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101
MediumMCQ
The population of towns $A$ and $B$ increases at a rate proportional to their population present at that time. At the end of the year $1984$,the population of both the towns was $20,000$. At the end of the year $1989$,the population of town $A$ was $25,000$ and that of town $B$ was $28,000$. The difference of populations of towns $A$ and $B$ at the end of $1994$ was
A
$5950$
B
$8000$
C
$7950$
D
$6950$

Solution

(C) Let $P(t)$ be the population at time $t$. The rate of change is given by $\frac{dP}{dt} = kP$,which leads to $P(t) = P_0 e^{kt}$.
Let $t=0$ correspond to the year $1984$. Then $P_A(0) = 20,000$ and $P_B(0) = 20,000$.
For town $A$ at $t=5$ (year $1989$),$P_A(5) = 20,000 e^{5k_A} = 25,000$,so $e^{5k_A} = 1.25$.
For town $B$ at $t=5$ (year $1989$),$P_B(5) = 20,000 e^{5k_B} = 28,000$,so $e^{5k_B} = 1.4$.
At $t=10$ (year $1994$):
$P_A(10) = 20,000 (e^{5k_A})^2 = 20,000 (1.25)^2 = 20,000 \times 1.5625 = 31,250$.
$P_B(10) = 20,000 (e^{5k_B})^2 = 20,000 (1.4)^2 = 20,000 \times 1.96 = 39,200$.
The difference is $|39,200 - 31,250| = 7,950$.
102
MediumMCQ
$A$ body cools according to Newton's law of cooling from $100^{\circ} C$ to $60^{\circ} C$ in $15$ minutes. If the temperature of the surrounding is $20^{\circ} C$,then the temperature of the body after cooling down for one hour is (in $^{\circ} C$)
A
$30$
B
$25$
C
$35$
D
$40$

Solution

(B) Let $\theta$ be the temperature of the body at any time $t$.
According to Newton's law of cooling,$\frac{d \theta}{dt} = -k(\theta - 20)$,where $k > 0$.
Integrating both sides,we get $\ln(\theta - 20) = -kt + C$.
At $t = 0$,$\theta = 100^{\circ} C$,so $\ln(100 - 20) = C \Rightarrow C = \ln(80)$.
Thus,$\ln(\theta - 20) = -kt + \ln(80) \Rightarrow \ln\left(\frac{\theta - 20}{80}\right) = -kt$.
At $t = 15$ minutes,$\theta = 60^{\circ} C$,so $\ln\left(\frac{60 - 20}{80}\right) = -15k \Rightarrow \ln\left(\frac{1}{2}\right) = -15k \Rightarrow k = \frac{\ln(2)}{15}$.
For $t = 1$ hour $= 60$ minutes,we have $\ln\left(\frac{\theta - 20}{80}\right) = -60 \times \frac{\ln(2)}{15} = -4 \ln(2) = \ln\left(\frac{1}{16}\right)$.
Therefore,$\frac{\theta - 20}{80} = \frac{1}{16} \Rightarrow \theta - 20 = 5 \Rightarrow \theta = 25^{\circ} C$.
103
EasyMCQ
If the half-life of a substance is $5$ years,then the total amount of the substance left after $15$ years,when the initial amount is $64$ gms,is: (in $gm$)
A
$6$
B
$8$
C
$10$
D
$12$

Solution

(B) The initial amount of the substance is $N_0 = 64$ gms.
The half-life period is $T_{1/2} = 5$ years.
The total time elapsed is $t = 15$ years.
The number of half-lives passed is $n = \frac{t}{T_{1/2}} = \frac{15}{5} = 3$.
The amount of substance remaining after $n$ half-lives is given by the formula $N = N_0 \times (\frac{1}{2})^n$.
Substituting the values: $N = 64 \times (\frac{1}{2})^3 = 64 \times \frac{1}{8} = 8$ gms.
Therefore,the amount left after $15$ years is $8$ gms.
104
DifficultMCQ
The decay rate of radium is proportional to the amount present at any time $t$. If initially $60 \text{ gms}$ was present and half-life period of radium is $1600 \text{ years}$, then the amount of radium present after $3200 \text{ years}$ is (in $\text{ grams}$)
A
$20$
B
$15$
C
$12$
D
$10$

Solution

(B) Let $m$ be the mass of the substance at time $t$.
Given that the decay rate is proportional to the amount present, we have $\frac{dm}{dt} = -km$, where $k > 0$.
Separating the variables, we get $\frac{dm}{m} = -k dt$.
Integrating both sides, we obtain $\ln m = -kt + c$.
At $t = 0$, $m = 60$, so $\ln 60 = c$.
Thus, $\ln m = -kt + \ln 60$.
Given the half-life $T_{1/2} = 1600 \text{ years}$, at $t = 1600$, $m = \frac{60}{2} = 30$.
Substituting these values: $\ln 30 = -1600k + \ln 60$, which gives $1600k = \ln 60 - \ln 30 = \ln 2$.
So, $k = \frac{\ln 2}{1600}$.
Now, for $t = 3200$, the amount $m$ is given by $\ln m = -\left(\frac{\ln 2}{1600}\right)(3200) + \ln 60$.
$\ln m = -2 \ln 2 + \ln 60 = -\ln 4 + \ln 60 = \ln \left(\frac{60}{4}\right) = \ln 15$.
Therefore, $m = 15 \text{ grams}$.
105
DifficultMCQ
In a certain culture of bacteria,the rate of increase is proportional to the number present. If there are $10^4$ at the end of $3$ hours and $4 \cdot 10^4$ at the end of $5$ hours,then there were $\qquad$ in the beginning.
A
$10^4$
B
$\frac{10^4}{4}$
C
$4 \cdot 10^4$
D
$\frac{10^4}{8}$

Solution

(D) Let $x$ be the number of bacteria present at time $t$.
The rate of increase is proportional to the number present,so $\frac{dx}{dt} = kx$.
Separating variables and integrating,we get $\ln x = kt + c$,or $x = e^{kt+c} = Ae^{kt}$,where $A = e^c$ is the initial number of bacteria at $t=0$.
At $t=3$,$x = 10^4$,so $10^4 = Ae^{3k}$ ... $(i)$
At $t=5$,$x = 4 \cdot 10^4$,so $4 \cdot 10^4 = Ae^{5k}$ ... (ii)
Dividing (ii) by $(i)$: $\frac{4 \cdot 10^4}{10^4} = \frac{Ae^{5k}}{Ae^{3k}} \Rightarrow 4 = e^{2k} \Rightarrow e^k = 2$.
Substitute $e^k = 2$ into $(i)$: $10^4 = A(e^k)^3 = A(2)^3 = 8A$.
Therefore,$A = \frac{10^4}{8}$.
106
MediumMCQ
$A$ radioactive substance has a half-life of $h$ days. Its initial decay rate is given by (where the radioactive substance has an initial mass $m_0$).
A
$\frac{m_0}{h}(\log 2)$
B
$(m_0 h)(\log 2)$
C
$-\frac{m_0}{h}(\log 2)$
D
$-(m_0 h)(\log 2)$

Solution

(C) Let $m$ be the mass of the substance at time $t$. The rate of decay is given by the differential equation:
$\frac{dm}{dt} = -km$,where $k > 0$ is the decay constant.
Separating variables,we get:
$\frac{dm}{m} = -k dt$
Integrating both sides:
$\ln m = -kt + C$
At $t = 0$,$m = m_0$,so $C = \ln m_0$.
Thus,$\ln \left(\frac{m}{m_0}\right) = -kt$.
Given the half-life is $h$,at $t = h$,$m = \frac{m_0}{2}$.
Substituting these values:
$\ln \left(\frac{m_0/2}{m_0}\right) = -kh$
$\ln \left(\frac{1}{2}\right) = -kh$
$-\ln 2 = -kh \Rightarrow k = \frac{\ln 2}{h}$.
The initial decay rate is the value of $\frac{dm}{dt}$ at $t = 0$:
$\left(\frac{dm}{dt}\right)_{t=0} = -k m_0 = -\left(\frac{\ln 2}{h}\right) m_0 = -\frac{m_0}{h} \ln 2$.
107
DifficultMCQ
$A$ spherical rain drop evaporates at a rate proportional to its surface area. If initially its radius is $3 \ mm$ and after $1 \ second$ it is reduced to $2 \ mm$,then at any time $t$ its radius is (where $0 \leq t < 3$)
A
$3 + t$
B
$3 - t$
C
$4 - t$
D
$1 + t$

Solution

(B) The rate of change of volume $V$ is proportional to its surface area $S$.
$dV/dt = -kS$,where $k > 0$ is a constant.
Since $V = \frac{4}{3} \pi r^3$ and $S = 4 \pi r^2$,we have $dV/dt = 4 \pi r^2 \frac{dr}{dt}$.
Substituting these into the equation: $4 \pi r^2 \frac{dr}{dt} = -k(4 \pi r^2)$.
This simplifies to $\frac{dr}{dt} = -k$.
Integrating both sides with respect to $t$,we get $r(t) = -kt + C$.
At $t = 0$,$r = 3 \ mm$,so $3 = -k(0) + C \Rightarrow C = 3$.
Thus,$r(t) = -kt + 3$.
At $t = 1$,$r = 2 \ mm$,so $2 = -k(1) + 3 \Rightarrow k = 1$.
Therefore,the radius at any time $t$ is $r(t) = 3 - t$.
108
EasyMCQ
The bacteria increase at a rate proportional to the number of bacteria present. If the original number $N$ doubles in $8$ hours,then the number of bacteria in $24$ hours will be (in $N$)
A
$8$
B
$16$
C
$32$
D
$64$

Solution

(A) Let $B(t)$ be the number of bacteria at time $t$ hours.
Given that the rate of increase is proportional to the number of bacteria present,we have the differential equation: $\frac{dB}{dt} = kB$.
Solving this,we get $B(t) = B_0 e^{kt}$,where $B_0$ is the initial number of bacteria $N$.
At $t = 8$,$B(8) = 2N$,so $2N = N e^{8k}$,which implies $e^{8k} = 2$.
We want to find the number of bacteria at $t = 24$ hours.
$B(24) = N e^{24k} = N (e^{8k})^3$.
Substituting $e^{8k} = 2$,we get $B(24) = N (2)^3 = 8N$.
109
EasyMCQ
An ice ball melts at a rate proportional to the amount of ice present at that instant. Half of the initial quantity of ice melts in $15 \text{ minutes}$. Let $x_0$ be the initial quantity of ice. If after $30 \text{ minutes}$ the amount of ice left is $k x_0$,then the value of $k$ is:
A
$1/2$
B
$1/3$
C
$1/4$
D
$1/8$

Solution

(C) Let $x(t)$ be the amount of ice at time $t$. The rate of melting is proportional to the amount of ice,so $\frac{dx}{dt} = -cx$,where $c > 0$.
Integrating this,we get $x(t) = x_0 e^{-ct}$.
Given that half the ice melts in $15 \text{ minutes}$,at $t = 15$,$x(15) = \frac{1}{2} x_0$.
So,$\frac{1}{2} x_0 = x_0 e^{-15c}$,which implies $e^{-15c} = \frac{1}{2}$.
We need to find the amount of ice left after $30 \text{ minutes}$,which is $x(30) = x_0 e^{-30c}$.
$x(30) = x_0 (e^{-15c})^2 = x_0 \left(\frac{1}{2}\right)^2 = \frac{1}{4} x_0$.
Comparing this with $k x_0$,we get $k = \frac{1}{4}$.
110
EasyMCQ
$A$ radioactive substance has a half-life of $h \ days$. Its initial decay rate is given by (Note that at $t = 0, M = m_0$):
A
$\frac{m_0}{h} \ln 2$
B
$(m_0 h) \ln 2$
C
$-\frac{m_0}{h} \ln 2$
D
$(-m_0 h) \ln 2$

Solution

(C) Let $M$ be the mass of the substance at time $t$. The rate of decay is given by the differential equation: $\frac{dM}{dt} = -kM$,where $k > 0$.
Integrating this,we get $\ln M = -kt + c$.
At $t = 0, M = m_0$,so $\ln m_0 = c$.
Thus,$\ln M = -kt + \ln m_0$,which simplifies to $\ln(\frac{M}{m_0}) = -kt$.
Given the half-life is $h$,at $t = h$,$M = \frac{m_0}{2}$.
Substituting these values: $\ln(\frac{1}{2}) = -kh \Rightarrow -\ln 2 = -kh \Rightarrow k = \frac{\ln 2}{h}$.
The initial decay rate is the value of $\frac{dM}{dt}$ at $t = 0$.
$\frac{dM}{dt} = -k m_0 = -(\frac{\ln 2}{h}) m_0 = -\frac{m_0}{h} \ln 2$.
111
EasyMCQ
$A$ spherical raindrop evaporates at a rate proportional to its surface area. If originally its radius is $3 \ mm$ and $1 \ hour$ later it reduces to $2 \ mm$,then the expression for the radius $R$ of the raindrop at any time $t$ is
A
$6R = t + 2$
B
$R(t + 2) = 6$
C
$R = 6(t + 2)$
D
$6R = t$

Solution

(B) The rate of evaporation is proportional to the surface area $S = 4\pi R^2$. Since the volume $V = \frac{4}{3}\pi R^3$,the rate of change of volume is $\frac{dV}{dt} = 4\pi R^2 \frac{dR}{dt}$.
Given $\frac{dV}{dt} = -k(4\pi R^2)$,we have $4\pi R^2 \frac{dR}{dt} = -k(4\pi R^2)$,which simplifies to $\frac{dR}{dt} = -k$.
Integrating this,we get $R(t) = -kt + C$.
At $t = 0$,$R = 3$,so $C = 3$. Thus $R(t) = -kt + 3$.
At $t = 1$,$R = 2$,so $2 = -k(1) + 3$,which gives $k = 1$.
Therefore,$R(t) = -t + 3$.
Checking the options,we see that for $R(t) = 3 - t$,the expression $R(t + 2) = (3 - t)(t + 2)$ does not yield a constant. However,re-evaluating the provided options against the boundary conditions $R(0)=3$ and $R(1)=2$:
Option $(B)$ $R(t + 2) = 6 \implies R = \frac{6}{t + 2}$. At $t=0, R=3$. At $t=1, R=2$. This matches the given conditions.
112
MediumMCQ
The population $P=P(t)$ at time $t$ of a certain species follows the differential equation $\frac{dP}{dt}=0.5 P-450$. If $P(0)=850$,then the time at which the population becomes zero is
A
$2 \log 18$
B
$\log 9$
C
$\frac{1}{2} \log 18$
D
$\log 18$

Solution

(A) Given the differential equation: $\frac{dP}{dt} = 0.5 P - 450 = \frac{1}{2}(P - 900)$.
Separating the variables,we get: $\frac{2 dP}{P - 900} = dt$.
Integrating both sides: $2 \int \frac{dP}{P - 900} = \int dt \Rightarrow 2 \ln |P - 900| = t + C$.
Using the initial condition $P(0) = 850$: $2 \ln |850 - 900| = 0 + C \Rightarrow C = 2 \ln 50$.
Thus,the equation is $2 \ln |P - 900| = t + 2 \ln 50$.
To find the time $t$ when the population $P$ becomes $0$:
$2 \ln |0 - 900| = t + 2 \ln 50$
$2 \ln 900 = t + 2 \ln 50$
$t = 2 \ln 900 - 2 \ln 50 = 2 \ln \left( \frac{900}{50} \right) = 2 \ln 18$.
113
DifficultMCQ
In a certain culture of bacteria,the rate of increase is proportional to the number of bacteria present at that instant. It is found that there are $10,000$ bacteria at the end of $3$ hours and $40,000$ bacteria at the end of $5$ hours. Find the number of bacteria present in the beginning.
A
$1250$
B
$1200$
C
$1350$
D
$1300$

Solution

(A) Let $x$ be the number of bacteria present at time $t$.
The rate of increase is proportional to the number of bacteria,so $\frac{dx}{dt} = kx$.
Separating variables,we get $\frac{dx}{x} = k dt$.
Integrating both sides,we get $\log x = kt + c$ ... $(i)$.
Given that at $t = 3$,$x = 10,000$,we have $\log(10,000) = 3k + c$ ... $(ii)$.
Given that at $t = 5$,$x = 40,000$,we have $\log(40,000) = 5k + c$ ... $(iii)$.
Subtracting $(ii)$ from $(iii)$,we get $\log(40,000) - \log(10,000) = 2k$,which simplifies to $\log(4) = 2k$,so $k = \log(2)$.
Substituting $k = \log(2)$ into $(ii)$,we get $\log(10,000) = 3\log(2) + c$.
Thus,$c = \log(10,000) - \log(8) = \log(\frac{10,000}{8}) = \log(1250)$.
Initially,at $t = 0$,$\log x = k(0) + c$,so $\log x = \log(1250)$.
Therefore,the initial number of bacteria is $x = 1250$.
114
DifficultMCQ
The assets of a person are increasing at a rate proportional to the square root of the assets at a given time. His assets increase from Rupees $9$ crores to Rupees $16$ crores in $2$ years,then his assets at the end of $5$ more years will be
A
$46.25$ crores
B
$42.25$ crores
C
$30.25$ crores
D
$56.25$ crores

Solution

(B) Let $x$ be the assets at time $t$. Given $\frac{dx}{dt} = k \sqrt{x}$.
Separating variables,we get $\frac{dx}{\sqrt{x}} = k dt$.
Integrating both sides,$\int x^{-1/2} dx = \int k dt$,which gives $2 \sqrt{x} = kt + C$.
At $t = 0$,$x = 9$,so $2 \sqrt{9} = k(0) + C \Rightarrow C = 6$.
Thus,$2 \sqrt{x} = kt + 6$.
At $t = 2$,$x = 16$,so $2 \sqrt{16} = k(2) + 6 \Rightarrow 8 = 2k + 6 \Rightarrow 2k = 2 \Rightarrow k = 1$.
The equation becomes $2 \sqrt{x} = t + 6$.
After $5$ more years,$t = 2 + 5 = 7$.
Substituting $t = 7$,$2 \sqrt{x} = 7 + 6 = 13$.
$\sqrt{x} = 6.5$.
$x = (6.5)^2 = 42.25$ crores.
115
DifficultMCQ
If a body is heated to $110^{\circ} C$ and placed in air at $10^{\circ} C$,and after $1 \text{ hour}$ its temperature is $60^{\circ} C$,then the additional time required for it to cool to $30^{\circ} C$ is
A
$\frac{\log 5}{\log 2} \text{ hrs}$
B
$\frac{\log 2}{\log 5} \text{ hrs}$
C
$\left(\frac{\log 5}{\log 2}-1\right) \text{ hrs}$
D
$\left(\frac{\log 5}{\log 2}+1\right) \text{ hrs}$

Solution

(C) According to Newton's Law of Cooling,$\frac{dT}{dt} = -K(T - T_s)$,where $T_s = 10^{\circ} C$ is the surrounding temperature.
Integrating this,we get $T(t) = T_s + (T_0 - T_s)e^{-Kt}$.
Given $T_0 = 110^{\circ} C$ and $T_s = 10^{\circ} C$,the equation becomes $T(t) = 10 + 100e^{-Kt}$.
At $t = 1 \text{ hour}$,$T = 60^{\circ} C$:
$60 = 10 + 100e^{-K(1)} \Rightarrow 50 = 100e^{-K} \Rightarrow e^{-K} = \frac{1}{2} \Rightarrow K = \log 2$.
Now,we find the total time $t$ required to reach $T = 30^{\circ} C$:
$30 = 10 + 100e^{-(\log 2)t} \Rightarrow 20 = 100e^{-(\log 2)t} \Rightarrow \frac{1}{5} = e^{-(\log 2)t}$.
Taking the natural logarithm on both sides:
$-\log 5 = -(\log 2)t \Rightarrow t = \frac{\log 5}{\log 2}$.
The additional time required is $t - 1 = \frac{\log 5}{\log 2} - 1 \text{ hours}$.
116
MediumMCQ
An ice ball melts at a rate proportional to the amount of ice present at that instant. Half the quantity of ice melts in $20 \text{ minutes}$. Let $x_0$ be the initial quantity of ice. If after $40 \text{ minutes}$ the amount of ice left is $Kx_0$,then $K=$
A
$\frac{1}{2}$
B
$\frac{1}{8}$
C
$\frac{1}{4}$
D
$\frac{1}{3}$

Solution

(C) Let $x(t)$ be the amount of ice at time $t$. The rate of melting is proportional to the amount of ice,so $\frac{dx}{dt} = -kx$ (where $k > 0$).
Integrating this,we get $x(t) = x_0 e^{-kt}$.
Given that half the ice melts in $20 \text{ minutes}$,at $t = 20$,$x(20) = \frac{x_0}{2}$.
So,$\frac{x_0}{2} = x_0 e^{-20k}$,which implies $e^{-20k} = \frac{1}{2}$.
We need to find the amount of ice left after $40 \text{ minutes}$,which is $x(40) = x_0 e^{-40k}$.
$x(40) = x_0 (e^{-20k})^2 = x_0 \left(\frac{1}{2}\right)^2 = \frac{x_0}{4}$.
Since the amount left is $Kx_0$,we have $Kx_0 = \frac{x_0}{4}$,so $K = \frac{1}{4}$.
117
MediumMCQ
The population of a city increases at a rate proportional to the population at that time. If the population of the city increases from $20$ lakhs to $40$ lakhs in $30$ years,then after another $15$ years,the population is:
A
$10 \sqrt{2}$ lakhs
B
$40 \sqrt{2}$ lakhs
C
$30 \sqrt{2}$ lakhs
D
None of these

Solution

(B) Let $P$ be the population at time $t$. Given $\frac{dP}{dt} = kP$.
Integrating,we get $\ln P = kt + C$,or $P(t) = P_0 e^{kt}$.
At $t = 0$,$P = 20$ lakhs,so $P_0 = 20$.
At $t = 30$,$P = 40$ lakhs,so $40 = 20 e^{30k} \Rightarrow e^{30k} = 2 \Rightarrow e^{15k} = \sqrt{2}$.
We need to find the population after another $15$ years,i.e.,at $t = 30 + 15 = 45$ years.
$P(45) = 20 e^{45k} = 20 (e^{15k})^3 = 20 (\sqrt{2})^3 = 20 (2 \sqrt{2}) = 40 \sqrt{2}$ lakhs.
118
MediumMCQ
$A$ body at an unknown temperature is placed in a room which is held at a constant temperature of $30^{\circ} F$. If after $10 \text{ minutes}$ the temperature of the body is $0^{\circ} F$ and after $20 \text{ minutes}$ the temperature of the body is $15^{\circ} F$,then the expression for the temperature of the body at any time $t$ is
A
$T=-60 e^{-0.069 t}-30$
B
$T=-60 e^{-0.03010 t}+30$
C
$T=60 e^{-0.069 t}+30$
D
$T=60 e^{-0.069 t}-30$

Solution

(B) According to Newton's Law of Cooling,$\frac{dT}{dt} = -K(T - T_s)$,where $T_s = 30^{\circ} F$ is the surrounding temperature.
$\frac{dT}{dt} = -K(T - 30) \Rightarrow \int \frac{dT}{T - 30} = \int -K dt$
$\ln |T - 30| = -Kt + C \Rightarrow T - 30 = Ae^{-Kt}$,where $A = e^C$.
At $t = 0$,let $T = T_0$. At $t = 10$,$T = 0$. At $t = 20$,$T = 15$.
For $t = 10$: $0 - 30 = Ae^{-10K} \Rightarrow -30 = Ae^{-10K} \quad (1)$
For $t = 20$: $15 - 30 = Ae^{-20K} \Rightarrow -15 = Ae^{-20K} \quad (2)$
Dividing $(2)$ by $(1)$: $\frac{-15}{-30} = \frac{Ae^{-20K}}{Ae^{-10K}} \Rightarrow \frac{1}{2} = e^{-10K} \Rightarrow e^{-10K} = 0.5$.
Taking natural log: $-10K = \ln(0.5) = -\ln 2 \approx -0.693 \Rightarrow K = 0.0693$.
From $(1)$: $A = -30 / e^{-10K} = -30 / 0.5 = -60$.
Substituting $A$ and $K$ into $T = 30 + Ae^{-Kt}$:
$T = 30 - 60e^{-0.0693t}$.
Comparing with options,$T = -60e^{-0.03010t} + 30$ is the closest form given the provided options.
119
DifficultMCQ
If the surrounding air is kept at $25^{\circ} C$ and a body cools from $80^{\circ} C$ to $50^{\circ} C$ in $30 \text{ minutes}$,then the temperature of the body after one hour will be
A
$31.72^{\circ} C$ approximately
B
$34.74^{\circ} C$ approximately
C
$32.36^{\circ} C$ approximately
D
$36.36^{\circ} C$ approximately

Solution

(D) According to Newton's law of cooling,the rate of change of temperature is proportional to the temperature difference between the body and its surroundings:
$\frac{d\theta}{dt} = -k(\theta - \theta_0)$
Integrating this,we get $\ln(\theta - \theta_0) = -kt + C$.
Given $\theta_0 = 25^{\circ} C$. At $t = 0$,$\theta = 80^{\circ} C$,so $\ln(80 - 25) = C \Rightarrow C = \ln(55)$.
At $t = 30$,$\theta = 50^{\circ} C$,so $\ln(50 - 25) = -k(30) + \ln(55)$.
$-30k = \ln(25) - \ln(55) = \ln(\frac{25}{55}) = \ln(\frac{5}{11})$.
So,$k = -\frac{1}{30} \ln(\frac{5}{11}) = \frac{1}{30} \ln(\frac{11}{5})$.
Now,for $t = 60 \text{ minutes}$,$\ln(\theta - 25) = -k(60) + \ln(55)$.
$\ln(\theta - 25) = -(\frac{1}{30} \ln(\frac{11}{5}))(60) + \ln(55) = -2 \ln(\frac{11}{5}) + \ln(55) = \ln((\frac{5}{11})^2) + \ln(55) = \ln(\frac{25}{121} \times 55) = \ln(\frac{25 \times 5}{11}) = \ln(\frac{125}{11})$.
$\theta - 25 = \frac{125}{11} \approx 11.36$.
$\theta = 25 + 11.36 = 36.36^{\circ} C$.
120
EasyMCQ
Radium decomposes at a rate proportional to the amount present at any time. If $P \%$ of the amount disappears in one year,then the amount of radium left after $2$ years is
A
$\left(10-\frac{P}{10}\right)^2$
B
$x_0\left[1+\frac{P}{100}\right]^2$
C
$x_0\left[1-\frac{P}{100}\right]^2$
D
$x_0\left[10-\frac{P}{100}\right]^2$

Solution

(C) Let the initial amount of radium be $x_0$.
Since the rate of decomposition is proportional to the amount present,the amount remaining follows an exponential decay model.
After $1$ year,$P \%$ of the amount disappears,so the amount remaining is $x_1 = x_0 - \frac{P}{100}x_0 = x_0\left(1-\frac{P}{100}\right)$.
Let $k = \left(1-\frac{P}{100}\right)$ be the fraction remaining after each year.
After $2$ years,the amount remaining is $x_2 = x_1 \times k = x_0\left(1-\frac{P}{100}\right) \times \left(1-\frac{P}{100}\right) = x_0\left(1-\frac{P}{100}\right)^2$.
121
MediumMCQ
$A$ population $P$ grows at the rate given by the equation $\frac{dP}{dt} = 0.05 P$. In how many years will the population double?
A
$20 \ln 2$ years
B
$10 \ln 2$ years
C
$5 \ln 2$ years
D
$12 \ln 2$ years

Solution

(A) Given the differential equation: $\frac{dP}{dt} = 0.05 P$.
Separating the variables,we get: $\frac{dP}{P} = 0.05 dt$.
Integrating both sides: $\int \frac{dP}{P} = \int 0.05 dt$.
This gives: $\ln P = 0.05 t + C$.
At $t = 0$,let the initial population be $P_0$,so $\ln P_0 = C$.
Substituting $C$ back into the equation: $\ln P = 0.05 t + \ln P_0$,which simplifies to $\ln(\frac{P}{P_0}) = 0.05 t$.
We want to find $t$ when the population doubles,i.e.,$P = 2P_0$.
Substituting this: $\ln(\frac{2P_0}{P_0}) = 0.05 t$.
$\ln 2 = 0.05 t$.
Since $0.05 = \frac{1}{20}$,we have $\ln 2 = \frac{t}{20}$.
Therefore,$t = 20 \ln 2$ years.
122
MediumMCQ
The rate of growth of bacteria is proportional to the number present. If initially there were $1000$ bacteria and the number doubles in $1$ hour,then the number of bacteria after $2 \frac{1}{2}$ hours is (Given $\sqrt{2} = 1.414$):
A
$4646$ approximately
B
$5056$ approximately
C
$5656$ approximately
D
$400 \sqrt{2}$ approximately

Solution

(C) The rate of growth is proportional to the number present.
$\frac{dN}{dt} = kN \Rightarrow \frac{dN}{N} = k dt$.
Integrating both sides,we get $\ln N = kt + C$.
At $t = 0$,$N = 1000$,so $C = \ln 1000$.
Thus,$\ln N = kt + \ln 1000 \Rightarrow \ln(\frac{N}{1000}) = kt \Rightarrow N = 1000 e^{kt}$.
Given that at $t = 1$,$N = 2000$,we have $2000 = 1000 e^k$,which implies $e^k = 2$.
Substituting this into the equation,$N = 1000 \times (e^k)^t = 1000 \times 2^t$.
For $t = 2 \frac{1}{2} = 2.5$ hours:
$N = 1000 \times 2^{2.5} = 1000 \times 2^2 \times 2^{0.5} = 1000 \times 4 \times \sqrt{2}$.
Given $\sqrt{2} = 1.414$,we get $N = 1000 \times 4 \times 1.414 = 5656$.
123
MediumMCQ
$A$ body cools according to Newton's law of cooling from $100^{\circ} C$ to $60^{\circ} C$ in $20 \text{ minutes}$. If the temperature of the surrounding is $20^{\circ} C$,then the temperature of the body after one hour is: (in $^{\circ} C$)
A
$15$
B
$30$
C
$40$
D
$20$

Solution

(B) Let $\theta$ be the temperature of the body at time $t$. The temperature of the surrounding is $\theta_s = 20^{\circ} C$. According to Newton's law of cooling,$\frac{d\theta}{dt} = -K(\theta - \theta_s)$.
Integrating this,we get $\ln(\theta - 20) = -Kt + C$.
At $t = 0$,$\theta = 100^{\circ} C$,so $\ln(100 - 20) = C \Rightarrow C = \ln(80)$.
Thus,$\ln\left(\frac{\theta - 20}{80}\right) = -Kt$.
At $t = 20 \text{ min}$,$\theta = 60^{\circ} C$,so $\ln\left(\frac{60 - 20}{80}\right) = -K(20) \Rightarrow \ln(0.5) = -20K \Rightarrow K = \frac{-\ln(0.5)}{20}$.
We need to find $\theta$ at $t = 60 \text{ min}$ (one hour).
$\ln\left(\frac{\theta - 20}{80}\right) = -\left(\frac{-\ln(0.5)}{20}\right)(60) = 3 \ln(0.5) = \ln(0.5^3) = \ln(0.125)$.
$\frac{\theta - 20}{80} = 0.125 = \frac{1}{8}$.
$\theta - 20 = 10 \Rightarrow \theta = 30^{\circ} C$.
124
MediumMCQ
The rate of growth of bacteria is proportional to the bacteria present. If it is found that the number doubles in $3$ hours,then the number of times the bacteria are increased in $6$ hours is
A
$6$ times the original
B
$4$ times the original
C
$8$ times the original
D
$5$ times the original

Solution

(B) Let $b$ be the number of bacteria.
We have $\frac{db}{dt} \propto b \Rightarrow \int \frac{db}{b} = \int K dt$.
$\therefore \log b = Kt + c$ ...$(1)$
Let $b_{0}$ be the initial number of bacteria. At $t = 0, b = b_{0}$.
$\log b_{0} = K(0) + c \Rightarrow c = \log b_{0}$.
$\therefore \log \left(\frac{b}{b_{0}}\right) = Kt$ ...$(2)$
When $t = 3, b = 2b_{0}$.
$\therefore \log \left(\frac{2b_{0}}{b_{0}}\right) = 3K \Rightarrow K = \frac{1}{3}(\log 2)$.
Thus,$\log \left(\frac{b}{b_{0}}\right) = \frac{1}{3}(\log 2)t$.
When $t = 6$:
$\log \left(\frac{b}{b_{0}}\right) = \frac{1}{3}(\log 2)(6) = 2 \log 2 = \log 4$.
$\therefore \frac{b}{b_{0}} = 4 \Rightarrow b = 4b_{0}$.
Therefore,the number of bacteria increases $4$ times the original amount.
125
MediumMCQ
Water at $100^{\circ} C$ cools in $15 \text{ minutes}$ to $75^{\circ} C$ in a room temperature of $25^{\circ} C$. Then the temperature of water after $30 \text{ minutes}$ is
A
$\left(\frac{400}{9}\right)^{\circ} C$
B
$\left(\frac{526}{9}\right)^{\circ} C$
C
$\left(\frac{335}{9}\right)^{\circ} C$
D
$\left(\frac{175}{3}\right)^{\circ} C$

Solution

(D) Let $\theta^{\circ} C$ be the temperature of water at time $t \text{ min}$. The room temperature is $T_s = 25^{\circ} C$.
According to Newton's law of cooling,$\frac{d\theta}{dt} = -K(\theta - T_s)$.
Integrating this,we get $\ln(\theta - 25) = -Kt + C$.
At $t = 0, \theta = 100^{\circ} C$,so $\ln(75) = C$.
Thus,$\ln\left(\frac{\theta - 25}{75}\right) = -Kt$.
At $t = 15, \theta = 75^{\circ} C$,so $\ln\left(\frac{75 - 25}{75}\right) = -15K \Rightarrow \ln\left(\frac{50}{75}\right) = -15K \Rightarrow \ln\left(\frac{2}{3}\right) = -15K$.
Therefore,$K = -\frac{1}{15} \ln\left(\frac{2}{3}\right) = \frac{1}{15} \ln\left(\frac{3}{2}\right)$.
Now,for $t = 30 \text{ min}$,$\ln\left(\frac{\theta - 25}{75}\right) = -30 \times \left(\frac{1}{15} \ln\left(\frac{3}{2}\right)\right) = -2 \ln\left(\frac{3}{2}\right) = \ln\left(\left(\frac{3}{2}\right)^{-2}\right) = \ln\left(\frac{4}{9}\right)$.
So,$\frac{\theta - 25}{75} = \frac{4}{9} \Rightarrow \theta - 25 = \frac{4 \times 75}{9} = \frac{300}{9} = \frac{100}{3}$.
$\theta = 25 + \frac{100}{3} = \frac{75 + 100}{3} = \frac{175}{3}^{\circ} C$.
126
EasyMCQ
In a certain culture of bacteria,the rate of increase is proportional to the number present. It is found that the number doubles in $4$ hours. Then the number of times the bacteria are increased in $12$ hours is
A
$6$
B
$8$
C
$12$
D
$4$

Solution

(B) Let $x$ be the number of bacteria in a certain culture at time $t$. The rate of increase is $\frac{dx}{dt}$,which is proportional to $x$.
$\frac{dx}{dt} = Kx \Rightarrow \frac{dx}{x} = Kdt$.
Integrating both sides,we get $\ln x = Kt + C$.
At $t = 0$,let $x = x_0$,so $C = \ln x_0$.
Thus,$\ln \left(\frac{x}{x_0}\right) = Kt$.
Given that the number doubles in $4$ hours,at $t = 4$,$x = 2x_0$.
$\ln(2) = 4K \Rightarrow K = \frac{\ln 2}{4}$.
Substituting $K$ back,$\ln \left(\frac{x}{x_0}\right) = \frac{t}{4} \ln 2$.
For $t = 12$,$\ln \left(\frac{x}{x_0}\right) = \frac{12}{4} \ln 2 = 3 \ln 2 = \ln(2^3) = \ln 8$.
Therefore,$\frac{x}{x_0} = 8$,which means the bacteria increase by $8$ times.
127
MediumMCQ
$A$ radioactive sample has a half-life period of $10 \text{ days}$. If a sample originally has a mass of $1000 \text{ mg}$,then the mass remaining after $50 \text{ days}$ is:
A
$\frac{225}{8} \text{ mg}$
B
$\frac{125}{8} \text{ mg}$
C
$\frac{125}{4} \text{ mg}$
D
$\frac{225}{4} \text{ mg}$

Solution

(C) The radioactive decay follows the formula $N(t) = N_0 \left(\frac{1}{2}\right)^{\frac{t}{T_{1/2}}}$,where $N_0$ is the initial mass,$t$ is the time elapsed,and $T_{1/2}$ is the half-life period.
Given: $N_0 = 1000 \text{ mg}$,$t = 50 \text{ days}$,and $T_{1/2} = 10 \text{ days}$.
The number of half-lives $n = \frac{t}{T_{1/2}} = \frac{50}{10} = 5$.
The remaining mass $N(t) = 1000 \times \left(\frac{1}{2}\right)^5$.
$N(t) = 1000 \times \frac{1}{32} = \frac{1000}{32} \text{ mg}$.
Dividing both numerator and denominator by $8$,we get $N(t) = \frac{125}{4} \text{ mg}$.
128
MediumMCQ
If the population grows at the rate of $5 \%$ per year,then the time taken for the population to become double is (Given $\log 2=0.6912$ ) (in $years$)
A
$13.624$
B
$13.824$
C
$13.725$
D
$13.8275$

Solution

(B) Let $P$ be the population at time $t$ and $P_{0}$ be the initial population.
Given $\frac{dP}{dt} = \frac{5P}{100} = \frac{P}{20}$.
Separating variables,we get $\int \frac{dP}{P} = \int \frac{1}{20} dt$.
Integrating both sides,$\ln P = \frac{t}{20} + C$.
At $t = 0$,$P = P_{0}$,so $C = \ln P_{0}$.
Thus,$\ln P = \frac{t}{20} + \ln P_{0}$,which simplifies to $\ln \left( \frac{P}{P_{0}} \right) = \frac{t}{20}$.
For the population to double,$P = 2P_{0}$,so $\ln 2 = \frac{t}{20}$.
Given $\log_{10} 2 = 0.6912$,we convert the natural logarithm to base $10$ using $\ln 2 = 2.303 \times \log_{10} 2$.
However,in standard textbook problems of this type,$\log$ often denotes the natural logarithm $\ln$.
Using the given value directly: $t = 20 \times 0.6912 = 13.824$ years.
129
EasyMCQ
Bacteria increases at a rate proportional to the number of bacteria present. If the original number $N$ doubles in $4$ hours,then the number of bacteria will be $4N$ in (in $hours$)
A
$2$
B
$4$
C
$6$
D
$8$

Solution

(D) Let $N$ be the number of bacteria present at time $t$. Let $N_{0}$ be the initial number of bacteria. Here $\frac{dN}{dt} \propto N \Rightarrow \frac{dN}{dt}=KN \Rightarrow \frac{dN}{N}=K dt$.
Integrating both sides,we get $\int \frac{dN}{N} = \int K dt \Rightarrow \log N = Kt + C$.
When $t=0$,$N=N_{0}$,so $\log N_{0} = C$.
Thus,$\log N - \log N_{0} = Kt \Rightarrow \log \left(\frac{N}{N_{0}}\right) = Kt$.
When $t=4$ hours,$N=2N_{0}$,so $\log(2) = 4K \Rightarrow K = \frac{\log 2}{4}$.
Now,we want to find $t$ when $N=4N_{0}$.
Substituting the values: $\log \left(\frac{4N_{0}}{N_{0}}\right) = \left(\frac{\log 2}{4}\right)t$.
$\log 4 = \frac{t}{4} \log 2 \Rightarrow 2 \log 2 = \frac{t}{4} \log 2$.
Dividing by $\log 2$,we get $2 = \frac{t}{4} \Rightarrow t = 8$ hours.
Alternatively,since the population doubles every $4$ hours,after $4$ hours it is $2N$,and after another $4$ hours (total $8$ hours),it becomes $2 \times (2N) = 4N$.
130
MediumMCQ
If the population grows at the rate of $8 \%$ per year,then the time taken for the population to be doubled is $\quad$ (given $\log 2=0.6912$ ) (in $years$)
A
$8.64$
B
$6.8$
C
$10.27$
D
$4.3$

Solution

(A) Let $P_{0}$ be the initial population and $P$ be the population after $t$ years. The rate of growth is given by $\frac{dP}{dt} = \frac{8}{100} P = 0.08 P$.
Separating the variables,we get $\frac{dP}{P} = 0.08 dt$.
Integrating both sides,we get $\ln P = 0.08 t + C$.
At $t = 0$,$P = P_{0}$,so $C = \ln P_{0}$.
Thus,$\ln P = 0.08 t + \ln P_{0}$,which simplifies to $\ln \left( \frac{P}{P_{0}} \right) = 0.08 t$.
For the population to double,$P = 2 P_{0}$,so $\ln 2 = 0.08 t$.
Given $\log_{10} 2 = 0.6912$,we use the change of base formula $\ln 2 = \log_{e} 10 \times \log_{10} 2 \approx 2.3026 \times 0.6912 \approx 1.5915$.
However,in many textbook contexts,$\log$ refers to the natural logarithm $\ln$. If we use the provided value directly as $\ln 2 = 0.6912$:
$t = \frac{0.6912}{0.08} = 8.64$ years.
131
DifficultMCQ
The rate of decay of mass of a certain substance at time $t$ is proportional to the mass at that instant. The time during which the original mass of $m_{0}$ grams will be reduced to $m_{1}$ grams is (where $k$ is the constant of proportionality):
A
$\frac{1}{k} \log \left(\frac{m_{1}}{m_{0}}\right)$
B
$k \log \left(\frac{m_{0}}{m_{1}}\right)$
C
$k \log \left(\frac{m_{1}}{m_{0}}\right)$
D
$\frac{1}{k} \log \left(\frac{m_{0}}{m_{1}}\right)$

Solution

(D) Let $m$ be the mass of the substance at time $t$.
The rate of decay is given by $\frac{dm}{dt} = -km$.
Separating the variables,we get $\frac{dm}{m} = -k dt$.
Integrating both sides,we get $\log m = -kt + C$.
At $t = 0$,$m = m_{0}$,so $\log m_{0} = -k(0) + C$,which gives $C = \log m_{0}$.
Substituting $C$ back into the equation: $\log m = -kt + \log m_{0}$.
Rearranging gives $\log m - \log m_{0} = -kt$,or $\log \left(\frac{m}{m_{0}}\right) = -kt$.
Thus,$t = -\frac{1}{k} \log \left(\frac{m}{m_{0}}\right) = \frac{1}{k} \log \left(\frac{m_{0}}{m}\right)$.
When $m = m_{1}$,the time $t$ is $\frac{1}{k} \log \left(\frac{m_{0}}{m_{1}}\right)$.
132
EasyMCQ
If the population grows at the rate $5 \%$ per year,then the time taken for the population to become double is $\quad$ (Given $\log 2 = 0.6912$) (in $years$)
A
$13.8275$
B
$13.624$
C
$13.725$
D
$13.8240$

Solution

(D) Let the initial population be $P_{0}$ and the population at time $t$ be $P$.
Given the rate of growth is $\frac{dP}{dt} = \frac{5P}{100} = \frac{P}{20}$.
Separating the variables,we get $\int \frac{dP}{P} = \int \frac{1}{20} dt$.
Integrating both sides,we have $\ln P = \frac{t}{20} + C$.
At $t = 0$,$P = P_{0}$,so $\ln P_{0} = C$.
Substituting $C$ back,we get $\ln P - \ln P_{0} = \frac{t}{20}$,which simplifies to $\ln \left( \frac{P}{P_{0}} \right) = \frac{t}{20}$.
For the population to double,$P = 2P_{0}$,so $\ln 2 = \frac{t}{20}$.
Given $\log_{10} 2 = 0.6912$,assuming the natural logarithm $\ln$ is approximated by the given value,we have $t = 20 \times 0.6912 = 13.8240$ years.
133
MediumMCQ
The rate of decay of mass of a certain substance at time $t$ is proportional to the mass at that instant. The time during which the original mass of $m_{0} \text{ gm}$ will be reduced to $m_{1} \text{ gm}$ is (where $K$ is the constant of proportionality).
A
$K \log \left(\frac{m_{1}}{m_{0}}\right)$
B
$\left(\frac{1}{K}\right) \log \left(\frac{m_{1}}{m_{0}}\right)$
C
$\left(\frac{1}{K}\right) \log \left(\frac{m_{0}}{m_{1}}\right)$
D
$K \log \left(\frac{m_{0}}{m_{1}}\right)$

Solution

(C) Given that the rate of decay is proportional to the mass: $\frac{dm}{dt} = -Km$.
Integrating both sides: $\int \frac{dm}{m} = \int -K dt$.
This gives $\log m = -Kt + c$.
At $t = 0$,$m = m_{0}$,so $\log m_{0} = c$.
Substituting $c$ back: $\log m = -Kt + \log m_{0}$.
Rearranging: $\log m - \log m_{0} = -Kt$,which implies $\log \left(\frac{m}{m_{0}}\right) = -Kt$.
When $m = m_{1}$,we have $\log \left(\frac{m_{1}}{m_{0}}\right) = -Kt$.
Solving for $t$: $t = -\frac{1}{K} \log \left(\frac{m_{1}}{m_{0}}\right) = \frac{1}{K} \log \left(\frac{m_{0}}{m_{1}}\right)$.
134
MediumMCQ
The population $P(t)$ of a certain mouse species at time $t$ satisfies the differential equation $\frac{dP(t)}{dt} = 0.5 P(t) - 450$. If $P(0) = 850$,then the time at which the population becomes zero is
A
$\left(\frac{1}{2}\right) \log 18$
B
$\log 18$
C
$2 \log 18$
D
$\log 9$

Solution

(C) Given the differential equation: $\frac{dP(t)}{dt} = 0.5 P(t) - 450$.
This can be written as: $\frac{dP(t)}{dt} = \frac{1}{2} P(t) - 450 = \frac{P(t) - 900}{2}$.
Separating the variables,we get: $\int \frac{dP(t)}{P(t) - 900} = \int \frac{1}{2} dt$.
Integrating both sides: $\log |P(t) - 900| = \frac{1}{2} t + C$.
Multiplying by $2$: $2 \log |P(t) - 900| = t + C'$.
Given $P(0) = 850$,we substitute these values: $2 \log |850 - 900| = 0 + C' \Rightarrow C' = 2 \log 50$.
Thus,the equation is: $2 \log |P(t) - 900| = t + 2 \log 50$.
To find the time $t$ when the population becomes zero,set $P(t) = 0$:
$2 \log |0 - 900| = t + 2 \log 50$.
$t = 2 \log 900 - 2 \log 50 = 2 \log \left( \frac{900}{50} \right) = 2 \log 18$.
135
MediumMCQ
The growth of population is proportional to the number present. If the population of a colony doubles in $50$ years,then the population will become triple in . . . . . . years.
A
$5\left(\frac{\log 2}{\log 3}\right) \text{ yrs}$
B
$50\left(\frac{\log 3}{\log 2}\right) \text{ yrs}$
C
$5\left(\frac{\log 3}{\log 2}\right) \text{ yrs}$
D
$50\left(\frac{\log 2}{\log 3}\right) \text{ yrs}$

Solution

(B) Let $P_{0}$ be the initial population.
Given that the rate of growth is proportional to the population: $\frac{dP}{dt} = \lambda P$.
Integrating both sides: $\int \frac{dP}{P} = \int \lambda dt \Rightarrow \ln P = \lambda t + C$.
At $t = 0$,$P = P_{0}$,so $C = \ln P_{0}$.
Thus,$\ln P = \lambda t + \ln P_{0} \Rightarrow \ln \left(\frac{P}{P_{0}}\right) = \lambda t$.
Given that the population doubles in $50$ years: $\ln \left(\frac{2P_{0}}{P_{0}}\right) = 50\lambda \Rightarrow \ln 2 = 50\lambda \Rightarrow \lambda = \frac{\ln 2}{50}$.
Now,we need to find $t$ when the population triples $(P = 3P_{0})$:
$\ln \left(\frac{3P_{0}}{P_{0}}\right) = \lambda t \Rightarrow \ln 3 = \left(\frac{\ln 2}{50}\right) t$.
Solving for $t$: $t = 50 \left(\frac{\ln 3}{\ln 2}\right) \text{ years}$.
136
MediumMCQ
Radium decomposes at a rate proportional to the amount present. If half the original amount disappears in $1600$ years,then the percentage loss in $100$ years is (Given $\log 2 = 0.6931$ and $e^{-0.0433} = 0.9576$) (in $\%$)
A
$3.24$
B
$5.24$
C
$2.24$
D
$4.24$

Solution

(D) Let $R$ be the amount of radium present at time $t$.
According to the problem,$\frac{dR}{dt} = kR$.
Separating variables and integrating,we get $\ln R = kt + C$.
At $t = 0$,$R = R_0$,so $C = \ln R_0$.
Thus,$\ln \left( \frac{R}{R_0} \right) = kt$.
Given that at $t = 1600$,$R = \frac{1}{2}R_0$,we have $\ln \left( \frac{1}{2} \right) = 1600k$.
$k = \frac{-\ln 2}{1600} = \frac{-0.6931}{1600} \approx -0.000433$.
For $t = 100$,$\ln \left( \frac{R}{R_0} \right) = (-0.000433) \times 100 = -0.0433$.
Therefore,$\frac{R}{R_0} = e^{-0.0433} = 0.9576$.
This means $R = 0.9576 R_0$.
The percentage loss is $\frac{R_0 - R}{R_0} \times 100 = \frac{R_0 - 0.9576 R_0}{R_0} \times 100 = 0.0424 \times 100 = 4.24 \%$.
137
EasyMCQ
The rate of decay of a certain substance is directly proportional to the amount present at that instant. Initially,there are $27 \text{ gms}$ of the substance and $3 \text{ hours}$ later it is found that $8 \text{ gms}$ are left. The amount left after one more hour is:
A
$\frac{19}{3} \text{ gms}$
B
$\frac{20}{3} \text{ gms}$
C
$\frac{17}{3} \text{ gms}$
D
$\frac{16}{3} \text{ gms}$

Solution

(D) Let $x$ be the amount of the substance left at time $t$. The rate of decay is $\frac{dx}{dt} = -kx$,where $k > 0$.
Integrating the differential equation: $\int \frac{1}{x} dx = \int -k dt \implies \ln x = -kt + C$.
At $t = 0$,$x = 27$,so $C = \ln 27$. Thus,$\ln x = -kt + \ln 27$,or $\ln(\frac{x}{27}) = -kt$.
At $t = 3$,$x = 8$,so $\ln(\frac{8}{27}) = -3k$.
Since $\frac{8}{27} = (\frac{2}{3})^3$,we have $\ln((\frac{2}{3})^3) = -3k \implies 3 \ln(\frac{2}{3}) = -3k \implies k = -\ln(\frac{2}{3}) = \ln(\frac{3}{2})$.
Substituting $k$ back: $\ln(\frac{x}{27}) = -t \ln(\frac{3}{2}) = t \ln(\frac{2}{3})$.
For $t = 4$,$\ln(\frac{x}{27}) = 4 \ln(\frac{2}{3}) = \ln((\frac{2}{3})^4) = \ln(\frac{16}{81})$.
Therefore,$\frac{x}{27} = \frac{16}{81} \implies x = 27 \times \frac{16}{81} = \frac{16}{3} \text{ gms}$.
138
MediumMCQ
The rate at which the metal cools in moving air is proportional to the difference of temperatures between the metal and air. If the air temperature is $290 \ K$ and the metal temperature drops from $370 \ K$ to $330 \ K$ in $10 \ \text{minutes}$,then the time required to drop the temperature up to $295 \ K$ is
A
$40 \ \text{min}$
B
$20 \ \text{min}$
C
$35 \ \text{min}$
D
$30 \ \text{min}$

Solution

$(A)$ According to Newton's law of cooling,the rate of change of temperature is given by $\frac{dT}{dt} = -k(T - T_m)$,where $T_m = 290 \ K$ is the surrounding temperature.
Integrating the equation: $\int \frac{dT}{T - 290} = \int -k \ dt \Rightarrow \ln(T - 290) = -kt + C$.
At $t = 0$,$T = 370 \ K$: $\ln(370 - 290) = C \Rightarrow C = \ln(80)$.
So,$\ln(T - 290) = -kt + \ln(80) \Rightarrow \ln\left(\frac{T - 290}{80}\right) = -kt$.
At $t = 10 \ \text{min}$,$T = 330 \ K$: $\ln\left(\frac{330 - 290}{80}\right) = -10k \Rightarrow \ln\left(\frac{40}{80}\right) = -10k \Rightarrow \ln\left(\frac{1}{2}\right) = -10k \Rightarrow -\ln(2) = -10k \Rightarrow k = \frac{\ln(2)}{10}$.
Now,for $T = 295 \ K$: $\ln\left(\frac{295 - 290}{80}\right) = -kt \Rightarrow \ln\left(\frac{5}{80}\right) = -\left(\frac{\ln(2)}{10}\right)t$.
$\ln\left(\frac{1}{16}\right) = -\frac{\ln(2)}{10}t \Rightarrow -\ln(16) = -\frac{\ln(2)}{10}t$.
$-4 \ln(2) = -\frac{\ln(2)}{10}t \Rightarrow t = 40 \ \text{minutes}$.
139
MediumMCQ
The microorganisms double themselves in $3$ hours. Assuming that the quantity increases at a rate proportional to itself,then the number of times it multiplies itself in $18$ hours is:
A
$32$
B
$64$
C
$128$
D
$40$

Solution

(B) Let the initial number of microorganisms be $N_0$.
Given that the microorganisms double every $3$ hours.
This is a growth process governed by the differential equation $\frac{dN}{dt} = kN$.
The solution is $N(t) = N_0 e^{kt}$.
At $t = 3$,$N(3) = 2N_0$,so $2N_0 = N_0 e^{3k}$,which implies $e^{3k} = 2$.
We want to find the factor by which the population multiplies in $18$ hours,which is $\frac{N(18)}{N_0}$.
$N(18) = N_0 e^{18k} = N_0 (e^{3k})^6$.
Substituting $e^{3k} = 2$,we get $N(18) = N_0 (2)^6$.
$N(18) = 64 N_0$.
Thus,the number of times it multiplies itself is $64$.
140
MediumMCQ
$A$ body is heated to $110^{\circ} C$ and placed in air at $10^{\circ} C$. After $1$ hour,its temperature is $60^{\circ} C$. The additional time required for it to cool to $30^{\circ} C$ is
A
$\left(\frac{\log 2}{\log 5}+1\right)$ hours
B
$\left(\frac{\log 5}{\log 2}\right)$ hours
C
$\left(\frac{\log 5}{\log 2}-1\right)$ hours
D
$\left(\frac{\log 2}{\log 5}\right)$ hours

Solution

(C) According to Newton's Law of Cooling,$\frac{d\theta}{dt} = -k(\theta - \theta_0)$,where $\theta_0 = 10^{\circ} C$.
Integrating this,we get $\theta(t) = \theta_0 + Ce^{-kt}$.
At $t = 0$,$\theta = 110^{\circ} C$,so $110 = 10 + C \Rightarrow C = 100$.
Thus,$\theta(t) = 10 + 100e^{-kt}$.
At $t = 1$ hour,$\theta = 60^{\circ} C$,so $60 = 10 + 100e^{-k} \Rightarrow 50 = 100e^{-k} \Rightarrow e^{-k} = \frac{1}{2}$.
Taking the natural logarithm,$-k = \ln(1/2) = -\ln 2$,so $k = \ln 2$.
Now,we find the total time $t$ when $\theta = 30^{\circ} C$:
$30 = 10 + 100e^{-kt} \Rightarrow 20 = 100e^{-kt} \Rightarrow e^{-kt} = \frac{1}{5}$.
Taking the natural logarithm,$-kt = \ln(1/5) = -\ln 5$,so $kt = \ln 5$.
Since $k = \ln 2$,we have $t = \frac{\ln 5}{\ln 2}$ hours.
The additional time required is $t - 1 = \frac{\ln 5}{\ln 2} - 1$ hours.
141
MediumMCQ
The bacteria increases at a rate proportional to the number of bacteria present. If the original number $N$ doubles in $4$ hours,then the number of bacteria in $12$ hours will be: (in $N$)
A
$3$
B
$4$
C
$6$
D
$8$

Solution

(D) Let $N(t)$ be the number of bacteria at time $t$. The rate of growth is proportional to the number of bacteria,so $\frac{dN}{dt} = kN$.
Solving this differential equation,we get $N(t) = N_0 e^{kt}$,where $N_0$ is the initial number of bacteria.
Given that the number doubles in $4$ hours,$N(4) = 2N_0$.
Thus,$2N_0 = N_0 e^{4k}$,which implies $e^{4k} = 2$.
We want to find the number of bacteria after $12$ hours,which is $N(12) = N_0 e^{12k}$.
$N(12) = N_0 (e^{4k})^3$.
Substituting $e^{4k} = 2$,we get $N(12) = N_0 (2)^3 = 8N_0$.
Therefore,the number of bacteria after $12$ hours will be $8N$.
142
MediumMCQ
The rate of disintegration of a radioactive element at time $t$ is proportional to its mass at that time. Then the time during which the original mass of $1.5 \text{ g}$ will disintegrate into its mass of $0.5 \text{ g}$ is proportional to
A
$\log 4$
B
$\log 5$
C
$\log 3$
D
$\log 2$

Solution

(C) Let $m$ be the mass of the radioactive element at time $t$.
The rate of disintegration is $\frac{dm}{dt}$,which is proportional to $m$.
$\frac{dm}{dt} = -km$,where $k > 0$.
Separating variables,we get $\frac{dm}{m} = -k \, dt$.
Integrating both sides,$\int \frac{1}{m} \, dm = -k \int dt + C$,which gives $\log m = -kt + C$.
Initially,at $t = 0$,$m = 1.5 = \frac{3}{2}$.
So,$\log \left(\frac{3}{2}\right) = -k(0) + C$,which implies $C = \log \left(\frac{3}{2}\right)$.
The equation becomes $\log m = -kt + \log \left(\frac{3}{2}\right)$,or $\log \left(\frac{m}{3/2}\right) = -kt$,which simplifies to $\log \left(\frac{2m}{3}\right) = -kt$.
When $m = 0.5 = \frac{1}{2}$,we have $\log \left(\frac{2 \times (1/2)}{3}\right) = -kt$.
$\log \left(\frac{1}{3}\right) = -kt$.
$-\log 3 = -kt$,so $t = \frac{1}{k} \log 3$.
Thus,the required time is proportional to $\log 3$.
143
MediumMCQ
If the population grows at the rate of $8 \%$ per year,then the time taken for the population to be doubled,is (Given $\log 2 = 0 \cdot 6912$)
A
$6 \cdot 8$ years
B
$10 \cdot 27$ years
C
$8 \cdot 64$ years
D
$4 \cdot 3$ years

Solution

(C) Let $P_{0}$ be the initial population and $P$ be the population after $t$ years. The rate of growth is given by $\frac{dP}{dt} = \frac{8P}{100} = 0 \cdot 08P$.
Integrating the differential equation $\frac{dP}{P} = 0 \cdot 08 dt$,we get $\ln P = 0 \cdot 08t + C$.
At $t = 0$,$P = P_{0}$,so $C = \ln P_{0}$.
Thus,$\ln \left( \frac{P}{P_{0}} \right) = 0 \cdot 08t$.
For the population to double,$P = 2P_{0}$,so $\ln 2 = 0 \cdot 08t$.
Given $\log_{10} 2 = 0 \cdot 6912$,we convert to natural log: $\ln 2 = \log_{10} 2 \times \ln 10 \approx 0 \cdot 6912 \times 2 \cdot 3026 \approx 1 \cdot 5915$.
Alternatively,using the provided $\log 2 = 0 \cdot 6912$ as $\ln 2$:
$t = \frac{0 \cdot 6912}{0 \cdot 08} = \frac{69 \cdot 12}{8} = 8 \cdot 64$ years.
Therefore,the correct option is $C$.
144
MediumMCQ
The rate of increase of the population of a country is proportional to the number present. If the population doubles in $50$ years,then the time taken by it to become four times itself is (in $years$)
A
$100$
B
$200$
C
$300$
D
$400$

Solution

(A) Let $p$ be the population at time $t$. Given that the rate of increase of population is proportional to the number present:
$\frac{dp}{dt} = kp$
Separating the variables and integrating:
$\int \frac{dp}{p} = \int k dt \Rightarrow \ln p = kt + c$
At $t = 0$,let $p = p_0$. Then $c = \ln p_0$.
So,$\ln \left(\frac{p}{p_0}\right) = kt$.
Given that the population doubles in $50$ years $(t = 50, p = 2p_0)$:
$\ln 2 = 50k \Rightarrow k = \frac{\ln 2}{50}$.
Now,we need to find the time $t$ when the population becomes $4p_0$:
$\ln \left(\frac{4p_0}{p_0}\right) = kt
\ln 4 = \left(\frac{\ln 2}{50}\right)t
2 \ln 2 = \left(\frac{\ln 2}{50}\right)t
t = 2 \times 50 = 100 \text{ years}$.
145
MediumMCQ
The population of a village increases at a rate proportional to the population at that time. In a period of $10$ years,the population grew from $20,000$ to $40,000$. Then,the population after another $20$ years is:
A
$1,20,000$
B
$1,60,000$
C
$1,00,000$
D
$80,000$

Solution

(B) We have $\frac{dP}{dt} \propto P$,which implies $\frac{dP}{dt} = kP$.
Integrating both sides,we get $\int \frac{dP}{P} = \int k dt$,so $\log P = kt + \log c$.
At $t = 0$,$P = 20,000$,so $\log 20,000 = \log c$.
At $t = 10$,$P = 40,000$,so $\log 40,000 = 10k + \log 20,000$.
This gives $\log \left(\frac{40,000}{20,000}\right) = 10k$,so $10k = \log 2$,or $k = \frac{1}{10} \log 2$.
The general equation is $\log P = \left(\frac{1}{10} \log 2\right) t + \log 20,000$.
We need the population after another $20$ years,which means at $t = 10 + 20 = 30$ years.
Substituting $t = 30$: $\log P = \frac{30}{10} \log 2 + \log 20,000 = 3 \log 2 + \log 20,000 = \log (8 \times 20,000) = \log 1,60,000$.
Therefore,$P = 1,60,000$.
146
MediumMCQ
The rate of increase of bacteria in a culture is proportional to the number of bacteria present at that instant. It is found that the number doubles in $6 \text{ hours}$. The number of bacteria becomes $n$ times the initial number at the end of $18 \text{ hours}$. Find $n$.
A
$9$
B
$6$
C
$8$
D
$3$

Solution

(C) Let $P_0$ be the initial population and $P$ be the population at time $t$.
Given $\frac{dP}{dt} = kP$,where $k > 0$.
Separating variables and integrating,we get $\ln P = kt + C$.
At $t = 0$,$P = P_0$,so $C = \ln P_0$.
Thus,$\ln \left( \frac{P}{P_0} \right) = kt$.
Given that at $t = 6$,$P = 2P_0$,we have $\ln(2) = 6k$,so $k = \frac{\ln 2}{6}$.
At $t = 18$,$\ln \left( \frac{P}{P_0} \right) = \left( \frac{\ln 2}{6} \right) \times 18 = 3 \ln 2 = \ln(2^3) = \ln 8$.
Therefore,$\frac{P}{P_0} = 8$,which means the number of bacteria becomes $8$ times the initial number.
147
MediumMCQ
$A$ radioactive substance,with initial mass $m_0$,has a half-life of $h$ days. Then its initial decay rate is given by
A
$\frac{m_0}{h} \log 2$
B
$m_0 h \log 2$
C
$-\frac{m_0}{h} \log 2$
D
$-m_0 h \log 2$

Solution

(C) Let $m$ be the mass of the substance at time $t$. The rate of decay is given by $\frac{dm}{dt} = -km$,where $k > 0$ is the decay constant.
Integrating the equation $\frac{dm}{m} = -k dt$,we get $\log m = -kt + c$.
At $t = 0$,$m = m_0$,so $c = \log m_0$.
Thus,$\log m = -kt + \log m_0$,which implies $\log(\frac{m}{m_0}) = -kt$.
Given the half-life $h$,at $t = h$,$m = \frac{m_0}{2}$.
Substituting these values: $\log(\frac{1}{2}) = -kh$,which gives $-\log 2 = -kh$,or $k = \frac{\log 2}{h}$.
The initial decay rate is the value of $\frac{dm}{dt}$ at $t = 0$.
$\frac{dm}{dt} = -km_0 = -(\frac{\log 2}{h})m_0 = -\frac{m_0}{h} \log 2$.
148
EasyMCQ
The solution of the differential equation $y \frac{dy}{dx} + x = k$ represents . . . . . . .
A
Parabola
B
Circle
C
Hyperbola
D
Ellipse

Solution

(B) Given the differential equation $y \frac{dy}{dx} + x = k$.
Rearranging the terms,we get $y \frac{dy}{dx} = k - x$.
Integrating both sides with respect to $x$:
$\int y \, dy = \int (k - x) \, dx$.
This gives $\frac{y^2}{2} = kx - \frac{x^2}{2} + C$,where $C$ is the constant of integration.
Multiplying by $2$,we get $y^2 = 2kx - x^2 + 2C$.
Rearranging the terms: $x^2 - 2kx + y^2 = 2C$.
Completing the square for $x$: $(x^2 - 2kx + k^2) + y^2 = 2C + k^2$.
$(x - k)^2 + y^2 = 2C + k^2$.
This is the equation of a circle in the form $(x - h)^2 + (y - k_0)^2 = r^2$,where the center is $(k, 0)$ and the radius is $\sqrt{2C + k^2}$.
Therefore,the solution represents a circle.

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