4, v5, RSS, S1, F1, gMDL real*4, dimension(:), allocatable :: array, sum, cumsum, transpose, log, SS1, SSs nxProjPad=185 numViews=180...- i_a_n
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- Array Code Fortran90 Functions Matlab Matlab code Variable
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- Forum: MATLAB, Maple, Mathematica, LaTeX
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Normal approximation to Poisson random variable
Homework Statement Suppose that the number of asbestos particles in a sam- ple of 1 squared centimeter of dust is a Poisson random variable with a mean of 1000. What is the probability that 10 squared cen- timeters of dust contains more than 10,000 particles? Homework Equations E(aX+b) =...- issacnewton
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- Approximation Normal Poisson Random Random variable Variable
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- Forum: Calculus and Beyond Homework Help
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Double integrals with variable upper limit
How can you compute F(k) = k\int^{\infty}_{0}dy\int^{y}_{0}dx f(kx,y) in C. I know about Python's scipy.integrate.dblquad function but it's just too slow. I have written some Cython code with a 2D gaussian quadrature function in C but it only takes doubles as limits. I think C doesn't have...- niteOwl
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- Integrals Limit Variable
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- Forum: Programming and Computer Science
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High School Is the Variable Speed of Light Theory a Viable Alternative to Inflation?
I was researching variable speed of light theories as alternatives to inflation theory; from Wikipedia I cam across this: "The idea from Moffat and the team Albrecht–Magueijo is that light propagated as much as 60 orders of magnitude faster in the early universe, thus distant regions of the...- Einstein's Cat
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- Light Speed Speed of light Theories Variable
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- Forum: Cosmology
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Why Are There Only 3 Pi Groups in Dimensional Analysis?
Homework Statement Is the question wrong ? Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution I found that the number of dimension = 6 , primary dimensionof velocity is L / T , which is 2 , number of repeating variable = 2 , so , there are 6-2 = 4 pi group , why the question only gt 3 pi group ?- foo9008
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- Variable
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- Forum: Introductory Physics Homework Help
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Graduate Approximation for volatility of random variable
Hello, could anyone please explain me some logic or derivation behind the approximation: Found it in the Hull Derivatives book without further explanation. Thanks for help- Petr Rygr
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- Approximation Random Random variable Variable Volatility
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- Forum: Set Theory, Logic, Probability, Statistics
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Mass of an annulus with variable mass density
Hey guys, I just wanted to check if my method for solving this problem is correct. 1. Homework Statement Consider an annulus with inner radius R1 and outer radius R2. The mass density of the annulus is given by σ(r)=C/r, where C is a constant. Calculate the total mass of the annulus. Homework...- Royalsamplerz
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- Density Mass Variable Variable mass
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- Forum: Introductory Physics Homework Help
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Undergrad Concrete contrast between local and nonlocal hidden variable
Can someone concretize the difference between a "hypothetical reality" where hidden variables are local and hidden variables are nonlocal in the following context: Some physical event occurs involving particles A and B (which are/become entangled and will exhibit correlations) at time T and...- ObjectivelyRational
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- Concrete Local Variable
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- Forum: Quantum Physics
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Calculating Velocity from a variable force.
Homework Statement A body of mass 5 kg is acted on by a force in a straight line. The magnitude of the force after t seconds is given by (2t - 3t^2) kg wt. If the body has an initial velocity of 3ms-1 in the same direction as the force, calculate its velocity after 4 seconds. Homework...- RubiksMelia
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- Force Forces Newtonian mechanics Variable Variable force Velocity
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- Forum: Introductory Physics Homework Help
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Undergrad Change of variable - partial derivative
I am trying to prove that the above is true when performing the change of variable shown. Here is my attempt: What I am not quite understanding is why they choose to isolate the partial derivative of ##z## on the right side (as opposed to the left) that I have in my last line. This ultimately...- TheCanadian
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- Change Change of variables Derivative Differential calculus Mathematics Partial Partial derivative Variable
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- Forum: Differential Equations
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MLE of Bivariate Vector Random Variable: Proof & Explanation
Homework Statement Consider the bivariate vector random variable ##(X,Y)^T## which has the probability density function $$f_{X,Y}(x,y) = \theta xe^{-x(y+\theta)}, \quad x\geq 0, y\geq 0 \; \; \text{and} \; \; \theta > 0.$$ I have shown that the marginal distribution of ##X## is ##f_X(x|\theta)...- squenshl
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- Explanation Mle Proof Random Random variable Variable Vector
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- Forum: Calculus and Beyond Homework Help
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Deriving Discharge Expression for Broad Crested Weir Model
Homework Statement A broad crested weir model is designed to study the discharge per meter of the prototype. Derive an expression for this discharge using the Buckingham Pi theorem. Assume that the overflowing water sheet is thick so that the surface tension and thus viscosity of the fluid can...- welovephysics
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- Variable
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- Forum: Introductory Physics Homework Help
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MHB Integrating by an other variable
Hello! (Wave) I am looking at a proof where we have: $$\int_{-\infty}^{+\infty} |u|^{\frac{n}{n-1}} dx_1 \leq \left( \int_{-\infty}^{+\infty} |Du| dy_1 \right)^{\frac{1}{n-1}} \left( \prod_{i=2}^n \int_{-\infty}^{+\infty} \int_{-\infty}^{+\infty} |Du| dx_1 dy_i\right)^{\frac{1}{n-1}}$$...- evinda
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- Variable
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- Forum: Topology and Analysis
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Rules of choosing repeating variable in Buckingham pi theorem
Homework Statement i was told by my lecturer that when we choose the repeating variables in pi buckingham theorem , we can choose based on 3 property , which is geometry property which consists of (length , width and area) , then followed by flow property ( velocity , acceleartion, discharge)...- foo9008
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- Buckingham pi Pi Rules Theorem Variable
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- Forum: Engineering and Comp Sci Homework Help
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Help with variable mass on a slope question
Homework Statement An armoured car with a mass of 5 tonnes is located on a smooth plane which is inclined at an angle of tan-1 (5/12) to the horizontal as shown in Figure Q3. A missile of mass 15kg is fired horizontally from this armoured car at 650m/s. Determine the velocity with which the...- Nate-2016
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- Mass Momentum Slope Variable Variable mass Velocity
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- Forum: Introductory Physics Homework Help
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Factoring two variable function
Homework Statement How to factor 2x^2 - (p-2)x - p ?? Homework Equations Basic factoring The Attempt at a Solution I don't know how to do it. The answer is 2(x-p/2)(x+2/2).. Help me please..- terryds
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- Factoring Function Variable
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- Forum: Precalculus Mathematics Homework Help
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Studying material two variable functions
Hello, i am studying calculus and I am looking for a book or website that covers the following topics: -Real functions with vectorial variables (limits, domains, continuity, derivatives, directional derivatives, gradients) -Vectorial functions with vectorial variables (derivatives and...- WrongMan
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- Functions Material Variable
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- Forum: Science and Math Textbooks
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Variable grid mesh in Numerov's method (Fortran)
I was trying to implement a variable grid mesh in Numerov's method, while playing with fortran. Numerov method was working well with a standard discretization, but when I tried to implement this variable grid, things came to look as if the 'metric' of the function were depending on the...- Telemachus
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- Fortran Grid Mesh Method Variable
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- Forum: Atomic and Condensed Matter
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Quadratic with variable buried in sqrt?
Homework Statement 0 = -250*(sqrt(x^2+1)-0.8)^2 + 98.1*x + 59.05 Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution I can't figure out how to solve this equation! After expanding the squared term, I still end up with a sqrt(x^2+1) and I can't figure out how to perform a substitution or something to...- irishetalon00
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- Quadratic Variable
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- Forum: Precalculus Mathematics Homework Help
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Independent/dependent variable and modeling equations
Homework Statement 8. Amelia’s Marina rents rowboats for $12/hour. A cleaning fee of $20 is charged, when the boat is returned. a. Identify the independent and dependent variables, including units, for this scenario.b. Write an equation that models this scenario. c. A nearby marina offers a...- Kirito123
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- Modeling Variable
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- Forum: Precalculus Mathematics Homework Help
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Undergrad Integration of 1 variable in 2 different ways.
I have to do a integration which goes like this: (V-M)(dP/dx)+3P(dV/dx)=0, (where M,P and V are constants). If you integrate with dx, you will get: ∫[(V-M)dP]+∫[3PdV]=0. which ultimately results in the answer M=4V. Now, i can put the first equation in this form also... -
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A reusable variable: still good to define in the scope that uses it?
I'll give you an example. Let's say I have a snippet of code like while(*s2) { char* c = s1; while(*c++==*s2++); if(!*c) { flag=true; break; } else { flag=false; } } (which is a real snippet of...- SlurrerOfSpeech
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- Scope Variable
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Choosing repeating variable in pi Buckingham theorem
Homework Statement why we can't form the pi group by using repeating variable of (μ, ρ , v) or (D, v , μ ) ? http://www-mdp.eng.cam.ac.uk/web/library/enginfo/aerothermal_dvd_only/aero/fprops/dimension/node9.html http://www.efm.leeds.ac.uk/CIVE/CIVE1400/Section5/dimensional_analysis.htm...- foo9008
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- Pi Theorem Variable
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- Forum: Introductory Physics Homework Help
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Undergrad Integral problems with polar coordinates and variable substitution
H! I wonder how to solve: I=\int_{-\infty}^{\infty}e^{-u^2}\frac{1}{1+Cu} du I have solved: \int_{-\infty}^{\infty}e^{-u^2}du which equals \sqrt{\pi} and I solved it with polar coordinates and variable substitution. Thankful for help! Edison- Edison Bias
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- Coordinates Integral Polar Polar coordinates Substitution Variable
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- Forum: Calculus
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Fortran Taking 1/7 power of a variable
Hello there. I am trying to take a power of 1/7 of one variable but as a default it gives me 1 similar to if I was taking power of 0. How can I solve this problem. Thanks- abdulsulo
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- Power Variable
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- Forum: Programming and Computer Science
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High School Recast a differential equation with a change of variable
I obtained an extra factor of ##\frac{1}{l^2}## in the first term on the LHS of (3.34). From (3.33), LHS ##=u^2\frac{d}{d\theta}(\frac{u^2}{m}\frac{du}{d\theta}\frac{dr}{du})-\frac{l^2u^3}{m}## ##=u^2\frac{d}{d\theta}(-\frac{1}{m}\frac{du}{d\theta})-\frac{l^2u^3}{m}##... -
MHB PHP Static Variables: Why Doesn't It Reset?
The code [FONT=Consolas] is supposed to generate 0 1 2 My question is this: If we declare $x = 0 in the function then why doesn't it reset to 0 every time we run the function? -Dan- topsquark
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- Php Static Variable
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- Forum: Programming and Computer Science
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Fortran Modern variable precision and integer multipliers
I learned Fortran from ancient people who disregard modern standards. As such, my code consists mainly of that older syntax. I am wondering how well this meshes with current Fortran environments, specifically regarding double precision calculations. This comes up mainly because I have been...- avikarto
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- Fortran Integer Precision Variable
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MHB Question regarding a probability mass function of a random variable
Thank you for your time, I really appreciate it I have no idea where to even begin- dylbester
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- Function Mass Probability Random Random variable Variable
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- Forum: General Math
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MHB Continuous random variable question
A continuous random variable x has the following probability function: f(X)=(X+1)/8 -1<=X<=3 0 Otherwise 1. Find the Pr(X<=2) 2. Find the mean of X- dylbester
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- Continuous Random Random variable Variable
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- Forum: General Math
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MHB Consider the following probability mass function of a random variable x
$p(x) ={p}^{x}*{(1-p)}^{1-x}$ for $x=0.1$ $0$ otherwise Where $p$ is such that $0<=p<=1$ Question: Find the mean and variance of $X- dylbester
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- Function Mass Probability Random Random variable Variable
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Undergrad Hidden Variable Interpretation
What are advantages and disadvantages of hidden variable interpretation of quantum mechanics?- Narasoma
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- Interpretation Variable
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- Forum: Quantum Interpretations and Foundations
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Undergrad Random variable and probability
Hi! I'm searching for guidance and help since I don't know how to solve this problem. Here it is: a) The two-dimensional random variable (ξ,η) is uniformly distributed over the square K={(x,y): 0≤x≤1 , 0≤y≤1} . Let ζ=√ξ2+η2 me the distance between the origo and the point (ξ,η) . Calculate the...- Imagin_e
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- Probability Probability distribution Random Random variable Variable
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- Forum: General Math
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MHB Understanding Uniform Random Variables: Comparing $X$ and $Y = 1-X$
Let $X\sim U(0,1)$ and define $Y=1-X$. What statement is TRUE? (1): $F_{X}(u)\neq F_{Y}(u)$, for every $u\epsilon \left [ 0,1 \right ]$; (2): $Y$ is not a rv; (3): $E(X+Y)=2$; (4): $Y\sim U(0,1)$; (5): none of the remaining statements.- Francobati
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- Random Random variable Uniform Variable
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- Forum: Set Theory, Logic, Probability, Statistics
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Variable Voltage Transformer for Wind Turbine Battery Charging?
We are trying to build a wind turbine which will charge a battery. Since wind speed varies (which affects the generated current and voltage), we were going to integrate a transformer in. My question is does such a transfomer even exist where the input voltage varies while the output voltage is...- ual8658
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- Transformer Variable Voltage
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- Forum: Electrical Engineering
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C/C++ C++: Printing output based on variable value
Print either "Fruit", "Drink", or "Unknown" (followed by a newline) depending on the value of userItem. Print "Unknown" (followed by a newline) if the value of userItem does not match any of the defined options. For example, if userItem is GR_APPLES, output should be: Fruit #include <iostream>...- needOfHelpCMath
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- Output Printing Value Variable
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- Forum: Programming and Computer Science
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Standardization of a random variable
I'm learning basic probability and have some understanding of PDF's and CDF's now. (I've not done expected values yet though so I'm not familiar with that notation). I've come across standardization of a random variable, X, which then gives a new random variable Y with the properties that Y has...- K41
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- Random Random variable standardization Variable
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MHB Random Variable over probability space
Hello. Can you help me solve it? ($F$ is a $\sigma $ algebra). Let $X$ be a rv over $(\Omega ,F,P)$. Set $Y:= min\left \{ 1,X \right \}$. What statement is TRUE? (1): $\left \{ Y=X \right \}\neq \Omega $; (2): $F_Y(x)=F_X(x)$ for every $x\epsilon \Re $; (3): $Y\leqslant X$ for every outcome...- Francobati
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- Probability Random Random variable Space Variable
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High voltage voltage controlled linear variable resistor
I have some high voltage (300v+) analog circuits that I want to control digitally which requires the use of a voltage controlled linear resistor that can withstand high voltages. I don't expect the current levels to be that high. I originally settled on LDR optocouplers but it turns out they...- coinmaster
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- High voltage Linear Resistor Variable Voltage
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Field of variable charge distribution over all space
Homework Statement A charge distribution has uniform density in the x-y directions and varies with z according to: ρ(z) = ρ0e−|z|/t where ρ0 and t are constants. (a) Find the potential V (z) and the electric field E(z) (b) Sketch them clearly showing their behaviors in the regions |z| ≪ t...- BenR
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- Charge Charge distribution Distribution Electric field Electrostatics Field Space Variable Vector analysis
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- Forum: Introductory Physics Homework Help
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Thermal expansion of a rod with variable alpha
Homework Statement The coefficient of linear expansion of a rod of length 1 meter (at 300K) varies with temperature as ##\alpha=\frac{1}{T}##, where T is the temperature. Find the increment in length when the rod is heated from 300K to 600K Homework Equations $$\Delta L=L\alpha \Delta T$$ The...- Titan97
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- Alpha Expansion Rod Thermal Thermal expansion Thermodynamics Variable
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- Forum: Introductory Physics Homework Help
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Equations with dependent variable missing
Information from the book: Use 1. v = y' 2. v' = y'' 3. dy/dt = v to solve the differential equation. Question: 2t2y'' + (y')3 = 2ty' I'm stuck at finding the integrating factor (which my book tells me is v-3 in the solutions.) Using the information above: 2t2v' + (v^3) - 2tv = 0 M(t,v) = v3...- Joseph1739
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- Variable
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Separate Variable Homework: Solutions & Equations
Homework Statement m1v1=m1v1'cosa+m1/2v2'cosB 0=m1v1'sina-(m1v2'sinB/2) m1v1^2=m1v1'^2+(m1v2'^2)/4 Homework Equations The solution in my book is v2'=2v1sqrt(3) The Attempt at a Solution I thought to separate v1' at the firts and put it at the second, but I don't know how to change sin and cos then.- zade70
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- Cos Separation Sin Variable
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- Forum: Precalculus Mathematics Homework Help
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Variable separation - Schrödinger equation
Hello everybody, My question is about variable separation applied in the solution of general time-independent Schrodinger equation, expressed with spherical coordinates as: \hat{H} \psi (r,\theta,\phi) = E \psi (r,\theta,\phi) Is it always possible (theoretically) to seek a solution such as...- Konte
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- Schrödinger Schrodinger equation Separation Spherical coordinates Variable
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- Forum: Quantum Physics
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How long does it take for a rocket to lift off the ground?
Homework Statement A rocket with an initial mass of 60,000kg ignites its engines and burns fuel at a rate of 300 kg/s with an exhaust velocity of 2220 m/s. How long after the engines start does the rocket lift off the ground? Homework Equations From Newton's second law F = Ma this equation can...- Tj Nelson
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- Classical mechanics Mass Rocket equation Rockets Variable Variable mass
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- Forum: Introductory Physics Homework Help
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Variable speed control of multiple dc motors
I'm building a hybrid car for my kids. I'm up to speed control and hitting a few hurdles. The set up is 4 x 12VDC motors, one to each wheel through a reduction gearbox. I've wired them to a single bus, and have used 4 standard relays to deliver forward/reverse. I have tried varying the speed...- dubya_80
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- Control Dc Motors Multiple Speed Variable
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Transforming Double Integral with Change of Variables
Homework Statement Evaluate the integral ∫∫sin(x+y)/(x+y) dydx over the region D whereD⊆R2 is bounded by x+y=1, x+y=2, x-axis, and y-axis. Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution I think that I need to use a change of variables but can not find any change of variables that work. One thing...- Furbishkov
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- Change Integral Variable
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- Forum: Calculus and Beyond Homework Help