Binomial Expansion

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Question 68
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a.

The power output PPP, in kilowatts, of a prototype wind turbine is modeled by the function $P(v) = \left(2 + \frac{v}{10}\right)^{12}$ where v≥0v \ge 0v≥0 is the wind speed in m/s. Find, in ascending powers of vvv, up to and including the term in v3v^3v3, the binomial expansion of P(v)P(v)P(v), fully simplifying each coefficient.

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b.

Use the answer to part (a) to find an approximation for the power output when the wind speed is 0.50.50.5 m/s, which corresponds to evaluating 2.05122.05^{12}2.0512. Give your answer to 2 decimal places.

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c.

Without calculating the exact value of 2.05122.05^{12}2.0512, state, with a reason, whether the answer to part (b) is an overestimate or an underestimate.

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