Math 111 Worksheet 1 Solutions Show All Work

Math 111 Worksheet 1 Solutions Show All Work Solut

Evaluate and explain the domain of the function f(x) = √(x + 5) / (x - 2), using interval notation. Provide the rationale for your solution based on the constraints imposed by the radicand and the denominator.

The function f(x) involves a square root in the numerator and a denominator that cannot be zero. To find the domain, we need to ensure that the radicand of the square root is greater than or equal to zero, because square roots of negative numbers are undefined in real numbers. Additionally, the denominator must not be zero to avoid division by zero errors.

The numerator involves √(x + 5). Thus, the radicand x + 5 must be ≥ 0, so:

  • x + 5 ≥ 0
  • → x ≥ -5

The denominator is (x - 2), which cannot be zero, so:

  • x - 2 ≠ 0
  • → x ≠ 2

Combining these constraints, the domain is all real numbers greater than or equal to -5, except x ≠ 2. In interval notation, this is expressed as:

  • [ -5, 2 ) ∪ ( 2, ∞ )

Algebraic evaluation of (f ◦ g)(x) as a single fraction

Given the functions:

  • f(x) = x + 3
  • g(x) = x - 1

We need to evaluate (f ◦ g)(x) = f(g(x)). First, find g(x):

g(x) = x - 1

Next, evaluate f at g(x):

f(g(x)) = f(x - 1) = (x - 1) + 3 = x + 2

Thus, (f ◦ g)(x) = x + 2, which is already in simplified form.

Modeling projectile height and analysis

The problem provides the maximum height of a projectile, which occurs at t = 0, with h(0) = 400 feet. The height function without air resistance is modeled as:

h(t) = -16t² + v₀t + h₀

Since the maximum height is at t=0, and the maximum height is 400, the model simplifies to: h(t) = -16t² + 400

This quadratic function indicates that at t=0, the height is 400 feet, and it opens downward (negative coefficient for t²) consistent with gravity's effect.

In physical terms, ignoring air resistance, the height of the projectile during its ascent and descent is described accurately by this parabola. The maximum height is 400 feet at t=0, representing the peak point in the projectile's trajectory. The model allows us to determine the height at any time t by plugging in the specific t-value, which can help in calculating the duration of flight, time to fall back to the ground, or the height at any instant.

Additional Rocket and Radiation Source Model

The intensity of radiation is inversely proportional to the square of the distance from the source. Given that the intensity I at a distance d is proportional to 1/d², and I = 100 milliroentgens/hour at d=4 meters, the relationship is:

I = k / d²

To find the constant k, substitute known values:

100 = k / 4² → 100 = k / 16 → k = 1600

The general equation for the distance as a function of intensity is:

d = √(k / I) = √(1600 / I)

Summary and practical interpretation:

This equation indicates that as the intensity of radiation increases, the distance from the source decreases, and vice versa. For example, at an intensity of 25 mr/hr, the distance would be:

d = √(1600 / 25) = √64 = 8 meters

This relationship can be used to estimate the safe distance needed to reduce radiation exposure to acceptable levels, or to determine the intensity at a specific location relative to the source, an essential consideration in radiological safety planning.

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