Rearranging equation with a square root

In summary, the speaker is attempting to rearrange the first equation to solve for κ and substitute it into equation (1). After providing the necessary equations and steps, the speaker asks for assistance in determining where they may have gone wrong.
  • #1
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eebf9b13b294b1ac360379067a6d8e78.png

Solving this for κ, substituting into (1), and rearranging for G, the result is:
bd6b26bec3fae054fc52dbe55b23f4ad.png
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I am trying to rearrange the first equation to make κ the subject and I get:
[URL]http://www.adamrapley.com/eqn1/CodeCogsEqn%20(6).gif[/URL]

[URL]http://www.adamrapley.com/eqn1/CodeCogsEqn%20(5).gif[/URL]

[URL]http://www.adamrapley.com/eqn1/CodeCogsEqn%20(4).gif[/URL]

[URL]http://www.adamrapley.com/eqn1/CodeCogsEqn%20(3).gif[/URL]

[URL]http://www.adamrapley.com/eqn1/CodeCogsEqn%20(2).gif[/URL]

[URL]http://www.adamrapley.com/eqn1/CodeCogsEqn%20(1).gif[/URL]

But somehow I think I've done something wrong :S Please could someone point out where I've gone wrong (or if I am indeed actually right, then how I substitute it into
equation (1) which is [PLAIN]http://upload.wikimedia.org/math/2/c/a/2ca1bb59fb981ea80bd5c3d642d26949.png)

Thanks :)
 
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Automated said:
"
eebf9b13b294b1ac360379067a6d8e78.png

Solving this for κ, substituting into (1), and rearranging for G, the result is:
bd6b26bec3fae054fc52dbe55b23f4ad.png
"

I am trying to rearrange the first equation to make κ the subject and I get:
[URL]http://www.adamrapley.com/eqn1/CodeCogsEqn%20(6).gif[/URL]

[URL]http://www.adamrapley.com/eqn1/CodeCogsEqn%20(5).gif[/URL]

[URL]http://www.adamrapley.com/eqn1/CodeCogsEqn%20(4).gif[/URL]

[URL]http://www.adamrapley.com/eqn1/CodeCogsEqn%20(3).gif[/URL]

[URL]http://www.adamrapley.com/eqn1/CodeCogsEqn%20(2).gif[/URL]

[URL]http://www.adamrapley.com/eqn1/CodeCogsEqn%20(1).gif[/URL]

But somehow I think I've done something wrong :S Please could someone point out where I've gone wrong (or if I am indeed actually right, then how I substitute it into
equation (1) which is [PLAIN]http://upload.wikimedia.org/math/2/c/a/2ca1bb59fb981ea80bd5c3d642d26949.png)

Thanks :)
Yes, what you have done is perfectly correct. Now, substituting that into your "eq. 1", you have
[tex]\frac{mL^2(2\pi \theta^2)}{T^2}= \frac{LGmM}{r^2}[/tex]

Solve for G by multiplying both sides by [itex]r^2/(LmM)[/itex]
 
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  • #3
HallsofIvy said:
Yes, what you have done is perfectly correct. Now, substituting that into your "eq. 1", you have
[tex]\frac{mL^2(2\pi \theta^2)}{T^2}= \frac{LGmM}{r^2}[/tex]

Solve for G by multiplying both sides by [itex]r^2/(LmM)[/itex]

Sorry, but I'm not totally sure how you substituted that in because when I tried it, somehow I managed to get this:

[tex]\frac{mL^2(2\pi^2)\theta}{2T^2}=\frac{LGmM}{r^2}[/tex]

:\
 
  • #4
The result it says I should get once "Solving this for κ, substituting into (1), and rearranging for G" is:

bd6b26bec3fae054fc52dbe55b23f4ad.png


But I'm not sure how to get there...
 

Related to Rearranging equation with a square root

What is the purpose of rearranging an equation with a square root?

Rearranging an equation with a square root allows us to isolate the variable that is under the square root and solve for it.

How do you rearrange an equation with a square root?

To rearrange an equation with a square root, you can follow these steps:
1. Move all terms without the square root to one side of the equation.
2. Square both sides of the equation to eliminate the square root.
3. Solve for the remaining variable.

Can you rearrange an equation with multiple square roots?

Yes, you can rearrange an equation with multiple square roots using the same steps as rearranging an equation with one square root. However, it may involve more steps and require squaring multiple times.

Are there any restrictions when rearranging an equation with a square root?

Yes, when rearranging an equation with a square root, you must be careful to avoid taking the square root of a negative number. This would result in an imaginary solution and the equation would have no real solutions.

Why is it important to check your solution when rearranging an equation with a square root?

It is important to check your solution when rearranging an equation with a square root because squaring both sides of the equation can introduce extraneous solutions. These are solutions that satisfy the squared equation but do not satisfy the original equation. Checking your solution ensures that it is a valid solution to the original equation.

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