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    Standard Decay Age of Sample Using Calculus

    8. a. Let y(t) be the amount of a radiactive material with relative decay rate k. Let Q(t) be the decay rate. Use the differential equation for y (not the solution formula) to show that the quantity Q also undergoes exponential decay with rate constant k. b. It is sometimes easier to measure the rate of radioactive decay t

    Use reduction of order to find a second solution to a differential equation.

    Given that y1(x)=e^-x is a solution of y'' + 2y' + y =0, find second solution using the method of reduction of order. I substituted y =ve^-x so y' = v'e^-x - v^-x; y''= v''e^-x -v'e^-x +v e^-x I came out of that with v''e^-x + v'e^-x =0 I think the next step is to seperate variables. Looking for help to finish the pro

    Average Rate of Population Increase

    In April 1990, the population of Phoenix was 983,403. In April 2000, the population of Phoenix was 1,321,045. What was the average rate of increase in population per year?

    Limit using epsilon delta defintion

    Show that: lim (x+y)=o as x and y approach zero; using the epsilon-delta definition Also, show that: lim f(x)=1 as x approaches zero; using the epsilon-delta definition. **Note: x is a vector in this case, with a right arrow going over it. It is not just "x".

    Linear differential operator

    Problem states " if L[y] =ay'' +by' +cy, where a,b,and c are constants, compute L[e^rx], where "r" is constant. Is this just a matter of substituting for "y"? Please work out, thanks!

    Solving for the Given Limit

    Please see the attached document to view this problem formatted properly. Evaluate the limit: lim 1/(x - 2) x --> 2

    Find the Limit

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    Limits Evaluated

    Please see the attached file for the fully formatted problems. Evaluate the limit lim _x2 + 3x - 1__ x ∞ x2 - 5x + 2

    Evaluate the Given Limit

    Please see the attached file for proper formatting. Evaluate the limit: lim 1/x x --> - inf. Include all steps required for solving.

    Modeling with Higher Order Differential Equations

    Two springs are attached in series as shown in Figure 5.42. If the mass of each spring is ignored, show that the effective spring constant k ot the system is defined by I/k = I/k + I/k2. A mass weighing W pounds stretches a spring 1/2 foot and stretches a different spring 1/4 foot. The two springs are attached, and the mass is

    Incompressible Turbulent Boundary Layer

    Question 4 (30 marks) Clauser's experiment II is the background to this question. The objective is to find an approximate analytical solution for an equilibrium ( = constant) turbulent flow. The free stream velocity at the edge of the boundary layer and the measured values of friction coefficient, Cf are given against di

    Differential Equation and Initial-Value Problem

    In Problem 42 solve the given initial-value problem in which the input function gx) is discontinuous. (Hint: Solve each problem on two intervals, and then find a solution so that v and y' are continuous at x = pi (Problem 42).) 42. y" ? 2y' + 10y= g(x), y(O) = 0, y'(0) = 0, where g(x)={20 0<x<pi {0 x>pi

    Laplace initial value

    (See attached file for full problem description) Solve initial value problem y(0)= -3