MHB How Does a 3% Increase in Radius Affect Blood Flow?

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A 3% increase in the radius of a blood vessel significantly affects blood flow, as the flow is proportional to the fourth power of the radius, described by the equation F = kR^4. This means that even a small increase in radius leads to a substantial increase in blood flow. To quantify the increase, the differential equation ΔF = 3kR^3ΔR can be used, but the exact percentage increase in flow cannot be determined without knowing the initial radius value. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding the relationship between radius and blood flow in physiological contexts. Overall, an increase in radius will result in an increase in blood flow.
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$$ F = k{R}^{4} $$

The flux F is volume of blood per unit time. This is proportional to the 4th power of the radius R of the blood vessel. All I am given is 3% increase in radius will affect blood flow how. I am to find whether is decreases or increase blood flow and by what percent.

$$ \lim_{{\theta}\to{{0}^{+}}}\frac{A(\theta)}{B(\theta)} $$

I am given $$ \overline{PQ} $$ is the diameter of a semicircle. $$ \triangle PQR $$ is an isosceles triangle. $$ A(\theta) $$ is the area of the semicircle. $$ B(\theta) $$ is the area of the triangle. I need to find the limit. I started by listing area of a circle and triangle.

I would need some guidance to start either of these. I may be overthinking. Thank you.
 
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tc903 said:
$$ F = k{R}^{4} $$

The flux F is volume of blood per unit time. This is proportional to the 4th power of the radius R of the blood vessel. All I am given is 3% increase in radius will affect blood flow how. I am to find whether is decreases or increase blood flow and by what percent.

Typically, you do a derivative/differential to determine this:

$$\Delta F= 3 k R^3 \, \Delta R.$$

You can say that the flux will increase, but you can't say by how much unless you know the actual value of the radius.
 

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