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1.7.1 Binomial expansion

1.7.1 Binomial expansion

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Question 59
a.

Let D(v)D(v)D(v) be a function representing the density of a gas relative to its volume vvv, defined by

D(v)=(2−v8)10 D(v) = \left(2 - \frac{v}{8}\right)^{10} D(v)=(2−8v​)10

Find the first 4 terms of the binomial expansion of D(v)D(v)D(v) in ascending powers of vvv, giving each coefficient as an integer.

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b.

A related physical quantity Q Q\,Q is derived from the density function such that

Q=(3+2v)2D(v) Q = \left(3 + \frac{2}{v}\right)^2 D(v) Q=(3+v2​)2D(v)

Hence, find the constant term in the series expansion of QQQ.

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1.7.1 Binomial expansion Questions

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