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3.6 Differentiation (A-level only)

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Question 124

The population NNN of a specific bacteria culture, in thousands, is modeled by the equation

N(t)=(2t+2)28+122t+23 N(t) = \frac{(2t+2)^2}{8} + 12\sqrt[3]{2t+2} N(t)=8(2t+2)2​+1232t+2​

for t≥0t \ge 0t≥0, where ttt is the time in hours since the start of an experiment.

a.

Find an expression for dNdt\frac{dN}{dt}dtdN​.

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b.

The point PPP with coordinates (3,32)(3, 32)(3,32) lies on the graph of the population model. Find an equation of the tangent to the curve at the point PPP.

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c.

Show that the model predicts no stationary points for the population for t≥0t \ge 0t≥0.

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3.6 Differentiation (A-level only) Questions

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333 exam-style questions on WJEC A Level Maths 3.6 Differentiation (A-level only), covering 3.6.1 Differentiation (A-level only), 3.6.2 Differentiation (A-level only), 3.6.3 Differentiation (A-level only), 3.6.4 Differentiation (A-level only), 3.6.5 Differentiation (A-level only), 3.6.6 Differentiation (A-level only), 3.6.7 Differentiation (A-level only), and 3.6 Differentiation (A-level only). Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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