Degree Definition and 1000 Threads

Hi, I'm an about to be CS graduate but my interest in physics greatly outweighs that of programming or developing software. Especially theoretical physics or anything related to physics for that matter so what I'd like to do is to go into a physics job however not having a physics degree I...

I am a Chemical engineering student with pretty good grades, and about finish my undergraduate degree. I am 100% sure i want to go to grad school, but recently i am starting to get interested in other disciplines. My question is, how difficult it is for someone with my background to change...

I have a masters degree in physics. I specialized in semiconductors with the hope of getting into the photovoltaic industry because it really interests me. I worked as an intern for a year in and R&D department and liked getting to work in the lab. After that internship ended and I...

i'm having difficulty trying to figure out a problem i thought of. a projectile is launched upwards at a 45 degree angle 100 m above a surface. below is a target whose horizontal distance is 5 m from the launch point. just as the projectile is launched, the target moves horizontally at a...

Is it possible? I've already obtained my Doctor's degree in Business Administration (I know it sux compared to science). Since I've already finished the textbook University Physics Young and Freedman. Now I'm struggling on Feynman's lectures on physics. I wished I chose physics ten years ago, is...

Hi, I am wondering if there is a mathematical physics degree. I was thinking about doing consultant/contract work for applied or research physicists, insofar that I would be paid to help establish/confirm the mathematical foundations of their work or research. Thank-you.

For Academia jobs, I used www.mathjobs.org, and it's quite good. I will have a degree in Applied-Mathematics (Numerical Optimization and Operation research). I am trying to apply for Industry jobs. However I am not sure how or where to apply. I heard the application process can be quite...

I’m studying Industrial Engineering but it seems that I have nothing specific and it’s just about everything. I could say that it’s more mechanics related but we don’t study so specifically like mechanical engineers. That’s why I have some concerns about what these studies are making me. I don’t...

Hey, guys. Having problems with this question because I don't exactly know how to begin it. Homework Statement The problem states to: "Find the Taylor polynomial of smallest degree of an appropriate function about a suitable point to approximate the given number to within the indicated...

-x^3+12x+16 Every single technique I read about online of how to factor 3rd degree polynomials, it says to group them. I don't think grouping works with this. I tried but it didn't work, since there's only 3 terms. Apparently I'm not supposed to have a cubic variable without a squared...

Hi I'm currently pursuing electronics and communication degree in India. I'm confused whether to get another bachelors degree in physics or i can directly do my masters. Most of my friends suggested to directly carry masters in any US colleges so that professors would be knowing what i lack and...

I am in my final year of high school, I am doing chemistry, physics, advanced maths and English (physics and maths are by far my favorite subjects), doing very well in all my subjects so I think I can get accepted in any degree I want. I did some research and looked into university degrees and...

Hi All, I'm not a math guy so I am coming to you for help. I am trying to come up with an equation to graph any 180 degree curve that is comprised of: a 135 degree radius, and a 45 degree ellipse (135 + 45 = 180). The two curves being the same curvature (slope?) where they meet. The portion...

Homework Statement A skier leaves the starting gate at the top of a ski jump with an initial speed of 4.00 m/s. The starting position is 120m higher than the end of the ramp, which is 3.00m above the snow. Find the final speed of the skier if he lands 145m down the 20 degree slope. Assume...

I have seen this word used in every context, is there a solid definition??

Are these assertions true? I am referring to polynomials with real coefficients. 1. There exists of polynomial of any even degree such that it has no real roots. 2. Polynomials of odd degree have atleast one real root which implies that polynomial of even degree has atleast one critical...

During winter why not all the water molecules on the water surface that have 4°C go deep under the water?

UC Davis offers B.S in Managerial Economics, one of the options being agricultural Economics. I've read in articles that this is one of the most employable degrees right now. Is that true? And what do you think are the employment prospects with this degree within the next decade or two? I'm...

Hello! I'm not sure if this was the right subforum to ask this question, but I figured I'd give it a shot anyway. Currently, I'm a student at a California CC looking to transfer to a CSU here. I'm majoring in physics and have knocked out all my lower division classes and will be...

Homework Statement Prove that if a Polynomial P(x) of degree n, shares n points with xn, then P(x)=xn. (a more general proof would be almost the same but for two polynomials, but I think I've proved this if this is proved)Homework Equations (FTA) Fundamental Theorem of Algebra - Every P(x) of...

Hello forum. I am currently a high school student, and I am planning out which college I will go to, as well as my degree I want to pursue. I am very interested in getting a job in the aerospace field. I recently took a tour of my dream school, and there was really nothing about it that I...

I am an undergrad at UC Berkeley in my junior year. It is my first semester at UC Berkeley because I came as a transfer student from a community college, majoring in nuclear engineering. I had a 4.0 gpa at the community college, so I thought I would do good at UCB and then go to graduate school...

When you've complete the math degree, did you feel like you got your education's worth and money's worth? I have a few goals in mind that i would like to complete in math: Start from axioms and build up geometry Construct the real numbers know what's happening in calculus in a deeper...

Hi I am from Toronto, Canada and as its pretty hard to find a job at the moment. Should I get a certification in PLC technician and Robotics technician from George Brown College. I have a scholarship from them from High School. I don't know if they will help me. These are 32 weeks online FT...

Dear all, First of all, thanks for reading this. I've been struggling to get a Phd offer in physics since I've completed my BSc degree.This coming year will be my 3rd years in trying to do and till now I've never been success in doing so. The only reason that I what do have a PhD in physics is...

Homework Statement Knowing that the equation: X^n-px^2=q^m has three positive real roots a, b and c. Then what is log_q[abc(a^2+b^2+c^2)^{a+b+c}] equal to? Homework Equations a + b + c = -(coefficient \ of \ second \ highest \ degree \ term) = -k_2 abc = -(constant \ coefficient) =...

Hello there I'm in the UK, wanting to study physics, I'm applying late through clearing in August next year for 2013 entry. Could someone direct me to a UK specific guide to undergraduate physics degrees? The sticky seems to be on the US system. I'm not sure whether to do a 3 year bachelors...

Homework Statement Vapour density of N_2O_4 which dissociated according to the equation N_2O_4(g) \Leftrightarrow 2NO_2(g) is 25.67 at 100°C and a pressure of 1 atm. Calculate the degree of dissociation and K_p for the reaction Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution \alpha =...

Hi, I'm a computer science student (2nd year). and I LOVE physics and hope to get a bachelor degree in it. because It's very hard to be a physics and computer science student at the same time, I decided to study physics when I'm not busy in studying computer science. So, is there any institute...

Homework Statement z^4 - z^2 + 1 = 0 is an equation in ℂ. Which of the following alternatives is the sum of two roots of this equation: (i) 2√3; (ii) -(√3)/2; (iii) (√3)/2; (iv) -i; (v) i/2 Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution All I know is that the sum of all roots should equal 0...

Hi, I am currently studying electronics engineering in India and I plan to start applying for the fall 2013 semester within the next 2-3 weeks. I am pursuing a Masters' and PhD in astronomy and I will apply for the same. However, if I do not get an admit for this course from the universities I...

Homework Statement Find the third degree Taylor polynomial about the origin of f(x,y) = \frac{\cos(x)}{1+xy} Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution From my ventures on the Internet, this is my attempt: I see that \cos(x) = 1 - \frac{1}{2}x^2 + \frac{1}{4!}x^4 - \cdots...

Hello everyone, I'm from Malaysia and I have a B.Sc. in Nuclear Science. A university here is currently having a research collaboration with a my company to develop and qualify my company's Pipeline Automated Ultrasonic Testing Equipment and I'm currently involve in the project by doing...

prove that for any graph G, kappa (G) ≤delta (G).

I am currently a us student in undergraduate math and physics, doing well in courses, having taken graduate courses in both areas, and have finished degree requirements for both math and physics during my second year in undergrad, but I stayed for one more year anyway. So, now, its my third...

Find a polynomial p(t) of degree 6 which has a zero of multiplicity 2 at t = 1 and a zero of multiplicity 3 at t = 2, and also satisfying: p(0) = 2 and p`(0) = 1. What is the other root of p(t)? Attempt at solution: zero of multiplicity 2 at t =1 implies (t-1)^2 is a factor or p(1) = 0...

Hi, all. I graduated with a bachelor’s degree in physics last spring from a top ten U.S. school and I’m currently looking into graduate programs. My goal is to have a career in an industry that satisfies these criteria 1. Produces practical, socially beneficial results 2. Involves at least...

If you were getting a PhD in either pure math or physics, with the intention of becoming a professor, does one first need to get a masters degree before their PhD, is it different for the two fields?

A box slides down a frictionless plane that makes an angle of 35 degrees with the horizontal. A horizontal force of half the box's weight presses the box against the plane. What is the box's acceleration? I'm confused as to what kind of effect would a horizontal force have on an object...

Hi there, Brand new to the forum, though I have been reading many topics here over the last while. I'm 33, been out of school for many years and am making a career change. I originally took business administration, but hated it, and now I'm going to do what I should have done in the first...

Hi guys, I realize most of you are super smart, so don't laugh but I'm really struggling with Calc II and I'm thinking of giving up Maths. Is grasping the concepts and intuitively applying them a natural thing? How long did it take you to ace Maths in college?

I am in the final year of high school.Many colleges offer astrophysics courses after high school.I am interested in physics in general and would not like to commit myself to an area so early to an area. I am sure about my interest in physics but I don't know which area I would like to go in and...

I plan on undertaking an Undergraduate Degree in Games Design, however I also hold a keen interest in Mathematics. I know that both degrees are a great combination for the programming aspects of game design so I want to do Mathematics afterwards. I'm wondering whether I will get any kind of...

The spectrum of the Cosmic Microwave Background radiation - the flash of the Big Bang, aligns almost precisely with the shape of the Black Body radiation curve. This means that the CMB radiation came from a state that was in thermal equilibrium. Since thermal equilibrium is a state of maximum...

Hi everyone. Recently, I started a MS program (terminal) in applied physics. I'm noticing my desire for physics really isn't there. The core coursework (classical mechanics, math physics) thus far isn't too interesting, thus I'm not doing that well. The honest reason for going is that it...

I am hoping to become a physicist focusing mainly on the theoretical side in the future. I am trying to decide whether to go for a physics or math undergrad course. Assuming that I am capable of doing either, what are the pros and cons of either route? I know that mathematics is essential to...

Temperature conversion: 273 + degree Celsius = Kelvin Actually why is that 273? How does one come up with this? My teacher mentioned gann's law(not sure if this is the one) but i couldn't find anything related to this, which law should it be? Thanks in advance.

I'm currently an ME student about half way through my Bachelor's degree and plan to graduate in 2 years. I'm older (37) and because of that I planned to get through my degree without doing an internship so I can get back to work asap. I don't mind taking a low paying job after I graduate for a...

I am currently majoring in Electrical Engineering with a deep interest in quantum computing and quantum cryptography, the former being my greater passion. I'm certain that most, if not all, of those working in the field of quantum computing have at least a PhD in Physics. The same goes for...

Let [ tex ]f(x)=\sum_{i=0}^n c_i x^i[ / tex ] be an arbitrary polynomial function of degree n Show that if f(0)=0 then either f is constant or f(x)=xg(x), where g is a polynomial function of degree n-1 I don't know how to start. Please help Thank you in advance