HP 40gs User Manual

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Using mathematical functions

3. Use the arrow keys to navigate through the options.

4. To see the symbol and value of a selected constant,

press

. (Click

to close the information

window that appears.)

The following example shows the information
available about the speed of light (one of the physics
constants).

5. To use the selected constant in a calculation, press

. The constant appears at the position of the

cursor on the edit line.

Example

Suppose you want to know the potential energy of a mass
of 5 units according to the equation

.

1. Enter 5

2. Press

and then press

.

E

mc

2

=

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