Expression Definition and 999 Threads

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    Verify an expression is an implicit solution to a first order DE.

    Homework Statement Verify that the indicated expression is an implicit solution of the given first-order differential equation. Find at least one explicit solution y=∅(x) in each case.Homework Equations \frac{dX}{dt}=(X-1)(1-2X); ln(\frac{2X-1}{X-1})=t The Attempt at a Solution I know I need...
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    Simplifying finite geometric series expression

    Homework Statement I've come across the type of sum in several places/problems but seem to be making no progress in trying to simplifying it further. We have a finite series of some exponential function. \sum_{n=0}^{N}e^{-na} Where a is some constant, a quantum of energy or a...
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    EMF expression in electrical generator

    Hi all! I'm studying electrical generators, and while I was trying to come up to the expression of EMF induced in a conductor I got two different results following two different ways, and I can't find the error. With sinusoidal B, with e=bvl I get an RMS value E=2K_{f}f\phi, while with...
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    Indefinite Integration of a Rational Expression

    Homework Statement <Indefinite integral sign here>[r^2 -2r] / [r^3 - 3r^2 + 1]dr or the second example in the "Substitution" section here: http://people.clarkson.edu/~sfulton/ma132/parfrac.pdf Homework Equations nada. The Attempt at a Solution Nothing to really attempt, I just...
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    Find expression for event exactly one of A,B,C occurs

    Find expression for event "exactly one of A,B,C occurs" Homework Statement Let A,B,C \in F be three arbitrary events. F is a σ-algebra. Find an expression for the event "exactly one of A,B,C occurs". The Attempt at a Solution Define i,j,k s.t. i,j,k \in \{1,2,3\} \wedge i \not= j \not=k...
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    System of two equations with radical expression

    Homework Statement I am trying to solve the following two systems of equations and at every attempt I get completely stuck. x2 + y2 = 1 -x + √3y = 0Homework Equations not applicableThe Attempt at a Solution the answers have already been given to me but I have no idea how to get the answers...
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    When the expression is a square of a rational number.

    Homework Statement I am trying to find when the square root of the expression 25+8a^2 is rational, where the number a also needs to be rational. \sqrt{25+8a^2}=b, where a and b are both rational numbers. I am trying to get an expression for a in terms of some other number m, which would always...
  8. N

    MHB Generating a linear equation from the given expression

    Good Day, I need some help with the following problem. I do not know how to generate a linear equation connecting y and x from the expression below as the 4 seems to complicate things \(3^y = 4(3^{x-2}) - 1\) Could some one please care to give me some advice? Thanks in advance.
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    Simplify Confusing Expression in GR: Expert Guidance Available

    Can anyone help me simplify the expression \frac{\delta g_{\mu\nu}}{\delta g^{\kappa\lambda}}? I haven't seen a term like this before and I don't know how to proceed. It seems like it might be the product of some kronecker delta's but I'm not sure.
  10. N

    AC Voltage Expression and understanding

    1. The problem statement. AC voltage is expressed as 240 cos(2765t - 45°). Im trying to find the: Peak Voltage: RMS Voltage: Average Voltage: Peak-to-Peak Voltage: The Attempt at a Solution Peak Voltage: 240v RMS Voltage: 170v Average Voltage: 0v Peak-to-Peak Voltage: 480v...
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    MHB How to simplify algebraic expression

    \frac{1}{(\frac{x - 3}{x - 2})^{\frac{1}{2}}} \cdot \frac{1}{2}(\frac{x - 3}{x - 2})^{-\frac{1}{2}} \cdot \frac{1}{(x - 2)^{2}} \frac{1}{(\frac{x - 3}{x - 2})^{\frac{1}{2}}} \cdot \frac{1}{2}(\frac{x - 3}{x - 2})^{-\frac{1}{2}} \cdot \frac{1}{(x - 2)^{2}} \\ \frac{1}{(\frac{x - 3}{x -...
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    Simplify this boolean expression

    Homework Statement ~AB+AB~c+ABC Homework Equations AB+A~B=A [b]3. The attempt at solution ~AB+A A+B
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    Finding the general expression of the nth term

    Homework Statement Given successive terms of numbers starting from the 1st term: 11, 21, 35, 53, 75, 101,... What is the general expression of the nth term? where n is positive integer Homework Equations /The Attempt at a Solution Can't find a good attempt.
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    MHB Simplifying trig expression

    I have to simplify (or get it in terms of tan I guess?) \cot (\frac{2\pi }{3} - x) I'm not sure how to get the reference angle and subtract the angle 'x' from it to get an expressional value...how would I do this?
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    MHB Simplifying (x+3)1/2 - (x+3)3/2 Expression

    Simplify (x+3)1/2 - (x+3)3/2 i honestly am so lost on this one how i approached it was (x+3)1/2 [1 - ((x+3)3/2 / (x+3)1/2)] but again, i have no idea what I'm doing.
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    MHB Order of Expression: c,m,logm,2^j-1/2, m^o(logm) Explained

    Hii Every one, In one paper I read that, {\displaystyle \sum_{j\geq1}\left(\frac{c*m*logm}{2^{\left(\frac{j-1}{2}\right)}}\right)}^{j}<=m^{o(logm)} with the explanation "Since the sum is of the same order as its largest term". c>0, m>=2. m is an integer. Can anyone pls...
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    MHB An upperbound for an algebraic expression

    Hii Everyone, Plz tell me a tight upperbound for \frac{x}{1-x\left(1-y\right)} where o<=x,y<=1 regards, Bincy
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    How can the expression (a^n+b^n)/(a+b) be simplified?

    Hi I was wondering if there is any way to simplify this expression or if it's already in its simplest form. Thank you in advance: (a^n+b^n)/(a+b)
  19. mesa

    Trying to figure out a single variable expression for Sin

    Well, I am now trying to figure out a single variable expression for Sin. I have a couple ideas using some pieces of geometric formulas I have played with recently but this is still new to me. I'm not talking about sin x, but an algebraic expression for the sin wave. Any thoughts?
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    Find a general expression for time of impact of a paper plane

    Homework Statement Two students threw a paper plane towards the bin, hitting a desk at time t=10. The trajectory can be modeled as follows: x=t-2sin(t), y=4-3cos(t) Then there were a few simple questions before: The students are curious about what would have happened to the paper...
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    Composite Function with reccursive expression

    Hi guys I'm thinking on this problem for long time :) Let be one function defined only on POSITIVE INTEGERS I) f(1) = 1 II) f(2n) = 2 . f(n) + 1, if n ≥ 1 III) f(f(n)) = 4n + 1, if n ≥ 2 Find f(1993) ______________ First I got this, I got to this milestone f(2n) = 2 . f(n) +...
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    I have 3 questions which are bessel, half range expression and laplace transform

    the questions are together with this file and my solutions are also attached. hope someone can comment on my solutions. thanks a lot and i hope i won't get any warning any more.
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    Which is the correct Expression for Drift Velocity of Electrons in a conductor ?

    i am really really confused . I know what Drift velocity is but the problem is I have three Sources which tell absolutely different expression for drift velocity and I cat relate . please tell which is right . This website and MIT Profs. Walter Lewin In his Lectures says Vd = eE/m x (Tau)...
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    Hartree Fock Symmetric Energy Expression

    Hello. I just wonder why the energy expression of Hartree Fock method is symmetric. I tried to find out the reason on the Internet but I could only find that: since the Hartree Fock energy expression is symmetric, it is variational. In Hartree Fock method, the repulsive energy between...
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    Find Maximum Value in a Set of Numbers

    How do I put down an expression that means the maximum value of a set of numbers?
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    Hartree Fock Method Symmetric Energy Expression

    Hello. I just wonder why the energy expression of Hartree Fock method is symmetric. I tried to find out the reason on the Internet but I could only find that: since the Hartree Fock energy expression is symmetric, it is variational. In Hartree Fock method, the repulsive energy between...
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    Variational expression: a demonstration

    Homework Statement Hello! My problem is with a variational expression. I have a quantity, say L, which could be determined by the ratio: K = \displaystyle \frac{\left[\int_a^b E(x)e_n(x)dx\right]^2}{\left[\int_a^b E(x)e_1(x)dx\right]^2} Where e_1(x), e_n(x) are known functions and n...
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    Multiplying a postivie number by a absolute expression

    Homework Statement If I have a expression like 5lx+2l, can I multiply the 5 with x+2? Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution I'm guessing that I can only do this if the number in front of the absolute expression is a positive number. Because if -5lx+2l=-10 then multiplying...
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    Long wire problem: Deriving an expression from the Bessel Function

    A straight wire clamped vertically at its lower end stands vertically if it is short, but bends under its own weight if it is long. It can be shown that the greatest length for vertical equilibrium is l, where kl(3/2) is the first zero of J-1/3 and k=4/3r2*√(ρg/∏Y) where r is the radius, ρ is...
  30. N

    Use trig identities to simplify an expression (has sins and cosines)

    Homework Statement Use fundamental identities to simplify the expression: (sinx)^2 - (cosx)^2 ____________________ (sinx)^2 - (sinx cosx)*note: it's a numerator and denominator. The underscore line is the fraction line. *note: The answer in the back of the book is "1 + cotx" but I would...
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    Proof by induction an expression

    I'm trying to prove by induction the expression: \sum_{i=1}^{n-1}(n-i)=\frac{n(n-1)}{2} For the base case, n=2, S(2)=\frac{2(2-1)}{2}=1 For S(n+1)=\frac{(n+1)((n+1)-1)}{2} I have: S(n+1) = \frac{n(n-1)}{2} + (n+1) <--- Is this correct? I don't know what is the term for n+1. Any help?
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    Turing machine - polynomial time expression

    In the Turing Machine, the machine accepts a word if the computation terminates in the accepting state. The language accepted by the machine, L(M), has associated an alphabet Δ and is defined by L(M) = {w \in \Delta} This means that the machine understands the word w if w belongs to the...
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    Series Expansion for [cos(x)-1]/x^2: Explained and Checked

    Hey, I'm going over series expansions and was wondering if someone could check my work and tell me if my work is correct. If not, could you explain it to me? I couldn't find any example like this problem in my book so I'm posting it online. Here it is, The closed form series expansion for...
  34. A

    What is the Expected Behaviour of This Piecewise Function Expression?

    I have an expression with piecewise functions. the code looks like: function a() %some constants here f = 0:0.001:20; r1 = 0.05; p = something-f.*(something/something); for i=1:100 r1= R(p); end for i=1:100 r1 = R(P); y1(k,:) = r1...
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    Finding an expression for torque

    Homework Statement http://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/users/yassin/mechanics/problems/probs6_2011.pdf Q 2b. Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution T is torque and J is angular momentum. T=dJ/dt=I dω/dt I tried solving dω/dt=ωk to get dω/dt=ce^kt, but this may not help.
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    Integrate x^3/2 divided by expression - using partial fractions perhaps

    Homework Statement Hi. My first post! I'm trying to solve for where a is a constant: ∫ (x/a)1/2*(x/(x-a)) dx Homework Equations See above The Attempt at a Solution I've tried integration by parts by setting u=(x/a)1/2 but I end up having to solve ∫ (x/a)1/2ln(x-a) - which I...
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    Write a closed form expression for the approximation y(nC)

    y(4C) ≈ 7.3 + C + \frac{C}{3^{10C}} + \frac{C}{3^{20C}} + \frac{C}{3^{30C}} Would: y(nC) ≈ 7.3 + C\sum_{n = 0}^{\infty}{\frac{1}{3^{10Cn}}} Be an acceptable answer? If not, what am I doing wrong here?
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    Help understanding the mathematical expression of product of Inertia

    Homework Statement Hello! I'm stuck and confused. I've been browsing the web, and reading books but can't seem to get it right. I've been looking for the mathematical expression for product of Inertia. I've managed to understand the 50% of it. But I'm stuck on the first part...
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    Proving Modulus of Rational Expression is Equal to 1

    Homework Statement Prove |\frac{e^{2i\theta} -2e^{i\theta} - 1}{e^{2i\theta} + 2e^{i\theta} -1}| = 1 Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution I feel like this should be fairly simple, anyone have any hints? Also this is just one step in an attempt to solve a much larger problem, so don't...
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    Closed form expression for this?

    Say we have NA blue balls and NB red balls mixed together in an urn. When we pick a ball it leaves the urn. I want to find the probability of picking n red balls in a row. The probability of picking a red ball is: NA/(NA+NB) But each time a red ball leaves the urn the probability of picking...
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    Determine closed expression for b(n) without recursion or product

    determine a closed expression for b(n), given b(0) = 3 b(n+1) = 2+\prod (k=0 to n) * b(k) , n >= 0 , without using recursion og or the product given by \prod. I want to start out by b(n+1) -1 = (b(n)-1)^2 for n >= 0 , but I am not sure. kind regards Maxmilian
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    Finding Derivitive with Expression of Area

    I have managed to solve (i), so I'll just post the answer as it comes into play for (ii). I'm struggling with the differentiation of this expression. Can anyone help? Many thanks. Homework Statement Q. A tank, with a base, is made from a thin uniform metal. The tank, standing on...
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    Expression for recoil velocity of hydrogen atom during electron transition

    Hi all How does one calculate the recoil velocity of a hydrogen atom when the electron in it jumps from a higher orbit to a lower orbit (say from 3rd to 1st) ?
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    Alternate Expression (Interpolation with Polynomials)

    Difficulty : College Homework Statement The Attempt at a Solution I am unsure how to approach this question. I think it involves a process where you add an expression & and subtract it (or multiply & divide) in order to manipulate the equation and rearrange it or reorder it. I've...
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    Semiclassical exact expression ?

    let be N(x)= \sum_{n} H(x-E_{n}) the eingenvalue 'staircase' function and let be a system so V(x)=V(-x) and V^{-1}(x)=\sqrt \pi \frac{d^{1/2}}{dx^{1/2}} N(x) then would it be true that the two function \sum_{n}exp(-tE_{n})=Z(t)= \int_{0}^{\infty}dN(x)exp(-tx) and [tex]...
  46. mesa

    Trying to figure out an expression for adding exponents

    Basically I am trying to find an expression that can add exponents. Here is an example, let's say we start with n=5, I need something that will calculate 5^2+4^2+3^2+2^2+1^1 by putting in whatever value for n that I choose. So far I have n^3+n^2(n-1)+n(n-1) The end, n(n-1) isn't working...
  47. vmr101

    Observable and Operators - Obtain an expression

    Homework Statement a) Two observables A and B are represented by operators A(hat) and B(hat), which obey the following commutation relation: [A(hat), B(hat)] = iC, where C is the real number. Obtain an expression for the product of the uncertainties ΔAΔB. b) Hadrons, such as protons...
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    Tedious Simplification: Show expression is real

    After doing A LOT of simplification on a complicated expression I am now at a point where my own skills can't take me any further. My problem is that I have an expression, which I am almost certain must be real, but it contains the imaginary units here and there. I have tried using Maple and...
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    Multiplying Radical expression clarification

    Homework Statement This isn't really a specific question, I just need clarification on multiplying a radical expression If I were to do... x multiplied by 4√6, which number would receive the variable x when multiplied? Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution
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    Factor Expression: A2+B2 from 3[√3+√5+√7]2

    Homework Statement Express the following as A2+B2: 3[√3+√5+√7]2 Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution I expanded it to 45 + 6√15 + 6√21 + 6√35 Should I collect like terms (the multiples of 6)? I don't know how to proceed from here. Thanks in advance for any help.
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