a.
To find the fraction of dose left in the blood stream before the second dose is administered.
a.
Answer to Problem 44E
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The half-life of certain drug in bloodstream is
Calculation:
After every
After
After
After
b.
To write the general expression for the geometric series for
b.
Answer to Problem 44E
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The half-life of certain drug in bloodstream is
Calculation:
Each dose occurs after every hours, and thus we have,
The remaining
The situation describes the geometric series for
Therefore, the general expression for the geometric series for
c.
To find the amount of medicine present in the bloodstream for the large values of
c.
Answer to Problem 44E
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The half-life of certain drug in bloodstream is
Calculation:
For large values of
Sum of
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