Approximate Definition and 182 Threads

An approximation is anything that is intentionally similar but not exactly equal to something else.

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    Is this the approximate gravity of Mars?

    I've found this site that states: "The surface gravity on Mars is only about 38% of the surface gravity on Earth." So a 100 lbs object will weigh about 38 lbs or a 45.359 kg will be on Mars 17.237 kg (converting 38 lbs in kg). So to find the Fg of Mars, I did this kind of equation...
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    Approximate Solutions to Non-Linear Differential Equations

    I'm interested in coming up with an function that approximates the solution to a non-linear differential equation. (There is no known closed form solution) The equation is Y''=(1/Y)(Y')^2-Y*A+Y^2*A where "A" is a constant, and Y' and Y'' are the first and second derivatives with respect to...
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    Finding Approximate Location of Particle at Time t=1.05

    Homework Statement This isn't really even a homework question..i've just been reviewing some general math concepts and this one has been driving me nuts..i haven't done math in a while. At time t = 1, a particle is located at position (1,3). If it moves in a velocity field F(x,y) =...
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    Approximate cross section calculations

    Hello Ive come across some approximate cross section formulas during a course of particle physics. And in a reaction like A + B --> R --> C + D the cross section should be something like \sigma = K\frac{\Gamma_R^{AB}\Gamma_R^{CD}}{(s-m_R^2)^2+m_R^2\Gamma_R^2} Where K is a constant (depending...
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    How to approximate this relation?

    I got a relation as follow \lambda_k = \frac{2 n(\lambda_k) L}{k} where \lambda_k is a wavelength at mode k, k is integer, n is the index of reflection, L is a constant. I am trying to find the change of wavelength between two adjacent mode approximately, the answer will be...
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    Approximate finding nearest neighbor vectors

    Hello all. This problem is mostly math based, but is being applied to a programming algorithm. I'm working on a problem with a massive amount of normalized vectors in a massive amount of dimensions and need to quickly compute the nearest neighbors of anyone vector. More precisely, I need to...
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    Approximate Integration (Estimating Error)

    Homework Statement Found the approximation using Trapezoidal and Midpoint Formulas using 8 rectangles. How do I estimate the error? Homework Equations \int^{1}_{0} cos(x^2)dx The Attempt at a Solution Completely confused. I at first tried u-sub but later realized the error was far...
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    Calculate the approximate frequency of the C-H bond

    Calculate the approximate frequency of the C-H bond, with the force constant of k = 500 N/m. Use: Frequency = (1/2pi) Sqrt(k/((m1m2)/(m1 m2))) BUTT WHAT DO I USE FOR MY MASS VALUES?? I tried, 12.011g/mol and 1.01g/mol and that is incorrect.
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    What is the formula for calculating approximate costs using multiple variables?

    Hello! I have the following formula - a*k1 + b*k2 + c*k3 = P This is a formula I'm trying to build. It will be used to calculate price of a specific good (P) according to criterions k1,k2,k3. Every k have its own value, that's why its being multiplied by coefficients a,b and c. I have a...
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    Using a differential to approximate a cube root

    Homework Statement Use the differential dy or L to approximate cubed root 1.03 Homework Equations L(x)= f(a) +f'(a)(x-a) The Attempt at a Solution I have no clue how to start so that would be the most help, do i just find the derivative of cubed root 1.03 first?
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    Approximate Eigenvalues for [4 3] [3 5]

    [SOLVED] Approximate eigenvalues Homework Statement Use some QR method to approximate the eigenvalues of [4 3] [3 5] and compare with the actual values. The actual values are (9±√37)/2 Homework Equations A(0)=Q(0)R(0) A(1)=R(0)Q(0) A-α(0)I=Q(0)R(0) A(1)=R(0)Q(0) + α(0)I...
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    Can QR Method Accurately Approximate Eigenvalues? [SOLVED]

    [SOLVED] Approximate eigenvalues Use some QR method to approximate the eigenvalues of [4 3] [3 5] and compare with the actual values. The actual values are (9±√37)/2
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    What is the approximate quantum number of the electron?

    [SOLVED] particle in a box Homework Statement An electron moves with a speed of v = 10^{-4}c inside a one-dimensional box of length 48.5nm. The potential is infinite elsewhere. What is the approximate quantum number of the electron? Homework Equations E_{n} =...
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    What is the relationship between the value of g and the distance from Earth?

    Homework Statement Homework Equations So I know that there's an inverse relationship between the value of g and r; the farther I get away from earth, the weaker the gravitational force -> weaker acceleration... BUT I'm not sure how the (1-x)^-2 thing is related, need help with that...
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    Eulers Method to Approximate Differential Eq.

    (** underscores refer to subscripts) Consider inital value problem y'=2xy, y(0) = 1 Use Eulers Methos to estimate y(1) with 5 and 10 steps. for 5 steps, increments are by 0.2 for 10 steps, increments are by 0.1 y_n+1 = y_n + h f(t_n , y_n) where h is step size the answer to the...
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    Approximate evaluation of this series (exponential sum)

    Let be the series \sum_{p<N}e^{2\pi p ix}=f(x) where the sum is intended to be over all primes less or equal than a given N. My question is if there are approximate methods to evaluate this series for N big , since for a big prime the exponential sum is very oscillating would it be...
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    A new Hilbert-Polya (approximate) Operator?

    A new Hilbert-Polya (approximate) Operator??.. IN the Arxiv. they have put a paper on Hlbert-Polya conjecture..so the operator: H= -\frac{d^{2}}{dx^{2}}+V(x) :confused: Where the potential V is "constrained" to satisfy the (approximate ) INtegral equation...
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    What is the approximate diameter of the moon.

    the moon subtends an angle of 9.06 x 10^-3 radians amd os 3.84 x 10^8 meters from the earth. What is the approximate diameter of the moon. so i think it has something to do with formula R=S/theta but I'm not sure how to compare the moon and the Earth information to find the diameter of the...
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    Find the approximate annual percentage rate

    Math help! I am home schooled and need some help with a few math problems that I have. These problems are the only thing holding me back from my diploma and i can't figure them out. Can I please get some help? 1. Using the "previous balance method", calculate the finance charge: Previous...
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    Use Simpson's Rule to approximate an integral

    Use Simpson's Rule and all the data in the following table to estimate the value of the integral 2 S ydx -4 S=integral sign x -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 y 0 -4 -8 -9 1 5 -7
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    Error Bounds for Approximate Integration

    Does anyone know a trick for finding "K" in the error bound equations for approximate integration? The approximate integrations we have learned so far are Midpoint Rule, Trapzoid Rule, and Simpson's Rule. Thank you.
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    Binomial Theorem - small values of x and approximate values

    "Show that for small values of x, the function (1+x)^(-1/2) may be approximated by 1-(1/2)x+(3/8)x^2 Hence obtain the approximate value of 1/root(1.01) to 4 decimals." im totally clueless. the example we have isn't well explained at all. can someone even just start me off...
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    Approximate the minimum kinetic energy of an electron

    Q: Approximate the minimum kinetic energy of an electron confined to a region the size of an atom (0.10 nm) How would one go about solving this? What equations/principles are involved and how do we use them? Seems like a simple question but i have no idea where to start? :confused...
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    Approximate the integral int (1 - cos x)/x dx using Taylor expansion

    I am supposed to find an approximation of this integral evaluated between the limits 0 and 1 using a taylor expansion for cos x: \int \frac{1 - cos x}{x}dx and given cos x = 1 - \frac{x^2}{2!} + \frac{x^4}{4!} - \frac{x^6}{6!}... i should get a simple series similar to this for...
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    Approximate Formula for Large x: Understand Derivation

    There exist such a formula for large x: \arctan(x)\approx \pi/2-1/x+1/3x^3... I can't understand how it is derived. I tried to get it from Taylor series (for x -> infinity) and understood that here is something different. Can someone help me? Thank you
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    Using Taylor's Theorem to approximate

    Hi Guys, Is there any whay I can use the following theorem to approximate the value of e^x at x=0? f(x) = f(a) + f'(a)(x - a) + \frac{f''(a)}{2!}(x - a)^2 + ... If the above function is not used for approximation, then what is it used to do? Thanks heaps :smile: :smile: :smile:
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    How do I approximate the integral

    How do I approximate the intergral of e^{-x^2} over some interval?
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    Approximate Coursework Time at MIT for Transfer Student?

    I am thinking of applying to MIT as a transfer (I know, slim chance). But I am concerned about the amount of coursework; does anyone (perhaps who goes to MIT?) know just how much time it takes? I'm looking for approximate hours per week; I already know it's "a lot."
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    How Do You Prove the Relationships Between T_n, M_n, and S_{2n}?

    I have two similar problems. I need to show that 1. \frac{1}{2} \left( T_n + M_n \right) = T_{2n} 2. \frac{1}{3} T_n + \frac{2}{3} M_n = S_{2n} where: T is the Trapezoidal rule. M is the Midpoint rule. S is Simpson's rule. This is what I've got: T_n =...
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    Approximate K and 'u' values| HELP

    Coefficient of Friction and Spring constant What would the approximate value of (kinetic, and if possible, static) friction be for a block of wood of this nature: \\Attachment 1 and 2 And how about the 'k' value for these springs? How would i go about calculating this sort of problem when...
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    Using a Power Series to Approximate a Definite Integral

    I think I got pretty close to the answer to this problem. However, I just can't obtain the right approximation at the end. Please, help me find where I made a mistake. Thanks. -------------------------------------------------------------- Use a power series to approximate the definite...
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    Approximate orbital period for earth's moon

    Does anyone know what would be the approximate orbital period (time for one complete orbit) for an apple placed in orbit around Earth at the moon’s distance from Earth?
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