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    Programs Graduate next spring or finish math degree?

    Overview: Can't decide between two scenarios. 1)Graduate spring 2014 with B.S. in physics 2)Graduate spring 2015 with B.S. physics and B.S. in computational mathematics (also with additional physics courses and labs) Situation: I can graduate next spring with the minimal classes for...
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    Period of circular orbit with in terms of varying speeds and radius.

    Homework Statement A particle of unknown mass moves in a circular orbit of radius R under the influence of a central force centred at some point inside the orbit. The minimum and maximum speeds of the particle are vmin and vmax respectively. Find the orbital period T in terms of these speeds...
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    Post Your Summer/Fall 2012 Class Schedules

    These are the classes for this year, we do it by year at our university. But in reality I have all my classes figured out until I graduate in 2015 including 2 masters level courses. Physics Major - Sophmore Year Summer: Calculus 2 Calculus 3 Modern Physics I Fall: Differential Equations...
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    Mind challange when friends buys a car

    This one wasn't too hard. I came up with the following answer, if there's any flaws I'd like them to be pointed out.
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    Managing Student Loans: Balancing Need and Responsibility

    I made it through my first year of college on a full ride, my second year I worked and payed it off and can say until this summer (which is the start of classes for the third year) I had no student debt. But when I graduate I still will have around 32K in student debt. I have talked to my loan...
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    Did you kiss more chicks or had chick fil a?

    I had never heard of a Chick-fil-A until this controversy. But I am for kissing more chicks.
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    Online Study Groups - Join Freely & Help Each Other Out!

    I have my Calc 2 finals tomorrow so if you have any questions about the course you may ask me. Got almost 100% in the class.
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    Online Study Groups - Join Freely & Help Each Other Out!

    Hopefully we can find someone else who knows that subject or is studying it to join you!
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    Online Study Groups - Join Freely & Help Each Other Out!

    Calculus Based Physics 1 and 2. Physics for Scientist and Engineers 1: Topics include: kinematics, Newtonian dynamics, work, energy, power, conservation of energy and momentum, circular motion, rotational motion, gravity, harmonic oscillations, wave motion and sound. Edit: Not sure on the...
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    Online Study Groups - Join Freely & Help Each Other Out!

    I was just wondering if anyone has ever tried this? Anyway, Over the summer, I'm taking calculus 2, multi variable calculus and university physics. This fall I will be in modern physics, university physics 2, diff equations and chemistry. I was just wondering if anyone would like to...
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    Does Height Influence Attractiveness and Dating Preferences?

    Heh. No but it's something I have noticed. It reminds them of their family more, and if a girl has a great connection with her family I believe she will be more inclined to date a guy who has similar traits.
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    What is the Best Saxophone Song?

    Gotye - Somebody that I Used to Know Flogging Molly - If I Ever Leave This World Alive
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    Mathematical Proof That The Media is Sexist and Bad at Math

    The only way it would be possible, of what the article discusses, is if there were tons of guys acting in homosexual ways, which i presume is false
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    Does Height Influence Attractiveness and Dating Preferences?

    Interesting topic. I'm 6'3 and pretty well built and I've dated girls from 5'2 to 6'2 (currently with a 5'2). I've also been rejected by all types of girls in between those areas too. What I've noticed, from watching friends and girls I've dated, is that if the girl has a tall father and tall...
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    Who Is DocHoliday, the New Physics Forums Member?

    Halibut :D But probably theoretical work with plasma physics. Although nuclear physics very much interests me also. I hope through this site and a few more classes I can find something about physics I will enjoy above others. Otherwise for now I've always loved math and I enjoy the problem...
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