Chapter 6
Calculus for Biology and Medicine · 262 exercises
Problem 18
Write each sum in sigma notation. $$ \frac{3}{5}+\frac{4}{6}+\frac{5}{7}+\frac{6}{8}+\frac{7}{9} $$
4 step solution
Problem 19
Use Leibniz's rule to find \(\frac{d y}{d x}\). $$ y=\int_{4}^{x^{2}+1} \sqrt{t} d t, x>0 $$
4 step solution
Problem 19
A particle moves along the \(x\) -axis with velocity $$ v(t)=-(t-2)^{2}+1 $$ for \(0 \leq t \leq 5\). Assume that the particle is at the origin at time 0 . (a) Graph \(v(t)\) as a function of \(t\). (b) Use the graph of \(v(t)\) to determine when the particle moves to the left and when it moves to the right. (c) Find the location \(s(t)\) of the particle at time \(t\) for \(0 \leq t \leq 5\). Give a geometric interpretation of \(s(t)\) in terms of the graph of \(v(t)\) (d) Graph \(s(t)\) and find the leftmost and rightmost positions of the particle.
5 step solution
Problem 20
Use Leibniz's rule to find \(\frac{d y}{d x}\). $$ y=\int_{2}^{x^{2}-2} \sqrt{3+u} d u, x>0 $$
6 step solution
Problem 20
Recall that the acceleration \(a(t)\) of a particle moving along a straight line is the instantaneous rate of change of the velocity \(v(t) ;\) that is, $$ a(t)=\frac{d}{d t} v(t) $$ Assume that \(a(t)=32 \mathrm{ft} / \mathrm{s}^{2} .\) Express the cumulative change in velocity during the interval \([0, t]\) as a definite integral, and compute the integral.
3 step solution
Problem 20
Write each sum in sigma notation. $$ \frac{1}{1}+\frac{1}{2}+\frac{1}{4}+\frac{1}{8}+\frac{1}{16}+\cdots+\frac{1}{2^{n}} $$
3 step solution
Problem 21
Use Leibniz's rule to find \(\frac{d y}{d x}\). $$ y=\int_{0}^{3 x}\left(1+e^{t}\right) d t $$
4 step solution
Problem 21
If \(\frac{d l}{d t}\) represents the growth rate of an organism at time \(t\) (measured in months), explain what $$ \int_{2}^{7} \frac{d l}{d t} d t $$ represents.
3 step solution
Problem 21
Write each sum in sigma notation. $$ 1+q+q^{2}+q^{3}+q^{4}+\cdots+q^{n-1} $$
4 step solution
Problem 22
Use Leibniz's rule to find \(\frac{d y}{d x}\). $$ y=\int_{0}^{2 x^{2}-1}\left(e^{-2 t}+e^{2 t}\right) d t $$
5 step solution
Problem 22
If \(\frac{d w}{d x}\) represents the rate of change of the weight of an organism of age \(x\), explain what $$ \int_{3}^{5} \frac{d w}{d x} d x $$ means.
3 step solution
Problem 22
Write each sum in sigma notation. $$ 1-a+a^{2}-a^{3}+a^{4}-a^{5}+\cdots+(-1)^{n} a^{n} $$
3 step solution
Problem 23
Use Leibniz's rule to find \(\frac{d y}{d x}\). $$ y=\int_{1}^{3 x^{2}+x}\left(1+t e^{t}\right) d t $$
5 step solution
Problem 23
If \(\frac{d B}{d t}\) represents the rate of change of biomass at time \(t\), explain what $$ \int_{1}^{6} \frac{d B}{d t} d t $$ means.
4 step solution
Problem 23
Use the algebraic rules for sums to evaluate each sum. Recall that $$\sum_{k=1}^{n} k=\frac{n(n+1)}{2}$$ and $$\sum_{k=1}^{n} k^{2}=\frac{n(n+1)(2 n+1)}{6}$$ $$ \sum_{k=1}^{15}(2 k+3) $$
5 step solution
Problem 24
Use Leibniz's rule to find \(\frac{d y}{d x}\). $$ y=\int_{2}^{\ln x} e^{-t} d t, x>0 $$
4 step solution
Problem 24
Let \(N(t)\) denote the size of a population at time \(t\), and assume that $$ \frac{d N}{d t}=f(t) $$ Express the cumulative change of the population size in the interval \([0,3]\) as an integral.
4 step solution
Problem 24
Use the algebraic rules for sums to evaluate each sum. Recall that $$\sum_{k=1}^{n} k=\frac{n(n+1)}{2}$$ and $$\sum_{k=1}^{n} k^{2}=\frac{n(n+1)(2 n+1)}{6}$$ $$ \sum_{k=1}^{5}\left(4-k^{2}\right) $$
4 step solution
Problem 25
Use Leibniz's rule to find \(\frac{d y}{d x}\). $$ y=\int_{x}^{3}(1+t) d t $$
4 step solution
Problem 25
Let \(f(x)=x^{2}-2\). Compute the average value of \(f(x)\) over the interval \([0,2]\).
5 step solution
Problem 25
Use the algebraic rules for sums to evaluate each sum. Recall that $$\sum_{k=1}^{n} k=\frac{n(n+1)}{2}$$ and $$\sum_{k=1}^{n} k^{2}=\frac{n(n+1)(2 n+1)}{6}$$ $$ \sum_{k=0}^{6} k(k+1) $$
7 step solution
Problem 26
Use Leibniz's rule to find \(\frac{d y}{d x}\). $$ y=\int_{x}^{5}\left(1+e^{t}\right) d t $$
4 step solution
Problem 26
Let \(g(t)=\sin (\pi t) .\) Compute the average value of \(g(t)\) over the interval \([-1,1]\).
6 step solution
Problem 26
Use the algebraic rules for sums to evaluate each sum. Recall that $$\sum_{k=1}^{n} k=\frac{n(n+1)}{2}$$ and $$\sum_{k=1}^{n} k^{2}=\frac{n(n+1)(2 n+1)}{6}$$ $$ \sum_{k=1}^{n} 4 k $$
3 step solution
Problem 27
Use Leibniz's rule to find \(\frac{d y}{d x}\). $$ y=\int_{2 x}^{3}(1+\sin t) d t $$
6 step solution
Problem 27
Suppose that the temperature \(T\) (measured in degrees Fahrenheit) in a growing chamber varies over a 24 -hour period according to $$ T(t)=68+\sin \left(\frac{\pi}{12} t\right) $$ for \(0 \leq t \leq 24\). (a) Graph the temperature \(T\) as a function of time \(t\). (b) Find the average temperature and explain your answer graphically.
5 step solution
Problem 27
Use the algebraic rules for sums to evaluate each sum. Recall that $$\sum_{k=1}^{n} k=\frac{n(n+1)}{2}$$ and $$\sum_{k=1}^{n} k^{2}=\frac{n(n+1)(2 n+1)}{6}$$ $$ \sum_{k=1}^{n} 4(k-1)^{2} $$
7 step solution
Problem 28
Use Leibniz's rule to find \(\frac{d y}{d x}\). $$ y=\int_{2 x^{2}}^{6}(1+\tan t) d t $$
5 step solution
Problem 28
Suppose that the concentration (measured in \(\mathrm{gm}^{-3}\) ) of nitrogen in the soil along a transect in moist tundra yields data points that follow a straight line with equation $$ y=673.8-34.7 x $$ for \(0 \leq x \leq 10\), where \(x\) is the distance to the beginning of the transect. What is the average concentration of nitrogen in the soil along this transect?
7 step solution
Problem 28
Use the algebraic rules for sums to evaluate each sum. Recall that $$\sum_{k=1}^{n} k=\frac{n(n+1)}{2}$$ and $$\sum_{k=1}^{n} k^{2}=\frac{n(n+1)(2 n+1)}{6}$$ $$ \sum_{k=1}^{n}(k+2)(k-2) $$
4 step solution
Problem 29
Use Leibniz's rule to find \(\frac{d y}{d x}\). $$ y=\int_{x}^{5} \frac{1}{u^{2}} d u, x>0 $$
2 step solution
Problem 29
Let \(f(x)=\tan x\). Give a geometric argument to explain why the average value of \(f(x)\) over \([-1,1]\) is equal to 0 .
4 step solution
Problem 29
Use the algebraic rules for sums to evaluate each sum. Recall that $$\sum_{k=1}^{n} k=\frac{n(n+1)}{2}$$ and $$\sum_{k=1}^{n} k^{2}=\frac{n(n+1)(2 n+1)}{6}$$ $$ \sum_{k=1}^{10}(-1)^{k} $$
4 step solution
Problem 30
Use Leibniz's rule to find \(\frac{d y}{d x}\). $$ y=\int_{x^{2}}^{3} \frac{1}{1+t} d t, x>0 $$
4 step solution
Problem 30
Suppose that you drive from St. Paul to Duluth and you average \(50 \mathrm{mph}\). Explain why there must be a time during your trip at which your speed is exactly \(50 \mathrm{mph}\).
4 step solution
Problem 30
Use the algebraic rules for sums to evaluate each sum. Recall that $$\sum_{k=1}^{n} k=\frac{n(n+1)}{2}$$ and $$\sum_{k=1}^{n} k^{2}=\frac{n(n+1)(2 n+1)}{6}$$ $$ \sum_{k=0}^{10}(-1)^{k} $$
4 step solution
Problem 31
Use Leibniz's rule to find \(\frac{d y}{d x}\).
$$
y=\int_{x^{2}}^{1} \sec t d t,-1
5 step solution
Problem 31
Let \(f(x)=2 x, 0 \leq x \leq 2\). Use a geometric argument to find the average value of \(f\) over the interval \([0,2]\), and find \(x\) such that \(f(x)\) is equal to this average value.
5 step solution
Problem 32
Use Leibniz's rule to find \(\frac{d y}{d x}\). $$ y=\int_{2+x^{2}}^{2} \cot t d t $$
4 step solution
Problem 32
A particle moves along the \(x\) -axis with velocity $$ v(t)=-(t-3)^{2}+5 $$ for \(0 \leq t \leq 6\). (a) Graph \(v(t)\) as a function of \(t\) for \(0 \leq t \leq 6\). (b) Find the average velocity of this particle during the interval \([0,6] .\) (c) Find a time \(t^{*} \in[0,6]\) such that the velocity at time \(t^{*}\) is equal to the average velocity during the interval \([0,6] .\) Is it clear that such a point exists? Is there more than one such point in this case? Use your graph in (a) to explain how you would find \(t^{*}\) graphically.
4 step solution
Problem 32
Approximate $$\int_{-1}^{1}\left(1-x^{2}\right) d x$$ using five equal subintervals and left endpoints.
6 step solution
Problem 33
Use Leibniz's rule to find \(\frac{d y}{d x}\). $$ y=\int_{x}^{2 x}\left(1+t^{2}\right) d t $$
7 step solution
Problem 33
Find the volume of a right circular cone with base radius \(r\) and height \(h\).
3 step solution
Problem 33
Approximate $$\int_{-1}^{1}\left(1-x^{2}\right) d x$$ using five equal subintervals and midpoints.
5 step solution
Problem 34
Use Leibniz's rule to find \(\frac{d y}{d x}\).
$$
y=\int_{-x}^{x} \tan u d u, 0
4 step solution
Problem 34
Find the volume of a pyramid with square base of side length \(a\) and height \(\bar{h}\).
4 step solution
Problem 34
Approximate $$\int_{-1}^{1}\left(2+x^{2}\right) d x$$ using five equal subintervals and right endpoints.
4 step solution
Problem 35
Use Leibniz's rule to find \(\frac{d y}{d x}\). $$ y=\int_{x^{2}}^{x^{3}} \ln (t-3) d t, x>0 $$
7 step solution
Problem 35
Approximate $$\int_{-2}^{2}\left(2+x^{2}\right) d x$$ using four equal subintervals and left endpoints.
5 step solution
Problem 36
Use Leibniz's rule to find \(\frac{d y}{d x}\). $$ y=\int_{x^{3}}^{x^{4}} \ln \left(1+t^{2}\right) d t, x>0 $$
4 step solution