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Determining the Speed of Light
When measuring a speed, the most common way to calculate it is by recording
how far something went and the time it took to go that far. In the case of light,
this is very difficult. One could conceivably shine a light over a vast distance
and have someone else record when they see the light, but this would be difficult
even at large distances. The person recording when they see it will need to have
terrific reflexes to accurately measure a correct time as the time will be very
short. A better method involves the use of a quickly rotating mirror and a beam
of light. By aiming a beam of light o the rotating mirror, then reflecting it
o a second stationary mirror back into the rotating mirror, calculations can be
made on the speed of light. After first hitting the rotating mirror, the mirror
will rotate very slightly in the time it takes the beam of light to return and
will reflect back to a different position from where it came from. By measuring
the displacement of the round trip, a measurement of the speed of light can be
made.
sampterson

Introduction to Abstract Math Weekly Homework #1
weekly homework
Joseph Stockdill

Lecture Outline Template
For students in Mr. Stern's math and physics electives at Stuyvesant High School.
Joseph Stern

Dummit and Foote Chapter 2 Solutions
Solutions to Chapter 2 of Dummit and Foote's Abstract Algebra
James Ha

Transactions in Euclidean Geometry Template
This is the template for papers in the course
Math 3600: Euclidean Geometry
at the University of Northern Iowa
Theron J Hitchman

On the Identity of the Coefficient of Static Friction Between an Object and an Inclined Surface
A derivation for finding the coefficient of static friction between an object and an inclined surface the object rests on using the minimum angle of the inclined plane at which the object starts to accelerate.
Ivan V. Morozov

Proof portfolio template
Math 250, Meredith College
Phillip Andreae

MDA HW1
Multivariate analysis
Mbukam Edward

Linear Assignment 1
First assignment dealing with nullspace and rowspace
Arielle Knittel