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    What Is the Current Amplification Ratio in a Bipolar Junction Transistor?

    Well he usually give us problems where we have to derive our own equations to use. This one seemed too much like a plug and chug question considering that equation was all over the lecture and book. Thank you though!
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    What Is the Current Amplification Ratio in a Bipolar Junction Transistor?

    Homework Statement If IB and IC (IB = Base current and IC = Collector current) of bipolar junction transistor are 1mA and 100 mA respectively, determine its current amplification ratio in common emitter configuration.Homework Equations IC=β*IB Where β = current gain = \alpha/(\alpha-1) (is this...
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    Retake physics 1 or take modern physics?

    Right on. If there's no pre-req conflicts go for modern physics. With that math under your belt you'll do okay. Remember though that engineering programs have a lot of intro engineering classes that are required to move along. Best thing to do is talk to an engineering advisor and explain to...
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    Retake physics 1 or take modern physics?

    I don't know how you were able to take calc-based physics 2 without taking the first one but I wouldn't worry about taking calc-based physics 1 just cause you might have "missed out" on something crucial. It MIGHT have prepared you somewhat better. But if you got through physics 2 calc based...
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    What Are Your Other Passions Besides Science and Mathematics?

    He was also an avid bongo drum player. Come to think of it, Feynman did A LOT of stuff.
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    Looking for guidance, math and physics wise

    The fact that you are on this forum shows you have what it takes. First let me tell you a bit about myself. Throughout high school (graduated in 2011) I was placed in gifted/honors/AP classes throughout the four years. This included math and science classes. It turns out that my freshman year I...
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    About understanding things and solving problems

    Skim through this. It doesn't only apply to physics but academia in general. It's titled "How to Study Physics" written just after world war two during the golden age of physics. http://www.lhup.edu/~dsimanek/chapman.htm
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    Advice for Adam: Physics Books for a Junior Major

    Nope. Six easy pieces are the first six chapters of volume one of the FLP (Feynman Lectures On Physics). Its a bit pricey I know but being a physics major yourself I would just add it to this semester's textbook list. If money is a serious issue I would just get the PDF which can be found from a...
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    Is Amazon Student Worth It for Buying and Selling Textbooks?

    I have a total of 8 student .edu accounts available (from siblings and best friends) which gives me 4 years of free amazon student. We all make our own wish lists and pay with our own cards but same account . I LOVE 2 DAY SHIPPING! If you have siblings in college or your spouse is enrolled give...
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    Advice for Adam: Physics Books for a Junior Major

    Feynman's Lectures on Physics. I'm guessing you've already heard of it considering the fact that you're a physics major. It provides THE BEST overview of most if not all topics and branches of physics. I'm currently a junior too and I'll tell you it is very challenging at points but very...
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