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Homework Statement
Not long ago I had a similar problem, which I was able to solve after reading this thread, but for this question I'm stuck and I could use a small hint.
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Label the triangle differently. Label it so that the tangent of α is v .jkristia said:Homework Statement
Not long ago I had a similar problem, which I was able to solve after reading this thread, but for this question I'm stuck and I could use a small hint.
Homework Equations
The Attempt at a Solution
Thanks
jkristia said:>>I would first solve for arctan(v) in terms of α
>>Label the triangle differently. Label it so that the tangent of α is v .
hmm, I think that is what I have, tan (α) = v = sqrt..., I'm still missing something.
jkristia said:That is the part I'm missing, how do I find the exact value of atan(v). I know what the result is, but I don't know how to get to it.
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