Question on derivation of CRASH3 equation

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Question on derivation of CRASH3 equation

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Jan 30, 2012: Q: I have been recently reviewing the CRASH3 algorithm for Central Collisions (as outlined in the CRASH3 manual) and must admit I have hit a snag in my attempt to re-create the derivation. I was wondering if anyone had insight in the step to move from equation 2.8 to 2.9 (on page 2.9 in the manual).
A: The steps are listed below. Please let us know if you have any additional questions (sorry i didn't type up as Word changed the equation editor and I didn't want to mess with it right now).
NOTE: The CRASH3 manual referenced is the 1986 USDOT NHTSA CRASH3 Technical Manual and the question refers to page 2.9 of the manual (which is actual page 250 of the 458 page document)
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