Plotting & Verifying Air Pressure Reduction over Time

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The discussion focuses on calculating the air pressure reduction in a tank, modeled by the formula p=100(0.85)^t, where pressure decreases by 15% per second. Users are asked to plot pressure against time for 0 to 30 seconds and determine the rate of change at 5 and 10 seconds. The derivative p'(t)=dp/dt is highlighted as the method to find the rates of change at these specific times. Additionally, the slope of the tangent lines on the plotted graph can also provide this information. The conversation emphasizes using calculus for verification of the results.
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I am trying to complete the following question:

By pumping the air pressure in a tank is reduced by 15%/second. The percentage of air pressure remaining is fiven by the formula.

p=100(0.85)^t

Plot p against t for 0 < t < 30s.

Deternine the rate of change at 5s & 10s. I have plotted the graph.

Verify you anser via calculus.

Can anyone please advise which formula is applicable to this?
 
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hbuk said:
I am trying to complete the following question:

By pumping the air pressure in a tank is reduced by 15%/second. The percentage of air pressure remaining is fiven by the formula.

p=100(0.85)^t

Plot p against t for 0 < t < 30s.

Deternine the rate of change at 5s & 10s. I have plotted the graph.

Verify you anser via calculus.

Can anyone please advise which formula is applicable to this?

The rate of change is given by the derivative p'(t)=dp/dt where t is the argument(given in seconds). Your are interested in the rate of change at after 5s and 10s, hence you want to calculate p'(5) and p'(10).

You have plotted the graph so you could also find the slope of the tangent(2 lines) at t=5 and at t=10. But the first method is much easier if you know how to differentiate that function.
 
thank you, that makes sense.
 
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