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Solving for v0: Elimination Method Homework

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Start date Dec 18, 2010
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coltsamuel96

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Dec 18, 2010

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Homework Statement

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how do u solve for v0 from these two equations 1.)A0*v0=Av and 2.)v^2=v0^2+2gh...

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the sol is v0=[2gh*A^2/(A0^2-A^2)]^1/2... but i don´t know to get it... please help

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gneill

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Dec 18, 2010

#2

It should be straightforward algebra. Eliminate v from one of your equations using a substitution from the other...

coltsamuel96

Dec 18, 2010

#3

got it now... thank you

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