Applications of Differential Equations

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Applications of Differential Equations: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as Differential Equation in Dilution Problems, Differential Equation in Growth and Decay Problems, Differential Equation in Temperature Problems, Differential Equation in Circuits, etc.

Important Questions on Applications of Differential Equations

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If the population grows at the rate of 5% per year, then the time taken for the population to become double is (Given log2=0·6912)

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The bacteria increases at the rate proportional to the number of bacteria present. If the original number N0 doubles in 4 hours, then the number of bacteria in 12 hours will be

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The rate of decay of certain substance is directly proportional to the amount present at that instant. Initially, there are 27 gms of certain substance and 3 hours later it is found that 8 gms are left, then the amount left after one more hour is

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Consider a tank which initially holds V0 liter of brine that contains a lb of salt. Another brine solution, containing b lb of salt per liter is poured into the tank at the rate of e L/min while, simultaneously, the well-stirred solution leaves the tank at the rate of f L/min. The problem is to find the amount of salt in the tank at any time t.
Let Q denote the amount of salt in the tank at any time. The time rate of change of Q, dQdt, equals the rate at which salt enters the tank at the rate of be lb/min. To determine the rate at which salt leaves the tank, we first calculate the volume of brine in the tank at any time t, which is the initial volume V0 plus the volume of brine added et minus the volume of brine removed ft. Thus, the volume of brine at any time is
V0+et-ft ....a
The concentration of salt in the tank at any time is Q/V0+et-ft from which it follows that salt leaves the tank at the rate of fQV0+et-ftlb/min. Thus, 

dQdt=be-fQV0+et-ft   .....b

or dQdt+fV0+et-ftQ=be

 A 50 L tank initially contains 10 L of fresh water. At t=0, a brine solution containing 1 lb of salt per gallon is poured into the tank at the rate of 4 L/min while the well-stirred mixture leaves the tank at the rate of 2 L/min. Then the amount of time required for overflow to occur is

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A tangent drawn to the curve y=fx at Px, y cuts the x & y axis at A and B respectively. If BP : AP=3 : 1 and f1=1, then the differential equation of curve is

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In a bank, principal increases continuously at the rate of 6% per year, the time required to double Rs.6000 is

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Which equation represents the consumption function?

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What represents the saving function in the short run?

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What function would you use in a spreadsheet to determine the future value of an asset?

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By what factor did the world population increase between 1950 and 2000?

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What is the formula for calculating Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at market prices using the income method?

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Macroeconomics emerged as a distinct field of study during which event?

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Which term is used to describe a graph showing the relationship between the price of a commodity and the quantity demanded?

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When is a consumer said to be in equilibrium?

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What does the slope of the budget line represent in consumer theory?

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Which of the following best describes the optimal choice of a consumer?

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Which of the following equations represents a consumer's budget constraint?

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Which technique involves comparing actual performance with predetermined standards?

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Which analysis technique is used to determine the financial health of different business segments?

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The temperature Tt of a body at time t=0 is 160° F and it decreases continuously as per the differential equation dTdt=KT80, where K is positive constant. If T15=120° F, then T45 is equal to