Edexcel C34 2018 October — Question 13 13 marks

Exam BoardEdexcel
ModuleC34 (Core Mathematics 3 & 4)
Year2018
SessionOctober
Marks13
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TopicDifferential equations
TypeRelated rates
DifficultyStandard +0.3 This is a structured multi-part question on related rates and separable differential equations. Part (a) is routine differentiation, part (b) applies chain rule, part (c) is a standard separable DE with straightforward integration, and part (d) is substitution. While it requires multiple techniques, each step follows predictable patterns with clear scaffolding, making it slightly easier than average.
Spec1.07r Chain rule: dy/dx = dy/du * du/dx and connected rates1.08k Separable differential equations: dy/dx = f(x)g(y)

13. The volume of a spherical balloon of radius \(r \mathrm {~m}\) is \(V \mathrm {~m} ^ { 3 }\), where \(V = \frac { 4 } { 3 } \pi r ^ { 3 }\)
  1. Find \(\frac { \mathrm { d } V } { \mathrm {~d} r }\) Given that the volume of the balloon increases with time \(t\) seconds according to the formula $$\frac { \mathrm { d } V } { \mathrm {~d} t } = \frac { 20 } { V ( 0.05 t + 1 ) ^ { 3 } } , \quad t \geqslant 0$$
  2. find an expression in terms of \(r\) and \(t\) for \(\frac { \mathrm { d } r } { \mathrm {~d} t }\) Given that \(V = 1\) when \(t = 0\)
  3. solve the differential equation $$\frac { \mathrm { d } V } { \mathrm {~d} t } = \frac { 20 } { V ( 0.05 t + 1 ) ^ { 3 } }$$ giving your answer in the form \(V ^ { 2 } = \mathrm { f } ( t )\).
  4. Hence find the radius of the balloon at time \(t = 20\), giving your answer to 3 significant figures.
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Question 13:
Part (a):
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\(\frac{dV}{dr}=4\pi r^2\)B1 Do not accept \(\frac{dV}{dr}=\frac{4}{3}\pi\times 3r^2\)
Part (b):
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Uses \(\frac{dV}{dt}=\frac{dV}{dr}\times\frac{dr}{dt} \Rightarrow \frac{20}{V(0.05t+1)^3}=4\pi r^2\times\frac{dr}{dt}\)M1 Uses \(\frac{dV}{dt}=\frac{dV}{dr}\times\frac{dr}{dt}\) correctly. Follow through on their \(\frac{dV}{dr}\). Not enough to just state this
\(\Rightarrow \frac{dr}{dt}=\frac{15}{4\pi^2 r^5(0.05t+1)^3}\)dM1, A1 dM1: Makes \(\frac{dr}{dt}\) subject and attempts to replace \(V\) with \(\frac{4}{3}\pi r^3\). A1: Allow \(\frac{dr}{dt}=\frac{A}{B\pi^2 r^5(0.05t+1)^3}\) where \(A,B\) integers and \(\frac{A}{B}\) cancels to \(\frac{15}{4}\)
Part (c):
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\(\frac{dV}{dt}=\frac{20}{V(0.05t+1)^3} \Rightarrow \int V\,dV=\int\frac{20\,dt}{(0.05t+1)^3}\)B1 Separates variables to achieve \(\int V\,dV=\int\frac{20\,dt}{(0.05t+1)^3}\) (with or without integral sign)
\(\frac{V^2}{2}=\frac{20(0.05t+1)^{-2}}{-0.1}+c\)M1M1A1 M1: Integrates lhs to form \(aV^2\). M1: Integrates rhs to form \(b(0.05t+1)^{-2}\). A1: Correct including constant
Sub \(V=1\), \(t=0\): \(0.5=-200+c \Rightarrow c=200.5\)M1 Substitutes \(V=1\), \(t=0\) into integrated expression of form \(pV^2=q(0.05t+1)^n+c\) to find \(c\)
\(\Rightarrow V^2=401-\frac{400}{(0.05t+1)^2}\)A1 Or equivalent e.g. \(V^2=401-\frac{160000}{(t+20)^2}\)
Part (d):
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Sub \(t=20\): \(V^2=401-\frac{400}{(1+1)^2}(=301)\)M1 Substitutes \(t=20\) into equation for \(V^2\) which includes a numerical constant; finds value for \(V\) or \(V^2\) (cannot score for impossible values i.e. \(V^2<0\))
Sub \(V=\sqrt{301}\) into \(V=\frac{4}{3}\pi r^3 \Rightarrow r\approx 1.61\) mdM1, A1 dM1: Substitutes their \(V\) into \(V=\frac{4}{3}\pi r^3\), or their \(V^2\) into \(V^2=\frac{16}{9}\pi^2 r^6\). A1: \(r=\) awrt \(1.61\) (m)
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# Question 13:

## Part (a):

| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| $\frac{dV}{dr}=4\pi r^2$ | B1 | Do not accept $\frac{dV}{dr}=\frac{4}{3}\pi\times 3r^2$ |

## Part (b):

| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Uses $\frac{dV}{dt}=\frac{dV}{dr}\times\frac{dr}{dt} \Rightarrow \frac{20}{V(0.05t+1)^3}=4\pi r^2\times\frac{dr}{dt}$ | M1 | Uses $\frac{dV}{dt}=\frac{dV}{dr}\times\frac{dr}{dt}$ correctly. Follow through on their $\frac{dV}{dr}$. Not enough to just state this |
| $\Rightarrow \frac{dr}{dt}=\frac{15}{4\pi^2 r^5(0.05t+1)^3}$ | dM1, A1 | dM1: Makes $\frac{dr}{dt}$ subject and attempts to replace $V$ with $\frac{4}{3}\pi r^3$. A1: Allow $\frac{dr}{dt}=\frac{A}{B\pi^2 r^5(0.05t+1)^3}$ where $A,B$ integers and $\frac{A}{B}$ cancels to $\frac{15}{4}$ |

## Part (c):

| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| $\frac{dV}{dt}=\frac{20}{V(0.05t+1)^3} \Rightarrow \int V\,dV=\int\frac{20\,dt}{(0.05t+1)^3}$ | B1 | Separates variables to achieve $\int V\,dV=\int\frac{20\,dt}{(0.05t+1)^3}$ (with or without integral sign) |
| $\frac{V^2}{2}=\frac{20(0.05t+1)^{-2}}{-0.1}+c$ | M1M1A1 | M1: Integrates lhs to form $aV^2$. M1: Integrates rhs to form $b(0.05t+1)^{-2}$. A1: Correct including constant |
| Sub $V=1$, $t=0$: $0.5=-200+c \Rightarrow c=200.5$ | M1 | Substitutes $V=1$, $t=0$ into integrated expression of form $pV^2=q(0.05t+1)^n+c$ to find $c$ |
| $\Rightarrow V^2=401-\frac{400}{(0.05t+1)^2}$ | A1 | Or equivalent e.g. $V^2=401-\frac{160000}{(t+20)^2}$ |

## Part (d):

| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Sub $t=20$: $V^2=401-\frac{400}{(1+1)^2}(=301)$ | M1 | Substitutes $t=20$ into equation for $V^2$ which includes a numerical constant; finds value for $V$ or $V^2$ (cannot score for impossible values i.e. $V^2<0$) |
| Sub $V=\sqrt{301}$ into $V=\frac{4}{3}\pi r^3 \Rightarrow r\approx 1.61$ m | dM1, A1 | dM1: Substitutes their $V$ into $V=\frac{4}{3}\pi r^3$, or their $V^2$ into $V^2=\frac{16}{9}\pi^2 r^6$. A1: $r=$ awrt $1.61$ (m) |

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13. The volume of a spherical balloon of radius $r \mathrm {~m}$ is $V \mathrm {~m} ^ { 3 }$, where $V = \frac { 4 } { 3 } \pi r ^ { 3 }$
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\item Find $\frac { \mathrm { d } V } { \mathrm {~d} r }$

Given that the volume of the balloon increases with time $t$ seconds according to the formula

$$\frac { \mathrm { d } V } { \mathrm {~d} t } = \frac { 20 } { V ( 0.05 t + 1 ) ^ { 3 } } , \quad t \geqslant 0$$
\item find an expression in terms of $r$ and $t$ for $\frac { \mathrm { d } r } { \mathrm {~d} t }$

Given that $V = 1$ when $t = 0$
\item solve the differential equation

$$\frac { \mathrm { d } V } { \mathrm {~d} t } = \frac { 20 } { V ( 0.05 t + 1 ) ^ { 3 } }$$

giving your answer in the form $V ^ { 2 } = \mathrm { f } ( t )$.
\item Hence find the radius of the balloon at time $t = 20$, giving your answer to 3 significant figures.

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