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STEP II Mechanics Questions - 4

For the last part of the question you have to prove,

2(1-e^2)>f(1-4e^2)

Can you say that ...

(1-e^2)>(1-4e^2)

And

2>f

Or is it necessary to consider the different cases of the value of e?

Thank you :-)

I think what you have is fine.

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