Degree Definition and 1000 Threads

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    Mechanical Vibration: 3 Degree of Freedom

    Homework Statement http://i.imgur.com/wJu0AEs.jpg http://i.imgur.com/J9sEWgq.jpg?1 Homework Equations Kinetic Energy = T = 1/2 * I * (theta_dot)^2 Potential Energy = V = 1/2 * Kt * theta^2 The Attempt at a Solution Matlab Code and Results: >> I1=3600; I2=200; I3=800; I4=4800; d1=0.15...
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    Programs Which degree for theoretical neuroscience

    Hi! Which degree, which subject is more suitable for those wishing to approach theoretical/computational neuroscience and neural simulation, system biology and related fields like bioinformatics? Physics or Comupter science? (I live in Europe and we don't have major/minor system) Physics...
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    Can I get a job with an Associate's Degree?

    Hi, I have a question: Would I be able to find a job as a an engineer if I only have an associate's degree? I'm currently attending a community college and hopefully in one year I'll graduate with an associate's degree in Engineering Science. Thank you for taking the time to read my post.
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    Programs Name on Math degree, what is better: Applied or general?

    So I want to go into applied mathematics, I can either get a general math degree or an "applied and computational" degree. Does the degree title make a difference? The general math degree I can graduate a term sooner with, the main differences in the courses is that for the applied and...
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    Programs How much does having a masters degree help for phd admission

    Hi I was wondering how much will having a masters degree actually help with getting into a PhD program? Is it sort of a minor boost or will it actually make me substantially stand out vs other candidates. If more specifics are needed I will have a BE in Electrical engineering and a Masters in...
  6. Mr Davis 97

    Force components of two strings tied to a painting at 45 degree angles

    Homework Statement Find the equation of the horizontal components of two strings tied to a painting at 45 degree angles with the horizontal.Homework Equations Fnet = 0The Attempt at a Solution Since the painting is in equilibrium, I found that, in the horizontal direction, Fnet = 0 = S1x -...
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    Programs Should I continue pursuing my Mechanical Engineering Degree?

    I have recently transferred to UCSD from a community college, but I am not sure if I should continue my degree. Before I ask what I really want to know, let me explain my where I am at in school and life right now. I hope you enjoy reading :) but if you are willing, I am very interested in...
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    Do You Need Undergrad Degree in X to Pursue MS/PhD in X?

    If you wish to pursue a graduate degree in X, do you have to have an undergraduate degree in X? I read that one of the greatest physicists living today - Ed Witten - was a history major and linguistics minor prior to going to graduate school at Princeton for applied math (after which he...
  9. T

    I want to go back to school for Physics

    Hello All! Ill get straight to it. I went to a small private university for my first degree. I did not complete that degree and now I would like to go back to college for a BA in Physics. What are, realistically, my best options? Where should i start in my pursuit for this? I don't know where...
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    Factoring a third degree polynomial

    Homework Statement Factor out the polynomial and find its solutions x^3-5x^2+7x-12[/B]Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution I tried to factor it, but I'm stuck in this step x^2(x-5)+7(x-5)+23= 0. I graphed the equation, and I know there is two imaginary solutions and one real positive...
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    Programs USC vs. Rice: Which University is Best for Undergraduate Physics?

    I have a SAT score of 2160 and am interested in Physics. Does anybody have personal experience in USC as a physics Undergraduate? If so, how good is it? Do you think I should apply to USC over Rice?
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    Programs Pursuing an ME Degree; Need confidence

    I want to drastically change my life around, I'm a 23 year old male about to graduate from an Community College. In high school I was a complete bonehead, my parents are fairly rich so I didn't take school seriously and didn't even attend college after I graduated (barley). It came a point...
  13. T

    Engineering Becoming an engineer with no degree?

    So, I don't have a degree, but I was curious if companies would hire me as a process engineer. I understand calculus, diff. Eq, probability theory, statistics, and PDEs. I love thermodynamics, microbiology, immunology, as well as chemistry (above organic). I guess the problem for me is...
  14. B

    What does Wavelength/degree mean?

    Hi If c(velocity)/f(frequency) = wavelength and 1/f(frequency) * 6 = degrees What does Wavelength/degree mean?? Regards
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    Programs Alternative master's degree with a bachelor in physics

    I'm in my second year of my physics bachelor's (in the Netherlands) and my average score is about an 8.5. I like physics, but... I've already realized that an academic career in physics is not at all what i want to pursue. (eg. no theoretical physics/experimental physics in a lab). Basically...
  16. Evo

    What can you do with a physics degree?

    I think this video should be a sticky in Academic Guidance.
  17. TheGeometrist

    Finding Job Prospects with a Physics/Applied Math Degree

    Hello all, I am currently a sophomore enrolled at a state university, with generally good STEM education (regularly ranked top 50 in the US in engineering, cs, physics, astronomy, etc). I am a Physics major CS minor at this particular moment, mainly because I seem to particularly enjoy physics...
  18. anemone

    MHB Find the smallest possible degree of a polynomial

    Let $h(x)$ be a nonzero polynomial of degree less than 1992 having no non-constant factor in common with $x^3-x$. Let $\dfrac{d^{1992}}{dx^{1992}}\left(\dfrac{h(x)}{x^3-x}\right)=\dfrac{m(x)}{n(x)}$ for polynomials $m(x)$ and $n(x)$. Find the smallest possible degree of $m(x)$.
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    Programs Is it possible to pursue a career in nuclear physics without getting a degree?

    I am currently in my final year at college and wish to pursue a career in nuclear physics as this is something which strongly interests me. However, if it is possible i would rather skip the university part and take a different route into the career like an apprenticeship. i have found it hard...
  20. DewYouKnow8

    Programs CS vs. Mechanical Eng - 2nd degree

    Hi everyone, I am new to the forum, so please let me know if I have made any mistakes in my posting location. As mentioned in the title, I am returning to school for a second undergrad degree. My first degree was in Business Administration - which did not satisfy my academic needs (to say the...
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    Programs What after a Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering.

    I am going to complete my bachelors degree in EE in less than six months now. My areas of Interest are Electric Machines, Control Systems and Power Electronics. I am going to enter my final semester in December. I already have a job offer from a very good Company. They have asked me to join once...
  22. Roodles01

    Renewed career in science for age 50+ (UK)

    Having been a junior design engineer 15 years ago and moved out of that field I am looking to get back into a science based career. I am taking a "Natural Science" degree with a maths/physics bias (lots of that) and can't seem to get any sensible job before I get this in place. I used to use...
  23. _N3WTON_

    Applied Mathematics Graduate Degree

    Hello all, I am currently pursuing an undergrad degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Mathematics. I choose to major in MechE because it seemed to me to be the most broad of the engineering disciplines and because I've heard the career prospects for people with engineering degrees are...
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    Programs Physics Courses to Complement Electrical Engineering Degree

    I'm a sophomore electrical engineering student, and I'm highly considering minoring in physics. I'm currently in Electricity and Magnetism. The minor is not entirely for professional purposes, though if it helps, then that's great, but it's also something I'd like to do for my own personal...
  25. phoenixXL

    Degree of Unsaturation: C9H6N4 | Structural Isomerism

    Question Find out the degree of unsaturation in a compound having the molecular formulae C9H6N4. Attempt The point lies in making the possible structure(s). The structure that I felt possible is as follows In the compound above there are 8-π electrons, Hence the degree of unsaturation is...
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    Programs Master's without related bachelor's degree?

    I graduated in 2011 with a bachelor's degree in Economics and no clue of what kind of career I wanted. I fell into insurance and don't care much for it. Since graduating, I have become better acquainted with myself and discovered an interest in astrophysics and computer programming. I...
  27. M

    MHB Field extensions and degree of odd prime numbers

    Hey! :o Let $p$ be an odd prime number. We set $a=Re \left (e^{\frac{2\pi i}{p}}\right )$. Show that: 1) $$\mathbb{Q}(a)\leq \mathbb{Q}(e^{\frac{2\pi i}{p}}) \text{ and } \left [\mathbb{Q} \left (e^{\frac{2\pi i}{p}} \right ):\mathbb{Q}(a)\right ]=2$$ 2)...
  28. T

    Programs Is a Physics degree right for me?

    Hello! I am currently attending Utah State but transferring to a community college in my hometown of Eugene, Oregon for spring semester due to family and financial complications. I really want to attend University of Oregon next year. To my understanding they have a very good Physics program...
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    Degree of freedom of a block of wood sliding on a horizontal plane

    Homework Statement Find out the degrees of freedom of a block of wood sliding on a horizontal plane. Homework Equations DoF=Nn-k N=no. of dimensions. n=no. of particles.k= no. of constraints. The Attempt at a Solution I am considering the block of wood as a rigid body made of n no. of...
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    Why does Methane lack 90 degree angles?

    With the Methane structure of CH4 and an electron structure of Carbon as 1s22s22px12py1 and the electron structure of Hydrogen as 1s1 with P-orbitals separated by 90 degrees from each other and S-orbitals uniform spheres why aren't two of the Hydrogen atoms in a Methane molecule at 90 degree...
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    CHI square test - finding degree of freedom

    Homework Statement i have problem of finding the degree f freedom for this question. the ans for v is 3 , but my ans is v=n-1 , where n = 6 , so my v=5... Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution
  32. Elnazar

    Options for Pursuing Physics Degree While Working Full-Time

    Hi guys! My apologies if this has already been posted, I couldn't find anything. I'm on my way to finish my Bachelor in Business Management in February at the age of 21. I come from a small town in Europe and worked my ass off to the point where I currently have lucrative job offer straight out...
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    Programs Computer Science Degree w/out Probability & Statistics Required

    Could I get hired with a B.S. in Computer Science degree that doesn't require any calculus based probability or statistics courses? It requires through Multivariable Calculus and Linear Algebra but no other mathematics courses besides Discrete Math. Here is the core of the program besides the...
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    Programs Conversion of physics degree to meng in aerospace

    I am in my final year doing a physics bsc but max i can achieve is a 2.2 grade. I'm looking to do a conversion to an aerospace MEng after graduation, however i'd like to ask; 1. Do you think typically I could move to an M Eng course ( 1 year )directly after getting the degree? 2. Would I...
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    Programs Should I Complete an Associate Degree or Pursue a Minor in Computer Science?

    Hello!So here's the scenario: I'm currently in 1st year Computer Science in a college and I plan to get all the first year subjects required to transfer into engineering in a university next year. But as I am taking this programming course, I got really hooked and suddenly got interested in...
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    Programs Interruption in BSEE transfer degree, what to do

    Hi, so I went to community college and got an AS engineering transfer degree, transferred to an expensive private university and completed 1 year there. This summer, during my internship, a family situation came up that requires me to move to Arizona. Also, I got an inheritance from my grandpa...
  37. S

    Programs What undergraduate degree to take for Molecular Biologist?

    Can someone tell me What should I take in Community College to become a Molecuar Biologist? Should I take a Associates of Applied Sciences in BioTechnology or a Associates of Biology in Science(AS) or Associates of Science?However in the future I would like to work at a Biotech company,but I...
  38. M

    Programs What should I obtain my Bachelor's degree in?

    I am currently a freshman at Penn State University. I have always been greatly interested in astronomy, space, and the universe. Especially cosmology and the "larger pictures" of our existence. I have decided that this is what I want to do with my life...study the universe, help discover new...
  39. anandsingh

    Programs Master's Degree in both Physics & Computer Science?

    Hi, I am 28 years old. I have completed my B.Sc(Maths, Physics, Computer Science) in 2007. Immediately after that I have got job as a Software Engineer and worked for 2 years(2007-2009). But due to my interest in pursuing Masters in Physics. I have joined in M.Sc(Physics) in 2009 and in final...
  40. S

    Physics Graduate Degree In Quantum Mechanics?

    You've probably been asked a similar question countless times I presume but please just hear me out. I am currently in my junior year of undergraduate and majoring in physics. For some time now I have really loved doing physics and I enjoy it, mostly the theory. But is taking it further and...
  41. R

    Calculating P(2013) of Polynomial P(x) of Degree 2012

    P(x) is polynomial of degree 2012, P(k)=2^k, k=0,1,...,2012. Find P(2013)
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    Programs CS Degree with possible physics minor

    Hello, I've taken a leave of absence from UCSD (polisci major) to finish pre-requirements for a compsci degree. Initially, I left to pursue an astrophysics degree, but after taking a C++ and intro to Java class, CS has me hooked - I love the logic. So the major prep requires either two phys...
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    Guidance required in choosing Universities for an MSc degree

    Hello! I have a BSc degree with a triple-major in physics, mathematics and chemistry. I would like to know about universities which have a really good Master's program in physics offering a specialization in Astrophysics (preferably not in the USA). Thanks for your time!:)
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    Programs When should I do my second degree?

    I am currently doing my bachelor's degree in Physics and my elective subjects are most of the mathematics subjects needed to complete a bachelor's degree in Mathematics. All I basically need is one first year statistics course. The thing is that I am unsure if I should choose my subjects for...
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    Programs What degree is required for a biotech startup

    I'm planning to obtain a bioengineering/bme masters degree for sure but I wasn't sure whether to pursue in a phd program afterwards if I want to startup a biotech company? I know it's too generic but I'm interested in biosensors,synthetic biology, and health. I currently have a...
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    Schools Masters degree at same university

    I know that it is generally a bad idea to do all of your education (bachelors to PhD) at the same institution, but what about getting your bachelors and masters at the same university, then getting your PhD somewhere else? I'm in a position where I'll be graduating after the fall semester so I...
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    Programs Starting a Physics PhD years after undergraduate degree?

    I’m graduating with a Physics degree next year but for various reasons I cannot go straight to grad school and get a PhD. I probably won’t be back to school for some time (I’m projecting 10-15 years). Will it be hard to start a Physics PhD after so long? Is there ageism in academia? Thanks
  48. J

    Irreducible Polynomial of Degree 3

    Homework Statement If p(x) ∈F[x] is of degree 3, and p(x)=a0+a1∗x+a2∗x2+a3∗x3, show that p(x) is irreducible over F if there is no element r∈F such that a0+a1∗r+a2∗r2+a3∗r3 =0. Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution Is this approach correct? If p(x) is reducible, then there...
  49. S

    Engineering Physics degree, taking Fundamental Engineering test

    Just wanted to let the forum know that through some diligence I have been approved to take the Fundamental Engineering test in South Carolina with a B.S. in Physics. I took about a extra year worth of advanced engineering classes along with skipped all freshman and sophomore engineering...
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