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1.11.8 Interpreting solutions of differential equations (A-level only)

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Question 4

The rate of change of the temperature of a kettle of water (yyy) after it boils is directly proportional to the difference between the temperature of the water and the room temperature (20∘C20^{\circ}\text{C}20∘C).

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Write down a differential equation for this relationship

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b.

Show that y=20+Aekty = 20 + Ae^{kt}y=20+Aekt where A A\,A and k k\,k are constants

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c.

Given that the initial temperature is 100∘C100^{\circ}\text{C}100∘C write down the value of AAA.

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d.

After 8 minutes the temperature is 60∘C60^{\circ}\text{C}60∘C show that k=−18ln⁡2\displaystyle k = -\frac{1}{8} \ln 2k=−81​ln2

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1.11.8 Interpreting solutions of differential equations (A-level only) Questions

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