Chapter 41: Q4P (page 1273)
Show that Eq. 41-9 can be written as where the constant Ahas the value .
Short Answer
We have proved the relation , in which .
Chapter 41: Q4P (page 1273)
Show that Eq. 41-9 can be written as where the constant Ahas the value .
We have proved the relation , in which .
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