How Do You Solve 0.51 = 1,800((v^2)/13)?

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Start date Jun 4, 2010

Jun 4, 2010

randomss444

Homework Statement

Not sure if this is the right section but

How would you go about solving this equation?

0.51 = 1,800((v^2)/13)

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Jun 4, 2010

rl.bhat

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randomss444 said:

Homework Statement

Not sure if this is the right section but

How would you go about solving this equation?

0.51 = 1,800((v^2)/13)

v² = 0.51*13/1800

Now solve for v.

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