Sorry was going to edit and accidentally deleted :
I get:
(1-nt)e^(nt)
set equal to 0 and solve:
(1-nt)e^(nt)=0 -> 1-nt=0 -> n=1/t
I'm missing my e^1 in the denominator though
Homework Statement
given the formula m=n*e^(-nt) show that the maximum of this curve is at m=1/(t*e^(1)).
2. The attempt at a solution
I can show this graphically but I am curious if it is possible to do it by hand?
This is the range of a beta particle in any medium that has an effective Z of <10
Also that second relationship is given to me. See image.
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Homework Statement
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Homework Equations
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