# All Questions

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### Why are the elements of the periodic table stable? [duplicate]

I apologize in advance for the stupid question, but I was wondering about neutron decay and elements. Taking for example one of the most simple elements, Helium. Helium is made by 2 neutrons and 2 ...
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### How is the divergence of electric field related to the electric flux? [closed]

From the explanation of Maxwell's equations, I found, the flux of an electric field is mathematically represented by the by the divergence of the electric field.Then, how is the divergence of electric ...
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### magnetic field due to current carrying coils

In the Helmholtz configuration, why is the magnetic field between the two coils uniform (I know the mathematical expression)? Can anyone please explain this physically? When the distance between the ...
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### Four momentum in particle physics

I have seen four momentum defined in two different ways. One is $P =(E,\vec{p}c)$ and the other is $P =(E/c,\vec{p})$. Which one is correct and if they both are then why and when is it more convenient ...
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### Relation between eccentric and true anomalies

If $v$ is the true anomaly and $E$ the eccentric anomaly, how can I show that $$\frac{dv}{dE}=\frac{b}{r}=\frac{\sin v}{\sin E}~?$$
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### Tight binding Hamiltonian for 2D finite dimensional lattice and nanowire

The Hamiltonian of a 1D lattice having finite $N$ atoms, (if we consider one basis per atom) is given by the following $N\times N$ matrix- Here $E$ is the onsite energy and $t$ is the hopping ...
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### Why wavefunction is sometimes multiplied by the radius to get probability density?

When solving 1d particle in a box, the probability density is said to be proportional to $|\psi|$, but when solving 3d orbitals, the probability density is said to be proportional to $|\psi|^2 r^2$. ...
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### Chaotic inflationary model - bubble inside bubble

I was reading a bit about Prof. Linde's chaotic inflationary model of expansion of universe. He has mentioned about 'bubbles' of space time expansion. But no one has spoke about bubbles inside bubbles....
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### What does black hole temperature mean? [duplicate]

From the title, the question is a bit open ended. Let me make it a bit simpler. 1. What region of the black hole has temperature? Is it the surface space? the region outside? . . . etc , any precise ...
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### Electric field's area [closed]

How much area an electric field surrounds? since we're just able to draw the electric lines of force we sometimes think that the field is though 3d but surrounds a finite area. But is it measurable or ...
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### Does an atom become positively charged as a result of Beta decay? [duplicate]

Since a neutron breaks down into an electron and a proton, and the electron is emitted as beta particles, the atom has an extra proton (protons>electrons). So, the atom becomes positively charged. But ...
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### What happens during mass-energy conversion?

A mass is another form of energy. When a mass ceases to exist as 'matter', it exists as energy - in the forms of energy we generally know (light, heat). But is this so simple? When a mass exists in ...
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### Ratio of force of resistance due to liquid to that due to gravity

What is ratio of force of resistance due to liquid to that due to gravity? For any object for example a ball falling in a liquid with constant velocity, what will be the ratio?
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### Are low pressure and high pressure areas responsible for rain?

My understanding is that low pressure areas are susceptible to rain. However, high pressure areas have no rain. Now, I want to correlate this with the following areas - Lower Hutt, Wellington , NZ - ...
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### Confusion regarding the forces in a system of particles

I think the internal forces in a system of particles is zero. But is it possible for the sum of internal forces to be non zero in any case?
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### Two mass spring system

The equations of motion of the spring mass system with, m = 1 $\ddot{y_1} = -k_1y_1 + k_1(y_2-y_1)$ $\ddot{y_2} = -k(y_2-y_1) - ky_2$ My question is with the second term in the first equation. I ...
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### Does quantum mechanics break causality? [duplicate]

If quantum mechanics is probabilistic, there is no reason for a particle to be in one place and not the other, but particles do make up their minds... but how?
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### Theoretical magnetic Monopole

I'm trying to solve question B2 on the 2012 USAPHO semifinal exam (last page). The solutions are here on the last three pages. I don't understand the following line: The flux through the loop ...
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### Tunnel through center of the earth, how to find period using $adx=vdv$?

Suppose the boulder enters a tunnel dug through the center of the Earth along a diameter starting at rest. How would one calculate the time it takes for the boulder to reach the other end of the ...
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### What changes in the electrons before and after a voltage drop?

It is easy to visualize gravitational potential energy as a function of the position of height, and a change in this potential is manifested in a change in height. Further, by the work-energy theorem ...
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### Does Gauss's law not hold when there are charges outside of the Gaussian surface?

For example, if I have a gaussian surface and a negative charge somewhere outside that gaussian surface, there's going to be a non-zero electric flux. However, According to gauss's law, electric ...
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### Does the property of being “virtual” for a particle depend on the observer?

I've read at several places that a static magnetic (and electric for that matter) field can be thought of as made by virtual photons, at least that's what I understood. Now, in Special Relativity we ...
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### Basic Vector field question about notation [closed]

I am taking my first class in electrodynamics and the problem I am working on has a notation I have never seen before Consider a vector field of the form $V= f(x)y + g(y)x$ Is this essentially the ...
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### Confusion regarding step in Einstein's 1905 paper on the electrodynamics of moving bodies

Could someone explain this step in Einstein's 1905 paper on the electrodynamics of moving bodies. I tried differentiating both sides of the first equation and still don't arrive at the second one, ...
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### Why is the sound channel in the ocean especially good for low frequency sound?

Why does not the high frequency sound propagate as far? The dispersion curve $\omega(k)$ is almost linear, right?
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### Understanding the delayed choice quantum eraser from a quantum information stand point

A continuation of Understanding the quantum eraser from a quantum information stand point What quantum circuit would correspond to delayed choice? In particular, the decision of whether to not to ...
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### What would it be like if the supernova ASAS-SN-15lh was in the Milky way?

I'm simply wondering what it would be like if the super nova ASAS-SN-15lh (http://www.sciencemag.org/news/2016/01/universe-s-most-luminous-supernova-was-50-times-brighter-milky-way) was in our milky ...
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### How much mass should be removed from balloon

If a hot air balloon has a mass of 310 kg and it is motionless due to an upward buoyant force, how much weight should be removed to obtain an acceleration of 0.15m/s^2 upward. I am not sure how to ...