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Sketch comedy comprises a series of short scenes or vignettes, called "sketches", commonly between one and ten minutes long. Such sketches are performed by a group of comic actors or comedians, either on stage or through an audio or visual medium such as radio and television. Often sketches are first improvised by the actors and sketched down based on the outcome of these improv sessions; however, such improvisation is not necessarily involved in sketch comedy.
An individual comedy sketch is a brief scene or vignette of the type formerly used in vaudeville, and now used widely in comedy and variety shows, talk shows, and some children's television series (such as The Electric Company).
Sketch comedians routinely differentiate their product from a "skit", maintaining that a skit is a (single) dramatized joke (or "bit") while a sketch is a comedic exploration of a concept, character, or situation.

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  1. K

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

    Let f(t)=( (cos t)^3, (sin t)^3 ) Let S = {f(t) | t E R} Draw a sketch of S. ========================== Now I know that S is x^(2/3) + y(2/3) = 1 What is the fastest way to draw a really rough sketch of this? (bascially I need the shape) I am very lost in situations like this. I was never...
  2. P

    Electric Field of Equilateral Triangle Charge Distribution

    three small, negatively charged spheres are located at the vertices of an equilateral triangle.The magnitudes of the charges are equal. Sketch the electical field in the region around this charge distribution, including the space inside the triangle. ok..so all i know is that density of field...
  3. P

    Sketch the graph of Ff(y-axis) vs Fapp(x-axis)

    I am pulling my cousin who has a mass of 10kg, geets all bundled up and sits in the sled, which has a mass of 15kg. He yells ready,set,go and I start to pull him across the snow. I am pulling the sled at an angle of 50degrees with respect to the horizontal. Assume that the coefficient of static...
  4. P

    How to sketch phase planes by hand

    so, for the very specific cases of linear systems i can identify what shape it will be after determining the eigenvalues, but i really do not know how to go about sketching the phase planes. can someone give me a method?
  5. S

    Sketch of x^3-2x^2+5 using synthetic division

    Homework Statement sketch f(x)=x^3-2x^2+5 Homework Equations none The Attempt at a Solution i tried to uses synthetic division to bring it down to a lower power, but i can't remember what to do because i don't know any of the factors...
  6. B

    Rough sketch of exponential graph without derivatives

    Homework Statement Roughly sketch e^x + x - 2 to show that it has only one root. This is given before we learn derivatives and the curve sketching algorithm, but after we have gone through limits and asymptotes. The Attempt at a Solution Well, the graph of e^x - 2,is easy enough, a...
  7. A

    Sketch Voltage, Power & Stored Energy of 3 µF Capacitor

    Hey everybody, I hope that you can help me with this question: The current through a 3 µF capacitor is shown in the figur: http://peecee.dk/?id=70914 At t=0, the voltage is v(0)=10. Sketch the voltage, power, and stored energy to scale versus time. - I will start to find the voltage...
  8. S

    Sketch of curves defined by parameters

    silly question. didnt know where it was meant to go so i just put it here as safest option:) suppose a curve C is defined by, r(t) = (sint, cost) with 0 \leq t \leq 2\pi if a sketch of C was required then would you simply just draw the graphs for sint and cost?
  9. U

    Sketch the curves y =|x| and y = 2 - x^2 on the graphs

    Homework Statement Sketch on the same axis the graphs of y = |x| and y = 2 - x^2. For which values f x is the inequality |x| < 2 - x^2 Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution I don't really understand what it is asking me to do, I've sketched the two curves, y = |x| 45...
  10. marcus

    Nice thumbnail sketch of Earth's future by John Baez

    http://math.ucr.edu/home/baez/week252.html includes a concise timeline of the solar system future ===quote Baez=== * In 1.1 billion years the Sun will become 10% brighter than now, and the Earth's atmosphere will dry out. * In 3 billion years the Andromeda Galaxy will collide with our...
  11. A

    Graphing a Function with No Local Minimum at x=2 and Differentiable at x=2

    sketch the graph of a function that has no local minimum at 2 and is differentiable at 2 this is confusing, how come this is an upside down parabola, it makes sense, but how do i know what kind of graph to draw
  12. N

    Draw a circuit sketch og the two circuit arrangements

    Circuit ...LOSt :confused: Homework Statement A sandard cell or 1080V gives a balance length of 512 mm on a potentiometer. If the p.d across a standard 10.0 (ohm) resistor in a circuir gives a balance length of 784 mm, calculate the current in the circuit with the 10.0 (ohm) resistor. Draw...
  13. A

    Sketching Electric Field Patterns for Charged Objects

    Homework Statement a) Sketch the electric field pattern setup by a postively charged hollow sphere. Include regions inside and regions outside the sphere. b) A conducting cube is given a positive charge. Sketch the electric field pattern both inside and outside the cube. The Attempt at a...
  14. E

    How can i sketch the graph of a step function

    could you give me the method of sketching the graph of a step function here is an example: N(t)=25(2||t+2/2||-t) thanks a lot for your help
  15. K

    Sketch the graph of 4x^2 + 9y^2 = 144. Is this an ellipse?

    I'm going to sketch the graph of the eq. 4x^2 + 9y^2 = 144 This is an ellipse with its center at the origo and major semiaxis 6 and minor semiaxis 4. But how do I find the foci?
  16. A

    Understanding the Turning Point and Asymptote of a Calculus Sketch

    hey guys, having trouble with this one: y=x + 4/(x-1) i have found 1st and 2nd derivatives. Minimum turing point at (1/2, 15/4) and there are no points of inflexion. there is an asympote at x=1...right. This line is more than just that though isn't it? how can u tell that you got...
  17. S

    Sketching Antiderivatives: Tips and Links for Quick Refresh

    Wow, I totally forgot how to do these. I have a graph of a line, but it does not say the function. I have to sketch the antiderivative. Does anyone have any links or advice to start me out. TIA
  18. H

    Mathematica Forcing mathematica or geo sketch to graph EC

    Hello, I'm trying to experiment with eliptic curves a little, but I have a problem with graphing elliptic curves. For example, neither mathematica nor geometry sketchpad graph negative values of curves. Is there anyway to force mathematica or geo sketchpad to plot also negative values of x? F...
  19. A

    Sketch the graph of the function f(x)=square root X

    a) sketch the graph of the function f(x)=square root X b) on the same set of axes, graph y=f^-1(x), y=-f^-1(-x) so I did a chart, but i don't know if its right...I don't think its right :confused: f(x)=squareroot x X Y 0 0 1 1 4 2 9 3 y=f^-1(x) X Y 0 0 1 -1...
  20. B

    How Does Sketching Graphs Help Find the Real Root of f(x) = 2sin(x) - 3x + 2?

    "By sketching appropriate graphs (one of them a straight line) show that the function f(x) = 2sin(x) - 3x + 2 has only one real root." this one confuses me from the word go. how can you sketch a straight line of that function when it has sin as part of it?
  21. S

    Solve Multivariable Sketch Problem: Power of e Function

    Here is the problem I'm having some trouble with. The answer is fairly simple, it is the power of the e function. (the parabola x = y^2 + 1) I'm not sure how to get that, i could use some hints/help, thanks!
  22. S

    How Does Particle Motion in a Negative Inverse Square Potential Evolve?

    For a particle of mass m moving in a potential V(r) = -b/r^2 where the constant b>0 obtain the equation r = r(\phi} of the trajectory for the particular states of motion with total energy E = 0 and angular momenta such that \frac{L^2}{2m} < b SKetch the trajectory and discuss the motion for...
  23. S

    Sketch the Curve - Find Vertical & Horizontal Asymptotes

    Hi guys, I know this is a dumb question, but I have to ask. We are supposed to sketch the curve of y=x/(x-1)^2 using the guidelines for curve sketching such as domain, intervals of increase/decrease, concavity...ect. For the most part on this question I think I have done this all right, it...
  24. M

    How do i sketch the equipotential lines ?

    How can i sketch the equipotential lines for an isolated negatively charged particule?
  25. B

    Sketch the graph of y = x + sin(x)

    Hey guys, just needed help with two questions, any help would be appreciated 1. a radar antenna on a ship tha tis 4km from a straight shoreline revolves at 32 rev/min. How fast is the radar beam moving along the shore line when the beam makes an angle of 30° with the shore? Give an exact...
  26. J

    Pancake motor view inside needed or sketch diagram

    Hi all forum guys! Many days ago I am looking for a simple pancake motor to build in home. I need a diagram or a description of the armature, magnets , coils, and i can't get a article appeared in Popular Mechanics about it...? If some knows about this. Please let me know it. Thanks Mr. Ju...
  27. C

    Finding the Area Enclosed by Two Equations

    Sketch the region enclosed by x+y^2=12 and x+y=0. Decide whether to integrate with respect to x or y. Then find the area of the region. first thing i did was solve for x for each equation then set them to each other and got: 12-y^2=-y y^2-y-12=0 found the points of intersection of y...
  28. B

    Find the requested function and sketch the curve

    help me please! Im very rusty here's my problem, please help thanks! The radius of a sphere is expanding at the rate of 1 meter/min. At t=0 the radius is 1. In earch case, find the requested function and sketch the curve. a)The surface area of the sphere as a function of the time; For...
  29. B

    Find the requested function and sketch the curve

    Im very rusty here's my problem, please help thanks! The radius of a sphere is expanding at the rate of 1 meter/min. At t=0 the radius is 1. In earch case, find the requested function and sketch the curve. a)The surface area of the sphere as a function of the time; For this i took: dR/dt...
  30. A

    Solve Sketch Mod(Psi1) Math Problem | Normalize & Sketch Tutorial

    Got me some energy e-states Psi(x,t) = blah blah.. I am asked to normalize, blh blah blah.. got that. Then I'm asked to sketch mod(Psi1).. what the heck is mod? I know what mod is in regards to number theory, but obviously this is a different term. Can't find it for the life of me on any sites...
  31. Y

    Different coordinate system to sketch (x-2y)=sin(pi(x+y))

    can anyone teach me how to use a different coordinate system to sketch the graph of (x-2y)=sin(pi(x+y)). i have totally no idea
  32. M

    Finding the Polar Equation of a Circular Orbit in a Central Force Field

    A particle moves on a circular orbit in a central force field. The origin of the force lies on the circle. Find the polar equation of the orbit. I am confused as to how to set up this question.
  33. Moni

    Sleeping Beauty: A Baby Sketch by Me

    Sleeping Beauty ! Hello! Here is a sketch of a baby by me :) I just uploaded it and thought to share with you :) http://forums.metrobangla.com/files/slpbty.jpg
  34. D

    Sketch g(x)=f(x-2) + 1 = 1 + e^x-2

    I'm new here and I just had a question. I can't seem to get this graphing problem. Sketch g(x)=f(x-2) + 1 = 1 + e^x-2... on a graph. Thank you very much.
  35. B

    Can You Create a P90 3D Sketch for Free?

    P90 3D sketch...got it ? (for free) P90 3D sketch...got it ? (for free) P90 -> the weapon...:)
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