how to find the sum of an array

[lookang]

For example, in my newtons cradle applet,

Code:

for (int i=0; i<n; i++) {
  KE[i] = 0.5*m[i]*L*L*omega[i]*omega[i];
}

ketotal = KE[0]+KE[1]+KE[2]+KE[3]+KE[4]+KE[5]+KE[6]+KE[7];  // why this line of code prevents the applet for running.

I want to show conservation of energy of the system but i am only able to find individual array value now......strange

any tips?

[lookang]

nevermind, careless mistake

n is 0 to 6,

ketotal = KE[0]+KE[1]+KE[2]+KE[3]+KE[4]+KE[5]+KE[6] works already.

so when there was a KE[7] the EJS cannot compile the applet

[Fu-Kwun Hwang]

I will change the code to
(assume n=7)
ketotal=0;
for (int i=0; i<n;i++){// i++ means i=i+1;
  KE = 0.5*m*L*L*omega*omega;
  ketotal=ketotal+KE; // add energy from each one -- can be written as ketotal+=KE;
}

[lookang]

that was what i was thinking

Code:

for (int i=0; iketotal = ketotal+KE[i];
}

but it did a cumulative sum.

until i saw your example, i now realise i need to reset to zero by using

Code:

ketotal = 0;

thanks.

think a long time didnt realise need programming logic, kept thinking what was wrong?  ARRGGHH

so it is cool now

Code:

ketotal = 0 ;
for (int i=0; iketotal = ketotal+KE[i];
}

prof u need to save for me the post for the '++' to show

[Fu-Kwun Hwang]

I have told you before. Because I allow you to add html code into the message.

And all the html code starts with < end with >
when you type i<n , the forum system will think you want a html command (actually an invalid html command). So nothing show up.

If you want to display <  you need to type &lt;
If you want to display > you need to type &gt;

To display for(int =0;i<n;i++) you need to type for(int i=0;i&lt;n;i++)
Another question for you: How did I display the above syntax when I edit it?

[lookang]

oic.... it is the <> brackets.
(int i=0;i(int i=0;i(int i =0;i(int i=0;i(int i=0;i
nvm it is a small thing, more impt is learn to use EJS