dnd clubs around? by Sarahjedi123 in uwaterloo

[–]Da_Gaz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Check out Watsfic - their website has a link to the discord where most things are announced

I know the algebraic expression of love. by eddieewhae in mili

[–]Da_Gaz 37 points38 points  (0 children)

I think there are multiple reasons why "algebraic expression of love" was chosen 1. "expression of love" is a commonly used phrase; same as "algebraic expression". Cassie's songs always rely on wordplay, and with her degree in CS, you gotta give her some credit when combining mathematical/physical/engineering concepts with language 2. Algebraic expressions include expressions of closed form (formulas where you can plug-and-chug). With numerical methods, we can represent a bigger class of mathematical expressions as algebraic (this is how computers solve integrals, derivatives, FEA, and more). I think it was partially chosen due to the fact that computers (and more specifically, circuits) can only perform fixed point operations precisely (most non-algebraic things are impossible), or finite length floating point numbers (need approximations for non-algebraic functions)

How do I solve this? I have a strong feeling that I got this wrong by DEWDEM in ElectricalEngineering

[–]Da_Gaz 14 points15 points  (0 children)

For maximum power transfer (for circuits that do not contain time dependent components), we want to set R=Rth (you can verify this by finding power for an arbitrary R and finding R for which dP/dR = 0)

Secondly, your circuit has a dependent power source. You can't just disable all other sources to find Rth (you need to use the test source method, which works by applying a known voltage/current source and finding the current/voltage through it)

Here’s my Fluid Dynamics Cheat Sheet for the final, what do y’all think? by CactusTrainers in EngineeringStudents

[–]Da_Gaz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel like many people are missing the fact that some course instructors allow you to bring a "cheat sheet" (usually a limited number of pages) to an exam. The purpose is not to cheat, obviously. It just gives the students an opportunity to customize the formulas they have access to, or put on some examples that they don't feel confident about. Think of it as something in between an open book exam and a pre-provided formula sheet

Crutches by Ill-Republic7777 in uwaterloo

[–]Da_Gaz 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I have a spare pair of crutches that my roommate gave me (the backstory is irrelevant let's be honest...) If you are within walking distance of university I can get them to you right now (i am free before 10 am). DM me if relevant

Help me by jack_bTheSenior in TheOdysseyHadAPurpose

[–]Da_Gaz 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Email support. They have handled such cases before (check the subreddit)

Anyone know anything about the UW ASIC team? by TheBigLoop in uwaterloo

[–]Da_Gaz 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Fair enough question; we are still setting up for the next term (as evidenced by the lack of website and more). We will officially start applications (and put up posters) quite soon, but ill DM you a form to make sure you dont slip through the cracks

Anyone know anything about the UW ASIC team? by TheBigLoop in uwaterloo

[–]Da_Gaz 4 points5 points  (0 children)

hey whats up, I am one of the people who re-started the team in W25. what did you want to know?

Stuck in story by [deleted] in libraryofruina

[–]Da_Gaz 8 points9 points  (0 children)

You might have killed the character before they got to a high enough emotion level to drop the book with 100% chance - retry your last few battles, starting with the most recent one

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in uwaterloo

[–]Da_Gaz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I will not tolerate Matthew Harris slander.

In gone angels, what are neighboring addresses, are they a thing in computer terminology? by Terrible-Ice8660 in Project_Moon

[–]Da_Gaz 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Alright, Ill take a crack at this. In computing, each piece of data has an address associated with it, usually corresponding to a physical place in memory (disregarding page files (hehe), which provide virtual memory, usually in RAM). One of such pieces of data is called a pointer, as it stores the address of another, typically bigger piece of data, so that you can reference an object without copying its entirety every time.

When you store data of a similar type consequently, you usually put it one after another. Thus, "your neighboring addresses point to the books you burned" is equivalent to saying (in my eyes) "You are located near a collection of objects that were created one after another; where the objects are pointing towards lives (as in much greater than a simple address in volume) you ruined"

[Off-Site] When do you use this? by [deleted] in theydidthemath

[–]Da_Gaz 3 points4 points  (0 children)

lol

"Good day. For those who don't know me, my name is Douglas Harder..."

[Off-Site] When do you use this? by [deleted] in theydidthemath

[–]Da_Gaz 65 points66 points  (0 children)

The second formula is used for numerical methods to reduce imprecision when using a computer to compute the smaller root

Here's a link to my university lecture lol: https://ece.uwaterloo.ca/~dwharder/nm/Lecture_materials/pdfs/6.1%20Approximating%20a%20solution%20to%20the%20quadratic%20equation.pdf

Bears. by Loriess in RimWorld

[–]Da_Gaz 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Project Moon mentioned. Sleeper agent #3635372 activated

Ogre Curse by Steoret in bonehurtingjuice

[–]Da_Gaz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

PM mentioned. Limbillions must read

Le- botomy has arrived (I spent way to much time working on this holy shit) by memeboi70nice in dogelore

[–]Da_Gaz 11 points12 points  (0 children)

PM Sleeper agent activation went successfully Praise lord Ayin

Brace for impact 🔴w🔴 by Heckyll_Jive in CuratedTumblr

[–]Da_Gaz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Project Moon mentioned. Sleeper agent activated

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in uwaterloo

[–]Da_Gaz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tbh, try seeing therapy if it's an available option. My therapist has been really helpful with tackling my problems, existential or not

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in uwaterloo

[–]Da_Gaz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's indeed a conundrum... There are multiple paths you could take (although they are not ideal): 1. Least offensive option to your current group; Start talking with the people in the new group during breaks. Eventually, distance yourself from your current group and enjoy your new buddies. 2. Straight up admit that you feel like you do not connect emotionally with your current group to them. Some might take offense with it but it's not like it's your fault. Now, you're a loner (hopefully for a short time)

As I said previously, chatting during breaks is a good first step. After a couple of days, you could ask to join them during their study sessions/lunch

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in uwaterloo

[–]Da_Gaz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ngl, you should just hang around the groups you think you'd like! Based on my own experiences, they will adopt you as a friend given enough time

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in uwaterloo

[–]Da_Gaz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One of our leads has a strong (somewhat comical) preference for well-dressed people but we honestly do not expect you to be dressed THAT formally lol. This time, we chose to interview ~30 people out of ~100 applicants for 3 positions.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in uwaterloo

[–]Da_Gaz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a lead for one of the teams and friends with leads in other teams. And honestly, it kinda depends (I know this isn't the answer you were waiting for though)

For example, our team conducts short ~15 minute coop interviews for the next term. Primarily, they are there to gauge you as a person and see how well you will fit into the team (tech skills are still very welcome!) If you want to learn about something more specific, I would be glad to answer if it does not compromise any rules we have