And for 10 b:
(i) It is known that the speed, v, is inversely proportional to the depth of the snow. i.e.
v = A/h where A is constant.
this also means that dx/dt = v = A/h
Since the depth of the snow, h, increases at a constant rate, let the depth h be represented by mt, where m is constant
i.e. h = mt
Now, dx/dt = A / mt
= A/m (1/t)
since A and m are both constants, replace A/m with k, where k is another constant
so dx/dt = k/t as required
Im not sure if this is correct reasoning - can someone please check, thanks
10 b ii
Int (dx) = k Int (from T to T+2) 1/t dt = 1
therefore 1 = k log ((T+2) / T)
similarly,
Int (dx) = k Int ((T+2) to (T+5.5)) = 1
therefore 1 = k log ((T+5.5)/(T+2))
Combining these two equations:
k log ((T+5.5)/(T+2)) = k log ((T+2) / T)
(T+5.5)/(T+2) = (T+2)/T
solving for T, T = 2.66667 = 2 hours 40 minutes
6:00 am - 2 hours 40 minutes = 3:20 a.m.
Therefore it began snowing at 3:20 a.m.