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In spherical coordinates, the Physicists use Phi for the azimuthal angle, and Theta for the equatorial angle. While the mathematicians use the opposite. That wa
by Balgair 8y ago
In spherical coordinates, the Physicists use Phi for the azimuthal angle, and Theta for the equatorial angle. While the mathematicians use the opposite. That was always fun trying to switch between for the various classes.
Additionally, the physicists use 'i' for electrical current, while the electrical engineers use 'j'. Again, very fun trying to remember what is what during finals week.
- no_identd 8y ago>Additionally, the physicists use 'i' for electrical current, while the electrical engineers use 'j'. Sir William Rowan Hamilton would like to have a word with you. I think he mumbled something about some bridge or something?
- Balgair 8y agoOh Jesus. Yes, then you have quaternions and octernions. Never mind all the indices of Taylor Series. The most beneficial thing that Einstein ever did was getting rid all the Sigmas. He did other things too, of course, but nothing really compares.