Boba Fet Messages 4 Reaction score 0 Thread starter Feb 18, 2016 #1 Homework Statement Homework Equations I am Stuck getting Theta out of the last step of equation. I have found that theta is 35 by trial and error.( i wrote an excel program)[/B]The Attempt at a Solution
Homework Statement Homework Equations I am Stuck getting Theta out of the last step of equation. I have found that theta is 35 by trial and error.( i wrote an excel program)[/B]The Attempt at a Solution
Chestermiller Staff Emeritus Science Advisor Homework Helper Insights Author 2025 Award Messages 23,750 Reaction score 5,949 Feb 19, 2016 #2 My final equation is similar to yours, but not exactly the same: $$\frac{P}{k}=\tan{\theta}\frac{(4-\cos{\theta})[\sqrt{5-4\cos{\theta}}-1]}{\sqrt{5-4\cos{\theta}}}$$ I didn't check my algebra, so I'm not sure of this.
My final equation is similar to yours, but not exactly the same: $$\frac{P}{k}=\tan{\theta}\frac{(4-\cos{\theta})[\sqrt{5-4\cos{\theta}}-1]}{\sqrt{5-4\cos{\theta}}}$$ I didn't check my algebra, so I'm not sure of this.