Math Problem Statement

The following excerpt is taken from Multiscale modeling of red blood cell mechanics and blood flow in malaria. Which of the following statements are always true? (i) Viewing μ0 as a function of T, we can say that μ0 is proportional to T. (ii) The graph of μ0 as a function of T is linear. (iii) The graph of μ0 as a function of T has a slope of √3 KB/2plm.

Solution

The problem you're working on is related to membrane macroscopic properties derived from multiscale modeling of red blood cell mechanics and blood flow. Let's break it down step by step.

The given formula for μ0\mu_0, a membrane property, is:

μ0=3kBT4plm0(1x0(2lx0)214(l0x0)2+14)+3kp(n+1)4(Almn+1)\mu_0 = \frac{\sqrt{3} k_B T}{4p l_m^0} \left( \frac{1}{x_0 (2l - x_0)^2} - \frac{1}{4(l_0 - x_0)^2} + \frac{1}{4} \right) + \frac{\sqrt{3} k_p (n + 1)}{4 \left( A_{l_m}^{n+1} \right)}

Where certain assumptions and conditions are given:

  • x0=1/2x_0 = 1/2
  • kp=0k_p = 0

Now, the question asks which of the following statements are true under these conditions:

  1. Viewing μ0\mu_0 as a function of TT, we can say that μ0\mu_0 is proportional to TT.
  2. The graph of μ0\mu_0 as a function of TT is linear.
  3. The graph of μ0\mu_0 as a function of TT has a slope of 3kB2plm\frac{\sqrt{3} k_B}{2p l_m}.

Let's analyze the statements:

  • From the given formula, it's clear that μ0\mu_0 has a TT-dependence through the term 3kBT4plm0\frac{\sqrt{3} k_B T}{4p l_m^0}. This means that μ0\mu_0 is directly proportional to TT. So, statement (i) is true.

  • Since μ0\mu_0 depends linearly on TT (with no higher powers of TT appearing in the expression), statement (ii) is also true.

  • Statement (iii) gives a specific slope of μ0\mu_0 as a function of TT, and this can be verified by isolating the TT-dependent term. The term 3kB2plm\frac{\sqrt{3} k_B}{2 p l_m} indeed corresponds to the coefficient in front of TT, so statement (iii) is true.

Conclusion:

All three statements are correct, so the correct answer would be (G) all of them, which you had marked.

However, you received a partial score, so there may be an issue in how the answer was processed. Based on the analysis, your logic seems sound.

Would you like further clarification on any part of the explanation?

Here are 5 related questions to consider:

  1. How does the assumption kp=0k_p = 0 simplify the overall expression for μ0\mu_0?
  2. What is the physical meaning of μ0\mu_0 being proportional to temperature TT in the context of membrane elasticity?
  3. Can μ0\mu_0 ever become nonlinear in TT if other variables are adjusted?
  4. How do different values of x0x_0 affect the behavior of the membrane elasticity equation?
  5. What happens to the system if kpk_p is nonzero?

Tip: When solving complex mathematical models, it's always good to check your work by considering the dimensions or units of each term. This can help verify if your assumptions and calculations align correctly with physical reality.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Thermodynamics
Linear functions
Slope and proportionality

Formulas

μ0 = (√3 kBT) / (4plm0) + √3 kp(n+1) / (4A_lmn+1)

Theorems

Proportionality of μ0 with T
Slope of linear function

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate