To solve the expression \(\sqrt{v}(-v^2)\), we need to evaluate the expression by substituting a value for \(v\). The expression involves taking the square root of \(v\) and then multiplying it by the negative of \(v\) squared.
Step 1: Evaluate the Expression
To evaluate the expression \(\sqrt{v}(-v^2)\), we substitute \(v = 4\) into the expression. This gives us:
\[
\sqrt{4} \times (-4^2)
\]
Step 2: Calculate the Square Root
Calculate the square root of 4:
\[
\sqrt{4} = 2
\]
Step 3: Calculate the Square of \(v\)
Calculate the square of 4:
\[
4^2 = 16
\]
Step 4: Multiply the Results
Multiply the results from Step 2 and Step 3, and apply the negative sign: