Math Problem Statement

the resistance R measured in ohms of an 80 meter long electric wire of radius x in centimeters is given by the formula r = r(x) = 0.0048/x^2 the radius x is given by x=0.1991 + 0.000003T where T is the temp in Kelvin. How fast is R changing with respect to T when T = 320 K? Express your answer in scientific notation with the mantissa rounded to three decimal places

Solution

To find how fast RR is changing with respect to TT, we need to compute the derivative of RR with respect to TT. This involves applying the chain rule.

We are given two relationships:

  1. R(x)=0.0048x2R(x) = \frac{0.0048}{x^2}
  2. x(T)=0.1991+0.000003Tx(T) = 0.1991 + 0.000003T

To find dRdT\frac{dR}{dT}, we use the chain rule: dRdT=dRdxdxdT\frac{dR}{dT} = \frac{dR}{dx} \cdot \frac{dx}{dT}

Step 1: Find dRdx\frac{dR}{dx}

The formula for RR is R(x)=0.0048x2R(x) = \frac{0.0048}{x^2}. Differentiate this with respect to xx: dRdx=2×0.0048x3=0.0096x3\frac{dR}{dx} = -\frac{2 \times 0.0048}{x^3} = -\frac{0.0096}{x^3}

Step 2: Find dxdT\frac{dx}{dT}

We are given that x(T)=0.1991+0.000003Tx(T) = 0.1991 + 0.000003T, so the derivative of xx with respect to TT is: dxdT=0.000003\frac{dx}{dT} = 0.000003

Step 3: Apply the chain rule

Now, apply the chain rule: dRdT=dRdxdxdT=0.0096x30.000003\frac{dR}{dT} = \frac{dR}{dx} \cdot \frac{dx}{dT} = -\frac{0.0096}{x^3} \cdot 0.000003

Step 4: Evaluate at T=320T = 320

First, find xx at T=320T = 320: x(320)=0.1991+0.000003×320=0.1991+0.00096=0.20006x(320) = 0.1991 + 0.000003 \times 320 = 0.1991 + 0.00096 = 0.20006

Now substitute x=0.20006x = 0.20006 into the expression for dRdT\frac{dR}{dT}: dRdT=0.0096(0.20006)3×0.000003\frac{dR}{dT} = -\frac{0.0096}{(0.20006)^3} \times 0.000003

Step 5: Simplify

First, calculate (0.20006)3(0.20006)^3: (0.20006)30.0080024(0.20006)^3 \approx 0.0080024

Now substitute this value into the expression: [ \frac{dR}{dT} = -\frac{0.0096

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Derivatives
Chain Rule

Formulas

R(x) = 0.0048/x^2
x(T) = 0.1991 + 0.000003T
dR/dT = (dR/dx) * (dx/dT)

Theorems

Chain Rule

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12