Sketch Definition and 185 Threads

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    Sketch the graphs of solutions of diff. eqs

    Hi people! This is my first topic here so excuse me if I am doing smth wrong) So basically I am having problems with understanding of how to sketch the graphs of solutions of diff. eqs in terms of y and t... Here is the description and 2 problems: Problems 8 through 13 involve equations...
  2. S

    Bifurcation Analysis for the ODE x' = \mux - x2 + x4

    Homework Statement Consider the ODE x' = \mux - x2 + x4 where x \in R and \mu \in R is a parameter. Find and identify all bifurcation points for this equation. Sketch a bifurcation diagram, showing clearly the stability of all equilibria and the location of the bifurcation points. You may...
  3. D

    Sketch graph of linear function.

    Homework Statement sketch the graph of the given linear function. y=5 Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution im unsure of how to do this one without having an x, would x just be undefined and y would be equal to 5.
  4. Spinnor

    Sketch electric field of beamed antenna.

    Suppose we have an antenna which has large directional gain. Suppose the antenna broadcasts linearly polarized radiation in a narrow beam and at constant frequency. Sketch the electric field in the plane which contains both the electric field and the beam axis. Does the attached come close?
  5. M

    Sketch contours for f(x,y)=y^2+2x^2-x^4

    The problem is: . Let f : R^2 → R be given by f(x,y)=y^2 +2x^2 −x^4. Sketch the contour diagram of f by drawing the contours f = −2, −1, 0, 1 , 1, 2. I have started with the f = -1 line and managed to get it into a form resembling a hyperbola: 1 = (x^2-1)^2/2 - y^2/2 Is this the right sort of...
  6. B

    Where Do These Two Power Series Converge on the Complex Plane?

    Homework Statement sketch on the complex plane the region where the following two power series both converge 1) sigma from n=0 to infinity [(z-1)^n]/[n^2] 2) sigma from n=0 to infinity [((n!)^2)((z+4i)^n)]/[2n]! The Attempt at a Solution R=lim as n tends to infinity...
  7. G

    Sketch the graph of y = sinx(1-cosx)

    Homework Statement Sketch the graph of y = sinx(1-cosx) over [-2pi, 2pi] Homework Equations first derivative and second derivative The Attempt at a Solution y' = cosxsinx 0 = cosxsinx x = pi/2, 3pi/2, 0, pi, 2pi I know I have the sin values right (the answers say the same)...
  8. G

    Sketch graphs showing vertical & horizontal asymptotes and relative extrema

    Homework Statement Sketch the graphs of the following function showing vertical and horizontal asymptotes and relative extrema: f(x) = (x2-1)/(x2-4) Homework Equations Limits, zeroes, derivatives The Attempt at a Solution I know that I have the majority of the answers right, the...
  9. K

    Sketch a possible graph of a function, f that has following properties ?

    Homework Statement The graph of f goes through the origin; f is increasing at an increasing rate on the interval (0,1) and at a decreasing rate on (6, Infinity); f is constant on the interval (2,4); f is decreasing at an increasing rate for all other positive values of x; f(1)=2, f(3)=1...
  10. A

    Sketch this curve (two multipled root functions)

    Homework Statement Sketch the curve defined by g(x) = x^{1/3}*(x+3)^{2/3}Homework Equations First Derivative Second DerivativeThe Attempt at a Solution I attempted to use the algorithm for curve sketching: 1) Find the intercepts 2) First Derivative; look for extrema and points where f'(x) DNE...
  11. K

    Complex Analysis - Sketch a curve

    Homework Statement sketch the curve in the z-plane and sketch its image under w=z^2 |z-1|=1 Homework Equations z=|z|e^(iArgz) argw=2argz The Attempt at a Solution At first I simply sketched the solution for a circle centered at (1,0) in the z-plane and then mapped that to...
  12. jegues

    Cosine Series Sketch and Calculate

    Homework Statement See figure attached for problem statement as well as my attempt. Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution I'm not fully convinced I've done the sketch of the cosine series correctly or not, are there any mistakes? Also, when solving for, a_{n} I changed...
  13. Femme_physics

    Is my forces sketch correct for the engine experiment on a plane?

    Homework Statement During an engine experiment of a plane, the plane stands horizontally, when one wheel is located on a special weighting apparatus. When the engine is active, the apparatus shows a pressure force of 8.5 [kN]; and when the engine is inactive, it shows pressure force of 4.5...
  14. C

    Sketch the graph of an invertible function

    Homework Statement Sketch the graph of an invertible function f(x) that intersects its inverse in exactly three points. The Attempt at a Solution I don't know where to start... Can I pick any function to start with?
  15. D

    Sketch the waveforms of the harmonic components

    Homework Statement Sketch the waveforms of the harmonic components in the output and the resultant output voltage Homework Equations Vo= 0.98sin(1600*pi*t) - 0.1cos(3200*pi*t) + 0.1 The Attempt at a Solution I know that the 0.1 will be a straight line The amplitude of the sin wave...
  16. S

    Complicated Curve Sketch and Derivative Computation (Calc I)

    Homework Statement Homework Equations Fundamental theorem of calculus. The Attempt at a Solution For the first problem, I'm completely lost. I've only worked with slant asymptotes for polynomials so finding the domain, range and intercepts is as far as I've gotten. I'm not too...
  17. J

    Sketch and make an algebraic expression to model graph

    Homework Statement Sketch the graph of a function g(x) with a corresponding domain on (-5, infinity) whose first derivative is always positive and whose second derivative is always negative. Then come up with and algebraic expression to model your graph. Homework Equations The Attempt at a...
  18. M

    Trace Curve: x(t)=1+t, y(t)=t/2 0-2

    let x(t)= 1+t and y(t)= t/2 trace (x(t),y(t)) as t advances from 0 to 2. Im just unsure of how to trace it. Is it pretty much the same thing as tracing it from 0 to 2pi except I am leaving out the pi? So axis in term of t: positive x= 0 or 2 positive y= 1/2 negative x= 1 negative...
  19. R

    Control problem. Transfer function given. Sketch Bode plot

    1. For the control system described by the transfer function H(s)=Y(s)/U(s)=10/(s^2+11s+10) Sketch the bode plot: amplitude and phase diagram. What is the bandwidth of the system? 2. General form of a second order system H(s)=wn^2/(s^2+2*zeta*wn*s+wn^2) Magnitude characteristic in...
  20. P

    Sketch the region enclosed by the given curves. Decide whether to integrate.

    Homework Statement Sketch the region enclosed by the given curves. Decide whether to integrate with respect to x or y. Draw a typical approximating rectangle and label its height and width. Then find the area of the region Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution I got a...
  21. P

    Sketch the region enclosed by the given curves. Decide whether to integrate.

    Homework Statement Sketch the region enclosed by the given curves. Decide whether to integrate with respect to x or y. Draw a typical approximating rectangle and label its height and width. Then find the area of the region. Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution My result gave me an...
  22. N

    Second derivatives to find max and min values then sketch graph

    Homework Statement Sketch the graph of each function. List the coordinates of where extrema or points of inflection occur. State where the function is increasing or decreasing, as well as where it is concave up or concave down. 9. f(x)=x3-12x Homework Equations The Attempt at a...
  23. X

    Drawing a Sketch of a Function with Specified Properties

    This is another question that is impossible for me to complete.i don't even know whereto start. PLLLease help me. Draw a sketch of a function with the following properties: a) The gradient is negative where -2 < x < 2 b) The gradient is positive where x < -2 and where x > 2 c) The...
  24. B

    Sketch the displacement of the string

    Homework Statement 2. At time t = 0, the displacement of an infinitely long string is: y(x, t) = sin(pix/a) for −a ≤ x ≤ a The string is initially at rest. Using d’Alembert’s solution for speed c, sketch the displacement of the string at t = 0, t = a/2c, and t = a/c. Homework...
  25. J

    Sketch polar curve (conic i believe)

    Homework Statement Let C be the curve whose equation is given by: 4x^2+18y-20=9y^2+16x+9 Identify and sketch the curve C and if possible give its center, directrix, foci, vertices, and endpoints on the minor axis. Homework Equations I have learned parabola, hyperbola and elispes (these are...
  26. J

    Sketching y=cos-1(2x) and y=sin-1(3x): Guide

    Homework Statement Sketch y = cos-1(2x) and y = sin-1(3x) Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution This is my attempt cos-1(2x) = y, which means cos y = 2x produce a table with y from (-pi/2 to pi/2) What I want to confirm is the 2x. I need do 1/2 x instead of 2x when...
  27. J

    Use symbolic algebra software to sketch the surface

    Homework Statement Let S be the union of the two smooth surfaces S1 and S2, where S1={(x,y,z) l x^2+y^2=1, 0\leqz\leq3-sqrt(3)} and S2={(x,y,z) l x^2+y^2+(z-3)^2=4, z\geq3-sqrt(3)}. Use symbolic algebra software to sketch the surface S. Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution...
  28. C

    Electric Field Sketch: Ex vs. x & Fx vs. x Homework

    Homework Statement Sketch 2 diagrams 1 showing Ex against x and 1 showing Fx against x Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution I have drawn a graph showing potential difference against x and have been asked to produce a sketch showing Ex and Fx relating to this graph but I am...
  29. T

    How to sketch y=(-3x^2 +1)/(x^2)

    How to sketch y=(-3x^2 +1)/(x^2)
  30. T

    How do I sketch the graph y= (2x+5)/(x-1)

    How do I sketch the graph y= (2x+5)/(x-1)
  31. A

    Sketching a Bowl-Shaped Surface

    Homework Statement Sketch the surface x+y2+z2+1=0 Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution I'm not to sure how to proceed with this. My initial idea was to re-arrange for x such that x=-1-y2+z2=-1-r2 thus the equation for the surface becomes y2+z2=r2 I'm not sure what...
  32. A

    Sketch the region enclosed by y= 6|x| and y = x^2 -7

    i know that the way to solve this is by evaluating the integral from a to b of the first function minus the second one but how would i solve for x to find out what the limits of integration should be? if you set them equal to each other you get 6|x| = x^2 - 7 but I am not exactly sure what...
  33. I

    Sketch and Analyze Range of f(x) = 2sin(x)

    Homework Statement The function f with domain 0\leqx\leq180 is defined by f(x)=2sinx/Sketch and find the range of f. Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution well..i haven't got a clue, if i try to get value for 2sin(0) gives me zero and for 2sin(180) gives me the same answer...
  34. S

    Sketch Graph of f(x): Find Inflection Points

    Homework Statement Sketch graph of f(x)= (x^2)/((x-2)^2). I have retrieved the first derivative, found the critical points, and also have the vertical asymptote. I seem to be having trouble trying to find the inflection points... I can't seem to find a nicely factored f''(x). Homework...
  35. C

    Graphing Quadratic Functions and Finding Intersection Points - Easy Tutorial

    Sketch the function:? Hello everyone, I was asked the following question: On the same axes, sketch the functions: f(x) = 10+3x-x^2 g(x) = 3x^2-6x-5 Calculate the coordinates of the two points where the two lines cross. How far apart are the two points: I don't even know how to start...
  36. S

    Sketch the domain where it is analytic

    Homework Statement determine if a) f(z) = e^z / (z^2 + 4) b) f(z) = conj(z) / |z|^2 c) f(z) = sum from 0 to inf. [ (e^z / 3^n) * (2z - 4)^n ] is analytic and sketch the domain where it is analytic. Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution a) i don't know how to separate the...
  37. C

    Identify and sketch the region in the complex plane satisfying

    Homework Statement Identify and sketch the region in the complex plane satisfying | \frac{2 z - 1}{z + i} | \geq 1 Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution
  38. S

    Fourier transform of rect(x/2)*comb(x) + sketch

    Homework Statement Take the Fourier Transform of f(x)=rect(x/2)*comb(x) where rect is the rectangle function and comb is the Dirac comb. Sketch the results. Homework Equations The FT of a convolution is the product of the individual FTs. The Attempt at a Solution Taking the FT is...
  39. H

    Electrical ski lifts are analogous to batteries and resistors, sketch

    . Homework Statement A ski resort consists of a few chair lifts and several interconnected runs on the side of the mountain with a lodge at the bottem. The lifts are analogous to the batteries and the runs are analogous to resistors. a) sketch how two runs can be in series b) sketch how two...
  40. V

    Sketch a graph of the number of candies for a few hours

    please help me ! these days i was doing my lab homework , but i am confused one question , 1. Consider a candy jar, initially with 1000 candies. You walk past it once each hour. Since you don’t want anyone to notice that you’re taking candy, each time you take 10% of the candies remaining...
  41. G

    Systems&Signals Find and sketch the system output y(t)

    Suppose that the system of figure (a) has the input x(t) given in Figure (b). The impulse response is the unit step function h(t) = u(t). Find and sketch the system output y(t). http://qaboard.cramster.com/answer-board/image/a4d35f0d5eef154398161f9124b69a59.jpg...
  42. K

    Sketch & Evaluate Region of Integration

    http://qaboard.cramster.com/Answer-Board/Image/cramster-equation-20081241616516336400421111250005486.gif Homework Statement 1. Sketch the region of integration 2. Rewrite the integral in the order: dydxdz 3. Evaluate the integral (using either order)The attempt at a solution Attached...
  43. C

    How Does a Cylinder Equation x² + y² = 2ay Represent Its Shape in 3D?

    Homework Statement I have to find the volume of the region bounded by a cone and cylinder. (double integral style!) I usually start off with a sketch, but I can't seem to figure out what this one quadratic surface looks like... It's a cylinder (in 3-dimensional plane): x2+y2=2ay The...
  44. M

    Need advices about my GP - Sketch Interpretation and Simulation tool

    Hi, I am a computer science student in my final year, and preparing myself for my graduation project (GP). Please check this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7eGypGOlOc" This program is from MIT and it is called "A Shrewd Sketch Interpretation and Simulation Tool". I am planning...
  45. J

    Solving Question #15: Get the Answer and Sketch!

    Homework Statement Please look at the first attachment, I need to solve question #15 Homework Equations See the second attachment The Attempt at a Solution Well I got Ax = -75cm, Ay = 129.9cm but I just can't solve the problem because I got stuck at solving for Bx and By...
  46. V

    Sketch the graph of a polar equation

    Homework Statement r = 1 - 3cos(t) Homework Equations I made a table from 0 to pi, plugging the values of theta into r = ... The Attempt at a Solution After doing the table, when i go to plot points, at 2pi/3 through 5pi/6 i am having to plot points that really stretch the...
  47. S

    Sketch the region R=T(S) in xy-space

    Homework Statement Consider the rectangle S=[0,1]x[0,\pi/2] Sketch the region R=T(S) in xy-space.Homework Equations T(r,\theta) = (rcos\theta,rsin\theta) The Attempt at a Solution how is the given a rectangle in polar coordinates? it seems to me to be a quarter circle
  48. G

    Sketch the functions dependance on energy

    Hi guys, I just started a course which is called quantum nanodevices and i need help in one of the exercises, ex. calculate, using periodic boundary conditions for free particles in a box, the quantity Q(ε)=(1/V) Σp δ(ε- εp) in the large system limit, 1)in three dimensions,2)in two...
  49. W

    MIT Sketch Board: Amazing Computer Assisted Blackboard

    What an amazing computer assisted blackboard.
  50. H

    Revolutionary Nano Gears: The Potential of Megaten Speed Bicycles

    Suppose that it was possible to construct gears smaller than ones of modern ten speed bicycles(nano gears) and suppose your chain or belt could turn them and withstand the friction. First gear of course would be the same as a modern ten speed in order to get it moving. If the last gear's radius...
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