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A shtick (Yiddish: שטיק‎) is a comic theme or gimmick. The word entered the English language from the Yiddish shtik (שטיק), in turn derived from German Stück and Polish sztuka (both ultimately from Proto-Germanic *stukkiją), all meaning "piece" or "thing"; note that "Theaterstück" is the German
word for Play (theatre) (and is a synonym of "Schauspiel", literally "viewing play"
in contrast to the "Singspiel").
The English word "piece" is sometimes used in a similar context (e.g., a musical piece).
In stand-up comedy context a near equivalent term is a "bit". Another variant is "bits of business" or just "bits". Shtick may refer to an adopted persona, usually for comedy performances, that is maintained consistently (though not necessarily exclusively) across the performer's career. In this usage, the recurring personalities adopted by Laurel and Hardy through all of their many comedy films (although they often played characters with different names and occupations) would qualify as their shtick. A comedian might maintain several different shticks of this sort, particularly if appearing in a variety show encouraging development of multiple characters, such as Saturday Night Live.
In common usage, the word shtick has also come to mean any talent, style, habit, or other eccentricity for which a person is particularly well-known, even if not intended for comedic purposes. For example, a person who is known locally for an ability to eat dozens of hot dogs quickly might say that it was his shtick. Among Orthodox Jews, "shtick" can also refer to wedding shtick, in which wedding guests entertain the bride and groom through dancing, costumes, juggling, and silliness.
Because of its roots in show business, shtick has taken on connotation of a contrived and often used act. For this reason, journalists and commentators often apply the word disparagingly to stock replies from politicians.

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  1. F

    Cylindrical Coordinates Triple Integral -- stuck in one place

    Homework Statement Use cylindrical coordinates to evaluate triple integral E (sqrt(x^2+y^2)dv where E is the solid that lies within the cylinder x^2+y^2 = 9, above the plane z=0, and below the plane z=5-y Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution So i just need to know how to get the bounds...
  2. J

    MHB Help Needed: I'm Stuck on Steps and Not Sure If They're Correct

    I have done up some of the steps. I got stuck and not sure how to continue. I am not sure if those steps are correct. Need help on that.
  3. M

    Other Stuck After Receiving a Master Offer in Physics - Seeking Guidance and Advice

    I just got a taught Master offer in Physics (part-time mode for 2 years) and I don't know what to do... First of all, I have a BSc in Applied Physics which I graduated in 2011. I study Physics because it is interesting. I felt happy when I got to understand something new (about the universe)...
  4. T

    How many milennials really are stuck in our parents' houses?

    I'm a millennial that's truly stuck in my parent's basement. I've heard from multiple Uber and Lyft drivers that more and more college graduates are also moving back home because they're starting to run out of money from (half) independence (because they're stuck in student loan college debt)...
  5. P

    Are 2 bar magnets stuck together, twice as strong?

    Can 2 bar magnets be stuck together to create a magnetic field about twice as strong?
  6. J

    B The deduction of Schrodinger equation, I'm stuck

    Hi everyone! Please, I'm trying to understand the Schrodinger equation, and I've understood it this far, which which is a miracle, hehehe: (Laplacian)(psi) plus ((2phi)/h)^2.2m (E-V)(psi) I know that hbar = h/(2phi) But how that turns into (Laplacian)(psi)+2m/(hbar)^2.(E-V)(psi) My math...
  7. billyray

    Can Mesh Analysis with Three Loops Solve a Four-Loop Circuit?

    Homework Statement I have a circuit that I am to analyse and find I. I am told to use an excel matrix sheet given to me to solve 3 unknowns. I have 4 loops so this is a problem. I have made an attempt using three loops and referred to a previous thread on here for some help. It says I can do...
  8. C

    How to Convert Rectangular Integrals to Polar Coordinates Correctly?

    Homework Statement Trying to help a friend with a problem. We are supposed to solve the below using polar coordinates. The actual answer is supposed to be π/16. Solving the integral is not the issue, just converting it. 2. The attempt at a solution What I got sort of worked, but it is only...
  9. L

    Stuck on Reaction Enthelpy Question

    Homework Statement What mass of methane must be combusted with excess oxygen to generate enough heat to warm 675 g of water by 25.0 C? (assume no heat lost to surroundings)Homework Equations Specific heat of H20= 4.184 J/g*C q = mCT balanced equation: CH4 + 2O2 -> CO2 + 2H2O The Attempt at a...
  10. Q

    Stuck on this integral (using partial fraction decomposition)

    Homework Statement \int\frac{x^2}{\sqrt{x^2+4}}dx Homework Equations n/a The Attempt at a Solution Letting x=2tan\theta and dx=2sec^2\theta d\theta \int\frac{x^2}{\sqrt{x^2+4}}dx=\int\frac{4tan^2\theta}{\sqrt{4+4tan^2\theta}}2sec^2\theta d\theta=\int\frac{8tan^2\theta...
  11. jedishrfu

    B For those of us Who get stuck in a Hole

    Using Physics to get out of a hole: https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-hoist-yourself-out-of-a-hole-with-physics/ Remember folks: Don’t try this at home as you may be late for dinner.
  12. A

    Rearranging Formulas: Fairly simple but I'm very stuck

    Homework Statement Change the subject of the equation to (g) Homework Equations T = 2π√l/g x^2 The Attempt at a Solution In my attempt I've divided both sides by 2π for T/2π = √l/g x^2 Then I decided to square both sides for (T/2π)^2 = l/g x^2 Now I'm really not sure if what I've done...
  13. R

    MHB Stuck on a trigonometric identity proof....

    $\frac{1 -\cos A}{1 + \cos A} = (\cot A - \csc A)^2$
  14. C

    Solving ODEs with Laplace. Stuck at Partial Fraction Expansi

    Homework Statement Hi, So I had a pretty long question solving a Linear ODE but now I've gotten stuck at this stage where I can't seem to get it into the right form to carry out partial fraction expansion Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution [/B] I'm quite sure that I what I have at...
  15. A

    Job Skills What Masters Degree Should I Pursue as a Biology Major to Advance My Career?

    hello! So i have been working in manufacturing (aseptic processing) big pharma for more than a year now. I have a biology degree. I am 26 to 27 next month. I do not like it at all, since I feel like I am in some ways at the bottom of the food chain. Least payed, little advancement and...
  16. J

    MHB Complex wave forms and fundamentals.... Very very stuck

    Hi, My teacher tasked me with a complex waveform question, i have looked for some time to find out how to tackle these, but i still do not know where to begin. Any help would be greatly appreciated, not look for an answer just a method. i=12sin(40*\pi t) + 4sin(120* \pi t - /3\pi) + 2sin(200...
  17. I

    Stuck on separable equation relating to moment of inertia

    Homework Statement (a) Consider a cylindrical can of gas with radius R and height H rotating about its longitudinal axis. The rotation causes the density of the gas, η, to obey the differential equation dη(ρ)/dp = κ ω2 ρ η(ρ) where ρ is the distance from the longitudinal axis, the constant κ...
  18. Nathan phisi

    Stuck on an Electrical Potential Energy Question

    Homework Statement A charge of Q = −1 µC is moved from point A to point B. Which of the following situations will result in an increase in electrical potential energy? I've now uploaded the files below Homework Equations F = qE U = qV a b c d e f g h The Attempt at a Solution I think...
  19. G

    Stuck on projectile motion problem using gravitational force

    Homework Statement A projectile is fired vertically from the Earth's surface with an initial speed of 11.4 km/s. Neglecting air drag, how far (in meters) above the surface of the Earth will it go? Homework Equations (1/2)mv^2 -GmM/R The Attempt at a Solution KEi+PEi = KEf+PEf (1/2)mv^2 -...
  20. T

    MHB Stuck on the sides of a triangle problem

    I have figured out the triangle's height and base, but I need to figure out sides a and b. I have tried Pythagorean theorem and similar triangle ratios, but it is not working out. Please help. See picture below. Thank you.
  21. B

    I'm stuck on solving a linear quadrupole problem

    Homework Statement [ Homework Equations I found this is about linear quadrupole and these are potential of it. [/B] The Attempt at a Solution So, i solve the problem (a) by using potential. This is what I've done, I'm not sure if it is right though.[/B] And i have no idea how can i...
  22. Ameer Bux

    How to Solve a Cubic Equation Involving Derivatives and Substitutions?

    Homework Statement Refer to attached image. Please help. It's due tomorrow. Homework Equations Doesn't state The Attempt at a Solution Refer to attached image
  23. D

    Programs Conflicted College Student: EE or CS?

    I really love physics, and have been thinking about majoring in it for a while, but due to the fact that I think I'd rather just work after getting my degree instead of pursuing a PhD, I have been following the engineering path. I am currently a second year ME student, and I am just now...
  24. T

    Physics Stuck on a Decision: Physics or Mechatronics Engineering?

    I am really enthusiastic about physics and always dreamt of becoming a physicist but unfortunately my parent's don't really agree :( and that they are instead telling me to get into mechatronics engineering which is good since I do have a love for robotics and automation but compared to natural...
  25. B

    Is Every Ring Where a Squared Equals a Itself Commutative?

    Homework Statement If ##a^2 = a## for all ##a \in R##, then ##R## is commutative. Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution I have been working on this problem for a few hours without any success; I literally have nothing but a's and b's scrawled over a bunch of papers. I could use a hint.
  26. D

    Got stuck due to the inequality not being satisfied

    Homework Statement Let ##a,b,c## be positive integers and consider all the quadratic equations of the form ##ax^2-bx+c=0## which have two distinct real roots in ##(0,1)##. Find the least positive integers ##a## and ##b## for which such a quadratic equation exist. Homework EquationsThe Attempt...
  27. garylau

    I Why Does an RL Circuit Use a Negative Sign in the Inductor Term?

    Sorry this is the first time i come to this forum. Why the -Ldi/dt in the left side is minus but not plus sign i got confused Does everyone can help me in this problem thank you ------------------------------------------------------------- i know V-Ri-Ldi/dt=0 is true in the right hand...
  28. Cocoleia

    Stuck with this non-trivial algebra, solving for x

    Homework Statement I am trying to solve for x in this equation: Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution I tried solving it like a quadratic equation. This is the most simplified I could get it. Can someone please help me find a simpler expression
  29. R

    Stuck finding a specific value of an inverse of a complex matrix

    Homework Statement Consider the following matrix. A = 2 + 4i...1 + 5i 2 − 3i...2 + 3i Let B = A-1. Find b12 (i.e., find the entry in row 1, column 2 of A−1) Homework Equations A-1 = 1/(ad - cb)* [ d -b ] [ -c a ] <--imagine as 2x2 matrix with first row (d,-b) and second row...
  30. R

    Stuck on expressing a complex number in the form (a+bi)

    Homework Statement Express the complex number (−3 +4i)3 in the form a + bi Homework Equations z = r(cos(θ) + isin(θ)) The Attempt at a Solution z = -3 + 4i z3 = r3(cos(3θ) + isin(3θ)) r = sqrt ((-3)2 + 42) = 5 θ = arcsin(4/5) = 0.9273 ∴ z3 = 53(cos(3⋅0.9273) + isin(3⋅0.9273)) a = -117 b...
  31. oa8

    How Fast Must You Travel to See Light Pulses Simultaneously?

    Homework Statement In a certain inertial frame two light pulses are emitted a distance 5 km apart and separated by 5 µs. As observed from another frame, which is traveling parallel to the line joining the points where the pulses are emitted at a velocity v with respect to this frame, the pulses...
  32. T

    MHB Stuck with probability question involving tree diagram?

    Dear friends, I'm unable to solve the following probability question. Please help me solve it. Thanks in advance. The answer given in the book is: 5/9 [for part (b)]. Don't know even if the answer is correct. Suzi has taken up golf, and she buys a golf bag containing five different clubs...
  33. F

    Space vector analysis of 3 phase -- stuck on a concept

    I am trying to understand space vectors in 3 phase machines. If you have a balanced 3 phase system, the 3 phasors of voltage, current or whatever... should sum to 0. i<0 + i<-120 + i<-240 = 0. But in this image of a rotating space vector ...
  34. F

    2nd order ODE boundary value constant input-- stuck

    Homework Statement Uxx - SU = A ; 0<x<1 Boundary conditions : Ux(0) = 0 U(1) = 0 The Attempt at a Solution I tried to set a new variable W = u + A, I can get rid of the A in the main equation and U(1) becomes = 1. If I set U= C*esqrt(S)x into the equation, its a trivial solution because of...
  35. N

    I Driven forced oscillation wmax for Amax stuck on maths ><

    Hello Need some help simplifying this. In relation to a driven oscillator I am looking for wmax for which the amplitude is maximum. I understand the theory and I am just missing something with the maths and I know its probably something so stooooopid I am missing >< I'm taking the derivative...
  36. M

    Studying Overcoming Struggles with Calculus: Is Skipping Tough Problems OK?

    Hi. Right now I'm working on Morris Kline's Calculus: An Intuitive and Physical Approach after having finished Saxon's Advanced Mathematics (precaclulus book). I came in feeling strong and now honestly I just feel very frustrated. I can do something like 60-70% of the problems but there seems...
  37. N

    Studying How Do You Tackle Tough Problems When Stuck?

    Hey guys and girls, We have all stumbled upon some problems/tasks where We would have no idea how to proceed. (I am not talking about calculation errors). What works best for you in these situations? I usually go do something completely else. Activating Other parts of the brain may give you...
  38. Alexstrasza

    How Can I Simplify This Integral Using Green's Theorem?

    Homework Statement I have a linear integral (e^xsiny-2)dx + (e^xcosy+x^2)dy y≥0 2x=x^2+y^2 I used Green's theorem and got: ∬ (e^xcosy+2x) - (e^xcosy) dy dx x bounds: from 0 to 2 y bounds: from 0 to sqrt(2x-x^2) After solving all that stuff I get to: ∫ (2x) (sqrt(2x-x^2)) dx x bounds: 0 to...
  39. L

    Stuck in algebra factoring polynomial

    Homework Statement I did some refresher exercises in khan academy. I tried to wrap my head around the factoring problems, but it did not go well... I did not understand the khan academy tips and hints. (about factoring) one particular difficult polynomial was thus: factorize the polynomial...
  40. E

    How Can I Solve This 2D Kinetics Problem with Time-Dependent Reactions?

    Homework Statement Hi, I've been trying to solve this exercise for the last four hours and I'm totally stuck. The problems goes like this: Given the mechanism in the image, located in the vertical plane, the OB cord is cut when t=0. Find the reactions Rx, Ry and N in {Kgf} for the instants...
  41. J

    Why Does MCNP5 Behave Differently Across Operating Systems?

    I recently installed MCNP5 on rocks cluster running centOS 6.5, with mpich2-1.4.1p. While running simulations, MNCP5 is stuck in loop in 2 of the simulations. When I tried to perform one of the stuck simulations on windows with mpich-1.2.4, it didn't stuck. Can anyone guide me why MNCP5 is...
  42. H

    Arclength Problem; stuck on integration

    Homework Statement Find the arclength of $$r(t) = <{t}^2/2,{t}^3/3>$$ from t=-1 to t=1 Homework Equations I have used this equation for arclength $$\int_{-1}^{1}|{r}'(t)|dt$$ The Attempt at a Solution After integrating (using u substitution) I have the solution...
  43. Hardikph

    Stuck Again: Find the Correct Answer to ƒ(x)

    I was doin' some coursera quiz. It asked this question : Let ƒ(x) = (x2 - x - 42) / x-7 find as x → 7. Now I approach x from both sides and it get me 2 different answer. So which one is correct: 13 or 14?
  44. KF33

    Stuck on Math Problem: Finding the Derivative

    Homework Statement I have been working on the problem below and I am stuck. I am stuck primarily because of the part where is says x=0. If x-0, it should cancel everything out. The derivative of 0 is 0 so will cancel everything out I think, so I am not sure if that is the reasoning and the...
  45. K

    Bullets stuck in a log and speed it up

    Homework Statement A cannon shoots bullets of mass m0 and velocity v0 at a massive log of wood of mass 100m0. the interval between the bullets is t0. the surface is smooth. the bullets are stuck in the wood. the penetration time of the bullets is very short, relative to t0. 1) What's the log's...
  46. Erenjaeger

    Please help, stuck -- Standard error in speed of sound wave....

    https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfa1/v/t34.0-12/13100972_1004336679646107_71786442_n.png?oh=c0e0ad9cf30125d301d2069c6402b621&oe=57222F24&__gda__=1461854936_dad2ac5d3bd3a844b9428cd47c7dc733 Not sure if this counts as "advanced physics homework" but can someone please help me...
  47. Z

    Programs Which Major to Choose: Mechanical Engineering or Physics?

    So I'm a second year community college student, I only have a few days left to pick my classes for the fall, and I have no idea which one I want to major in. I guess the one MAJOR plus to doing engineering is that my community college offers an associates in mechanical engineer, but not in...
  48. kamhogo

    Deriving Q (t)=Qmax (1-e^(-t/tau)). Stuck. Please help.

    Homework Statement I am trying to derive the equation for the charge of a capacitor as a function of time: Q (t) = Qmax (1-e^(-t/tau). Homework Equations Kirchhoff's loop law I (t) = dQ(t)/dt Delta Vbat= Epsilon Delta Vresistor= -I*R = [-dQ(t)/dt]*R Delta Vcapacitor= Q/C Qmax = C*Epsilon Tau =...
  49. NATURE.M

    Stuck on obtaining a closed form for parameter using MLE

    Homework Statement We have a Markov Random Field with the log likelihood as such: $$ l(\theta) = \sum\limits_{i=1}^L \log p(x^{(i)}|\theta) = \sum\limits_{i=1}^L \left( \sum\limits_{s \in V} \theta_{s} x_{s}^{(i)} - \log \sum\limits_{x} \exp \left\lbrace \sum\limits_{s \in V} \theta_{s} x_{s}...
  50. F

    How Can I Correctly Integrate e^(ix)cos(x)?

    I'am trying to prove \int e^{ix}cos(x) dx= \frac{1}{2}x-\frac{1}{4}ie^{2ix} Wolfram tells so http://integrals.wolfram.com/index.jsp?expr=e^%28i*x%29cos%28x%29&random=false But I am stuck in obtaining the first term: My step typically involved integration by parts: let u=e^{ix}cos(x) and...
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