Math Problem Statement

Determine various properties of the concentration function c(t) = 50t / (0.01t^2 + 1) given in the context of medication administration. Solve subproblems related to intersections, asymptotes, graphing, maxima, and interpret the results.

Solution

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  1. Concentration of a medication is expressed by the following function: c(t)=50t0.01t2+1c(t) = \frac{50t}{0.01t^2 + 1} Where t0t \geq 0 represents the time in minutes after the medication is administered, and c(t)c(t) is the concentration of the drug in μg/ml\mu g/ml.

a) Find the intersection with the tt-axis (time axis).

To find the intersection with the tt-axis, we need to set c(t)=0c(t) = 0, since this occurs when the concentration is zero.

50t0.01t2+1=0\frac{50t}{0.01t^2 + 1} = 0 Since the numerator is 50t50t, the only way for this to be zero is if t=0t = 0.

Thus, the intersection with the tt-axis is at t=0t = 0.

b) Find the intersection with the CC-axis (concentration axis).

To find the intersection with the CC-axis, we set t=0t = 0 and evaluate the function:

c(0)=50(0)0.01(0)2+1=01=0c(0) = \frac{50(0)}{0.01(0)^2 + 1} = \frac{0}{1} = 0 Thus, the intersection with the CC-axis is at c(0)=0c(0) = 0.

c) Find the vertical asymptote.

A vertical asymptote occurs when the denominator of the function approaches zero. So, set the denominator equal to zero:

0.01t2+1=00.01t^2 + 1 = 0 Solve for tt: 0.01t2=10.01t^2 = -1 Since this equation has no real solutions (as the square of a real number cannot be negative), there is no vertical asymptote.

d) Find the horizontal asymptote.

The horizontal asymptote can be found by examining the behavior of the function as tt approaches infinity. For large values of tt, the highest power term in the denominator (t2t^2) dominates.

Thus, the function can be approximated for large tt as: c(t)50t0.01t2=500.01t=5000tc(t) \approx \frac{50t}{0.01t^2} = \frac{50}{0.01t} = \frac{5000}{t} As tt approaches infinity, c(t)c(t) approaches zero.

Therefore, the horizontal asymptote is c=0c = 0.

e) Graph the function on the interval from t=0t = 0 to t=60t = 60.

I will now plot the function for the given range t[0,60]t \in [0, 60].

f) Determine when the maximum concentration occurs.

To find the maximum concentration, we can take the derivative of the function c(t)c(t) and find the critical points by setting the derivative equal to zero. The first derivative c(t)c'(t) can be found using the quotient rule:

c(t)=(0.01t2+1)(50)(50t)(0.02t)(0.01t2+1)2c'(t) = \frac{(0.01t^2 + 1)(50) - (50t)(0.02t)}{(0.01t^2 + 1)^2}

Set c(t)=0c'(t) = 0 and solve for tt. This will give us the time at which the concentration is at its maximum.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Rational Functions
Asymptotes
Critical Points
Quotient Rule
Graphing

Formulas

c(t) = 50t / (0.01t^2 + 1)
Derivative of a quotient: (v*u' - u*v') / v^2

Theorems

Horizontal and Vertical Asymptotes
Critical Points from Derivatives

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate (Introductory Calculus)