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Mathematics for Engineers: Limits & Optimization

This tutorial document contains 5 practice problems related to limits, functions, optimization, and converting between units: 1) Evaluate two limits as variables approach zero. 2) Verify two functions satisfy equations related to derivatives being equal to zero. 3) Determine the dimensions of a rectangle with a perimeter of 40 cm that encloses the maximum area. 4) Find the height and radius of a cylinder of volume 200 cm3 that has the least surface area. 5) Determine the maximum speed in km/h of a car whose speed v is related to time t by the equation v = 3 + 12t - 3t^2.

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Mathematics for Engineers: Limits & Optimization

This tutorial document contains 5 practice problems related to limits, functions, optimization, and converting between units: 1) Evaluate two limits as variables approach zero. 2) Verify two functions satisfy equations related to derivatives being equal to zero. 3) Determine the dimensions of a rectangle with a perimeter of 40 cm that encloses the maximum area. 4) Find the height and radius of a cylinder of volume 200 cm3 that has the least surface area. 5) Determine the maximum speed in km/h of a car whose speed v is related to time t by the equation v = 3 + 12t - 3t^2.

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TUTORIAL 7

NCB 10103 (MATHEMATICS FOR ENGINEERS 1)

1. Evaluate the limit below:

lim +2 +3

lim

2. Verify that each of the following functions:

If , = cos 3 , show that + =0

If , = , show that + =0

Note: Practical problems involving maximum and minimum values

There are many practical problems involving maximum and minimum values which occur in
science and engineering. Usually, an equation has to be determined from given data, and
rearranged where necessary, so that it contains only one variable.

3. A rectangular area is formed having perimeter of 40 cm. Determine the length and width
of the rectangle if it is to enclose the maximum possible area.

4. Determine the height and radius of a cylinder of volume 200 cm3 which has the least
surface area.

5. The speed, v, of a car (in m/s) is related to time t s by the equation = 3 + 12 3 .


Determine the maximum speed of the car in km/h.

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