Preparation Definition and 198 Threads

Hi friends this is my first post on PF. I see their is some undiscovered resource in Forum. I am appearing for exams like BIT-SAT, AIEEE and Advanced Placement and A-Levels. I need those books which can make concepts clear in Physics from scratch or at intermediate level. And also for Maths...

Hello, I am a high school student looking for resources to prepare for the US National Chemistry Olympiad. I have already taken AP Chemistry (although my teacher did not cover a few topics, such as coordination compounds) and I did well in the class and on the exam. At this point, I need...

Hi, I'm an engineering student pursuing BE(bachelor in engineering) in electronics and communication. Right now I'm in my 2nd year(of the 4 year course). I plan to appear for the GATE exam in my final year, for admission to MS/MTech programmes in IISc/IITs(Indian Institute of Science/Indian...

i'm currently taking grade 12 physics. my teacher is really nice, but i got say that she sucks at teaching, and the textbook we're using is worse. can anyone here help me with understanding the basics theories and equations I need for this test?

Preparation to "The Road to Reality" Hello everyone, Sorry, I know it's not the right section but I can't post in the "Math & Science Learning Materials" forum. I read really good reviews about Penrose's book "The Road to Reality" and I will probably purchase it, but I also read that the...

Hello, I'm new to this forum, and I'm not sure if this is the right place to post this. If that is the case, could someone tell me? I have several questions regarding USAPhO prep, so I'd appreciate suggestions from people who have done USAPhO before. So, I'm relatively new to physics (I'm...

I'm likely taking an introductory real analysis course in the fall, and I was wondering what supplementary material I should look into. I'm working my way through Velleman's proofs book, what else would you recommend as a supplement to a first course in RA?

Would I be able to get into any PhD Program for applied math? Would you please recommend some PhD and/or masters (with funding) programs to apply to? I'll be graduating in Spring 2012 and unfortunately, my undergrad institution only funds for an extra semester, so my only choice is to apply to...

I apologize if this in the wrong place but I'm not sure where else to put it. I was wondering if anybody here had any experiences they'd like to share about the Putnam Competition and preparing for it. I took AMC/AIME in high school but I was too weak to go through the kind of preparation...

Hi all, I have just completed my undergraduate studies in Mathematics from a UK university (specialising the Mathematical Physics and Fluid Dynamics) and will be continuing on a Masters programme in Applied Mathematics come fall. For my Masters, I would like to do something on CFD but the...

publication list -- do you put papers/journals in preparation in it? As titled, when you apply for jobs do you put papers/articles that are in preparation (so they are not even posted on the arXiv) in your CV or publication list?

Would I be able to get into a grad school for applied math? By the time I graduate, I would must likely have a 3.4-3.5 gpa in my upper div math classes (around 3.5-3.6 if lower div classes are included) and a 3.6 overall. Currently, I have a 3.1 gpa in my upper div math classes (around 3.2 if...

Hi, I am currently enlisted in the military and have 1 year left in active duty. When I separate I plan on going to college to study physics or electrical engineering with the ultimate intention of graduate school. I haven't taken math since I took Pre-Cal in high school three years ago...

I am supposed to take a quant analysis course this summer but it has been awhile since I took chem I & II. How much of the general chem courses carry over and what should I focus on as I attempt to review prior to this course? Thanks!

Hi, I would like to ask some questions in regards to preparing mixed states. Assuming I am allowed to prepary any pure quantum state, perform measurements and apply unitaries, I am asked to prepare a single qubit quantum state of maximum entropy. As I understand, a 1-qubit quantum...

Hello. I'd like to be thoroughly prepared for academic work before I return to college. From what I understand, a thorough preparation in algebra, geometry, and trigonometry is required to perform well in Physics or Engineering; I bought an algebra and trigonometry textbook by a person named...

Homework Statement Describe in detail how you would prepare 250 mL of a .25 molal solution of CaCl2 Homework Equations CaCl2: 110.98 g/mol molality = #moles of solute/kg of solvent

Homework Statement Describe how you would prepare exactly 250 mL of .180 M K2S2O8 solution for use. Assume that you have a supply of solid K2S2O8, deionized water, a balance, and a volumetric flask. Also, how many grams of K2S2O8 would you need? Homework Equations The Attempt at a...

I'm currently a freshman and these are all the math courses I plan on taking in 4 years. Undergrad: - Calc II (taken), Calc III, Linear Algebra I, Linear Algebra II, Real Analysis I, Real Analysis II, Ordinary Differential Equations, Intro to Abstract Algebra, Complex Variables, Survey of...

I would like to know what mathematics should be studied in preparation for understanding quantum mechanics. I would preferably like to know the appropriate sequence of topics I should study and the level to which they should be studied in order to get a grasp of this discipline. It might be...

Just FYI, this is not a homework question. I am working on a practice problem for my final exam and I decided to post it here since I think it would get more attention than in any other section. Homework Statement Given an unbranched polymer with N links (that can be oriented in any...

Preparation for "Thermodynamics & Modrn Physics" Hello, I will be transferring to Michigan State University next semester (from Washtenaw Community College) and will be taking a course called "PHY 215: Thermodynamics & Modern Physics", which is actually in the Chemistry Building. I have...

Hello, My question is regarding sample preparation of biofilm for raman microscopy. In the past, I have used a Renishaw system 2000 raman spectrometer to study protein secondary structure. The sample preparation for this was fairly simple as I lyophilized the protein and placed it on a glass...

[PLAIN]http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/6488/mechanisma1.png The magnesium transfers an electron to the C-X bond, yielding a Mg radical. The halogen atom leaves with 2 electrons from the bond and the carbon is converted into a radical. The negatively charged bromide ion forms an ionic bond...

I am (hopefully!) going to be entering grad school in the fall. I will be going for a PhD in applied mathematics. Many grad schools recommend that you take a course in probability before entering (it is strongly hinted that doing so will improve your odds of admission). Here's where the...

Hey there. Can anyone tell me the types of mathematics you encounter in a 1st year physics degree. I haven't opened a maths book since high school, which was about 5 years ago, and I was by no means a math whizz back in school. I'm going to choose basic math units to ease me back into it but...

I am going into physics next year, and I am incredibly excited! I love astronomy, and I love math and physics, and i do very well in both, so astrophysics seems like the perfect fit. However, I wanted to get a broader degree than an undergrad in astrophysics to start off with. My final goal is...

So I am supposed to be in p-chem in the spring and I have my concerns. It's been a good while since I took physics, though my calculus skills are decent. As I look through the book, I see plenty of things that I recall, but trying to do a few random problems has proven not to work. Would I be...

GRE Chemistry subject test preparation help Hello! I am a physics major with a passion for chemistry that I might want to pursue. Unfortunately I do not have time to complete both a physics degree and a chemistry degree in the 1.5 years I have left as an undergrad. I would however...

Hello all, I am Vasudev.I am a final year B.Sc.(Kakatiya university) student with Maths,Physics & Electronics as my group.I am very much interested in Physics.I want to prepare for M.Sc. entrance examination for PHYSICS for Hyderabad Central University,NIT Warangal,and other local...

My question isn't related to natural sciences as most in this forum are, so I'm not sure this is the appropriate place to ask. I'm an undergrad junior (almost a senior) and am considering business school a few years down the road. I'm wondering, though, what kind of math should I have taken to...

At my school there are 2 basic undergrad plans of study in the physics department - regular physics and honors physics. The main difference is that the honors program is more difficult and each of the E&M, Classical Mechanics, and Quantum Mechanics are covered in 2 semesters. When I first...

Homework Statement I was reviewing some homework problems and looking at the solutions. There is one problem with a tiny step I just cannot rationalize and I am hoping someone can point me in the right direction. I have a spherical finite well: V = {- V_{0}: 0 < r < a}, = {0: r...

Hi, I'm planning to take the physics GRE subject test in the near future. I have a good undergrad education, so I was recommended to pick up a general physics textbook and to read it completely as a study review. The question is: what textbook? I know the names of the most common ones...

hi experts i have a question about how to do a DSC test. I have a sample (shape memory alloy) to do that test on. I want to determine the phase transformation temperatures. I have done the DSC test several times and gained results that are not favorable. in fact my alloy must not have...

Would earning a B.S in Mathematics and a B.A in Physics look better for graduate school consideration, or a B.S in Physics and a B.A in Mathematics?

In the preparation of isoamyl acetate, a student reported a % yield of 66.6%.Assuming that he used equimolar amounts of the starting materials,what is the equilibirium constant of the esterification process? I need conc of products & conc of reactants to get Keq but how do i get that? They...

Hey there again, I'm looking for some advice on preparing for university, I've applied and luckily received offers, and the current work we're doing in school is very manageable so I intend to look further ahead, so my question is, what can I do to prepare best for university? Perhaps...

Q. Draw the structure for all possible alkenes & the alcohols from which they can be prepared. CH3-CH=CH-CH2-CH3 <---- CH3-CHOH-CH2-CH2-CH3 CH2=CH-CH2-CH2-CH3 <---- CH2OH-CH2-CH2-CH2-CH3 Both in the presence of H+ & heat. I also drew Cyclopentanol from which we can prepare...

In the preparation of acetanilide why is it that zinc dust is used?

Hi Guys, I have completed my BE in E&C however now i am preparing for GATE Physics 2010. I have completed the basic Classical Mechanics along with all the exercise problems from the textbook "University Physics" by Young and Freedman. As you all know the actual GATE syllabus starts from the...

DEs in general are something that I find very interesting. Though my knowledge of DEs are very rudimentary to say the least, I find them fascinating. In particular, I want to learn about PDEs and obtain a deeper understanding for ODEs. My question is, then, what kind of math preparation...

Hey all, I'm beginning university in Physics in a month. How it works in Quebec is that you have 2 year's worth of CEGEP, in which you have a general science program, and then you move on to university for a 3 year baccalaureate. I was wondering if I should start reviewing the maths and...

Hi guys. To explain my situation at first a little bit, I just graduated high school from the IB diploma program. I more or less had no other option than to take 6 subjects. Since it was not possible to take all science subjects I chose to finish the IB with only biology and do physics and...

Hello everyone. I am currently in my third year (junior year I think it's called in the USA) of undergrad, as a maths major, hoping to get into a masters program. I go to a small university. I looked at some universities graduate school's websites, and I've seen quite a few that say they...

This thread is intended to give high school students the necessary information to cope with university level mathematics. I find the “who wants to be a mathematician” thread too convoluted to be of use when looking for books, and that it serves college students more than k-12. Nonetheless, it...

Homework Statement Regarding the preparation of benzoic acid via a Grignard reagent: *Initial bromobenzene solution includes bromobenzene, magnesium metal and anhydrous ether. Once the initial bromobenzene/Mg solution undergoes boiling, you forget to add additional anhydrous ether to the...

Hi I have a test next week and am currently on spring break so I don't have a teacher to ask for help, I just want to confirm that some of these answers are correct and get some help for others. 1. A line with a charge of density -2uC is on the x-axis starting at point x=1m to x=3.5m. Find its...

Please answer as many as possible! Thanks! 1. If the kinetic energy of a particle is zero, what is its linear momentum? 2. If the speed of a particle is doubled, by what factor is its momentum changed? By what factor is its kinetic energy changed? 3. If two particles have equal kinetic...

Quick Questions... Why do Biologists use different dyes for different slide samples? I've heard of iodine, and methylene blue being used for plant and animal cells respectively. Does it matter? And how come? Does it have to do with the reaction? Would Iodine dissolve an animal...