Convert Equation to Linear form of y=mx+c

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The discussion focuses on converting two equations into a linear form, specifically seeking to express S as either S = ()d + () or S = ()lnd + (). The equations provided are C = (pi*ε)/(ln [d/a]) and C = A^1/2 / ([(60*pi)/ε^1/2] * (W/S^2)). The user has attempted various methods, including expansion series and substitution, but has not succeeded in achieving a linear relationship. A key suggestion is to set the two equations for C equal to each other to eliminate C and solve for S.

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Homework Statement



I need to substitute eq1 to eq2, and obtain a linear relationship of S = ()d + () or S = ()lnd + (). I have tried a lot of method but non of them a successful one. I hope anyone can help to obtain the equation in linear form.

Deined parameters:
C = capacitance, d = distance, ε = permittivity, A = variable , ln - natural log , a = radius, W = width, S = space

Homework Equations



Equation 1 and 2 need to provide S = ()d + () or S = ()lnd + ()

C = (pi*ε)/(ln [d/a]) ...eq 1

C = A^1/2 / ([(60*pi)/ε^1/2] * (W/S^2)) ...eq 2

The Attempt at a Solution



I have attempt to find solution using expansion series but not working and I use different method of substitution to bring this two formula to linear function but I failed.

I hope anyone can help me with this problem.

Thanks

Kmmaran
 
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My first thought is to set them equal to each other. I'm assuming you have tried this. What kind of road block did you hit when trying to simplify it?
 
Yes, set the two different formulas for C equal to each other (you will have no "C" in the equation) and then solve for S. Show us how you are trying to do that.
 

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