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A scientist is testing models for the growth and decay of colonies of bacteria.
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This growing colony consists initially of 500 bacteria. Calculate the number of
bacteria, according to the model, after one hour. Give your answer to the nearest
thousand.
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Initially, the growing colony has 500 bacteria and, at the same time, the decaying
colony has 500 000 bacteria.
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Find the time at which the populations of the two colonies will be equal, giving your
answer to the nearest 0.1 of a minute.
(3 marks)
(ii) The population of the growing colony will exceed that of the decaying colony by
$
1T 2
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The line l passes through A and has equation r 4 "2 5 l 4 5 5 .
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Find the vector AB .
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The point C lies on the line l such that the angle ABC is a right angle. Given that
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