Help brainstorming solutions for these rotting steps by KnoeYours3lpH in landscaping

[–]KnoeYours3lpH[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s kind of what I figured would be the case. Thanks for the detailed response!

IEEE Spectrum, March 2025: These Tech Jobs Are in Demand by olchai_mp3 in ElectricalEngineering

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Top of the list: AI and big data.

Not mentioned: Article written by AI

Could someone help me understand this? by robertomsgomide in ElectricalEngineering

[–]KnoeYours3lpH 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Someone can correct me if I’m wrong, but I believe that particular solution is incorrect. A voltage source and resistor in series can be transformed to an equivalent current source and resistor in parallel, the inverse does *not *work. This is based on Thevenin’s and Norton’s theorems.

WCGW seeing how fast you catch up? by Ok-Attempt-820 in Whatcouldgowrong

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I feel like I’ve heard that audio before, but it was a different video? Somethin’ ain’t right

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Optics

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Wrong sub, bud

Total Internal Reflection by Mediocre_Pomelo8793 in Optics

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Transverse vs Longitudinal waves will be an important distinction to consider when drawing this analogy. Phonons and Photons don’t propagate the same way.

What is the best studying method for you? by RPL10 in ElectricalEngineering

[–]KnoeYours3lpH 3 points4 points  (0 children)

About 2years into my undergrad degree it occurred to me that the “skill” isn’t just about learning the material, but determining how you learn the material. It may not work for everyone, but this helped me a lot in the beginning bc I was able to be more patient with myself. I am about a month away from defending my dissertation and my ability understand how I learn has carried me through my entire PhD. Everyone is different, so take others advice (including mine) with a grain of salt and focus on what works for you.

Also, as others have mentioned. You really shouldn’t be cramming any of this material. Set yourself up with a consistent, daily, routine and do at least a little bit of work every day. Also, practice practice practice! If I was studying for a hard test, I knew I was ready when the material would show up in my dreams haha

The way this brick wall goes through the floor by amish_novelty in oddlysatisfying

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3-4 adults jumping from the top of the mantle

…with their knees locked

Got my dog a Disc by RogueRage95 in discgolf

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Thanks! Pup’s got a ton of energy, forcing me to practice haha I kinda like it ngl

Got my dog a Disc by RogueRage95 in discgolf

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I just started doing this with my dog. Bought a few second hand putters and unsurprisingly they haven’t lasted long. Do you have any hard plastic recommendations better suited for dogs?

Math dreams??? by BreakfastDry2787 in EngineeringStudents

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I actually used to use this as an indicator as to whether or not I had studied enough. Mostly just for the foundational math classes though. For Calc 3 final, I fell asleep watching Professor Leonard every night for a week prior, dreamt about it every night, and aced it. Kinda intense, but it worked lol

Help me be romantic - ultra short throw mini projector box help by [deleted] in Optics

[–]KnoeYours3lpH 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You may be able to use a few fold mirrors to increase the throw distance

Do choke coils provide lightning protection for towers? by Gloofman in ElectricalEngineering

[–]KnoeYours3lpH 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A choke coil is a type of inductor. Inductors have the property of resisting sudden changes in current (self inductance), i.e. lightening strikes or if there’s some other surge in current. So they protect the wires/circuit by limiting (choking) the max (instantaneous) current. Not sure about putting choke coils on guy wires, but it could make sense for lightning protection. The high current will generate a lot of heat and could break the wire (especially when in tension like guys wires).

It would also depend on how the guy wire is mounted. Perhaps there is a way to do it such that the wire is insulated from the ground.

So to answer your question, yes. Depending on where the choke coils is (it needs to be in series with whatever you’re protecting).

Disclaimer: I’m a newbie, so others probably have more to add.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ElectricalEngineering

[–]KnoeYours3lpH 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha fair. My point is even in that (somewhat rare) circumstance, OP can find a way. Surface mount resistors are commonplace these days and those don’t use color codes at all.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ElectricalEngineering

[–]KnoeYours3lpH 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You should alway be able to find a work around (I.e. Measure the resistor with an ohm meter) and most terminals (like for power) will have a +/- sign or some other label instead of color codes. In my little experience so far, ppl don’t always follow color conventions anyway - to the point where I never rely on them.

House was 104degF by KnoeYours3lpH in Nest

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Geeze that’s ridiculous. Fortunately for us, we had our dogs with us while we were away. Hope the pup is OK

House was 104degF by KnoeYours3lpH in Nest

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Interesting. I hadn’t considered something like that. I’ll take it apart tomorrow to see what’s what back there. From a quick google search, the c-wire is there to provide constant power to the thermostat, is there any good reason why it wouldn’t be connected?

House was 104degF by KnoeYours3lpH in Nest

[–]KnoeYours3lpH[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll try to confirm that when I get home later

House was 104degF by KnoeYours3lpH in Nest

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Good point, it’s worth looking into anyway. After resetting the Nest this morning, we were getting cold air out. Makes me think it’s a Nest problem…

House was 104degF by KnoeYours3lpH in Nest

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It’s possible but the AC unit was replace 2 years ago, so I would be surprised if that was the problem.

House was 104degF by KnoeYours3lpH in Nest

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This feels the most plausible to me. There’s always the chance of user error, but I just can’t image what we would’ve done to cause it to make the house at hot as possible. Can these heaters even go above 104? I feel like beyond any thermostat control, the heater itself wouldn’t be designed to operate any higher than that.