Does anybody want to help me learn
The Elder Malaclypse
19-11-2005, 17:01
Hello darlings, I'm currently studying Maths at university (first year) and my exams are in a few weeks. I just can't bring myself to study just now so I was wondering if anybody wanted to help me learn. Uhh, lets see, Complex numbers and Vectors would be a good place to start. Thanks for your concern!
Love, Mal.
Well, what exactly do you need to know? Complex numbers and vectors are a little too broad; specifics would make things much easier.
I did a year of maths at Cambridge, but after that I switched to computer science because I couldn't visualise Vector Calculus. So I may or may not be able to help.
German Nightmare
19-11-2005, 17:07
:eek: Math!
*runs away*
Sorry, not my field of expertise. Good luck on your finals, though.
(Don't you think finding a study group in RL might be easier than hanging out at NS? Just a small thought of mine, thought I'd share.). Well, all the best, anyway!
The Elder Malaclypse
19-11-2005, 17:14
Well, what exactly do you need to know? Complex numbers and vectors are a little too broad; specifics would make things much easier.
Well, first year- so, the basics you know? Position, resolution of vectors, uhh, orthogonality. Oh, could you explain, polar forms of complex numbers?
Oh, could you explain, polar forms of complex numbers?
Well that's not too hard. A complex number in polar form is written (r,theta) or r*e^(i*theta). If the number was x+iy then r=sqrt(x^2+y^2) and theta=tan(y/x).
Zouloukistan
19-11-2005, 18:11
Well that's not too hard. A complex number in polar form is written (r,theta) or r*e^(i*theta). If the number was x+iy then r=sqrt(x^2+y^2) and theta=tan(y/x).
Now it's all clear! :p
*goes away, nose blooding*
vectors suck,far too many arrows
Murderous maniacs
19-11-2005, 18:44
vectors suck,far too many arrows
i agree with you. unfortunately my degree requires me to do alot of maths including alot of vectors.
i seriously suggest you find someone to study this with in real life
failing that, get past exams and solutions for them and use them to learn what you need to know to do the past exams (even if you can't get solutions, look in your notes)
the upside of maths exams is that there are only so many questions that they can ask, so they normally just change the numbers a bit
The Elder Malaclypse
19-11-2005, 19:45
i agree with you. unfortunately my degree requires me to do alot of maths including alot of vectors.
i seriously suggest you find someone to study this with in real life
failing that, get past exams and solutions for them and use them to learn what you need to know to do the past exams (even if you can't get solutions, look in your notes)
the upside of maths exams is that there are only so many questions that they can ask, so they normally just change the numbers a bit
Yeah, its OK, I just couldn't be anused with studying today
Murderous maniacs
19-11-2005, 19:51
Yeah, its OK, I just couldn't be anused with studying today
the story of my life, i often spend less time studying for an exam than i actually spend in the exam. it's a wonder i made it to second year, and it'll be even more so when i make it to third year.
The Scientists
19-11-2005, 19:54
I find that switching off my computer and opening my books helps me to get to it. Othwerwise, it can be a good idea to organise study groups so you can help each other with the grey areas. The grey stuff matters, you see. :D
Murderous maniacs
19-11-2005, 19:57
I find that switching off my computer and opening my books helps me to get to it. Othwerwise, it can be a good idea to organise study groups so you can help each other with the grey areas. The grey stuff matters, you see. :D
getting together with people to study works, but i find it impossible to ignore the computer for very long when i'm at home - it's just too tempting to play games and watch anime
The alligator eats the bigger number! (in reference to greter than or less than signs).
That's all I know that'll be important to me.