Domain and Range of a function

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The discussion revolves around determining the domain and range of a function related to the maximum allowable width of a wall, expressed in terms of a variable representing diameter. The context includes calculations involving areas of geometric shapes, specifically a square and semi-circles, and their relationship to the function.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

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  • Participants explore the relationship between the width and diameter, with one attempting to establish the domain as being less than or equal to 50 cm. There are discussions about the area function and its components, including the area of a square and semi-circles. Some participants question the simplification of the area function and the reasoning behind it.

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The discussion is active, with participants sharing their attempts at formulating the area function and clarifying their reasoning. There is a mix of interpretations regarding the area calculations, and while some guidance is provided, there is no explicit consensus on the domain and range yet.

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Participants express uncertainty about their understanding of the domain and range, indicating a need for clarification on these concepts. There are references to homework constraints and the importance of including units in their answers.

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Homework Statement


If the maximum allowable width, w, of the wall is 100 cm, what are the domain and rand of the function? Remember to include units for both the domain and range.


Homework Equations


w(d)=2d
w(d)=100, so
100=2d, there fore
d=100/2


The Attempt at a Solution


Domain: d (less than or equal to) 50cm
Range: all real numbers




Sorry, I'm a bit rusty on finding D and R. Thanks for the help, here is the original question via PDF, I got part (a). I am just unsure about my D and R ( I am a perfectionist)

ALSO: For part (a) I got : A(d)=((Pi)(d^2))/2, correct?

THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
 

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For part a I got A(d)=d^{2}+\frac{\pi d^{2}}{4}=d^{2}(1+\frac{\pi}{4})

I hope I'm understanding the problem correctly, d is also the diameter of the semi-circle on either side, so r=\frac{d}{2}. I think you are neglecting to add the area of the square inbetween those two semi-circles in your function for part a.

Edit: squaring mistake :/
 
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Accretion said:
For part a I got A(d)=d^{2}+\frac{\pi d^{2}}{4}=d^{2}(1+\frac{\pi}{4})

I hope I'm understanding the problem correctly, d is also the diameter of the semi-circle on either side, so r=\frac{d}{2}. I think you are neglecting to add the area of the square inbetween those two semi-circles in your function for part a.

Edit: squaring mistake :/

Area of cross section is (Area of Square=s^2)+(2 Semi-circles, which is equivalent to one circle, so Area=(Pi)(r^2))

Area of Square + Area of Circle = Area of Cross section

Since ,d, in diagram is also the sides of the square I have accounted for the area of a square.

So area of a circle in terms of Area of Circle(d)= ((Pi)((d/2)^2))
there fore,

Area of Cross section (d)= (d^2)+((Pi)((d/2)^2))
simplified: A(d)=((Pi)(d^2))/2
 
EIGHTSIX7 said:
Area of cross section is (Area of Square=s^2)+(2 Semi-circles, which is equivalent to one circle, so Area=(Pi)(r^2))

Area of Square + Area of Circle = Area of Cross section

Area of Cross section (d)= (d^2)+((Pi)((d/2)^2))
simplified: A(d)=((Pi)(d^2))/2

I'm not sure I follow your simplification to: A(d)=\frac{\pi d^{2}}{2}

My Reasoning:
Area of square: d^{2}
Area of circle: \pi r^{2}
Radius of circle: r=\frac{d}{2}
A(d)=d^{2}+\pi r^{2}
A(d)=d^{2}+\pi(\frac{d}{2})^{2}
A(d)=d^{2}+\frac{\pi d^{2}}{4}
A(d)=d^{2}(1+\frac{\pi}{4})
 
Accretion said:
I'm not sure I follow your simplification to: A(d)=\frac{\pi d^{2}}{2}

My Reasoning:
Area of square: d^{2}
Area of circle: \pi r^{2}
Radius of circle: r=\frac{d}{2}
A(d)=d^{2}+\pi r^{2}
A(d)=d^{2}+\pi(\frac{d}{2})^{2}
A(d)=d^{2}+\frac{\pi d^{2}}{4}
A(d)=d^{2}(1+\frac{\pi}{4})

Which step are you doing from
A(d)=d^{2}+\frac{\pi d^{2}}{4}
to
A(d)=d^{2}(1+\frac{\pi}{4})
 
EIGHTSIX7 said:
Which step are you doing from
A(d)=d^{2}+\frac{\pi d^{2}}{4}
to
A(d)=d^{2}(1+\frac{\pi}{4})

I'm just factoring the d^{2} out of d^{2}+\frac{\pi d^{2}}{4}. Multiply d^{2}(1+\frac{\pi}{4}) out using the distributive property and you'll get back to d^{2}+\frac{\pi d^{2}}{4}.
 
Accretion said:
I'm just factoring the d^{2} out of d^{2}+\frac{\pi d^{2}}{4}. Multiply d^{2}(1+\frac{\pi}{4}) out using the distributive property and you'll get back to d^{2}+\frac{\pi d^{2}}{4}.

Wow, I'm embarrassed and you are great.
Thanks a lot.
 

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