Specific Definition and 1000 Threads

  1. G

    Wavefunction with specific values

    Homework Statement Near a certain position xA, a quanton's wavefunction ψ(xA)=-0.3 in some units. Near a certain position xB, a quanton's wavefunction ψ(xB[\SUB])=0.12 in the same units. If we do an experiment to locate the quanton, how many times more likely is i that the result is in a small...
  2. B

    Finding specific heat capacity of a non-monatomic (ideal gas)

    Homework Statement Suppose that 31.4 J of heat is added to an ideal gas. The gas expands at a constant pressure of 1.40x104 Pa while changing its volume from 3.00x104 to 8.00x104 m3. The gas is not monatomic, so the relation CP = 5/2R does not apply. (a) Determine the change in the internal...
  3. S

    Bit Specific Assembly Definitions

    I have an example given in the textbook that defines port A bits 5 as PA5 equ 0x40004080. Port A is 0x40004000, and the first 7 bits are for data. I do not see how bit 5 is 0x80. I figured that would be bit 7 and bits 5 would be 0x20. We use ARM assembly language for LM4F120H5QR microcontroller.
  4. Rugile

    Thermodynamics. Finding specific heat capacity

    Homework Statement Ideal gas of point particles is expanding so that its molar heat capacity Cx is constant and the work done by gas is W = 156J. Then the gas is isochorically heated to the initial temperature by receiving the quantity of heat which is Q = 125 J. Find Cx. Homework...
  5. F

    Thermal physics - entropy change (latent heat, specific heat etc)

    Hi all, could somebody have a look over my answers for this question please? The value I got for the second part seems quite feeble. Homework Statement The Attempt at a Solution Part a) Key m = mass cs = specific heat bronze cm = specific heat molten bronze Tfus = melting...
  6. A

    Specific Volume water antifreeze mix

    What is the expansion change of a 50-50 mix of water and antifreeze as the mixture goes from liquid to gas. If possible both Propylene glycol and Ethylene glycol; but, I am not picky, either would be extremely appreciated. Many Thanks Andy
  7. S

    Thermodynamics - specific heats and electric susceptibility

    Homework Statement Calculate the difference of specific heats ##c_E-c_P## of oil with density ##800 kg/m^3## at ##T=27 °C## in electric field with ##E=10^7V/m##. In this conditions the electric susceptibility is 2 and is a function of T given as ##\frac{\chi }{\chi +3}\propto 1+\frac{C}{T}##...
  8. P

    How can I find the specific heat of Normal Saline 0.9% ?

    I have to use this specific heat value to calculate the heat load for designing a machine as refrigerator. Could you please help me to find accurate value. ps. This normal saline is used for medication.
  9. A

    Specific Rotation of 4-Methoxy-d-Mannose in Tetrasaccharide Hydrolysis

    Homework Statement The specific rotation of a tetrasaccharide was measured to be -20.5°. Upon complete hydrolysis in acid the optical rotation of the solution was found to be -36.9°. Knowing that the specific rotations of n-acetylgalacosamine,3-deoxy-l-fucose and 2-deoxy-D-ribose are...
  10. MacLaddy

    Help with English units. Specific Heat

    Homework Statement I have a problem that I've mostly solved using Ideal-gas specific heats for Oxygen. It has the form C_p = a + bT + cT^2 + dT^3 I am supposed to give the answer in English units of \frac{Btu}{lbm}, but I am having some difficulties in my conversion. Homework...
  11. S

    Why does melting and boiling occur at a specific temperature?

    When a solid is heated, its kinetic and potential energies increases. Up to a certain point, the kinetic and potential energy is so high that any heating done to it would only increase the potential energy and not the kinetic energy of the solid anymore. When this happens, some of the...
  12. K

    Chem Eng: Calculate Heat Req for Temp Change from 25°C to 250°C

    Homework Statement Prior to entering a combustion furnace, air is heated up from ambient temperature (25 °C) to 250 °C. This change in temperature causes the specific enthalpy to change to 3745 J/mol. Assume that the pressure of the air leaving the heater is 150 kPa and the flow rate is 1.3 m3...
  13. S

    Specific heat/capacity, which cools faster?

    Which material will cool faster, one with a higher specific heat/capacity index or one with a lower value?
  14. D

    Find the sinusoidal signal at specific frequency

    Homework Statement For a phasor V(x) = 8 + 4j find the sinusoidal signal that it represents if the frequency is 50 Hz? Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution sqrt(64+16)=8.944sin(50t) so clearly this is not correct?
  15. M

    Understanding Specific Gravity: Insights for Scientists and Engineers

    Hello, So I was reading up on Specific gravity, and after seeing that the reference substance is usually water, the specific gravity has the same numerical value as the density of a given liquid. Why do scientists and engineers bother to use specific gravity, what insight does it give that...
  16. S

    Understand Specific Charge for AS Level Physics

    Hello, i have recently started doing AS level physics and i don't understand specific charge. My textbook stated ' An ion of Magnesium isotope (24 nucleon number, 12 proton number) has a charge of +3.2 x 10(to the power of negative 19) Coulombs. The charge of a proton is : 1.60 x 10(to the...
  17. M

    Is the Specific Heat of Ice Constant Below Zero Degrees Celsius?

    The portion highlighted in the paint document, is the only the specific heat for ice at -10 deg celc? What is the specific heat of ice in the interval of [-273.15,-10) and (10,0] (In deg celc) ??
  18. T

    Specific heat capacity and heat capacity?

    A spark does not cause injury when it strikes the skin of a child. If you touch the burning stem, it can cause severe burn on your fingers? WHY? What's the difference between specific heat capacity and heat capacity?
  19. andyrk

    Specific Heat Capacity of a body

    How does the amount of heat absorbed by a body depend on the mass of the body and surrounding conditions such as pressure?
  20. Z

    Looking for a function with specific properties

    Hi everyone, I'm trying to find a function of single variable f(x) with the following properties: -It is symmetric around zero -It is differentiable everywhere -f'(x)≥0 for all x>0 -f'(x)=0 when x=0 -f'(x)≤0 for all x<0 (I think these last two actually follow from the first three?)...
  21. A

    Does triple integrals have to have a specific interval?

    I hope this makes my question clear... suppose we have a triple integral of dzdydx for [0<x<1 , sqt(x)<y<1 , 0<z<1-y] and from the sketch we can see that 0<y<1 and 0<z<1... my question is this, if we change the integration to dzdxdy we get [0<x<y^2 , 0<y<1 , 0<z<1-y], is that the only way? or...
  22. N

    Specific Question about Susskind's Lecture on Tachyons

    I may have poorly titled this post, since the lecture I'm talking about isn't just about tachyons, really. What I'm referring to is what Leonard Susskind says between the 50-60 minute mark: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCyImLu0HSI&feature=youtu.be&t=46m30s In the video, Susskind...
  23. N

    General Science degree or specific area?

    So i love astronomy, physics, maths and cosmology. I want to bring this all together so i found a degree 'AstroPhysics", and it is something which i can do well in and enjoy. I'm wounding if i should go for this degree or go for an Advanced Science Degree major in Physics? So it is more of a...
  24. S

    Question about Specific Gravity.

    I know that if the specific gravity is less than 1, it will float and if it is greater than 1 it will sink. Now here's the question, if the specific gravity is equal to 1, what will happen? Please I need your explanations. Thank you so much!
  25. L

    What Dye Absorbs Strongly Around 490nm for UV/VIS Spectrophotometry?

    Hi folks, I'm looking for a dye that absorbs strongly around the 490nm range. Sort of a red/orange I guess. I cannot find a lot of data on absorbency by dye manufacturers, will begin emailing them shortly. Key word searches tend to bring up dye absorbency in relation to materials not light...
  26. M

    Very specific question about index notation

    I am reading through this text http://www.ita.uni-heidelberg.de/~dullemond/lectures/tensor/tensor.pdf and am having a bit of trouble with one of the arguments that is put in index notation. Specifically, equation (3.3). I was wondering if anyone could have a look at it and clear up a...
  27. U

    Saturn V specific impulse issue in velocity modelling with Tsiolkovsky

    Hi! I've been trying to model the Saturn V's velocity using Tsiolkovsky's ideal rocket equation, and in the process, I think I may have made a mistake with regards to the specific impulse? I've come up with the following equation, taking the change in gravity into account. (a(t) is the...
  28. N

    Solving trigonometric equations with a specific range

    Homework Statement Given that -180 <= x <= 180, solve the following equation in radians cosx = -1/sqrt(2) The Attempt at a Solution I'm not exactly sure how to solve this question with respect to the range -180 <= x <= 180. I know that -1/sqrt(2) means that x is 45 degrees in either...
  29. S

    Should I do my Masters on something more specific than my degree?

    Hi,I am studying mechanical engineering and I am going to apply for my masters in a few months.However, I am wondering if I should do my masters in Advanced Mechanical Engineering or in Fluid mechanics & Power Cycles. What do you think?If I do my masters in something more specific, is this...
  30. S

    Cast iron specific heat in function of the temp

    Hi all, I need the relationship between cast iron specific heat and temperature in order to perform a disc brake thermal analysis. Where could I get this data? I just need average values for a typical cast iron used for disc brakes. Any suggestion is appreciated Thanks
  31. T

    Thermodynamics: Change in specific enthelpy

    Homework Statement What is the change in specific enthalpy if saturated water vapor at 100 bar compresses to a pressure of 150 bar? The temperature is constant. Homework Equations None The Attempt at a Solution I used this equation to solve the problem: delta h = delta e + p *...
  32. M

    Time to achieve specific heat transfer for fluid flowing in a pipe

    I am currently in the process of designing a section of pipe in which a fluid will flow within, and would like to determine the specific heat transfer which may occur once the fluid enters the pipe, until it exits. The fluid will be flowing at a constant velocity "V" at a Temperature "T1" at...
  33. C

    Detection of a Specific Fluorescent Wavelength via iPhone camera

    So in my lab, I am working with fluorescent bacteria, specifically GFPa1 (green fluorescent protein a1) which are excited with around 500nm light and emit around 516 nm. Forgive me if these aren't correct, it isn't essential for this write-up and my notes aren't in front of me. Is there any way...
  34. T

    How do I calculate specific work for cooled air with constant pressure?

    Homework Statement Air is cooled in a process with constant pressure of 115 kPa. Before the process begins, air has a specific volume of 0.06 m^3/kg. The final specific volume is 0.03 m^3/kg. Find the specific work in the process. Homework Equations none. The Attempt at a...
  35. A

    The electric intensity E, current density j and specific resistance k

    The electric intensity E, current density j and specific resistance k are related to each other by the relation please explain
  36. arkaddas

    How to determine the rating of a capacitor for a specific purpose?

    I need to determine the capacitance for a capacitor that I will be connecting in series with a DC series motor to control the current drawn from the battery by the motor. How should I proceed? I have attached the schematic.
  37. L

    Approximation of specific heat, Debye model

    Hi everyone I have trouble with this task Homework Statement the specific heat cv is given by c_v =\frac {N_A k_b \hbar^2}{{\Omega_D}^3 {k_b}^2 T^2} \int \limits_{0}^{\Omega_D} \! \frac {\Omega^4 exp\frac{\hbar \Omega}{k_b T}}{{(exp\frac{\hbar \Omega}{k_b T}-1})^2} \, d\Omega I...
  38. Math Amateur

    MHB Specific example of Eisenstein's Theorem using R = Z

    Eisenstein's Criterion is stated in Dummit and Foote as follows: (see attachment) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Proposition 13 (Eisenstein's Criterion) Let P be a prime ideal of the integral domain R and let f(x) = x^n + a_{n-1}x^{n-1} +...
  39. S

    Specific Exergy vs Specific Flow Exergy

    I'm having some difficulty understanding exactly what the difference between the definitions of these values are. As I understand it, in terms of solving given problems, you have to use the equation for specific exergy (NOT flow) when solving a problem that isn't a "flow" problem (ie: otto...
  40. morrobay

    Entropy Of Mixing and Specific Heat

    Homework Statement 100g of lead, specific heat .0345 cal/g/C at 100 C is mixed with 200 g of water at 20 C. Find the difference in entropy of system at end from value before mixing. Note: I think the book has wrong answer of 1.42 cal/K Homework Equations Before mixing entropy for water =...
  41. G

    Calculating Specific Charge: U-238 Example

    Hi all, I am having trouble understanding how to calculate specific charge. I know that it is charge/mass. But what charge are they referring to? For instance an atom may be charged + or - and may not be charged at all. In that instance are we referring to the extra charge that exceeds the...
  42. S

    Passive amplification of a specific audio frequency range(microphone)

    Hi, I want to passively amplify a specific audio frequency range of a microphone. When I say passively I mean by non-electronic means - no op-amps or transistors. Like a speaker can be designed for specific frequency range - a woofer/tweeter/etc... I presume this works in the other direction -...
  43. G

    Do electrons need specific energies to excite electrons

    Photons need specific energy levels, equal to the difference between two energy levels to excite an electron in an atom. Is this the same case with electrons that collide with atoms?
  44. A

    Example to make clear the difference between specific intensity and fl

    hello I amm trying to understand the difference between flux and specific intensity of radiation. I understand that one is dependent on distance the other is not, but can you make it more tangible with an example?
  45. J

    What is the Difference Between Latent Heat and Specific Heat?

    Homework Statement I took a test and got it back I'm wondering if my prof. definition is correct. The heat required per unit mass of a substance to produce a phase change is called? A. specific heat B. Specific heat capacity C. latent heat I said it was C. He say's B Please...
  46. S

    Specific question about infinite size and age of the universe

    Before I say the exact question, this is a inquiry about a hypothetical situation that says the Universe is infinite in both size and age. If possible, I would like a full explanation to what happens to the Universe going beyond the specific question, but I have the question here basically as a...
  47. Y

    Higher Specific Heat Capacity: Explained

    Now consider two objects,A and B. A has a higher specific heat capacity that B. When both object is subjected to same amount of thermal or heat energy, rise in temperature in A is lower as our common reason(A has a higher specific heat capacity) But what stated by First law of thermodynamics...
  48. S

    Help creating a specific smooth curve

    Note: If this is the wrong sub-forum for this question please move it. I was not sure if this question should go in the General section or not. Question: I want to create a smooth non-piecewise curve in ℝ^{3} (3-space) such that it's intersection with the xy-plane consists of the integer...
  49. C

    Looking for a nonacademic math book for a specific demographic

    Is there anything like https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_0_8?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=six%20easy%20pieces&sprefix=six+easy%2Caps%2C127&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Asix%20easy%20pieces&tag=pfamazon01-20 by Richard Feynman for mathematics? I'm looking for a gift book that will appeal to a...
  50. Ascendant78

    Where to find what research has been done on a specific topic?

    I am curious as to how you find all the various research that has been done on a particular topic? Though I am fairly new to the study of physics, I have been told that prior to becoming involved in a particular research project, you want to look into who else has researched that particular...
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