Physics Laboratory Manual
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Author: David Loyd
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 45, Problem 1PLA
To determine
Show that equation 3 in laboratory can be expressed as
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Answer to Problem 1PLA
It is proved that the equation 3 in laboratory can be expressed as
Explanation of Solution
Write equation 3 from the text
Here,
Divide by
Inverting the terms on both sides
Taking ln on both sides,
Hence it is proved.
Conclusion:
It is proved that the equation 3 in laboratory can be expressed as
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