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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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    Max of Cont. Fxn: Answer & Analysis

    Homework Statement max{nte-nt: t in [0,1]} = ? Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution if f(t) = nte-nt f '(t)= ne-nt - te-nt = e-nt(n-t) set equal to zero to get critical points: 0 = = e-nt(n-t) => two critical points: t1 = n and t2 = -1/n; plugging the cp's...
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    Finding max. height of object thrown vertically upard

    Homework Statement An object is thrown vertically upward such that it has a speed of 47 m/s when it reaches two thirds of its maximum height above launch point. Find maximum height h. Homework Equations V^2-Vo^2 = 2gh or V^2-Vo^2 = 2g(1/3H)? The Attempt at a Solution Final...
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    Max and min problem with 3 unknowns

    Hi, I have this question for a college assignment. It involves 3 'unknowns' (not 3 variables, since 2 are constants). The main difficulty I am having is inexperience with max and min problems where you cannot fully evalaute the solution. I think I have made a reasonable attempt at a...
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    Answer Mech Energy of 32kg Cannon Ball at Max Height

    Homework Statement A 32 kg cannon ball is fired from a cannon with muzzle speed of 1360 m/s at an angle of 44◦ with the horizontal. The acceleration of gravity is 9.8 m/s2 . What is the total mechanical energy at the maximum height of the ball? Answer in units of J. Homework Equations...
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    Max Volume Suitcase Homework: Solving Max/Min Problems

    Homework Statement The object is to fold and then cut square corners from a standard 8.5 by 11 inch sheet of paper to create a suitcase of maximal volume Homework Equations V=L*W*H SA=2LW+2LH+2WH The Attempt at a Solution 93.5=2(8.5-2x)(11-2x)+2(11-2x)2x+2(2x)(8.5-2x) x=1.375...
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    Max Shear Stress Calculation for EN 19 Steel Shafts

    how can i work out the maximum shear stress of EN 19 alloy steel? i need this in order to work out the minimum shaft diameter that will be capable of withstanding the torque applied to it.
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    Max Torque for Steel Torsion Bar - Calculate Now

    A cylindrical torsion bar made of steel (E = 209 GPa) with diameter of 20mm. The allowable shear stress for this material is 200 MPa what is the max torque that can be safely applied to this bar. \tau = Tr / J \tau = shear stress T = torque r = radius J= second polar moment of area...
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    How to Calculate the Max Launch Speed of a Catapult Using Elastic Bands?

    Ok, so for a summative project, my group has to build a catapult which must use elastic bands to propel an object. I have the energy, force, and maximum stretch distance of the elastic band. The values are 8 joules, 16 Newtons, and 0.5 meters. The catapult is not built yet, so I can't give any...
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    Calculate Dynamo Max Power Output

    Hi, I have a small DC dynamo (with no spec sheet) which i digitally sample to find it's voltage at any given time. I want to display theoretical max power output, how can I calculate this? Can I use P=V^2/R where V is measured. How do I calculate R? I read a wikipedia article which says to...
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    Max Tension in Rope Supporting Bungie Jumper (75kg)

    Homework Statement Find the maximum Tension in the rope that supports the bungie jumper. mass of the jumper is 75kg. neglet air resistance. Homework Equations would it be Fnet = ma Fgravity - F Tension = ma The Attempt at a Solution I am not sure how to...
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    Max Tension in Rope Supporting Bungie Jumper

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    Intro Analysis - Proof - max M

    Homework Statement If S\subsetR is finite and non-empty, then S has a maximum. Can someone look over this? I struggled a bit in my first proof class, which is why I am asking for help, so I really am unsure if this is right at all. Let S={1} So 1\inR such that for all x\inS, 1\geqx So...
  13. D

    Max load bending on steel tube.

    I'm trying to calculate the max load of a rack made of 3X3X1/4 steel tube. It is 8ft long and 4ft wide. I just want to calculate the max load (distributed load) in bending cross the 8ft and also in compression for the legs. i can't find the right formulas. can anyone help? so far i what i...
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    What Is the Optimal Curve to Maximize Area with Given Constraints?

    Homework Statement Hi all, I have a project for optimization class and the problem is that: A curve \alpha(t) = (x(t),y(t)) of length L = 6 units is to be found so that the area enclosed by the curve and the x-axis is maximum. Curve will be start at (1, 0) and end at (3, 0). I am supposed to...
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    Trigonometry Question: Find the max and min.

    Homework Statement Find the maximum and minimum values of 4cos\theta-3sin\theta. Homework Equations I have no idea. The Attempt at a Solution I have no idea how to do this question Please help me!
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    Max Bending Moment of Rigidly Clamped Beam

    Dear Experts, I am a gradute engineer posting here for the first time. I have a query regarding the simple problem to which i cannot seem to get the correct Max bending moment. Here is the problem. A beam of length L rigidly clamped at both ends with a point load F in the centre, i.e, at...
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    Caculating the tention, max accaleration and velocity of a violin string

    Homework Statement String on the violin is made of steel wire with a diameter of 0.25 mm. With what force must the string be strained (stretched) so that its basic frequency will equal 660 Hz (E-string)? What is the maximum velocity and acceleration of the parts of the string, if we evoke...
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    Stone tied to string whirled. Max string tension?

    stone tied to string whirled. Max string tension?? Homework Statement A stone of mass m at the end of a string of length l is whirled in a vertical circle at a constant speed when will the tension in the string be maximum?Homework Equations a) at the top of the circle b) halfway down from the...
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    Designing a Stable Crane: Finding Reactions & Max Load

    Homework Statement I'm to design a crane, and therefore I need to find the reactions in the jib and also make the crane stable. 1. I need to find the max. load that the crane is able to lift. Therefore i have to find the reactions where the horisontal and vertical boom is meeting. 2. I need...
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    Calculating Maximum Net Force in Simple Harmonic Motion

    The position of a .64 kg mass undergoing simple harmonic motion is given by x(t) = (.16 m)cos(\pit/16). What is the maximum net force on the mass as it oscillates? (hints: First, match the quantities in the equation above to x(t) = Acos(\omegat). Next, recall that the max. net force equals the...
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    Finding max. and min. values analytically

    Homework Statement y = 2x^2-14x Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution y' = 4x - 14 4x - 14 = 0 x = 14/4 f(14/4) = 2(14/4)^2 - 14 (14/4) = -49/2 I don't know how to continue from there. ((14/4), (-49/2)) is my critical point?
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    Max Height Homogenous Differential Equation

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    The max height the body reaches when this body is thrown verticaly upwards

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    Finding the max volume of a box with an open lid

    I need help with this problem please. Finding the max volume of a box with an open lid. Using a 20 in by 20 inch sheet of cardboard and cutting out the corners. Equations i been using: Volume: Length*Width*height Area: L*W Perimeter: 2L+2W Can someone help me get started
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    Climbing a Ladder: Calculating Max Height with 800N Person

    Problem: An 8 m, 200 N uniform ladder rests against a smooth wall. The coefficient of static friction between the ladder and the ground is .45, and the ladder makes a 60 degree angle with the ground. How far up can an 800 N person climb before the ladder begins to slip? a. 7.8 m b. 6.8 m c. 5.8...
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    Homework Statement A 200 g ball is dropped from a height of 1.9 m, bounces on a hard floor, and rebounds to a height of 1.5 m. The figure shows the impulse received from the floor. What maximum force does the floor exert on the ball? Homework Equations Kinetics: x-xo = vot +...
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    Calculating max load of square tube (steel)

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    Functions attaining max value => domain compact

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    Hey guys, I'm kinda simulate vehicle dynamics. I got gear ratios, torque and RPM values. I find how to calculate instant accerelation from http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=pBCH2ClzmrplHUNFgrkT7HA Ok now I got acc. :wink: I can calculate velocity from acc but my problem is how to...
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    I know for a uniform load the M max is wL^2/8 What is the M max for a triangular load similar to this... this http://www.geom.uiuc.edu/education/calc-init/static-beam/img/tri_left.gif I for a uniform the load is in the center, but a triangular load it wouls be like 1/3 or 2/3 from the middle...
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    Calculating Max Compression of Massless Hookslaw Spring

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    Homework Statement I have to determine the max load a scissor jack must support when lifting a 6000lb car. I know where the center of gravity is acting and the potential locations (distances from the center of gravity) the car will be jacked up. I know the max force is less than 6000 lb...
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    Calculus 1 finding absolute max and min

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