How Do You Rearrange the Formula μ = Fx/uA to Solve for Velocity?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around rearranging the formula μ = Fx/uA to isolate the variable u, which represents velocity. The context is related to fluid mechanics, specifically focusing on algebraic manipulation of equations.

Discussion Character

  • Homework-related
  • Mathematical reasoning

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, Eddie, expresses difficulty in rearranging the formula to make u the subject.
  • Another participant provides a step-by-step approach to rearranging the equation, suggesting to first multiply both sides by u and then divide by q to isolate u.
  • A third participant reminds Eddie about the forum's rules regarding bumping threads for replies, indicating that patience is necessary for responses.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

The discussion does not appear to have a consensus, as participants focus on different aspects: one on the mathematical rearrangement and another on forum etiquette.

Contextual Notes

There may be assumptions about the definitions of the variables involved, and the steps provided by the second participant depend on the interpretation of the original equation.

Eddie e30
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Hi folks I am currently doing a question in fluid mechanics and i need some help rearranging formula to solve the equation... I have everyhting i just can't seem to figure how to make u( Velocity) the subject of the equation...

The equation is μ = Fx/uA

Thanks in advance
Eddie
 
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bump... Some help please!
 
From q=Fx/uA:

- Multiply both sides by u to get:
qu=Fx/A

- Then divide both sides by q to get:
u=Fx/Aq

Hope it helps. And it might be an idea to be polite mate, not every question can get answered with 30 mins!
 
Eddie e30 said:
bump... Some help please!

Bumping after just a few minutes is against the PF rules (see the Rules link at the top of the page). You must wait at least 24 hours before you use a single bump if the thread has no replies.
 

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