Analysis Definition and 999 Threads

  1. D

    Finding unknown values in DC resistor network via matrices

    Homework Statement I need to get 7 equations to make a 7x7 matrix in order to solve it. I have 4 of them, but I'm not sure how to get the voltages equations. Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution I have got four equations so far. One is simply using KCL, I1 = I2 + I3 + I4. The other...
  2. happytolearn

    Transient thermal analysis in ANSYS

    I want to do a transient thermal analysis in butt welded joint.The heat flow I have given 3200 watt(Q = efficiency x current x voltage = 0.8 x 160 amp x 25 volt)to the welding zone, given 20 load step(as welding is completed in 20 sec),convection co-efficient = 11.14, emissivity = .4 and applied...
  3. RJLiberator

    Fourier Analysis for |x| and Proving a Series Convergence

    Homework Statement Consider a 2pi-periodic function f(x) = |x| for -pi ≤ x ≤ pi a) Compute the Fourier series of the function f. b) Prove that (from n=1 to n=infinity)∑ 1/(2k-1)^2 = pi^2/8.**note all "sums" from here on out will be defined from n = 1 to n=infinity Homework EquationsThe Attempt...
  4. S

    Kirchoff's method for a weird circuit

    Homework Statement In the following circuit, the battery has emf ε = 12.7 V. The resistors are R1 = 2000 Ω . R2 = 3000 Ω, and R3 = 4000 Ω. What is the current through resistor R2 ? Homework Equations Kirchoff's Rules V=IR The Attempt at a Solution i0 (into A) - i2 (current into resistor 2) -...
  5. M

    How to do failure analysis of gas turbine blade ?

    I want do thermal and structural analysis (Failure) on gas turbine blade. So what how to begin. Kindly help me.
  6. Y

    Engineering Linear Algebra - Analysis of purely resistive DC circuit

    Homework Statement I'm trying to solve this circuit when I try to simulate and run a dc sweep i get that it can't be solved. When I try to find the answer using linear algebra I get this answer after I throw it into MATLAB with the warning “[w]arning: Matrix is close to singular or...
  7. A

    What is the total variation of sin(x) on [a,b]?

    Homework Statement For a given function ##g:[a,b]→ℝ, 0 < a < b##, compute its total variation \underset{[a,b]}{\mathrm{Var}} (g) where ##g(x) = \sin(x), x\in[a,b].## Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution I know that between odd multiples of ##\frac{\pi}{2}##, ##\sin(x)## is monotone, so...
  8. A

    Managing X-Ray Hardness and Low Frequency Use in Tissue Analysis

    I got question in exam, 1) How to control hardness of X-ray? 2) why low frequency of x-ray is used for investigating tissue?? so in 1) what does controlling hardness means?? and in 2) can't we use high frequency of X-ray ?so that it will penetrate more as tissue are poor absorber...
  9. P

    Complex Analysis: Contour Integration Question

    Homework Statement State, with justification, if the Fundamental Theorem of Contour Integration can be applied to the following integrals. Evaluate both integrals. \begin{eqnarray*} (i) \hspace{0.2cm} \int_\gamma \frac{1}{z} dz \\ (ii) \hspace{0.2cm} \int_\gamma \overline{z} dz \\...
  10. O

    Analysis of Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy results

    Homework Statement Hello, This week I ran an AA Spectroscopy experiment in my university, in which we had to analyze the percentage of Copper in a metal coin, and the containment of Iron in morning cereal. We used 2 standard solutions of 1 and 10 ppm (containing both Copper and Iron), and...
  11. B

    MHB Solve for a,b,c,d Solve \frac{f(-1)+f(1)}{2}=f(0) for a, b, c, d

    For a cubic function y=f(x) three points A, B and C lie on a straight line with respective coordinates (-p,f(p)),(0,f(0)) and (p,f(p)) where p is a non zero constant. a. Show that \frac{f(-p)+f(p)}{2} =f(0) I tried \frac{f(-p)+f(p)}{2} =\frac{0}{2} = 0 = f(0) That doesn't seem right b...
  12. Ackbach

    MHB Question in Landau's Foundations of Analysis

    So far in Landau, we've covered the following: Axiom 0: The "equals sign" is an equivalence relation (reflexive, commutative, and transitive). Axiom 1: $1$ is a natural number. Axiom 2: For each $x$ there exists exactly one natural number, called the successor of $x$, which will be denoted by...
  13. acvtre

    UV-Vis Amine Problem: Solutions & Explanations

    Good day to everybody, I immediately expose my problem. I'm doing some measurements with the UV-vis spectroscopy and I'm having problems with the amines in the non visible region. This is what I do: put my amine in a quartz cuvette -> do the background (reference) -> analyze the same solution...
  14. anorlunda

    Insights AC Power Analysis: Part 3, Cyber Resilience - Comments

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  15. W

    MHB Fixed-Income Analysis: SA Bond Traders P/L & Return

    Assume there are 2 SA bond traders. Trader A has a short bond position of R50m nominal in R2048’s (selling for 9.36%) and trader B has a long position of R50m nominal in R2023’s (selling for 8.43%). Indicate (i) the likely 3 month repo rates in the current market; (ii) P/L and return they can...
  16. jdawg

    Dynamics: Relative Motion Analysis

    Homework Statement [/B] If bar AB has an angular velocity of 6 rad/s, determine the velocity of the slider block C at the instant shown. 2. Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution vB=vA+wABxrB/A vA=0 vB= -0.8485i+0.8485j So then C relative to B: vC=vB+wBCxrC/B -vCi=...
  17. Alpharup

    I Why non-standard analysis is not used?

    In analysis, we do encounter tougher epsilon-delta proofs instead of more intuitive algebraic methods( those involving infintesimals). I have read that there is branch where infintesimals are rigorized like epsilon-deltas. My question is why people don't use that? Also, is it logically sound...
  18. M

    Static structural analysis on a solid sphere?

    Could you perform Static structural analysis on this solid sphere? No contacts to be used. I do not have any specific boundary conditions(unable to apply constraints to a complete solid spherical body) All i know is the pressure that needs to be applied. You could consider a smiley ball on...
  19. G

    Thevenin's circuit analysis. Multiple voltage sources

    Hi, i am halfway through one of my assignments and i require some assistance. I do not seek the answer to the assignment just a little boost to my knowledge. 1. Homework Statement Basically, if i am calculating the Thevenin's voltage and the resistor i have removed that is in question has a...
  20. anorlunda

    Insights AC Power Analysis – Part 2, Network Analysis - Comments

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  21. H

    Granulometric Analysis: Radionuclide Activity, Uranium, Thorium & Potassium

    why do we need to determine the particle size while estimating the activity of radionuclides? is there any relation between the particle size (sand, silt and clay) and primordial radionuclide? will the content of uranium, thorium and potassium rely on particle sizes?
  22. B

    Analysis How are Bourbaki's book and Dieudonne's book?

    Dear Physics Forum friends, While vigorously studying Dugundji's Topology and Rudin's PMA, I found that the reference mentions the series of books written by N. Bourbaki, known as "Elements of Mathematics", and Dieudonne's Foundations of Modern Analysis. How are those books, specifically their...
  23. Y

    Can the Sequence of Upper Darboux Sums Converge to the Upper Darboux Integral?

    Homework Statement Let ##f## be a bounded function on ##[0,1]##. Let ##P_n## be a partition of ##[0,1]## such that ##P_n = (0,\frac{1}{n},\frac{2}{n},...,1)##. Finally, we define ##\alpha=\inf\{U(f,P_n):n\geq1\}##, where ##U(f,P)## is the upper Darboux sum of ##f## with partition ##P##. Show...
  24. M

    Digestion of Pb-alloy for ICP-OES analysis

    Hello everybody, I am looking for a disgestion procedure of Pb-alloy, so that we can measure the elements with ICP-OES. Pb should be removed, that it doesn't contaminate the system. So far we used HCl for digestion, but the results weren't very good. Elements of interest are: Sn Sb Bi Cu Cd As...
  25. H

    Regarding minerological analysis

    why we need to find the minerals in the sediments while estimating the amount of radionuclides. although there exist a cation exchange capacity in the minerals, do they actually concentrate the primordial radionuclides in them. further on granulometric analysis, do the clay particles retain the...
  26. anorlunda

    Insights AC Power Analysis: Part 1, Basics - Comments

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  27. K

    What Does a Shifted Voltage Waveform Indicate About Load Characteristics?

    https://files.slack.com/files-pri/T0GNF95E2-F0TV5JSSG/voltage_reversed_and_shifted.png This the voltage waveform across a resistor load (15W). The applied voltage is 230V AC at 50Hz. What can be inferred from this? [ the Analog to Digital conversion of Voltage happens at around 1690 Samples per...
  28. ramzerimar

    Software for learning structural analysis and FEM?

    I'm in the third semester of mechanical engineering and I'm taking classes on engineering statics right now. Our professor said the he will give us a preview of finite element methods at the end of the semester. Which softwares would you recommend for learning basic structural analysis? I mean...
  29. M

    Analysis Looking for a Good Book on Complex Analysis?

    Hi friends, I am looking for a good book on complex analysis. My goal is to add some new techniques to my problem solving arsenal, learn some elegant non-intuitive proofs and finally build up to knowing enough about the Zeta function to understand it's relationship with prime numbers.
  30. L

    Analyzing the Effects of Lifting on a Wagon and Train Model in Ansys Workbench

    Hello! I wish to do a lifting analysis in Ansys workbench. Basically it is a wagon with a train on it. I wish to analyse what happens to the model when lifting the wagon which has the weigth of the wagon+train. What is the easiest way to analyse what will happen to the wagon when lifting it...
  31. V

    Find voltage across resistor using mesh current analysis

    I'd like to find Vth by mesh current analysis. Mesh A and B share a current source, so they're treated as one supermesh. What's the equation for this supermesh? Also, do I ignore the loop with the open circuit? Since there's no current flowing there... 2A = ib - ia Anyway, is this the right...
  32. A

    Ansys workbench Composite Analysis

    Hello All, I am a master student working on my thesis. am using ANSYS workbench to model the debonding between FRP and Concrete (Single Shear Test). The geometry is very simple, so meshing and sketching were easy. however I have the following quires about loading and interfaces. 1. I want to...
  33. Jianphys17

    Which Book is Best for Studying Analysis 2 and Multivariable Calculus?

    Hi at all, what is the better book for study analysis 2, if possible also with exercises...
  34. Kartik Yadav

    Proving n log n is Big-Oh of log(n!)

    To prove that n log n is big oh of log(n!), I did: n log n <= C log(n!) n log n/ log(n!) <= C Let k = 1 n > k, so for n = 2 2 log 2 / log 2 <= C 2 <= C C is an element of [2, infinity) Taking C = 2 and k = 1 can we say, n log n <= 2 log(n!) and hence n log n is big oh of log(n!) ?
  35. M

    CFD Analysis of Solidification and melting of Ice

    Hello, I was doing melting and solidification of ice kept inside a annular cylinder. The temperature of inside wall of cylinder is 80 degree. Now i want to analyse the total time consuming to melt the ice and plot temperature variation with time. Actually i did analysis but the result i found...
  36. micromass

    Insights How to self study analysis. Part I: Intro analysis - Comments

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  37. SrVishi

    Other Proof Tips for Math Majors: Logic & Techniques for Real Analysis

    Every math major eventually learns logic and standard proof techniques. For example, to show that a rigorous statement P implies statement Q, we suppose the statement P is true and use that to show Q is true. This, along with the other general proof techniques are very broad. A math major would...
  38. S

    Relative Motion Analysis: Acceleration

    Mentor note: moved to homework forum later, therefore no template. When doing a rigid body relative motion (accel) problem using vector analysis, how do I know when it's appropriate to substitute sin/cos values vs when to use just the numbers given as the velocity?
  39. T

    Confused about solving RC circuits with nodal analysis

    Problem is in the picture below. The problem is already solved, but I am confused as to why C(dv/dt) is positive and not negative, since the current is coming out of the capacitor and towards the point v(t), which is not away from v(t) like the solution shows. But if I solve the problem with...
  40. Titan97

    Classical Book for learning AC circuit analysis

    I haven't used any book for AC circuit analysis yet. I have learned the basics of phasor diagrams which my teacher taught in the class (We were only taught series combination of LCR circuits). Can anyone suggest a book to learn more about circuit analysis (like source transformations, Norton's...
  41. rkum99

    Engineering Node/Mesh Analysis of a Circuit

    Homework Statement The following is a link to the problem diagram and my work: http://imgur.com/a/9tppH The goal is to determine the power through the 20V voltage source. Homework Equations KCL and KVL: Currents entering a node sum to zero. Voltage drops around a loop sum to zero. The...
  42. O

    Hall Effect Measurements and Analysis

    Hi all, I am reading about hall effect measurements and analysis from an old physics book, A. C. Melissinos, Experiments in Modern Physics, for a lab class I'm taking. An experiment involving hall and resistivity measurements of a p-type germanium sample is performed and discussed. He notes...
  43. S

    Treating Voltage Sources in Mesh Analysis: Clockwise Drop or Rise Positive?

    1. I have a question regarding the treatment of voltage sources in Mesh Analysis by inspection. I hope this is the correct place to post. In my course textbook (Fundamentals of Electric Circuits 4e p. 101) it says that the voltage is the algebraic sum taken clockwise of all independent voltage...
  44. Vivek Sagar

    How to perform forced vibration analysis cal using ansys

    Hi, My problem is that I have a flat rectangular plate acted by in-plane concentrated force. I want to do the forced modal analysis for 5 modes using ansys for this plate. Can anyone tell me how to do this. Regards, Sagar
  45. A

    Instructions for Video Analysis Projects

    Hi all, I'm going to have my students (algebra-based mechanics at a community college) do a video analysis project and I'm wondering if anyone knows of any resources for good sets of instructions for this type of project. I'd like something pretty open-ended so students can choose their...
  46. B

    Analysis Seeking a Rudin's PMA-level analysis book with abstract proofs

    Dear Physics Forum personnel, I recently got interested in the art of abstract proof, where the focus is writing the proof as general as possible rather than starting with a specific cases. Could anyone recommend an analysis book at the level of Rudin's PMA that treats the introductory...
  47. C

    Why does a charged Styrofoam plate attract paper but repel aluminum foil?

    Homework Statement Based on a lab we did at school, we charged a Styrofoam plate by rubbing it against wool and determined that it attracted pieces of paper but repelled pieces of aluminum foil. Can anyone clarify why this is because I believe that both the pieces of paper and aluminum foil are...
  48. Marcin H

    Solving for Vo: Graph Analysis of Vs vs t

    Homework Statement Homework Equations Vs=Vi(1-e^-t/T) The Attempt at a Solution I am stuck on B. I am not sure how I am supposed to graph Vo with so little information. Do i just use V=Vo(1-e^-t/T) and find the output voltage for each time increment that is on the original graph. So...
  49. C

    Force Analysis in Circular Pipe: How to Approach Vertical Force Balance?

    "Consider a fully developed laminar flow in a circular pipe, perform force analysis on an element of the real fluid." I've just started this type of question, and I'm a bit confused about where to go from here: I've managed to do a force balance horizontally to show that the partial derivative...
  50. I

    Order of zero (complex analysis)

    I'm confused about how this related to the roots of an equation. Here's the definition: We say that ##f## has a zero of order ##m## at ##z_0## if ##f^{(k)}(z_0)=0## for ##k=0,\dots , m-1##, but ##f^{(m)}(z_0)\ne 0## or equivalently that ##f(z) = \sum_{k=m}^\infty a_k(z-z_0)^k##, ##a_m \ne 0##...
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