An Equilibrium Problem Using the Quadratic Equation (15.2.5)

Question 1

• When assumptions used to simplify math and make equilibrium problems easier to solve fail, the quadratic formula must be used.

Answer 1

• When assumptions used to simplify math and make equilibrium problems easier to solve fail, the quadratic formula must be used.

Question 2

• The quadratic formula always yields two solutions, but only one result will be physically meaningful.

Answer 2

• The quadratic formula always yields two solutions, but only one result will be physically meaningful.