- #1
kencamarador
- 33
- 0
Δd= Vi Δt + 1/2 aav Δt^2
I need to isolate Δt
The Δd is displacement not distance
I need to isolate Δt
The Δd is displacement not distance
Help Isolate Time in this equation.
- Thread starter kencamarador
- Start date
-
- Tags
- Time
Click For Summary
SUMMARY
The discussion focuses on isolating the variable Δt in the equation Δd = Vi Δt + 1/2 aav Δt^2. Participants confirm that Δd represents displacement and suggest that aav can be simplified to 'a'. The recommended methods for isolating Δt include completing the square or applying the quadratic formula, which are standard techniques for solving quadratic equations.
PREREQUISITES- Understanding of basic algebraic manipulation
- Familiarity with quadratic equations
- Knowledge of kinematic equations in physics
- Ability to apply the quadratic formula
- Study the process of completing the square in quadratic equations
- Learn how to apply the quadratic formula effectively
- Explore kinematic equations and their applications in physics
- Practice isolating variables in various algebraic equations
Students in physics, educators teaching algebra, and anyone looking to deepen their understanding of quadratic equations and kinematic principles.
- #2
rock.freak667
Homework Helper
- 6,221
- 31
I think aav would just be 'a' right?
Well what you have on the right side is a quadratic equation, so try to complete the square.
Well what you have on the right side is a quadratic equation, so try to complete the square.
- #3
tiny-tim
Science Advisor
Homework Helper
- 25,837
- 258
(or use the standard -b ±√etc quadratic equation formula … same result 
)
)Similar threads
- · Replies 15 ·
- · Replies 28 ·
- · Replies 8 ·
- · Replies 9 ·
- · Replies 3 ·
- · Replies 3 ·
- · Replies 4 ·
- · Replies 7 ·
- · Replies 7 ·