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  1. The height of the pyramid of Cheops - Physics Forums

    Dec 9, 2020 · The discussion centers on the mathematical ratios associated with the height and base of the Cheops Pyramid, specifically comparing the ratio derived from the formula 2/π (approximately …

  2. Great Pyramid of Cheops (Center of Mass Problem) - Physics Forums

    Oct 15, 2005 · The Great Pyramid of Cheops has a height of 148.6 m and a base edge length of 227.4 m, resulting in a volume calculated as V = (L^2)H/3. The center of mass must be determined using …

  3. PW GTF (Geared TurboFan) Engines Manufacturing Issues Affecting …

    Dec 31, 2025 · Pratt & Whitney's GTF (Geared TurboFan) engines, specifically the PW1000G series and its variant PW1100G, are facing significant manufacturing issues due to defects in turbine disks …

  4. What is the center of mass of a pyramid? • Physics Forums

    Oct 13, 2004 · The center of mass of a pyramid can be calculated using integration techniques, specifically by evaluating the triple integral of the mass density over the volume of the pyramid. The …

  5. Demystifying the Often Misunderstood Bernoulli’s Equation

    Dec 3, 2018 · The goal of this post is to present Bernoulli's equation, its derivation based on energy conservation, and interpretations based on both momentum and energy conservation, and its …

  6. What is the Exact Solution to 0.739085? - Physics Forums

    Apr 1, 2005 · The exact solution to the equation cos (x) = x is approximately 0.739085, but it cannot be expressed in terms of a finite combination of constants such as e, π, and φ (the golden ratio). The …

  7. Why do massless particles have only two degrees of freedom?

    Mar 28, 2011 · Massless particles, such as photons and massless neutrinos, possess only two degrees of freedom due to their helicity states. Unlike massive particles that exhibit 2j+1 degrees of freedom, …

  8. Night coldest right before sunrise? - Physics Forums

    Jun 2, 2014 · Of course night is colder than daytime in general but it seems to me that maybe half an hour before sunrise it seems to suddenly get much colder, like freezing cold. Maybe it's just my …

  9. Introduction to the World of Algebras - Physics Forums

    Jul 8, 2023 · This article is meant to provide a guide and a presentation of the main parts of this zoo of algebras. And we will meet many famous mathematicians and physicists on the way.

  10. Calculate the speed of a proton given its kinetic energy

    Dec 9, 2012 · The discussion centers on calculating the speed of a proton with a mass of 1.67E-27 kg and a kinetic energy of 145 eV. The correct approach involves converting the kinetic energy to joules …