1. Not finding help here? Sign up for a free 30min tutor trial with Chegg Tutors
    Dismiss Notice
Dismiss Notice
Join Physics Forums Today!
The friendliest, high quality science and math community on the planet! Everyone who loves science is here!

How do I solve for acceleration using the equation v^2 = v0^2 + 2axΔx?

  1. Sep 19, 2012 #1

    valerieangel

    User Avatar

    I am trying to solve a problem, which requires me to first find the acceleration using the equation v^2 = v0^2 + 2axΔx. Do I divide both sides by 2ax first?


    Any help or advice would be much appreciated.
     
    Last edited: Sep 19, 2012
    valerieangel, Sep 19, 2012
  2. jcsd
    Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories on Phys.org
  3. Sep 19, 2012 #2

    Doc Al

    User Avatar

    Staff: Mentor

    Since you are solving for 'ax', you must try to isolate 'ax'. Start by isolating the 2axΔx term.
     
    Doc Al, Sep 19, 2012
  4. Sep 19, 2012 #3

    valerieangel

    User Avatar

    I have figured it out. Thank you.
     
    valerieangel, Sep 19, 2012
Know someone interested in this topic? Share this thread via Reddit, Google+, Twitter, or Facebook