Calculator Definition and 532 Threads

  1. Arman777

    Simple Calculator: Solve Math Problems Easily

    # include <stdio.h> int main() { int n1,n2; char s; printf("Enter the first number:"); scanf("%d",&n1); printf("Enter the second number:"); scanf("%d",&n2); printf("Type the operation symbol that you want to do:"); scanf("%c",&s); printf("%c",s); if (s...
  2. G

    I Calculate Muon Energy Loss with Bethe-Bloch Calculator

    is anyone aware of a Bethe-Bloch calculator for the web? I have a plastic scintillator 1 in thick and am trying to estimate energy loss of cosmic ray produced muons. Thanks
  3. R

    Delta V Calculator: Launch in an Atmosphere & Orbit Dimensions

    So I am making a Delta V calculator. Here it is: https://www.desmos.com/calculator/hib7psndtb Anyone know how to figure out a rocket's Delta V if it launches from in an atmosphere? Also, if I messed up on anything (in the Delta V calculator or isp calculator), please let me know so I could...
  4. yecko

    Programs Graphical calculator for an ME major in the US?

    I am an Mechanical Engineering student, coming to US next semester as a year 3 exchange student. Is a graphical calculator is necessary to survive as a mechanical engineering student in US? I have no previous experience in graphical calculator (we are only allowed to use scientific calculator...
  5. J

    Looking for Ti Calculator Apps? Check out this website!

    Hey guys I was wondering if anyone knew of any good apps for the ti-nsipre calculator that was either a step by step solver or just a solver in general of problems like the one in the picture. I realize the picture is just setting up the expression but a solver for when there are actual values...
  6. barryj

    How to display a normal CDF graph on the TI-84 calculator

    I am not sure where to ask this question but I must try somewhere. 1. Homework Statement I am trying to graph a simple cdf on my ti-84 and I cannot get it to work. I need an example to follow Homework Equations See below. The Attempt at a Solution 2nd, dist, 2 enter -1E99,0 0,.5 [/B]I also...
  7. S

    BIDMAS Evaluating Expression Without Calculator

    Hi there, I'm hoping somebody can help me. I have to evaluate the following expression using BIDMAS rules without using a calculator: 1-2/32 I can get as far as 1-2/9 but the answer is 7/9. I don't understand how to get from 1-2/9 to 7/9 in my head. For instance 2/9 = 0.2 recurring, but...
  8. S

    I Should I get a new graphing calculator?

    So I have a TI-84 Plus Silver edition that I've had for 10 years. It's kind of beat up but it works perfectly fine. I know the model has been discontinued in favor of a newer one, and I've already encountered a feature it lacks due to its age (it was something in an introductory stats course, I...
  9. wirefree

    B Understanding the Differences in Arctan Values: A Scientific Perspective

    G'day! I am in need of a nudge. My basic math understanding is being called to question by the arctan function. Two values of arctan(-3) result: a) In my textbook: 108.43 degrees b) In my calculator: -71.56 degrees It's perplexing and my superior has not put in a kind word either. Would...
  10. lfdahl

    MHB Evaluate (without a calculator) the product: f(r1+1)⋅f(r2+1)⋅f(r3+1).

    Given the function: $$f(x) = x^3+20x-17.$$ Denote the roots of the function: $r_1,r_2$ and $r_3$. Evaluate (without a calculator) the product: $f(r_1+1) \cdot f(r_2+1) \cdot f(r_3+1)$.
  11. M

    MHB Finding Solutions for x^3 + (1/x^3) ≥ 3

    Section 2.6 Question 82 Solve: x^3 + (1/x^3) ≥ 3. (Use a calculator to approximate the key numbers.) I need someone to get me started.
  12. M

    Calculators RE- TI Nspire CX CAS vs Casio Classpad vs TI 89

    HI y'all! I was just told by my programming teacher that I need a new graphing calculator. She told me to decide between the TI 89, Casio Classpad fx-cp400 (or fx cp500) or the TI-Nspire CX C.A.S. I don't know if greyscale or color matters though in the long run. I am a programmer and need...
  13. L

    MHB Calculate Grades with iGrade Calculator

    Hello, I have a question. I have to create a calculator for grades. I need to make a menu and the student picks either the lab or the lecture which I didn't have a problem with. I also didn't have a problem with the set up of the questions or the average calculations. What I am stuck on is: I...
  14. D

    Other Plugging numbers into my calculator wrong

    I'm getting pretty discouraged because I'm a straight A engineering student, but this semester I'm getting bad grades because I'm plugging things into my calculator wrong. I study a ton, and I definitely know the material, I just plug things into my calculator wrong and get the wrong answer. In...
  15. epenguin

    I Free or cheap app for log plots

    Trying to complete some homework help I got a bit stuck on an elementary or common problem that was always a bit difficult. I have a function f(x) and just want to plot log f(x) against log x. This is common in chemistry and biochemistry. It should have been easy. :redface: I have picked up...
  16. S

    Looking for new HP calculator - 35S or 50g?

    OK, my trusty 25 year old 32S II is finally showing its age - a row of buttons on the right side of the keyboard seem to have some intermittent connectivity problem. So, I figure it is time to upgrade. I want RPN - algebraic entry is irrelevant to me. The choices seem to be either the 35S or...
  17. J

    B Does the human calculator stuff really work?

    I have seen books and videos that claim to teach you how to become a human calculator. does this stuff really work? if it does can you recommend a good book or video ?
  18. i-like-maths

    Calculators What calculator should i get/use?

    I want to do GCSE Maths Higher this year and i have a selection of four calculators: Casio FX-85GT HP 20S HP 48G HP 50g (my dad is a fan of HP) I was wondering whether I needed to get another, slightly more up-to-date one of just use one of the ones i have already got. Could anybody help?
  19. L

    Creating a simple boolean logic calculator in C

    #define _CRT_SECURE_NO_DEPRECATE #include <stdio.h> int main() { int A; int B; printf("This is a simple boolean truth value calculator.\n\n"); printf("Please input the boolean value for statement A\n\n\n"); scanf("%d", &A); printf("Press enter to continue\n\n\n"); getchar()...
  20. F

    I'm nothing without my calculator....

    So i graduated with good gpa in a civil engineering program in a school in Québec. Problem is, at that said school, programmable calculators were allowed and we abused it. Every single integrals or derivatives or complex number manipulation was solved by it and now i transferred to another...
  21. L

    Sigma notation and calculator help(casio fx9860g; ti-30xpro)

    Homework Statement A) use sigma notation and calculate sum as far as you wish (set your own endpoint)(1/2) + (1/4) + (1/8) + (1/16)...B) this is a personal problem because I want to know how to calculate the sums with e.g. sigma notation, with a calculator. Never having done this before...
  22. T

    MHB Logic Math Calculator App: Helping Students Learn Discrete Math

    Hello! Some time ago I asked the admins for permission to post a link to my Logic Calculator app for android. They allowed me to post in this section so, here I am! I am a software engineering student from Buenos Aires and in my freshman year I started to develop this app as a project for a...
  23. Lebombo

    B Calculator automatic rounding is screwing up my calculation.

    Hi, When I type into my calculator 13.6/(1.000000001) the calculator returns the answer 13.59999999 Then, when I type 13.6/(1.0000000001) the calculator returns the answer 13.6. Obviously, both 13.6/(1.0000000001) and 13.6/1 cannot equal 13.6, so what's the deal with the calculator...
  24. R

    Is it allowed to use graphing calculator in IPHO

    hi everyone i hope you are fine . is it allow to use graphing calculator in ipho physics olympiad
  25. berkeman

    Calculators HP42 calculator on your smartphone

    A friend showed this to me today, and I downloaded it and am loving it. The HP42 was my favorite calculator, and after my latest one died many years ago, I hadn't been able to find any to buy (at a reasonable price). But now there is a free app that you can download to your phone that brings...
  26. A

    MHB Empirical rule calculator command

    I just had a quick question. One problem says, "about 68% of the data will fall between what values?" Will I use the binompdf or normalcdf command on the TI-83 calculator? I can't remember. Thanks!
  27. I

    I Riemann/Metric Tensor Calculator

    Hi all! I'm really interested in the physical interpretation of the Riemann and metric tensors. Is there any program that let's you type in a Riemann or metric tensor (or even better, an Einstein tensor) and then gives you an image of how the space would look (i.e. the curved grid lines)? Thanks!
  28. Y

    Impedance calculator for asymmetric differential stripline

    Hi Anyone know of an online asymmetric differential stripline impedance calculator? I already have the Saturn pcb design tool kit. I just want to find a second one to cross check the result. My experience is I have seen two calculators gave different results. Thanks
  29. anemone

    MHB Evaluating Complex Equation without a Calculator

    Without the help of calculator, evaluate \frac{(-\sqrt{6}+\sqrt{7}+\sqrt{8})^4}{4(\sqrt{7}-\sqrt{6})(\sqrt{8}-\sqrt{6})}+\frac{(\sqrt{6}-\sqrt{7}+\sqrt{8})^4}{4(\sqrt{6}-\sqrt{7})(\sqrt{8}-\sqrt{7})}+\frac{(\sqrt{6}+\sqrt{7}-\sqrt{8})^4}{4(\sqrt{6}-\sqrt{8})(\sqrt{7}-\sqrt{8})}.
  30. M

    Calculator (root) problem (Exam tomorrow) HP 10s assistance

    Homework Statement Hello, I have to use the HP 10s calculator at my university, I have been used to my modern casio for the last 4 years but I have a problem. The square root symbol when pressed does not allow for continual calculation, such as when I am using the quadratic formula. It seems to...
  31. onion3000

    Programming HP 50g: Is There an Editor?

    Is there a programming editor on the HP 50g (like the TI programming systems)? I have been unable to find any information on this, so any help would be appreciated.
  32. B

    Doing Fractional Exponents on Basic Scientific Calculator

    Suppose you have 8-1/3 and want a precise value for it. How would you go about calculating this on a regular scientific calculator. I punched in: 8, then the exponent button, then 1, then negative, then division, and finally 3. The calculator reads "error."
  33. H

    Python Beginning Python, cf dedicated calculator package

    I am no programmer but I want to learn for personal development. so physicsy type guys recommended Python. I downloaded it and have been playing. my goals for programming are three; 1. learn to code just for fun 2. do calculations and numerical calculations 3. input data from transducers...
  34. A

    4 point support beam reactions calculator

    Hey guys, I am developing an program for calculation of reactions in a "4 point support beam". The problem is that this structure is Statically indeterminate and hence requires some other method. Support on any level is appreciated, especially from Civil Engineers. I will keep on posting...
  35. C

    C/C++ Create a C++ logic calculator (T/F) using a recursive descent parser

    I'm supposed to make a simple logic calculator based on the following requirements: 1. The user can use either capital or lower case 'T' and 'F' in their expression. 2. Use either a ';' or '=' to indicate the expression should be evaluated immediately. 3. The program should not exit when it...
  36. W

    Air time/displacement calculator for floor vibration

    This question might be out of the scope of this forum but, Assume an object (lets say cube) rests on an even floor that at all points is vibrating vertically at the same frequency at all times. (a platform going up and down) The floor is vibrating vertically at a FIXED displacement. How can i...
  37. O

    Good scientific calculator for EE?

    Does anyone know any good non-programmable calculators? I have a sharp el-520w right now Do any of them solve things like indefinite integrals?
  38. Emmanuel_Euler

    Finding sin and cos without using calculator

    Hi everyone. i think this is my last thread on PF:frown:! because i am too busy,anyway, 4 months ago i posted a thread named it finding cube roots without using calculator and now i want to know if there is a way or method to find sin and cos without using calculator. And thanks to all who...
  39. bcrowell

    Open-source web-based graphing calculator?

    I'm teaching first-semester calculus right now, and I'm noticing that a lot of my students are using the online graphing calculator at desmos.com. (I think this sort of thing is like nuclear power, it can be used for good or for evil.) I played with the desmos app, and although it seems nice in...
  40. Robin04

    Calculate sin75 without calculator

    Homework Statement Calculate sin75 without calculator![/B]Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution I constructed a triangle with angles 15, 75 and 90 then I defined sin75 by the sides. In a previous exercise the task was the same but with tg15 and I used the result in this execise too. I...
  41. B

    How to Find This without Calculator?

    How do I find ##2^{1.2}## without using calculator?
  42. K

    Adding commas to Calculator (e.g. 100,000,000)

    Hello all, Is there a function that can be used on a calculator to add a comma after each third number. e.g. 100,000,000 It would help me read larger numbers quickly.
  43. T

    Do I need Mathematica or a CAS graphing calculator?

    Hello Everyone. I'm returning to college to earn a degree in physics 15 years after getting a BA in English. I took calculus almost 20 years ago and used a Ti 85. I've noticed that some graphing calculators have CAS integrated, which I've never used, and I'm keen to get one for my physics and...
  44. Rectifier

    Tan() -- calculate the exact value w/o a calculator

    The problem I have the triangle ABC where ∠C is 90°. The side AC is ## \sqrt{3} \ cm ## and the side BC is 1 cm. What is ∠A (α)? The attempt $$tan(a) = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$$ The problem is that I have to calculate the exact value of α without any calculator. I tried to calculate the third...
  45. Farmtalk

    MHB What is Your Favorite Graphing Calculator and Why?

    I have been a real nerd for a long time, and I have a decent collection of graphing calculators. My collection includes: TI-82 TI-83 TI-83 Plus TI-Nspire CAS Casio fx-9750 My favorite calculator is probably the TI-82 just because it has a real nice 80s look to it and runs great. I have...
  46. G

    Square root of complex number on a calculator

    I'm working through some examples in a textbook but i am unable to get the desired answer on my calculator, i keep getting math error and various other results which are not the answer I'm looking for. What i have is: √ 62.9∠88.2 / 0.00165∠72.3 Please could someone tell me what answer you get...
  47. lonely_nucleus

    Calculators Can TI-84 calculator send text messages or email?

    Well the texas instruments ti-84 calculator is my favorite toy. I use it for anything I can from getting a girl to put her phone number in my calculator to programming. Is there a way to somehow add an external circuit that can make the ti-84 send text messages. I bet there would have to be a...
  48. Emmanuel_Euler

    Finding a cube root of a number without using calculator .

    HI EVERYONE I was thinking if we could find a cube root without using a calculator. square root was easy to find without calculator,but cube root i have no idea to find it. any help?? for example(cube root of 3 or 2)
  49. anemone

    MHB Evaluating $f(15)$ without a Calculator

    Let $f(x)= x^{11}-16x^{10}+16x^9-16x^8+16x^7-16x^6+16x^5-16x^4+16x^3-16x^2+16x-1$. Evaluate $f(15)$ without using the calculator.
  50. P

    How to import text file to casio fx-cg20 calc?

    DOo somebody know how to import text to casio fx-cg 20?
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