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Max Payne is a neo-noir third-person shooter video game series developed by Remedy Entertainment (Max Payne and Max Payne 2) and Rockstar Studios (Max Payne 3). The series is named after its protagonist, Max Payne, a New York City police detective turned vigilante after his family was murdered by drug dealers. The series' first and second installments were written by Sam Lake, while Max Payne 3 was primarily written by Rockstar Games' Dan Houser.
The first game of the series, Max Payne, was released in 2001 for Microsoft Windows and in 2002 for PlayStation 2, Xbox, and Apple Macintosh; a different version of the game was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2003. A sequel entitled Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne was released in 2003 for PlayStation 2, Xbox and Microsoft Windows. In 2008, a movie adaption, loosely based on the original game, entitled Max Payne, was released, starring Mark Wahlberg and Mila Kunis in the roles of Max Payne and Mona Sax, respectively. Max Payne 3 was developed by Rockstar Studios and released on May 15, 2012 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, and on June 1, 2012 for Microsoft Windows.
The franchise is notable for its use of "bullet time" in action sequences, as well as being positively received by critics, although Max Payne 2's sales were considered underwhelming. As of 2011, the Max Payne franchise has sold over 7.5 million copies. The film rendition received negative reviews but was commercially successful.

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    Find min, max of an unfamiliar function

    Homework Statement For every x over ℝ, find min, max of following expression Homework Equations y=8x4/(x2+1)2+4x/(x2+1)+1 The Attempt at a Solution I've graphed it but it's really complex. How can I find that points? Thank you so much :)
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    Dynamics: Max horizontal speed of a collar with three restricting springs

    Homework Statement A 1.2-kg collar C may slide without friction along a horizontal rod. It is attached to three springs, each of constant k 5 400 N/m and 150-mm undeformed length. Knowing that the collar is released from rest in the position shown, determine the maximum speed it will...
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    Application of the cross product: max height of z?

    Homework Statement http://www.scribd.com/doc/82645310 In Figure 3-31, the lines AB and CD are the center lines of two conduits 1 ft. and 2 ft. in diameter respectively. Determine the maximum value of z so that the two may pass without interference. Conduit CD must pass under AB...
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    Application of the cross product: max height of z?

    Homework Statement http://www.scribd.com/doc/82645310 In Figure 3-31, the lines AB and CD are the center lines of two conduits 1 ft. and 2 ft. in diameter respectively. Determine the maximum value of z so that the two may pass without interference. Conduit CD must pass under AB. Homework...
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    Max Friction: Calculating Car's Min Turning Radius

    Homework Statement A 1200-kg car is traveling at 10 m/s on a road such that the maximum frictional force between its tires and the road is 4000 N. The minimum turning radius of the car isHomework Equations I need the equation to solve.The Attempt at a Solution 30m?
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    Dynamics: max horizontal swing of a pendulum

    Homework Statement In an ore-mixing operation, a bucket full of ore is suspended from a traveling crane which moves along a stationary bridge. The crane is traveling at a speed of 3 m/s when it is brought to a sudden stop. Determine the maximum horizontal distance through which the bucket...
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    Max distance of rectangle that electron beam can pass through

    Homework Statement A beam of electrons is fired into a rectangular region of space that contains a uniform magnetic field in the -z direction. The electrons are moving in the +x direction, as shown. The speed of the electrons in the beam is 6.00 × 106 m/s. The mass of an electron is me =...
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    Max Charge on Sphere: Calculating with Electric Fields

    Homework Statement An empty, hollow, spherical conductor with radius R = 20 cm is supported in air. Electrical breakdown occurs when the electric field at the conducting surface exceeds 3.0 × 106 V m−1. What is the maximum charge that can be placed on the sphere? Homework Equations F = k...
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    Projectile Motion - find initial velocity, flight time and max height

    Homework Statement a golf ball is shot from a height of 6.5 ft above the ground at an angle of 45° above the horizontal. The ball lands 39 ft and 3 inches downfield. Assuming ideal projectile motion find: a. Initial velocity b. flight time c. maximum height Homework Equations r =...
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    Given tension and acceleration determine max weight

    Homework Statement A fisherman in a boat is using a "10- test" fishing line. This means that the line can exert a force of 45 without breaking (1lb = 4.45N). If he accelerates the fish upward at 1.8m/s/s , what maximum weight fish can he land, in Newtons? Homework Equations F=ma The...
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    @what pt. does y=e^(32x) have max curvature?

    Here is the question: At what point does the curve y=e^(32x) have maximum curvature? I have tried this method: http://www.math.washington.edu/~conroy/m126-general/exams/mt2SolMath126Win2006.pdf Problem 4. Adapting for 32x rather than x it seems to get a bit lengthier with 32x than...
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    Calculating change in length under max load

    Please help, i can't answer part B, but think i am using the right equation! Thanks A student is designing a suspension pull rod for a car. The rod consists of a central tube section that has a wall thickness of 1.0 mm. The following tube diameters are available: 10mm, 8 mm and 6 mm and the...
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    Time required to charge capacitor to percentage of max capacitor voltage

    Homework Statement The switch in the circuit is opened at t = 0. Determine the time required for the capacitor to charge to 53% of its maximum voltage in milliseconds. Given that R1 is 8.9 kΩ, R2 is 3.1 kΩ, C is 5.1 μF and Vs is 6 volts. Round your answer off to two decimals. Homework...
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    Max weight that anyone can lift using over head pulley.

    Can a man whose weight is 50KG (but powerful arms) lift another man with 70 KG weight using an overhead pulley. I guess no since the light man is not clamped to the groud, his arm strength will not bear any significance and he can lift only the wieght(on other side of the pulley) equal to his...
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    Max temperature for 3.2 V incandescent light bulb

    In my physics lab, I calculated a value of 5436 deg C for the max temperature of the filament by measuring its resistance. Is it possible for a filament to reach this temperature? I'm thinking it might be since the wire is so small that it wouldn't kill the world.
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    Find the period of a particle with only max vel. and amplitude

    A particle moves with SHM of amplitude 10 cm and a maximum speed of 0.5 m/s. ...find the objects period
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    Find Max Gradient at P of z=2x^2+3y^2

    Homework Statement For the surface z=2x^2+3y^2, find (i) the gradient at the point P (2,1,11) in the direction making an angle a with the x-axis; (ii) the maximum gradient at P and the value of a for which it occurs. Homework Equations...
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    Max Frequency of a 74AC240 Octal Buffer Chip

    I am trying to construct an inexpensive inverter for a battery-powered AC experiment. I was planning on using as part of it a 74AC240 buffer chip, however, no matter where I look I cannot seem to find what its maximum operating frequency is. The inverter needs to produce a frequency of several...
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    Max load on rc cart depending on motor torque

    I'm making a rc cart with 4 wheels with rubber tracks on them. Two front wheels are powered by two dc motors 3.5-15[Nm] torque. Torque of 15[Nm] represent stalled torque. Let's say that friction between wheel axel and body of cart is minimal. Diamter of axle is 10[mm] and the diameter of wheel...
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    Max Born's Reflections on the Non-Existent Ether

    Max Born, in his book "Einstein's Theory of Relativity", keeps referring to the luminiferous ether repeatedly, as if it were real. The book was published in 1920, it had been definitively proved by 1890 that no such thing as the ether existed. Can anyone tell why does Born keep going on with it?
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    Max aircraft range - electric powered

    I'm trying to come up with some ballpark ranges for RC electric powered aircraft. The literature I find so far on range, like the Breguet range equation, seems focused on mass change from fuel consumption which is not the case in battery powered electric aircraft. So I thought I would start...
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    How to find max KE of electrons in photoelectric effect

    The information I'm given is: frequency of light: 9X10^14 Hz magnitide of VA 1.3 V (not sure what this is, maybe stopping potential?) It says to simply state the max KE of the electrons so it must be quite simple but I just don't see it. I tried E=hf but this doesn't give max KE. Must have...
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    How to figure out max voltage from resistance of the material between two plates

    Okay guys, I have a question and I am sure the answer is stupidly obvious but I can't seem to find a equation explaining it. I want to know the max possible voltage of the capacitor based on the distance between the plates, the Area of the plates, and the resistance of the material between the...
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    Notation question about min and max functions

    I have a general question about the notation of min and max functions. I'm wondering if there is an accepted notation, used by mathematicians, for the min and max functions, other than the usual min(x,y) and max(x,y) that I typically see. To give similar examples for what I'm looking for...
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    Find max height of inclined plane

    1. Homework Statement A block given an intial velocity of 2m/s up a frictionless inclined at 60 degrees to the horizontal. What is the highest point reached by the block? 2. Homework Equations gsin(θ)=a a=v/t d=vit + 1/2at^2 3. The Attempt at a Solution Found vx = vsin60=...
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    How Do You Calculate the Maximum Height of an Inclined Plane?

    sin -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. The problem statement, all variables and
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    Thevenin equivalanet and max power question

    could you check this question if i am doing it right? http://vyew.com/844710/circuit_analysis_examples
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    Max Amplitude for a 2 mass oscillation system

    Homework Statement A mass of "m" is attached to the bottom of a vertical suspended spring with spring constant "k". Attached to that mass is a string , that is connected to a second mass also equal to "m". What is the maximum amplitude for the two-mass oscillation system in order for it...
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    Max Inclination for Segway: Calculating Force Push and Force Down

    Hello physicists! I studying software engineering and for this semester, my group and I have build a lego segway. It runs perfect. Here is the question: We have set our balance task to execute each 4ms, but this is not based on any calculations. What we would like to calcuate is the...
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    Solving SHM: Max Speed & Accel. for 1.11kg Mass on Spring

    Homework Statement A mass of 1.11 kg on a spring rests on a frictionless surface and has a horizontal force of magnitude 1.23 N applied to it to keep it 1.3 m from the equilibrium. The mass undergoes simple harmonic motion when released. What is the maximum speed? What is the maximum...
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    Max. Permissible Bearing Preload for Angular Contact Bearings

    For my Project, two angular contact bearings are selected to support a spindle. However, I would like to preload both the bearings considering thermla expansion.. I would like to know the max. permissible preloading limits for the bearings. Could someone suggest me some good material or links to...
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    Max # of 60W Light Bulbs in a 30A 220V Circuit

    Homework Statement A 220 volt circuit is fused for 30 amps. How many 60 watt incandescent soft whote light bulbs with tungsten filament burning at 3,0000 celsius can be used at the same time in the circuit without tripping the fuse? Homework Equations N/A The Attempt at a Solution...
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    Solving Max Displacement of Spring with 5kg Block and Friction

    Homework Statement block of mass m = 5 kg is connected to a spring having stiffness constant k = 49 N/m, as shown in the figure below. The surface between the block and the table has μk = 0.1 In this figure, the block is presently held in place with the spring stretched by x1 = 0.8 m...
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    Does max deflection occur at max bending moment?

    i thought the maximum deflection of a structure (a beam for example) occurred at the same location of the maximum bending moment. But, doing some homework I am getting contradicting results. does max deflection ALWAYS occur at the same location of the max bending moment? thanks for the...
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    Maximum power transfer vs Max power efficiency

    Hello forum, what is the main difference between max power transfer and max power efficiency? In the case of max power transfer, the goal is to transfer the most energy to the load per unit time (impedance matching). Power is I*V and is about delivering energy very fast... High power...
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    Min, Max, or Saddle Point at (0,0) for F=?

    Homework Statement Decide between a minimum, maximum, or saddle point for: (a) F=-1+4(ex-x)-5xsin(y)+6y2 at the point x=y=0 (b) F=(x2-2x)cos(y) with stationary point at x=1, y=pi The professor was a bit confusing, so I did it the way I remember from Calc, but am unsure of whether I...
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    How Can a Clinometer Help Determine the Max Height of a Rocket?

    Ok, so i need to find the max height that my rocket travelled, however, the only thin gi got is that a reader holding a clinometer is 50m form the launch site and is 1.78m heigh. According to him, my rocket traveled with a 59 degree in 3.83 sec (taken when the rocket's parachute came out at the...
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    Max velocity of blocks after spring pushes them apart

    Homework Statement A light spring of force constant 3.75 N/m is compressed by 8.00 cm and held between a 0.250 kg block on the left and a 0.490 kg block on the right. Both blocks are at rest on a horizontal surface. The blocks are released simultaneously so that the spring tends to push them...
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    Fluids, pressure on a wall to determine max depth

    Homework Statement A square pool with 100-m-long sides is created in a concrete parking lot. The walls are concrete 90 cm thick and have a density of 2.5 g/cm3. The coefficient of static friction between the walls and the parking lot is 0.49. What is the maximum possible depth of the pool...
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    Solving a Rocket's Motion: Max Height & Horizontal Reach

    Homework Statement For 6.5 s, a rocket rises in a straight line oriented at 70° from the horizontal axis with a constant acceleration module of 8m/s2. Then she is goes into free fall. Find: a) the maximum height b) its horizontal reach Homework Equations t = ( vfv - viv)/a d = viht +...
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    Bullet passing through block of wood. Find max height of the wood.

    Homework Statement A bullet of mass 0.005kg is shot at a suspended block of wood with mass 1kg. The bullet initially has a speed of 200m/s, and passes through the block of wood. The bullet passes through the wood, and 50J of work is done deforming the shape of the bullet and block. If the...
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    Mass in circular motion with friction. Find max height.

    Homework Statement A mass starts from rest at the upper rim of a semi-circle of radius 8m. In the bottom of this there is a region of size 1m which has a coefficient of kinetic friction of 0.5. What is the maximum height that the mass reaches after passing through this region once...
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    Engineering Max clock frequency of flip-flop circuit

    Homework Statement Write down the setup and hold inequalities that relate to the second flipflop in each circuit. You should measure all times from the rising edge of CLOCK. Identify which of the circuits will not work reliably and determine the maximum clock frequency for each of the...
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    Solving Max Flow Problem: Find Zero Output?

    i have following code #include<iostream> #define MAX 100 using namespace std; int graph[MAX][MAX]; int queue[MAX]; int head,tail; int parent[MAX]; int V,E; int s,t,fTotal; int F[MAX][MAX]; //breadth First search bool reachable(int s,int t){ bool found=false...
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    Calculating Max Work from Reversible Cooling of Liquid

    Homework Statement One mole of a liquid with a constant molar heat capacity of 132 j/mol K is initially at a temp of 80 C. The heat capacity is independent of tempearture. Calculate the maximum work that could have been done onthe surroundings while cooling the liquid reversibly. The...
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    Reaching Max height with a baton using physics.

    I am working on a project and the topic is: Figuring out what the maximum height of a baton tossed vertically can be. I have never taken a physics class, so this is all completely new to me. I have been working for a little while now, and I didn't know if there were any ideas or equations anyone...
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    Projectile Motion that ends before max. distance

    Homework Statement A basketball leaves a player's hands at height of 2.1 m above floor. the basket is 2.6 m above the floor, player shoots the ball at a 38° angle from horizontal. if the shot is made from a distance of 11.22 meters what is initial speed? answer is 11 m/s Homework...
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    Find The Max Velocity (using coefficient of friction)

    Homework Statement If a mass of 609 kg travels in a circle with a radius of 102 m, and the μ= .13, and the acceleration of gravity is 9.8 m/s^2. What is the max velocity that the mass can go without canceling out the force of friction? Homework Equations ? The Attempt at a Solution...
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    Calculus- how to find half of max height

    Homework Statement the question says " when did the rock reach half its maximum height? Homework Equations a rock is thrown vertically upward from the surface of the moon at a velocity of 24m/sec and reaches height of s= 24t-0.8t^2 The Attempt at a Solution i figured out when...
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    Finding Local Min/Max: Second Derivative Test

    So we first find where fx(x,y) = 0 and fy(x,y) = 0, where fx and fy are the partial derivatives of z = f(x,y). Once we find those critical points, we use D = (fxx)(fyy) - (fxy)^2. If D > 0 and fxx > 0, we have a local min at that point. If D > 0 and fxx < 0, we have a local max at that point. If...
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