Rearranging equation with a square root

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The discussion revolves around rearranging an equation involving a square root to isolate the variable κ, and subsequently substituting it into another equation to solve for G. The subject area includes algebraic manipulation and possibly dynamics or rotational motion, given the context of the equations mentioned.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Problem interpretation

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  • Participants are attempting to rearrange the initial equation to isolate κ and are sharing their results through links to images of their work. There is uncertainty about the correctness of their manipulations and how to properly substitute into the second equation. Some participants express confusion over the substitution process and the resulting expressions they obtain.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants seeking clarification on their approaches and the correctness of their results. Some guidance has been offered regarding the substitution process, but there remains a lack of consensus on the steps taken and the outcomes achieved.

Contextual Notes

Participants are working with specific equations and substitutions, but there is mention of potential errors in their rearrangements. The original poster expresses doubt about their results and seeks validation or correction from others.

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eebf9b13b294b1ac360379067a6d8e78.png

Solving this for κ, substituting into (1), and rearranging for G, the result is:
bd6b26bec3fae054fc52dbe55b23f4ad.png
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I am trying to rearrange the first equation to make κ the subject and I get:
[URL]http://www.adamrapley.com/eqn1/CodeCogsEqn%20(6).gif[/URL]

[URL]http://www.adamrapley.com/eqn1/CodeCogsEqn%20(5).gif[/URL]

[URL]http://www.adamrapley.com/eqn1/CodeCogsEqn%20(4).gif[/URL]

[URL]http://www.adamrapley.com/eqn1/CodeCogsEqn%20(3).gif[/URL]

[URL]http://www.adamrapley.com/eqn1/CodeCogsEqn%20(2).gif[/URL]

[URL]http://www.adamrapley.com/eqn1/CodeCogsEqn%20(1).gif[/URL]

But somehow I think I've done something wrong :S Please could someone point out where I've gone wrong (or if I am indeed actually right, then how I substitute it into
equation (1) which is [PLAIN]http://upload.wikimedia.org/math/2/c/a/2ca1bb59fb981ea80bd5c3d642d26949.png)

Thanks :)
 
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Automated said:
"
eebf9b13b294b1ac360379067a6d8e78.png

Solving this for κ, substituting into (1), and rearranging for G, the result is:
bd6b26bec3fae054fc52dbe55b23f4ad.png
"

I am trying to rearrange the first equation to make κ the subject and I get:
[URL]http://www.adamrapley.com/eqn1/CodeCogsEqn%20(6).gif[/URL]

[URL]http://www.adamrapley.com/eqn1/CodeCogsEqn%20(5).gif[/URL]

[URL]http://www.adamrapley.com/eqn1/CodeCogsEqn%20(4).gif[/URL]

[URL]http://www.adamrapley.com/eqn1/CodeCogsEqn%20(3).gif[/URL]

[URL]http://www.adamrapley.com/eqn1/CodeCogsEqn%20(2).gif[/URL]

[URL]http://www.adamrapley.com/eqn1/CodeCogsEqn%20(1).gif[/URL]

But somehow I think I've done something wrong :S Please could someone point out where I've gone wrong (or if I am indeed actually right, then how I substitute it into
equation (1) which is [PLAIN]http://upload.wikimedia.org/math/2/c/a/2ca1bb59fb981ea80bd5c3d642d26949.png)

Thanks :)
Yes, what you have done is perfectly correct. Now, substituting that into your "eq. 1", you have
[tex]\frac{mL^2(2\pi \theta^2)}{T^2}= \frac{LGmM}{r^2}[/tex]

Solve for G by multiplying both sides by [itex]r^2/(LmM)[/itex]
 
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HallsofIvy said:
Yes, what you have done is perfectly correct. Now, substituting that into your "eq. 1", you have
[tex]\frac{mL^2(2\pi \theta^2)}{T^2}= \frac{LGmM}{r^2}[/tex]

Solve for G by multiplying both sides by [itex]r^2/(LmM)[/itex]

Sorry, but I'm not totally sure how you substituted that in because when I tried it, somehow I managed to get this:

[tex]\frac{mL^2(2\pi^2)\theta}{2T^2}=\frac{LGmM}{r^2}[/tex]

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The result it says I should get once "Solving this for κ, substituting into (1), and rearranging for G" is:

bd6b26bec3fae054fc52dbe55b23f4ad.png


But I'm not sure how to get there...
 

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