Correcting Typos in REA Solution Books to Mechanics

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The discussion highlights concerns about typos in REA Solution Books, particularly in the "Mechanics" book, leading to confusion among users. Participants express a desire for proofreading assistance to clarify doubts about specific problems. One user notes their long-term experience with REA books and is surprised that typos remain unaddressed after a decade. Another user mentions a preference for Schaum's Outline Series and World Scientific's qualifier exam preparation books over REA. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the need for better accuracy in educational materials.
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These are really great, only sometimes there are typos, other times I am pretty sure its a typo, but I have doubts, maybe I am just doing the problem wrong. Anyone out there care to help proof read some of the problems, so I can make corrections and get some peace of mind? I have questions about their "Mechanics" book.
 
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Yeah, I've got that one. Just give me some page numbers and i'll check it out.
 
I bought my first REA book ten years ago. I am amazed that they haven't cleaned up the typos by now.

I prefer the Schaum's Outline Series and the qualifier exam preparation books by World Scientific.
 
Thread 'Variable mass system : water sprayed into a moving container'

Thread 'Variable mass system : water sprayed into a moving container'

Starting with the mass considerations #m(t)# is mass of water #M_{c}# mass of container and #M(t)# mass of total system $$M(t) = M_{C} + m(t)$$ $$\Rightarrow \frac{dM(t)}{dt} = \frac{dm(t)}{dt}$$ $$P_i = Mv + u \, dm$$ $$P_f = (M + dm)(v + dv)$$ $$\Delta P = M \, dv + (v - u) \, dm$$ $$F = \frac{dP}{dt} = M \frac{dv}{dt} + (v - u) \frac{dm}{dt}$$ $$F = u \frac{dm}{dt} = \rho A u^2$$ from conservation of momentum , the cannon recoils with the same force which it applies. $$\quad \frac{dm}{dt}...
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