
Derivative of the Volume of a Cone - Physics Forums
Nov 25, 2007 · The discussion centers on finding the derivative of the volume of a cone, represented by the formula V = (1/3)πr²h. Participants clarify that to compute the derivative, one must identify the …
Hopf fibration of 3-sphere | Page 2 • Physics Forums
Jan 12, 2026 · The Hopf fibration of the 3-sphere consists of fibers that are circles, which do not intersect and collectively form the 3-sphere. The 3-sphere can be represented as the locus of …
Consistency of Relativistic QM - Physics Forums
Oct 25, 2025 · Hi All While going through my book on QFT for mathematicians (What Is a Quantum Field Theory? by Michel Talagrand) I came across the following: 'Quantum Mechanics, in its standard …
What is 'K' in K=1/4pi Epsilon 0? - Physics Forums
Aug 27, 2011 · The discussion clarifies that 'k' in the equation 1/2mv² = kQq/r represents the Coulomb constant, valued at approximately 8.988 x 10^9 Nm²/C². It is defined as k = 1/4πε₀, where ε₀ is the …
COMSOL Student Copy: Free Academic License • Physics Forums
Apr 2, 2015 · Hello, The discussion revolves around the COMSOL Student Copy, which provides a free academic license for students. Participants emphasize the importance of adhering to forum rules, …
Electric Fields inside Conductors & Gauss' Law - Physics Forums
Jan 12, 2026 · Gauss' Law doesn't say that - it says The integral is important because Gauss is making a statement about the flux through a closed surface, not just some random non-closed surface. …
How does multiplication with 2's complement work? - Physics Forums
Jan 23, 2023 · I recently learned of a multiplication method of signed numbers using 2's complement. Here is the answer. What I want to know is how does this multiplication work? I understand that two's …
Do we include asymptotes as critical points? - Physics Forums
Nov 30, 2007 · This discussion centers on whether asymptotes should be classified as critical points in the context of the function y = x sqrt (4-x^2). The critical points identified are √2 and -√2, while the …
Wave Number (k) 2pi/lambda = Radians /Unit Distance
Oct 9, 2015 · The wave number k = 2π/λ . But is defined as radians per unit distance. What is the correlation here between the wavelength and radians ?
What Does Azimuthal Symmetry Mean in Physics? - Physics Forums
Oct 25, 2014 · Azimuthal symmetry in physics refers to a system's invariance under rotation around a specific axis, typically the z-axis. This concept is defined mathematically by the condition m=0, …