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Mathematical Methods Β· Unit 3 Β· Differentiation of exponential and logarithmic functions Β· Calculus of logarithmic functions

Use the rules 𝑑 𝑑π‘₯ ln(π‘₯) = 1 π‘₯ and 𝑑 𝑑π‘₯ ln(𝑓(π‘₯)) = 𝑓′(π‘₯) 𝑓(π‘₯).

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Question 1

The height, \( h \) (metres), of water in a reservoir at time \( t \) (days) is modelled by \( h(t) = 12 + 3\ln(2t + 5) \), where \( t \geq 0 \). State the rule used to differentiate \( h(t) \) with respect to \( t \), and hence determine an expression for \( h'(t) \).

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Question 2

The temperature \(T\) (in degrees Celsius) of a chemical reaction \(t\) minutes after it begins is modelled by \[T(t) = 85 + 45\ln(2t + 1)\] where \(0 \leq t \leq 30\). (a) Use an appropriate rule to determine the rate of change of temperature at \(t = 4\) minutes. (2 marks) (b) At a particular time during the reaction, the rate of change of temperature is exactly \(3\) degrees Celsius per minute. Use the information from part (a) to determine this time. (3 marks)

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Question 3

Differentiate \( f(x) = \ln(5x^2 + 3) \) with respect to \( x \).

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Question 4

The function \(h(x) = \ln(3x^2 + 5)\) is defined for \(x \in \mathbb{R}\). Which of the following expressions represents \(h'(x)\)?

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Question 5

Find $\frac{dy}{dx}$ for $y = \ln(3x^2 + 5)$.

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