Derivative of the Volume of a Cone - Physics Forums
Nov 25, 2007 · The discussion revolves around finding the derivative of the volume of a cone, specifically in the context of related rates problems in calculus. Participants explore the implications …
DoE SULI/CCI 2026 Application/Acceptances & Expectations
Feb 3, 2026 · Hi all-- I submitted my application for the CCI around a month ago and the anticipation to see if I get accepted or not is overwhelming! My first and second-choice laboratories were INL and …
Gravitons/ Gravity • Physics Forums
Apr 4, 2026 · Hi I was wondering what determines whether the Graviton(assuming they exist) get absorbed or pass through an object?
Higher magnification calibration slide • Physics Forums
Mar 23, 2026 · I thought the graticule was placed in the eyepiece so is not subject to the full magnification?
What Exactly is Dirac's Delta Function? - Physics Forums
Aug 29, 2025 · In Dirac's Principles of Quantum Mechanics published in 1930 he introduced a "convenient notation" he referred to as a "delta function" which he treated as a continuum analog to …
Have Scientists Seen an Electron? How We Detect Them
Nov 17, 2015 · Have Scientists Seen an Electron? Why Seeing Isn’t Enough This article is not about literally seeing a single electron with your eye; it addresses the broader—and common—belief that …
Heat generation under shock waves • Physics Forums
Apr 11, 2026 · I want to describe physically the thermal response of dentin under laser-induced shock waves. Dentin is not homogeneous. It consists of a stiff hydroxylapatite lattice and a softer, …
Unification Theory • Physics Forums
Jul 9, 2021 · In my Hamiltonian, H = Lorentz force times distance L, or length of a thin silicon block of length L, and the Lorentz force = q. (E + vXB), so the metric can...
Thrust Bearings and Smooth Journal Bearings reaction moment?
Sep 6, 2017 · The discussion revolves around the presence of reaction moments in thrust bearings and smooth journal bearings, as referenced in R. C. Hibbeler's textbook on Mechanics of Materials. …
Mathematical Prep for Physics Majors — Essential Guide
May 11, 2015 · It has often been said that a physics major sometime needs more mathematics than even a mathematics major. Let's find out if that is true!