The Bring-Jerrard quintic equation, its solutions and a formula for the universal gravitational constant

Description

In this research the Bring-Jerrard quintic polynomial equation is investigated for a
formula. Firstly, an explanation given as to why finding a formula and the equation
being unsolvable by radicals may appear contradictory when read out of context.
Secondly, the reason why some mathematical software programs may fail to render
a conclusive test of the formula, and how that can be corrected is explained. As
an application, this formula is used to determine another formula that expresses
the gravitational constant in terms of other known physical constants. It is also
explained why up to now it has been impossible to determine this expression using
the current underlying theoretical basis. / M. Sc. (Applied Mathematics)

Links & Downloads

1. Motlotle, Edward Thabo (2011) The Bring-Jerrard quintic equation, its solutions and a formula for the universal gravitational constant, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/4797>
2. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/4797

Tags

512.9422

Quintic equations

Polynomials

Gravity -- Measurement

Additional Fields

Identifer	oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:unisa/oai:uir.unisa.ac.za:10500/4797
Date	06 1900
Creators	Motlotle, Edward Thabo
Contributors	Manale, J. M.
Source Sets	South African National ETD Portal
Language	English
Detected Language	English
Type	Dissertation