Poll Definition and 196 Threads

As a window on current QG research, recorded seminar (RS) talks have become a valuable alternative to the online preprint archive. One reason for this is the PIRSA (Perimeter Institute Recorded Seminar Archive) quantum gravity series: http://pirsa.org/S005 (select term="all" and year="all") This...

In which direction did your physics text teach electricity flows? Please mention the country in which the school where you learned this was located. I think there may be differences based on location in the world.

Ok what is your favorite element? My list includes einsteinium, seaborgium, lawrencium, fermium, and uranium. First four because they bear the name of my favorite scientists. Uranium because it is so versatile.

Let's start the election early. Our system doesn't give us the opportunity to cast a no vote unfortunately so this poll essentially will. You can vote yes for as many candidates as you want that you think you could actually vote for. Obviously you may not be an Obama fan but you might vote for...

I thought it might be interesting to find out what everyone thinks of our politics in general in the US. The question will be how much you disagree with our elected officials, their politics and their legislation. All of them, not just the ones not in your party. It doesn't matter which way you...

This is similar to the "What do 'nerdy' guys like in girls?" thread but I am making this bit generic. I have come up with the following list of things which one might look for. Culture Ethnicity Income Interests Profession Sense of Humor His/Her Opinions Food Interests Health Age...

The folks on this forum seem quite smart and thoughtful. Please take the attached poll and discuss the reasons for your choice.

Please indicate which version of circuit simulator you use and why. If it is not free, please give its price. As for me, PSpice Student: Pros Free Very easy to use Good graphics Cons Limits the number of...

Do you like auto-flushers, auto-towel paper dispensers, auto-hand dryers, and auto faucets? I have had many frustrating experiences using these auto/sense things . What annoys me the most is people who make them don't even bother to put a manual control for them.

Let's start the election early. Our system doesn't give us the opportunity to cast a no vote unfortunately so this poll essentially will. You can vote yes for as many candidates as you want that you think you could actually vote for. Obviously you may not be an Obama fan but you might vote for...

I am looking for recommendations on the which textbook/resource (though I prefer textbook) provides the greatest understanding and development of intuition in utilizing circuit analysis to solve problems. Background: I have the book: "Fundamentals of Electric Circuits" by Sadiku &...

We all enjoy polls, so I thought that I would ask you all why you are active on PF. Multiple answers are allowed!

I'm particularly interested in knowing the proportion of people who write with their left hand in physics, mathematics and chemistry (students who completed at least 1 year at university/college or people who already finished their university studies; including therefore professors and people...

Is black Monday coming? What are you going to do with your stocks Monday 8/8/11?

Seems the losers of the debt debacle are congress and the Tea Party. http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/ticket/views-congress-tea-party-reach-low-poll-135728798.html

I wanted to gain a sense about some of the opinions floating around out there about publishing works without the use of references. Of course, the vast majority of papers certainly include references these days. However, in principle it is still possible to write a paper that does not directly...

the argument came up in class today, people were saying the typical Newton and einstein etc but i feel the aren't really that relevant anymore. so in your opinion, who is the greatest scientist of this century? in terms of both scientific findings, educating the masses of certain theories, and...

I think it's time for the annual quantum interpretation poll. Vote for which interpretation you currently think represents reality.

What do you think? I thought a poll, just for the fun of it!

Hi, how can make a poll in a thread? I see the 'post a poll' box, but how does it work? thanks

Consider these two experimetal set ups: 1) An electric battery low down in a gravitational field connected by long wires to a light bulb much higher up in the gravitational field. 2) An electric generator connected by long wires to a light bulb higher up. The electric power source is at the...

Is Fox News "Fair and Balanced"? (different than last poll!) Relative to other news programs, how would you rate Fox News?

Poll: Vote "Fallin For You" Another set of incredible pictures! Remember the contest is now limited to one vote. Please vote for the photo that best represents our theme last week, which was "Fallin For You".While the temptation here is to vote for the "nicest" looking picture, please...

If you are currently an undergrad in the U.S. how many hours a week do you work or are you unemployed? This is for my statistics class. Thanks!

As pointless as it is, let's speculate which of the two breakthroughs will come first!

Dear SA/Ms: I am seeking feedback from active and inactive SA/Ms regarding both the current and possible future utility (if any) of BRS. I have two multiple choice questions; due to limitations of VB software I must apparently create two different polls to ask them. This poll contains...

I have the idea of making a PCB quickturn website that both improves the ordering experience vs the competition, and hugely undercuts them by offering a simplified product. However, I want to gauge interest because the website would need a lot of orders to be profitable (about 10,000 per year)...

hello when doing a public opinion poll before an election in a country, they usually approximate the hypergeometric distribution with a binomial distribution and then using the normal approximation: m +/-1.96*sqrt(m*(1-m)/n) to calculate a 95% confidence interval? m= mean n= number of...

Andy treats Betty to an expensive dinner and an incredibly popular movie and are among the last lucky few to get a ticket. Unfortunately, being among the last to get a ticket, plus the need to buy popcorn and drinks, mean there are only 4 seats available by time they actually get inside the...

Hello, I'm working on a final paper for a HP class (ugrad/grad) and could use some suggestions. The problem I'm working on is determining the depth of water in a spent fuel pool, above a full core offload, required to reduce the exposure leve to X mGy/hr from fission products and principal...

Hmm... which race?

Scary New GOP Poll How reliable is this poll? It reads: Isn't it a recipe for a disaster? I realize that there's anger brewing against Obama ... but political assassination!?

For the ladies or gay dudes, who is hotter (character, not the actor) and why? Could be a fun topic. Note: Mods, if the post is too nerdy/silly feel free to delete, i won't be offended.

Out of curiousity, I was wondering what religion everyone here is apart of, if any.edit: The poll won't post D;

A poll about origami.

I changed it to a poll lol. Lots of people were looking only one replied. What would be the best choice of a dual major to complement aerospace engineering? Refer to this course catalog if needed: http://www.catalog.sdes.ucf.edu/UCFUGRDCatalog0910.pdf By the way I Plan on going to grad...

What thing makes you calm and happy? I am taking a poll everyone answer please...

What kind of beer should they drink?

What percentage of people will have chosen the percentage that will receive the most votes? (no peeking!) For instance, if you think that the option with the most votes will be 50%, and you think 30% of the people will vote for that, you should answer 30%.

can I take a poll? What industry do you work in? What's your degree? Are you a middle manager? Are you satisfied with your job? Why did you choose your job?I work in energy services right now, while finishing my MSEE. I have managers around me that are engineers that I work with that are...

Please give an honest, clear answer and leave a detailed comment unless the answer is none. Please make the comment inside the signature poll. I am using a different poll because my poll is active in other forums. Poll: Have you ever seen a UFO, alien or unusual cosmic object. · UFO · Alien...

Hi Everyone, I've always wanted to do this career poll of people in here, but this is the first chance I have to formulate something a bit more coherent. I hope all of you who "qualify" will participate because it will help me with my next installment of "So You Want To Be A Physicist"...

Which one you think to be worse. 1. Incest between two consenting adults (of equivalent age). Like between uncle and niece of similar ages. 2. Unequal sex between related or unrelated pair (it doesn't matter really and may also include incest). Here I am considering extreme cases like sex...

Homework Statement Two identical billiard balls are at rest on a frictionless, level surface, touching each other at one common point. A third, identical ball, the cue ball, is approaching along the common tangent with a constant speed of 20m/s. Assuming a completely elastic collision, with no...

http://washingtonindependent.com/14988/poll-mccain-slipping-in-arizona :biggrin:

PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE RESPONDING TO THE MULTIPLE ANSWER POLL If Bush could legally run for a third term (let's say Presidential term limits only prevented a fourth term), then how would that affect your preferences for this election? Assume also, that McCain and the other Republicans in the...

Hi, My name is Dawson S and I'm a student from Australia. I'm currently completing a research project into the modern-day feasibility of a nuclear-powered aeroplane (as first suggested in the Cold War). I am to deliver this project in December at the Stockholm International Youth Science...

Every quarter we have a poll predicting which will be the quarter's most valuable QG paper, most important for future non-string quantum gravity research. In this case, I'm collecting nominees for the time period April thru June 2008, This simple elegant 6-page paper by members of Loll's group...

At what point did you realize "wow this is what I want to do for a long time!" Was it in high school? Perhaps it happened during your undergrad years, grad school, or maybe once you were out in the workforce? Share your experience. Feel free to tell us what motivated you and how it happened...

We've alluded to this question in a few threads, but I would like a poll specifically about the pointed question itself. Background: I think most people would agree (but feel free to disagree...) that a serious recession, complete with two quarters of negative gdp growth, a muddling stock...