Getting started with the Solve aplet

Open the Solve aplet

Suppose you want to find the acceleration needed to increase the speed of a car from 16.67 m/sec (60 kph) to 27.78 m/sec (100 kph) in a distance of 100 m.

The equation to solve is:

V2 = U2 + 2AD

1.Open the Solve aplet.

Select Solve

The Solve aplet starts in the symbolic view.

Define the equation

Enter known variables

2.Define the equation.

V

U

2

A

D

Note: You can use the menu key to assist in the entry of equations.

3. Display the Solve numeric view screen.

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Solve aplet