Mathematics
JAMB 2011
T varies inversely as the cube of R. When R = 3, T = \(\frac{2}{81}\), find T when R = 2
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A.
\(\frac{1}{18}\)
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B.
\(\frac{1}{12}\)
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C.
\(\frac{1}{24}\)
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D.
\(\frac{1}{6}\)
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
T \(\alpha \frac{1}{R^3}\)
T = \(\frac{k}{R^3}\)
k = TR
3
= \(\frac{2}{81}\) x 3
3
= \(\frac{2}{81}\) x 27
dividing 81 by 27
k = \(\frac{2}{2}\)
therefore, T = \(\frac{2}{3}\) x \(\frac{1}{R^3}\)
When R = 2
T = \(\frac{2}{3}\) x \(\frac{1}{2^3}\) = \(\frac{2}{3}\) x \(\frac{1}{8}\)
= \(\frac{1}{12}\)
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