Hydrostatic Equilibrium in General Relativity

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the challenges faced by a high school student in understanding and presenting concepts related to hydrostatic equilibrium in general relativity (GR). Participants engage in clarifying communication methods and the use of tools for typesetting equations.

Discussion Character

  • Conceptual clarification
  • Debate/contested
  • Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • A participant expresses frustration about the clarity of the student's handwriting and suggests using LaTeX for better presentation of equations.
  • The student acknowledges their handwriting issues and seeks clarification on the LaTeX package mentioned.
  • Another participant provides a link to resources for using LaTeX and encourages the student for their early engagement with GR concepts.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the best way to present mathematical ideas, as the focus is on the student's presentation rather than the underlying concepts of hydrostatic equilibrium in GR.

Contextual Notes

The discussion highlights limitations in communication methods and the potential impact on understanding complex topics in general relativity, but does not resolve the student's specific issues with the subject matter.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be useful for high school students learning general relativity, educators looking for ways to support students in presenting mathematical ideas, and participants interested in the use of LaTeX for scientific communication.

Totalderiv
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What am I doing wrong?
 

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Looks as though I left out some work, so I rescanned and everything should be there.
 
Totalderiv said:
What am I doing wrong?

The first thing you are doing wrong is the thing you've uploaded here: if I were your GR teacher, I would have given you a big O for your handwriting! Why have they put this beautiful LaTex package on the site so you can easily typeset your equations and make us understand what you are doing?!

AB
 
First of all, I'm a high school student...and I know my hand writing sucks, and I'm not sure what you mean by LaTex package?
 
Totalderiv said:
First of all, I'm a high school student...and I know my hand writing sucks, and I'm not sure what you mean by LaTex package?

It is a package that can help you typeset equations directly on the forums:

See https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=8997

Or you can easily use http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Word" !

Btw. congratulations on learning stuff in GR this soon!


AB
 
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