Lock Definition and 69 Threads

  1. madmike159

    VB6 Simple Lock Program - Easily Secure Your Computer with a Password

    I made a simple lock program which is always ontop of other programs, I've removed all the controls from the form such as the cross button, it can only be closed by entering a password. The form can still be resized though so people can still use the computer. To get around this I tryed using...
  2. P

    [TUT] How to lock folder without any software (Windows OS)

    First, open Notepad, and paste the code below. Change the password in the fields where is "type your password" Go to, File/ Save As... Save the file as loc.bat Starting loc.bat will automatically create folder called Locker, which later you could use for protecting your files or...
  3. R

    Using a Lock-in Amplifier for Strain Gage Measurement: Tips and Tricks

    hi i am using a lockin amplifier for the 1st time other than a canned college lab demo. i have a 5mV signal from a strain gage that is driven with 10Vpp at 1kHz or whatever i choose. the 5mV is increased to 5.01mV when i add some weight to the arm the gage is weighing. i wanted to increase...
  4. A

    Lock washers what's the point?

    In a properly torqued bolt the tension in the bolt is much greater than that of the lock washer. It doesn't prevent rotation of the joint and doesn't spread out the force like a flat washer. So I ask, what's the point of a lock washer?
  5. F

    How To Calculate Position Two Magnets Will Attract And Lock

    Hi All, Do equations (or branch of study) exist for the following problem: I have two (or more sphere magnets); can it be determined mathematically/classical-physics-equations what positions these two magnets will attract each other in and lock ? In other words - these two sphere...
  6. P

    Pedaling with a D Lock: Leg Placement Solutions

    I have a road bike with a D lock. But where ever I place my lock, my legs seem to touch the lock when pedaling. Anyone else have this problem? What do you do?
  7. Z

    Safer: Braking with or without Skidding?

    Safer to skid or not? I think I got the question right, I am just not sure if I had covered all aspects of the problem (unfortunately, my textbook doesn't have answers). Homework Statement Is it safer to slam the brakes (therefore locking the wheel) and skidding to a stop OR is it safer...
  8. F

    Surprising Thread Lock Leads to Realist Reminiscing

    Wait a minute... A thread in GD locked for being pointless? Uh oh... No thread is safe! :eek: :eek: Sorry. I just thought it was really funny. :smile: :smile: That said, I don't think a meeting of local realists would fill a phone booth, given the strong blows to that...
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    News Pentagon strike 9/11 (please do not lock)

    As the topic about this event has already been posted and locked right after because someone could not argue normally i wanted to open it again and hear other peoples' thought and views on this! Yes, i watched the video and to be honest with you that whole thing about the attack on the...
  10. F

    Solving Combination Lock with 2nd and 3rd Numbers Differing by at Least 3

    Hey everyone I have this for Discrete homework: A lock has the numbers from 0 to 59 ...A combo is made up of 3 numbers...How many combos are possible if the 2nd and 3rd numbers have to differ by at least 3 The answer is whatever 60 times 58 times 57 is I know why the 60 is...
  11. J

    How to Use a Lock-In Amplifier for Johnson Noise Experiments

    Is there a book or website that explains throughly how to use a Lock In Amplifier? I have never used one before and am using it in a Johnson Noise experiment with the "Art of Experimental Physics by Preston and Dietz" acting as the lab manual.
  12. JamesU

    Bathroom Misery: No Lock, No Privacy, No Block

    Particularly the bathrooms. When I'm able to get in one (they're locked most of the time ) so, the floor is brilliantly decorated with toilet paper, the toilets are crappy, the soap dispensers hardly work and I'm licky if 2 faucets work on the sink. The bathroom has 4 walls, yet at the...
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    Exploring the Habitable Zone and Tidal Lock in Exoplanet Systems

    I am new and would like some help. I have two questions for a shout out. 1) I need some info to help detirmine the Habitable Zone of a paticular star. I think that JF Kasting propsed some kind of equation but I can't find anymore info on it. I don't really need the equation per say just data...
  14. S

    Lock Picking Device Used in "Gone in 60 Seconds

    hi i just want to ask a question in the movie "Gone in 60 seconds" the so called caracter "donny" uses a pick gun and it has some kind of a device attached. with it can anybody tell med what that is and som pictures of it;P thanks it is quit hard to explain its when he is stealing...
  15. T

    Cells and their membrane-the lock and key

    Cells and their membranes-the lock and key So in biology we were discussing cell membranes and the effects and processes viruses impose on the cell. Take lytic infection for example-in basic terms attaching to the cell, using one of the cells protein channels in the phospholipid bilayer and...
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    News Hawaii, formerly a lock for Kerry, now a Swing State.

    Gore won Hawaii by 19%, Clinton won it by 20%. Hawaii is suppose to be 'a lock' for the Democrats. So, what's going on in Hawaii? It's tied. First, it appears that Hawaii hasn't been polled in a while -- at least until these last two polls indicating a dead heat between Bush abnd Kerry for...
  17. E

    Lock Picking Tutorial - Basics for Beginners

    Has anyone here done or know how? I'm looking for a brief tutorial on how to pick somewhat simple locks.
  18. G

    Need Major Help with Canal Lock Problem

    As the title says, I need major help with a problem for my AP Physics class and I have to explain my answer orally to the class. Here is the question and if you could, could you answer it and follow up with an explanation? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Here it is: A boat in a canal...
  19. G

    Need Major Help with Canal Lock Problem

    As the title says, I need major help with a problem for my AP Physics class and I have to explain my answer orally to the class. Here is the question and if you could, could you answer it and follow up with an explanation? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Here it is: A boat in a...
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