Homework Statement
To solve the following equation for x in terms of R and 3 constants a,b, and c:
R = ((a^-x)-(b^-x))/((c^-x)-(a^-x))Homework Equations
Just the given equation
The Attempt at a Solution
I have tried taking the natural log of both sides but that doesn't seem to get me...
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Arunma, you said that "It might help if you have an idea of what kind of subfield you want to go into. If you're interested in high energy or condensed matter theory, you'll need a lot of mathematical skills."
This is actually another question I've been debating. I find many different...
Thank you for all the helpful advice so far.
Now Arunma, you said physics majors typically do well in math, so a math major would be a good GPA booster. However, I have never been very good at proofs. Also, the mathematics program at the university I will be transferring to is regarded as...
Everything I said was assuming I would take the core curriculum for sure, including 2 semesters of quantum mechanics and a semester of statistical mechanics.
I believe the program requires three electives which can be from any department, including mathematics.
Do you guys think its a...
I will be transferring to a different university this fall and I am trying to decide the following:
I am somewhat interested in math and am thinking of double majoring in it. However, I would only take math to complement my physics education. I am interested in learning group theory and...
First I would like to introduce myself: I am a 2nd year physics major at the University of California, Santa Cruz, and have applied and got accepted to UCLA, UCSD, and UCSB for transfer. Even though I have only begun studying physics, I think my interests are directed towards the more applied...
How come? Are you saying this because they are both just as good and one can attain the same level of education and future opportunities from either school? For one thing, I'm sure that these two schools do not have the exact same research opportunities in materials/ condensed matter physics, in...
So I have been admitted as a transfer to both UCSD and UCSB in physics.
I'm having a great difficulty deciding between these two schools, so perhaps you guys can help.
Here are the things that I have in mind for consideration:
Strength of the relative physics programs (in particular in...
Homework Statement
A short thin object (like a short length of wire) of length L is placed along the axis of a spherical mirror (perpendicular to the glass surface). Show that its image has length L' = (m^2)*L
so the longitudinal magnification is equal to -m^2 where m is the normal...
You pretty much had the answer already. You found the intensity of a sound that corresponds to a 12dB sound level, which was 1.58 x 10^-11. Now as you said, the ratio of the intensities would be the intensity you found over the intensity of the original sound, in this case the 0dB sound, or one...
I would agree with what the others have said. I would also add that sometimes what you need is to see how someone who knows the stuff would solve the problem. If you have discussion sections where a TA goes through many different problems, I would definitely attend that if you haven't already...