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❓:A film school professor is working with students to design a practical effect for a horror film scene involving an explosion of a fake blood packet triggered by a mechanical device. The device is designed as a piston that compresses a liquid chamber, causing the fake blood to be expelled through a nozzle under high pressure.1. The blood packet is modeled as a cylindrical chamber with a variable radius ( r(t) = r_0 + sin(omega t) ), where ( r_0 = 2 ) cm is the initial radius, (omega = frac{pi}{2} ) rad/s is the angular frequency of the piston, and ( t ) is the time in seconds. The height of the chamber is constant at 10 cm. Determine the rate of change of the volume of the chamber with respect to time, ( frac{dV}{dt} ), at ( t = 1 ) second.2. For the fake blood to create the desired visual effect, it is crucial that the blood reaches a target spot 5 meters away from the nozzle. Using Bernoulli's principle, determine the minimum initial velocity ( v_0 ) that the blood must have as it exits the nozzle to reach this distance. Assume the nozzle is positioned 1 meter above the ground, and the blood is projected horizontally. Neglect air resistance and use ( g = 9.8 , text{m/s}^2 ) for the acceleration due to gravity.
🧠:<think>Okay, so I've got this problem about a film school project involving a fake blood explosion. It's split into two parts, and I need to figure out both. Let me start with the first one.Problem 1: Rate of Change of VolumeAlright, the blood packet is modeled as a cylindrical chamber. The radius is given as a function of time: ( r(t) = r_0 + sin(omega t) ). The initial radius ( r_0 ) is 2 cm, and the angular frequency ( omega ) is ( frac{pi}{2} ) rad/s. The height of the chamber is constant at 10 cm. I need to find the rate of change of the volume ( frac{dV}{dt} ) at ( t = 1 ) second.First, I remember that the volume ( V ) of a cylinder is given by ( V = pi r^2 h ). Since the height ( h ) is constant, the only variable here is the radius ( r(t) ). So, to find ( frac{dV}{dt} ), I need to differentiate the volume with respect to time.Let me write that out:( V(t) = pi [r(t)]^2 h )So, ( frac{dV}{dt} = pi cdot 2r(t) cdot frac{dr}{dt} cdot h )That's using the chain rule, right? Differentiate ( r(t)^2 ) with respect to ( r(t) ), which is ( 2r(t) ), then multiply by the derivative of ( r(t) ) with respect to ( t ), which is ( frac{dr}{dt} ), and then multiply by ( pi h ).So, let's compute ( frac{dr}{dt} ). Given ( r(t) = r_0 + sin(omega t) ), the derivative is:( frac{dr}{dt} = omega cos(omega t) )Plugging in the given values, ( omega = frac{pi}{2} ) rad/s.So, ( frac{dr}{dt} = frac{pi}{2} cosleft( frac{pi}{2} t right) )Now, let's compute ( r(t) ) at ( t = 1 ) second:( r(1) = 2 + sinleft( frac{pi}{2} cdot 1 right) )( sinleft( frac{pi}{2} right) = 1 ), so:( r(1) = 2 + 1 = 3 ) cmWait, hold on. That seems a bit big. Is that correct? Let me double-check. ( sin(pi/2) is indeed 1, so yes, the radius increases by 1 cm at t=1. So, 3 cm is correct.Now, compute ( frac{dr}{dt} ) at ( t = 1 ):( frac{dr}{dt} = frac{pi}{2} cosleft( frac{pi}{2} cdot 1 right) )( cos(pi/2) = 0 ), so ( frac{dr}{dt} = 0 ) at t=1.Wait, that's interesting. So, the rate of change of the radius is zero at t=1. That would mean the volume is either at a maximum or minimum at that point.But let's compute ( frac{dV}{dt} ) anyway.So, ( frac{dV}{dt} = pi cdot 2r(t) cdot frac{dr}{dt} cdot h )Plugging in the values at t=1:( frac{dV}{dt} = pi cdot 2 cdot 3 cdot 0 cdot 10 )Which is zero.Wait, so the rate of change of the volume is zero at t=1. That makes sense because the radius is at its maximum (since the sine function peaks at 1), so the volume is also at its maximum, hence the derivative is zero.But let me just make sure I didn't make a mistake in the differentiation.Starting again, ( V = pi r^2 h ), so ( dV/dt = 2pi r h dr/dt ). Yes, that's correct.Given that ( dr/dt ) at t=1 is zero, so ( dV/dt ) is zero. So, the volume isn't changing at that exact moment.But wait, let me think about the units. The height is given in cm, and the radius is in cm. So, the volume will be in cm³, and the rate of change will be in cm³/s.But since the question just asks for the rate, and not the units, I think we're okay.So, the answer is zero. Hmm, that seems straightforward, but let me just check if I interpreted the problem correctly.The piston is compressing the chamber, so when the radius increases, the piston is moving outward, increasing the volume, and when the radius decreases, it's compressing. So, at t=1, the radius is at maximum, so the piston is momentarily not moving, hence the volume isn't changing. That makes sense.Okay, so I think that's correct.Problem 2: Minimum Initial Velocity Using Bernoulli's PrincipleNow, the second part is about the fake blood reaching a target 5 meters away. The nozzle is 1 meter above the ground, and the blood is projected horizontally. We need to find the minimum initial velocity ( v_0 ) using Bernoulli's principle. Neglect air resistance, and ( g = 9.8 , text{m/s}^2 ).Wait, hold on. Bernoulli's principle is about the relationship between pressure, velocity, and height in fluid dynamics. But in this case, we're dealing with projectile motion. Is Bernoulli's principle the right tool here?Wait, maybe it's a misapplication. Because Bernoulli's principle is more about the flow of fluids in pipes or streams, relating the pressure and velocity at different points. But here, we're dealing with projectile motion, which is more of a kinematics problem.Wait, perhaps the question is referring to Bernoulli's equation in the context of the nozzle? Maybe they're considering the pressure inside the chamber and how it relates to the velocity as it exits the nozzle.But the problem says "using Bernoulli's principle," so maybe I need to model it that way.Alternatively, maybe it's a typo, and they meant to use projectile motion equations. But let's see.Wait, let's think about both approaches.First, let's consider projectile motion. If we neglect air resistance, the horizontal and vertical motions are independent. The horizontal distance is 5 meters, and the vertical drop is 1 meter (from 1m above ground to ground level).So, in projectile motion, the time of flight can be calculated from the vertical motion, and then the horizontal velocity can be found.Alternatively, if we use Bernoulli's equation, perhaps considering the pressure inside the chamber and the exit velocity.But since the problem mentions Bernoulli's principle, let's try that approach.Bernoulli's equation states that:( P + frac{1}{2} rho v^2 + rho g h = text{constant} )Where ( P ) is pressure, ( rho ) is density, ( v ) is velocity, ( g ) is acceleration due to gravity, and ( h ) is height.Assuming that the pressure inside the chamber is higher than atmospheric pressure, which causes the blood to exit with some velocity ( v_0 ). If we assume that the pressure at the exit point is atmospheric pressure, then we can set up Bernoulli's equation between the chamber and the exit.But wait, the problem doesn't specify any pressure information. It just says to use Bernoulli's principle. Hmm, maybe I need to make some assumptions.Alternatively, perhaps the problem is expecting the use of projectile motion equations, but it's mistakenly referring to Bernoulli's principle. Let me check the original problem again.It says: "Using Bernoulli's principle, determine the minimum initial velocity ( v_0 ) that the blood must have as it exits the nozzle to reach this distance."Hmm, so maybe they are considering the velocity as it exits the nozzle, and then using Bernoulli's principle to find that velocity, but then also considering the projectile motion to reach the distance.Wait, perhaps it's a two-step process: first, find the velocity using Bernoulli's principle, then use that velocity as the initial velocity in projectile motion to find the distance.But the problem is asking for the minimum initial velocity ( v_0 ) to reach the distance. So, perhaps it's expecting the use of projectile motion equations, but mistakenly referencing Bernoulli's principle.Alternatively, maybe the initial velocity is determined by the pressure inside the chamber, which can be found via Bernoulli's equation.But without more information about pressure or height differences in the chamber, it's unclear.Wait, maybe the problem is actually referring to the fact that the blood is expelled under pressure, so using Bernoulli's equation to relate the pressure energy to kinetic energy, hence finding the exit velocity.But since the problem doesn't give any pressure information, perhaps it's assuming that all the potential energy is converted into kinetic energy, but that's more like energy conservation.Wait, maybe they're conflating Bernoulli's principle with the concept of energy conservation in projectile motion.Alternatively, perhaps the problem is expecting the use of the range formula in projectile motion, which is:( R = frac{v_0^2 sin(2theta)}{g} )But in this case, the projectile is launched horizontally, so ( theta = 0 ), which would make ( sin(0) = 0 ), implying the range is zero, which doesn't make sense.Wait, no, that's not correct. The range formula is for when the projectile lands at the same vertical level as it was launched. In this case, the projectile is launched from 1m above the ground, so it's a different scenario.So, the correct approach is to calculate the time it takes for the blood to fall 1 meter under gravity, then use that time to find the required horizontal velocity to cover 5 meters.So, let's proceed with that.First, find the time it takes for the blood to fall 1 meter.The vertical motion is governed by:( y = frac{1}{2} g t^2 )Where ( y = 1 ) meter, ( g = 9.8 , text{m/s}^2 ).So,( 1 = frac{1}{2} cdot 9.8 cdot t^2 )Solving for ( t ):( t^2 = frac{2 cdot 1}{9.8} )( t^2 = frac{2}{9.8} approx 0.2041 )( t approx sqrt{0.2041} approx 0.4517 ) secondsSo, the time of flight is approximately 0.4517 seconds.Now, the horizontal distance ( R ) is given by:( R = v_0 cdot t )We need ( R = 5 ) meters.So,( 5 = v_0 cdot 0.4517 )Solving for ( v_0 ):( v_0 = frac{5}{0.4517} approx 11.07 , text{m/s} )So, the minimum initial velocity is approximately 11.07 m/s.But wait, the problem says to use Bernoulli's principle. Did I just solve it using projectile motion? So, perhaps the problem is expecting a different approach, but I'm not sure how Bernoulli's principle would come into play here.Alternatively, maybe the initial velocity is related to the pressure inside the chamber, which can be found via Bernoulli's equation. But without knowing the pressure or the height difference inside the chamber, I can't compute it.Wait, perhaps the chamber's volume is changing, as in part 1, so maybe the pressure is related to the volume change? But part 1 was about the rate of change of volume, not the pressure.Alternatively, maybe the problem is expecting to use the fact that the volume is changing, hence the velocity of the blood is related to the rate of change of volume.Wait, in fluid dynamics, the volume flow rate ( Q ) is equal to the cross-sectional area ( A ) times the velocity ( v ). So, ( Q = A v ). If we can find the volume flow rate, we can find the velocity.But in part 1, we found ( frac{dV}{dt} = 0 ) at t=1. So, if the volume flow rate is zero, that would imply the velocity is zero, which contradicts the projectile motion result.Hmm, perhaps I'm overcomplicating it. Maybe the problem is just expecting the projectile motion approach, and the mention of Bernoulli's principle is a red herring or a mistake.Alternatively, maybe the initial velocity is determined by the pressure inside the chamber, which can be related to the volume change via Bernoulli's equation.But without more information, like the pressure or the area of the nozzle, I can't compute it.Wait, let's think again. If we model the expulsion of blood as a result of the piston compressing the chamber, then the pressure inside the chamber would cause the blood to exit with a certain velocity.Assuming that the pressure inside the chamber is higher than atmospheric pressure, we can use Bernoulli's equation to relate the pressure difference to the exit velocity.But Bernoulli's equation in this case would be:( P_{chamber} + frac{1}{2} rho v_0^2 + rho g h_{chamber} = P_{atm} + frac{1}{2} rho v_{exit}^2 + rho g h_{exit} )But in this case, the chamber is at the same height as the exit point, so ( h_{chamber} = h_{exit} ). Also, if we assume that the velocity in the chamber is negligible compared to the exit velocity, then:( P_{chamber} - P_{atm} = frac{1}{2} rho v_0^2 )So, the pressure difference drives the exit velocity.But the problem doesn't give any information about the pressure inside the chamber or the atmospheric pressure. So, without knowing ( P_{chamber} ), we can't compute ( v_0 ).Alternatively, maybe the pressure is related to the mechanical device's work or something, but the problem doesn't specify.Wait, perhaps the problem is expecting to use the volume rate of change from part 1 to find the velocity. But in part 1, at t=1, the volume rate of change is zero, which would imply zero velocity, which contradicts the projectile motion result.Alternatively, maybe the volume rate of change is related to the velocity via the continuity equation.The continuity equation states that ( A_1 v_1 = A_2 v_2 ), where ( A ) is the cross-sectional area and ( v ) is the velocity.But without knowing the area of the chamber or the nozzle, we can't compute the velocity.Wait, the chamber is cylindrical with radius ( r(t) ) and height 10 cm. The nozzle is a separate entity, so we don't know its area.Hmm, this is getting complicated. Maybe the problem is expecting a different approach.Wait, perhaps the problem is conflating Bernoulli's principle with the concept of energy conservation, where the potential energy from the height is converted into kinetic energy, but that's not exactly Bernoulli's principle.Alternatively, maybe it's expecting to use the equation for the range of a projectile launched horizontally, which is what I did earlier, giving ( v_0 approx 11.07 , text{m/s} ).But since the problem specifically mentions Bernoulli's principle, I'm confused.Wait, maybe I should proceed with the projectile motion approach, as that's the only way I can see to solve it with the given information.So, summarizing:1. Time of flight: ( t approx 0.4517 ) seconds.2. Horizontal velocity: ( v_0 approx 11.07 , text{m/s} ).So, the minimum initial velocity is approximately 11.07 m/s.But let me check the calculations again.Vertical motion:( y = frac{1}{2} g t^2 )( 1 = 0.5 cdot 9.8 cdot t^2 )( t^2 = frac{2}{9.8} approx 0.2041 )( t approx 0.4517 ) s.Horizontal motion:( R = v_0 t )( 5 = v_0 cdot 0.4517 )( v_0 = 5 / 0.4517 approx 11.07 , text{m/s} )Yes, that seems correct.But to reconcile with Bernoulli's principle, maybe the initial velocity is related to the pressure inside the chamber, but without pressure information, I can't compute it. So, perhaps the problem is expecting the projectile motion approach, and the mention of Bernoulli's principle is a mistake.Alternatively, maybe the initial velocity is determined by the volume rate of change, but since at t=1, the volume rate of change is zero, that would imply zero velocity, which contradicts.Wait, perhaps the problem is expecting to use the maximum volume rate of change to find the maximum velocity, but that's not what it's asking.Wait, the problem says "the minimum initial velocity ( v_0 ) that the blood must have as it exits the nozzle to reach this distance." So, it's about the projectile motion, not about the pressure.Therefore, I think the correct approach is projectile motion, giving ( v_0 approx 11.07 , text{m/s} ).But to express it more precisely, let's compute it without approximating.From vertical motion:( t = sqrt{frac{2y}{g}} = sqrt{frac{2 cdot 1}{9.8}} = sqrt{frac{2}{9.8}} )Which is ( sqrt{frac{10}{49}} = frac{sqrt{10}}{7} ) seconds.So, ( t = frac{sqrt{10}}{7} approx 0.4517 ) s.Then, ( v_0 = frac{R}{t} = frac{5}{sqrt{10}/7} = frac{5 cdot 7}{sqrt{10}} = frac{35}{sqrt{10}} = frac{35 sqrt{10}}{10} = frac{7 sqrt{10}}{2} approx 11.07 , text{m/s} ).So, the exact value is ( frac{7 sqrt{10}}{2} ) m/s.Therefore, the minimum initial velocity is ( frac{7 sqrt{10}}{2} ) m/s, approximately 11.07 m/s.But since the problem mentions Bernoulli's principle, I'm still a bit uncertain. Maybe I need to consider the pressure difference.Wait, let's try that approach.Assuming that the blood is expelled due to a pressure difference, we can use Bernoulli's equation between the chamber and the exit point.Assuming the chamber is at rest, so the velocity in the chamber is negligible, and the height is the same as the exit point, so ( h_{chamber} = h_{exit} ).Then, Bernoulli's equation simplifies to:( P_{chamber} + frac{1}{2} rho v_{chamber}^2 = P_{exit} + frac{1}{2} rho v_{exit}^2 )Assuming ( v_{chamber} ) is negligible, and ( P_{exit} = P_{atm} ), then:( P_{chamber} - P_{atm} = frac{1}{2} rho v_{exit}^2 )So, ( v_{exit} = sqrt{frac{2 (P_{chamber} - P_{atm})}{rho}} )But we don't know ( P_{chamber} ) or ( P_{atm} ). So, without that information, we can't compute ( v_{exit} ).Alternatively, maybe the pressure difference is related to the mechanical work done by the piston. But without knowing the force or the work, we can't compute it.Therefore, I think the only way to solve this problem is via projectile motion, and the mention of Bernoulli's principle is either a mistake or a red herring.So, I'll proceed with the projectile motion result.Final Answer1. The rate of change of the volume at ( t = 1 ) second is boxed{0} cm³/s.2. The minimum initial velocity ( v_0 ) is boxed{frac{7sqrt{10}}{2}} m/s.</think>
❓:An event organizer is planning a classic racing event that involves a series of vintage car races. The organizer wants to ensure that the event is both thrilling and fair for all participants. The main race track is a circular loop with a circumference of 5 kilometers.1. To create an exciting experience, the organizer plans to include a speed challenge where each car must maintain a constant speed that is a multiple of 10 km/h. If the fastest car completes the loop in exactly 6 minutes, determine the number of possible distinct constant speeds that the cars could maintain, such that their lap times (in minutes) are integers and strictly greater than 6 minutes.2. In another part of the event, the organizer introduces a time trial where each car starts at different times and the goal is for every car to cross the finish line simultaneously. If there are 5 cars with speeds of 50 km/h, 60 km/h, 70 km/h, 80 km/h, and 90 km/h respectively, find the minimum time in minutes after the start of the first car necessary for all the cars to finish together at least once.
🧠:<think>Okay, so I have these two problems to solve. Let me start with the first one.Problem 1:The organizer wants cars to maintain a constant speed that's a multiple of 10 km/h. The fastest car completes the loop in exactly 6 minutes. I need to find the number of possible distinct constant speeds such that their lap times are integers strictly greater than 6 minutes.Hmm, okay. Let's break this down.First, the track circumference is 5 kilometers. The fastest car takes 6 minutes to complete the loop. So, let's find the speed of the fastest car.Speed is distance divided by time. But the time is in minutes, so I need to convert that to hours because speed is in km/h.6 minutes is 6/60 = 0.1 hours.So, speed = 5 km / 0.1 h = 50 km/h.Wait, so the fastest car is going at 50 km/h. But the problem says that each car must maintain a constant speed that is a multiple of 10 km/h. So, the possible speeds are 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, etc., km/h.But the lap times must be integers strictly greater than 6 minutes. So, the lap time for each car is the time it takes to complete 5 km at their respective speeds.Let me denote the speed as v km/h. Then, the lap time t in hours is 5 / v. To convert that to minutes, multiply by 60: t = (5 / v) * 60 = 300 / v minutes.We need t to be an integer greater than 6. So, 300 / v must be an integer, and 300 / v > 6.So, let's write that as:300 / v > 6 => v < 300 / 6 => v < 50 km/h.But the speed must be a multiple of 10 km/h, so possible speeds are 10, 20, 30, 40 km/h. Wait, 50 is the fastest, but we need speeds slower than 50, so 10, 20, 30, 40.But we also need to check that 300 / v is an integer. So, 300 must be divisible by v.So, let's check each multiple of 10 below 50:- 10 km/h: 300 / 10 = 30 minutes. That's an integer, so okay.- 20 km/h: 300 / 20 = 15 minutes. Also an integer.- 30 km/h: 300 / 30 = 10 minutes. Integer.- 40 km/h: 300 / 40 = 7.5 minutes. Hmm, that's not an integer. So, 40 km/h is out.Wait, so 40 km/h gives a lap time of 7.5 minutes, which is not an integer. So, only 10, 20, 30 km/h are valid.So, that's 3 possible speeds.Wait, but hold on. The problem says "strictly greater than 6 minutes." So, 7.5 is greater than 6, but it's not an integer. So, only the speeds that result in integer lap times greater than 6.So, 10 km/h: 30 minutes, which is integer and >6.20 km/h: 15 minutes, same.30 km/h: 10 minutes, same.40 km/h: 7.5 minutes, which is not integer, so invalid.So, only 3 speeds.But wait, is 50 km/h included? The fastest car is 50 km/h, but the lap time is 6 minutes, which is not strictly greater than 6. So, 50 km/h is excluded.So, the possible speeds are 10, 20, 30 km/h. So, 3 possible speeds.Wait, but hold on, is 0 km/h a possible speed? No, because cars can't race at 0 speed. So, we start from 10 km/h.So, yeah, 3 possible speeds.Wait, but let me think again. Maybe I missed something.Wait, 300 / v must be integer, so v must be a divisor of 300.But v must be a multiple of 10, so v = 10k, where k is integer.So, 10k divides 300. So, 300 / (10k) must be integer. So, 30 / k must be integer. So, k must be a divisor of 30.So, k can be 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 10, 15, 30.But v must be less than 50, so 10k < 50 => k < 5.So, k can be 1, 2, 3, 4? Wait, no, because k must be a divisor of 30.Wait, 30's divisors are 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 10, 15, 30.But k must be less than 5 because 10k < 50 => k < 5.So, k can be 1, 2, 3.So, v = 10, 20, 30.So, that's 3 speeds.So, yeah, 3 possible speeds.So, the answer is 3.Problem 2:Now, the second problem. There are 5 cars with speeds 50, 60, 70, 80, 90 km/h. They start at different times, and the goal is for all cars to cross the finish line simultaneously. We need to find the minimum time after the start of the first car necessary for all cars to finish together at least once.Hmm, okay. So, this sounds like a least common multiple problem, but adjusted for their speeds.Each car has a different speed, so they'll take different times to complete the loop. The organizer wants them to start at different times such that they all finish together.Wait, so if they start at different times, their finish times can overlap. So, we need to find the earliest time T such that T is a multiple of each car's lap time, considering their start times.Wait, maybe it's better to model this as a synchronization problem.Let me think.Each car has a lap time t_i, which is 5 km / speed_i. So, t_i in hours.But we need to convert that to minutes.So, for each car:- Car 1: 50 km/h. Lap time t1 = 5 / 50 * 60 = 6 minutes.- Car 2: 60 km/h. t2 = 5 / 60 * 60 = 5 minutes.- Car 3: 70 km/h. t3 = 5 / 70 * 60 ≈ 4.2857 minutes.- Car 4: 80 km/h. t4 = 5 / 80 * 60 = 3.75 minutes.- Car 5: 90 km/h. t5 = 5 / 90 * 60 ≈ 3.3333 minutes.So, their lap times are 6, 5, ~4.2857, 3.75, ~3.3333 minutes.But since they start at different times, we need to find a time T such that T is a multiple of each lap time, considering their start offsets.Wait, maybe it's similar to the concept of when multiple events coincide, considering their periods.But in this case, the cars are starting at different times, so their finish times can be offset.Wait, perhaps the problem is similar to finding the least common multiple (LCM) of their lap times, but adjusted for their different start times.But the problem is, the start times are different, but we don't know how different. So, we need to find the minimal T such that for each car, there exists an integer k_i where T = t_i * k_i + s_i, where s_i is the start time offset for car i.But since we can choose the start times s_i, we need to find T such that T - s_i is a multiple of t_i for each car.But since we can choose s_i, we can set s_i = T mod t_i for each car. But since we want all cars to finish at T, we need T to be such that T is a multiple of each t_i after adjusting for their start times.Wait, this is getting a bit confusing.Alternatively, perhaps the problem is similar to the Chinese Remainder Theorem, where we need to find a T such that T ≡ s_i mod t_i for each car, but since we can choose s_i, we can set s_i such that T is the least common multiple of the lap times.Wait, but the lap times are not integers. Hmm, that complicates things.Wait, maybe I should convert the lap times into fractions to make it easier.Let me compute the lap times as fractions:- t1 = 6 minutes = 6/1- t2 = 5 minutes = 5/1- t3 = 5/70 * 60 = (5*60)/70 = 300/70 = 30/7 ≈ 4.2857 minutes- t4 = 5/80 * 60 = (5*60)/80 = 300/80 = 15/4 = 3.75 minutes- t5 = 5/90 * 60 = (5*60)/90 = 300/90 = 10/3 ≈ 3.3333 minutesSo, t1 = 6 = 6/1t2 = 5 = 5/1t3 = 30/7t4 = 15/4t5 = 10/3So, to find the LCM of these times, we need to find the LCM of 6, 5, 30/7, 15/4, 10/3.But LCM of fractions is a bit tricky. I remember that LCM of fractions can be found by taking the LCM of the numerators divided by the GCD of the denominators.Wait, let me recall the formula:LCM of fractions = LCM(numerators) / GCD(denominators)But in this case, the denominators are different for each fraction. So, maybe it's better to convert them all to have a common denominator.Alternatively, perhaps convert each lap time to minutes as fractions:t1 = 6 = 6/1t2 = 5 = 5/1t3 = 30/7t4 = 15/4t5 = 10/3So, to find the LCM, we can represent each lap time as a fraction and find the LCM.The LCM of fractions is the smallest positive rational number that is an integer multiple of each fraction.So, to compute LCM of 6, 5, 30/7, 15/4, 10/3.First, express all as fractions:6 = 6/15 = 5/130/7 = 30/715/4 = 15/410/3 = 10/3The LCM of these fractions is equal to the LCM of the numerators divided by the GCD of the denominators.Wait, is that correct? Let me check.Yes, the formula is:LCM(a/b, c/d) = LCM(a, c) / GCD(b, d)But when dealing with multiple fractions, it's a bit more involved.Alternatively, another approach is to find the LCM of the lap times by considering their periods.Since the cars are moving at constant speeds, their positions on the track are periodic with periods equal to their lap times.To have all cars finish together at time T, T must be a common multiple of all their lap times.But since the lap times are fractions, we need to find the smallest T such that T is a multiple of each t_i.So, T must satisfy T = k_i * t_i for some integer k_i for each car.But since T must be the same for all cars, T must be a common multiple of all t_i.So, the minimal such T is the least common multiple (LCM) of all t_i.But since t_i are fractions, we need to compute the LCM of fractions.The formula for LCM of fractions is:LCM(numerators) / GCD(denominators)But let me confirm this.Wait, actually, the LCM of two fractions a/b and c/d is LCM(a, c) / GCD(b, d). So, for multiple fractions, it's more complicated.Alternatively, another method is to convert each lap time into minutes as fractions, find their LCM.Let me write each lap time as a fraction:t1 = 6 = 6/1t2 = 5 = 5/1t3 = 30/7t4 = 15/4t5 = 10/3So, to find the LCM of these, we can represent each as a fraction and find the LCM.First, let's write all lap times with a common denominator.The denominators are 1, 1, 7, 4, 3.The least common denominator (LCD) is LCM(1,7,4,3) = 84.So, convert each lap time to have denominator 84:t1 = 6/1 = (6*84)/84 = 504/84t2 = 5/1 = (5*84)/84 = 420/84t3 = 30/7 = (30*12)/84 = 360/84t4 = 15/4 = (15*21)/84 = 315/84t5 = 10/3 = (10*28)/84 = 280/84So, now we have:t1 = 504/84t2 = 420/84t3 = 360/84t4 = 315/84t5 = 280/84Now, the LCM of these fractions is the LCM of the numerators divided by the common denominator.So, LCM(504, 420, 360, 315, 280) / 84.So, first, find LCM(504, 420, 360, 315, 280).To compute this, let's factor each number:504: 2^3 * 3^2 * 7420: 2^2 * 3 * 5 * 7360: 2^3 * 3^2 * 5315: 3^2 * 5 * 7280: 2^3 * 5 * 7So, to find LCM, take the highest power of each prime:Primes involved: 2, 3, 5, 7Highest powers:2^3, 3^2, 5^1, 7^1So, LCM = 8 * 9 * 5 * 7 = 8*9=72, 72*5=360, 360*7=2520.So, LCM of numerators is 2520.Therefore, LCM of the lap times is 2520 / 84 = 30 minutes.Wait, so the minimal T is 30 minutes.But let me verify.If T is 30 minutes, then for each car, 30 must be a multiple of their lap times.Check:- Car 1: 6 minutes. 30 / 6 = 5, integer. So, yes.- Car 2: 5 minutes. 30 / 5 = 6, integer. Yes.- Car 3: 30/7 ≈4.2857. 30 / (30/7) = 7, integer. Yes.- Car 4: 15/4 = 3.75. 30 / (15/4) = 30 * (4/15) = 8, integer. Yes.- Car 5: 10/3 ≈3.3333. 30 / (10/3) = 30 * (3/10) = 9, integer. Yes.So, all cars will finish at 30 minutes if they start at appropriate times.But the question is, what's the minimum time after the start of the first car necessary for all cars to finish together at least once.So, the first car starts at time 0, and the other cars start at different times such that they all finish at T=30 minutes.So, the start times for each car would be T - k_i * t_i, where k_i is the number of laps they complete.But since we want the earliest T, which is 30 minutes, the start times would be:For each car, s_i = 30 - k_i * t_i.But we need s_i >=0, because you can't start a car before time 0.So, for each car, find the smallest k_i such that s_i = 30 - k_i * t_i >=0.But since we can choose k_i, we need to find the minimal k_i such that s_i is non-negative.Wait, but actually, since we can choose the start times, we can set s_i = 30 - m_i * t_i, where m_i is a positive integer such that s_i <=0, but since we can't start a car before time 0, s_i must be >=0.Wait, maybe I'm overcomplicating.Alternatively, since the organizer can choose the start times, the earliest possible T is 30 minutes, as that's the LCM of their lap times. So, regardless of their start times, as long as they start before or at T, they can finish at T.But the question is, what is the minimum time after the start of the first car necessary for all cars to finish together at least once.So, the first car starts at time 0, and the other cars can start at any time before T, so that they all finish at T.So, the minimal T is 30 minutes.Therefore, the answer is 30 minutes.Wait, but let me think again. Is there a smaller T?Suppose T is 15 minutes.Check if all cars can finish at 15 minutes:- Car 1: 15 /6=2.5, not integer. So, can't finish at 15.- Car 2: 15/5=3, integer.- Car 3: 15 / (30/7)= 15 *7/30=3.5, not integer.- Car 4:15 / (15/4)=4, integer.- Car 5:15 / (10/3)=4.5, not integer.So, not all cars can finish at 15.Similarly, T=20:- Car1:20/6≈3.333, not integer.- Car2:20/5=4, integer.- Car3:20/(30/7)=20*7/30≈4.666, not integer.- Car4:20/(15/4)=20*4/15≈5.333, not integer.- Car5:20/(10/3)=6, integer.So, only Car2 and Car5 can finish at 20.T=25:- Car1:25/6≈4.166, no.- Car2:25/5=5, yes.- Car3:25/(30/7)=25*7/30≈5.833, no.- Car4:25/(15/4)=25*4/15≈6.666, no.- Car5:25/(10/3)=7.5, no.Only Car2 can finish at 25.T=30:As before, all cars can finish at 30.So, 30 is indeed the minimal T.Therefore, the minimum time after the start of the first car is 30 minutes.Final Answer1. The number of possible distinct constant speeds is boxed{3}.2. The minimum time necessary for all cars to finish together is boxed{30} minutes.</think>
❓:A hotel manager is optimizing the lighting and temperature control to create an ideal ambiance while minimizing energy costs. The hotel has 100 rooms, each equipped with both lighting and heating/cooling systems. The energy consumption for lighting in a room is given by the function ( L(x) = 5 + 2x ) kilowatts, where ( x ) is the number of hours the lights are turned on. The energy consumption for heating/cooling is modeled by the function ( H(y) = 3 + y^2 ) kilowatts, where ( y ) is the temperature deviation in degrees Celsius from an optimal 22°C.Sub-problem 1:Given that the hotel's electricity cost is 0.15 per kilowatt-hour, formulate an expression for the total daily cost of energy consumption per room if the lights are on for ( x ) hours and the temperature deviation ( y ) is maintained. Then, determine the values of ( x ) and ( y ) that minimize this cost, under the constraint that ( 0 leq x leq 24 ) and ( -10 leq y leq 10 ).Sub-problem 2:Assume the hotel's customer satisfaction is modeled by the function ( S(x, y) = 100 - (x - 8)^2 - (y^2 - 4y + 3) ). Maximize the customer satisfaction subject to the same constraints on ( x ) and ( y ) as in sub-problem 1, and discuss the trade-off between minimizing energy costs and maximizing customer satisfaction.
🧠:<think>Okay, so I have this problem about a hotel manager trying to optimize lighting and temperature to save energy costs and also maximize customer satisfaction. It's divided into two sub-problems. Let me try to tackle them one by one.Starting with Sub-problem 1. The goal is to find the total daily cost of energy consumption per room and then determine the values of x and y that minimize this cost. The constraints are that x is between 0 and 24 hours, and y is between -10 and 10 degrees Celsius deviation from the optimal 22°C.First, let me understand the given functions. The lighting energy consumption is given by L(x) = 5 + 2x kilowatts, where x is the number of hours the lights are on. The heating/cooling energy consumption is H(y) = 3 + y² kilowatts, where y is the temperature deviation.Since the electricity cost is 0.15 per kilowatt-hour, I need to calculate the total energy consumed per room per day and then multiply by the cost per kilowatt-hour to get the total daily cost.Wait, actually, the functions L(x) and H(y) are given in kilowatts, which is power. To get energy consumption, I need to multiply power by time. But in this case, x is already the number of hours the lights are on. So, for lighting, the energy consumption would be L(x) multiplied by x, right? Because L(x) is the power in kilowatts, and x is the time in hours, so energy is in kilowatt-hours.Similarly, for heating/cooling, H(y) is the power in kilowatts, but how much time is the heating/cooling system running? Is it also x hours? Or is it running for a different time? Hmm, the problem says "temperature deviation y is maintained," so I think y is the deviation maintained over the entire day, so the heating/cooling system is running for 24 hours, not just x hours. Wait, but the problem says "each equipped with both lighting and heating/cooling systems." So, the heating/cooling is probably running all the time, but the temperature deviation affects the energy consumption.Wait, let me read the problem again. It says, "the temperature deviation y is maintained." So, maybe y is the deviation that's maintained over the entire day, so the heating/cooling is running for 24 hours, but the energy consumption depends on y. So, H(y) is the power consumption per hour, so the total energy for heating/cooling would be H(y) multiplied by 24 hours.Similarly, the lighting is on for x hours, so the total energy for lighting is L(x) multiplied by x hours.Therefore, the total energy consumption per room per day would be:Energy_total = (L(x) * x) + (H(y) * 24)Then, the total cost would be Energy_total multiplied by 0.15 per kilowatt-hour.So, let me write that down:Total cost per room, C(x, y) = 0.15 * [ (5 + 2x) * x + (3 + y²) * 24 ]Simplify this expression:First, expand the terms inside the brackets:(5 + 2x) * x = 5x + 2x²(3 + y²) * 24 = 72 + 24y²So, Energy_total = 5x + 2x² + 72 + 24y²Therefore, the total cost is:C(x, y) = 0.15 * (2x² + 5x + 24y² + 72)Let me compute 0.15 multiplied by each term:0.15 * 2x² = 0.3x²0.15 * 5x = 0.75x0.15 * 24y² = 3.6y²0.15 * 72 = 10.8So, putting it all together:C(x, y) = 0.3x² + 0.75x + 3.6y² + 10.8So that's the expression for the total daily cost per room.Now, I need to find the values of x and y that minimize this cost, given the constraints 0 ≤ x ≤ 24 and -10 ≤ y ≤ 10.Since this is a function of two variables, x and y, I can find the minimum by taking partial derivatives with respect to x and y, setting them equal to zero, and solving for x and y. Then, check if the critical point lies within the feasible region defined by the constraints.First, let's find the partial derivative of C with respect to x:∂C/∂x = 0.6x + 0.75Set this equal to zero to find critical points:0.6x + 0.75 = 0Solving for x:0.6x = -0.75x = -0.75 / 0.6x = -1.25But x represents the number of hours the lights are on, so it can't be negative. Therefore, the critical point for x is at x = -1.25, which is outside the feasible region. So, the minimum must occur at one of the boundaries of x, which are x = 0 or x = 24.Similarly, let's find the partial derivative of C with respect to y:∂C/∂y = 7.2ySet this equal to zero:7.2y = 0y = 0So, the critical point for y is at y = 0, which is within the feasible region since -10 ≤ y ≤ 10.Therefore, the minimum cost occurs at y = 0, and x at the boundary. Since the critical point for x is negative, we need to evaluate the cost function at x = 0 and x = 24, and see which gives a lower cost.Let's compute C(0, 0):C(0, 0) = 0.3*(0)^2 + 0.75*(0) + 3.6*(0)^2 + 10.8 = 10.8C(24, 0):C(24, 0) = 0.3*(24)^2 + 0.75*(24) + 3.6*(0)^2 + 10.8Calculate each term:0.3*(576) = 172.80.75*24 = 183.6*0 = 0So, total C(24, 0) = 172.8 + 18 + 0 + 10.8 = 201.6Comparing C(0, 0) = 10.8 and C(24, 0) = 201.6, clearly C(0, 0) is much lower.Wait, but is x = 0 feasible? That would mean the lights are off all the time. But in a hotel, having the lights off all the time might not be practical, but the problem doesn't specify any constraints on customer satisfaction in Sub-problem 1, so purely from an energy cost perspective, turning the lights off would minimize the cost.However, let me double-check if I interpreted the energy consumption correctly. The lighting energy consumption is L(x) = 5 + 2x, which is in kilowatts, and x is the number of hours. So, the total energy is L(x) * x, which is (5 + 2x) * x. Similarly, heating/cooling is H(y) = 3 + y², which is in kilowatts, and since it's maintained over 24 hours, it's H(y) * 24.Yes, that seems correct. So, the cost function is correctly formulated.Therefore, the minimum cost occurs at x = 0 and y = 0, giving a cost of 10.8 per room per day.But wait, is y = 0 the optimal? Because the heating/cooling system is running all the time, but y = 0 means the temperature is exactly at the optimal 22°C, so no deviation, which would mean minimal energy consumption for heating/cooling. That makes sense because H(y) = 3 + y² is minimized at y = 0.So, yes, y = 0 is the optimal for heating/cooling.But for lighting, since the cost function is quadratic in x, and the derivative suggests that the minimum is at x negative, which is not feasible, so the minimum is at x = 0.Therefore, the minimal cost is achieved when the lights are off all day and the temperature is maintained at 22°C.But in reality, hotels can't have the lights off all the time, but since the problem doesn't specify any other constraints, like customer satisfaction or operational needs, we have to go with the purely mathematical solution.So, Sub-problem 1 answer is x = 0 hours and y = 0°C deviation.Now, moving on to Sub-problem 2. The goal is to maximize customer satisfaction, which is given by the function S(x, y) = 100 - (x - 8)^2 - (y² - 4y + 3). We need to maximize S(x, y) subject to the same constraints: 0 ≤ x ≤ 24 and -10 ≤ y ≤ 10.First, let me simplify the customer satisfaction function.S(x, y) = 100 - (x - 8)^2 - (y² - 4y + 3)Let me look at the terms:The first term is -(x - 8)^2, which is a downward opening parabola in x, peaking at x = 8.The second term is -(y² - 4y + 3). Let me rewrite that quadratic in y:y² - 4y + 3 can be rewritten by completing the square.y² - 4y + 4 - 1 = (y - 2)^2 - 1So, y² - 4y + 3 = (y - 2)^2 - 1Therefore, the second term becomes -[(y - 2)^2 - 1] = - (y - 2)^2 + 1So, substituting back into S(x, y):S(x, y) = 100 - (x - 8)^2 - (y² - 4y + 3) = 100 - (x - 8)^2 - (y - 2)^2 + 1 = 101 - (x - 8)^2 - (y - 2)^2So, S(x, y) = 101 - (x - 8)^2 - (y - 2)^2This is a function that peaks at x = 8 and y = 2, and decreases as you move away from those points. So, to maximize S(x, y), we need to set x = 8 and y = 2.But we need to check if these points are within the constraints.x = 8 is within 0 ≤ x ≤ 24.y = 2 is within -10 ≤ y ≤ 10.Therefore, the maximum customer satisfaction is achieved at x = 8 and y = 2.So, S(8, 2) = 101 - 0 - 0 = 101.Now, the problem asks to discuss the trade-off between minimizing energy costs and maximizing customer satisfaction.From Sub-problem 1, the minimal cost is achieved at x = 0, y = 0, with a cost of 10.8 per room per day.From Sub-problem 2, the maximum customer satisfaction is achieved at x = 8, y = 2, which would have a higher cost.Let me compute the cost at x = 8, y = 2.Using the cost function from Sub-problem 1:C(x, y) = 0.3x² + 0.75x + 3.6y² + 10.8Plugging in x = 8 and y = 2:C(8, 2) = 0.3*(64) + 0.75*8 + 3.6*(4) + 10.8Calculate each term:0.3*64 = 19.20.75*8 = 63.6*4 = 14.4So, total C(8, 2) = 19.2 + 6 + 14.4 + 10.8 = 50.4So, the cost at x = 8, y = 2 is 50.4 per room per day, which is significantly higher than the minimal cost of 10.8.Therefore, to maximize customer satisfaction, the hotel has to spend more on energy, which is a trade-off. The manager needs to balance between the two objectives. If they want to save money, they turn off the lights and keep the temperature at 22°C, but that might not be ideal for customers. On the other hand, if they want happy customers, they have to spend more on energy.But perhaps there's a middle ground. Maybe the manager can find a point where the cost is acceptable and customer satisfaction is also acceptable. For example, maybe x = 8 and y = 2 is too expensive, but maybe slightly less x and y could give a good balance.Alternatively, maybe the manager can set x and y such that the increase in cost is minimal while still achieving a high level of customer satisfaction.But since the problem only asks to discuss the trade-off, not to find a specific balance, I think the key point is that maximizing customer satisfaction leads to higher energy costs, and minimizing energy costs leads to lower customer satisfaction. Therefore, the manager must choose between these two objectives or find a compromise.So, in summary, the trade-off is that higher customer satisfaction (achieved by keeping the lights on more and maintaining a temperature deviation of 2°C) comes at the cost of increased energy expenses, while minimizing energy costs requires turning off the lights and maintaining the optimal temperature, which may reduce customer satisfaction.</think>
❓:The administrator of a popular K-pop fashion forum wants to analyze the engagement of forum posts related to outfit inspirations and styling tips. The administrator collects data over a month and finds that the number of new posts each day follows a Poisson distribution with a mean of 8 posts per day.1. Sub-problem 1: What is the probability that on a randomly selected day, there are exactly 10 new posts about outfit inspirations and styling tips?Additionally, the administrator notices that the number of comments on each post follows a normal distribution with a mean of 15 comments and a standard deviation of 5 comments.2. Sub-problem 2: On a given day, if there are 10 new posts, what is the probability that the total number of comments on all new posts that day is at least 160? Assume the number of comments on each post is independent of the others.Consider using the Central Limit Theorem for your calculations in sub-problem 2.
🧠:<think>Okay, so I have this problem about a K-pop fashion forum, and I need to find two probabilities. Let me try to break it down step by step.Starting with Sub-problem 1: It says that the number of new posts each day follows a Poisson distribution with a mean of 8 posts per day. I need to find the probability that on a randomly selected day, there are exactly 10 new posts. Hmm, Poisson distribution, right? I remember that the Poisson probability formula is:P(X = k) = (λ^k * e^(-λ)) / k!Where λ is the average rate (which is 8 here), k is the number of occurrences (which is 10), and e is approximately 2.71828.So plugging in the numbers, I should calculate (8^10 * e^(-8)) / 10!.Let me compute that. First, 8^10. Let me calculate that step by step:8^1 = 88^2 = 648^3 = 5128^4 = 40968^5 = 327688^6 = 2621448^7 = 20971528^8 = 167772168^9 = 1342177288^10 = 1073741824Wait, that seems too big. Wait, 8^10 is 1073741824? That can't be right because 8^10 is 8 multiplied by itself 10 times. Let me check that again.Wait, 8^2 is 64, 8^3 is 512, 8^4 is 4096, 8^5 is 32768, 8^6 is 262144, 8^7 is 2097152, 8^8 is 16777216, 8^9 is 134217728, and 8^10 is 1073741824. Yeah, that's correct. So 8^10 is 1,073,741,824.But wait, when I plug this into the formula, it's going to be a huge number multiplied by e^(-8), which is a small number. Let me compute e^(-8). e is approximately 2.71828, so e^8 is about 2980.911. Therefore, e^(-8) is 1 / 2980.911 ≈ 0.00033546.So now, 8^10 * e^(-8) is 1,073,741,824 * 0.00033546. Let me compute that.First, 1,073,741,824 * 0.00033546. Let's see, 1,073,741,824 * 0.0003 is approximately 322,122.5472. Then, 1,073,741,824 * 0.00003546 is approximately 1,073,741,824 * 0.00003 = 32,212.25472, and 1,073,741,824 * 0.00000546 ≈ 5,860. So adding those together: 322,122.5472 + 32,212.25472 ≈ 354,334.8019 + 5,860 ≈ 360,194.8019. Wait, that can't be right because the numerator is 360,194.8 and the denominator is 10!.Wait, 10! is 3,628,800. So 360,194.8 / 3,628,800 ≈ 0.0992. So approximately 9.92%.Wait, that seems high because the mean is 8, so the probability of 10 should be somewhat lower than the peak. Maybe I made a mistake in the calculation.Wait, let me use a calculator for more precision. Alternatively, maybe I can use logarithms or another method.Alternatively, perhaps using a Poisson probability table or a calculator function would be better, but since I don't have that, let me see if I can compute it more accurately.Wait, perhaps I made a mistake in calculating 8^10 * e^(-8). Let me compute 8^10 more accurately.Wait, 8^10 is 1,073,741,824. e^(-8) is approximately 0.00033546. So 1,073,741,824 * 0.00033546.Let me compute 1,073,741,824 * 0.00033546.First, 1,073,741,824 * 0.0003 = 322,122.5472Then, 1,073,741,824 * 0.00003546.Compute 1,073,741,824 * 0.00003 = 32,212.25472Then, 1,073,741,824 * 0.00000546.Compute 1,073,741,824 * 0.000005 = 5,368,709.12Wait, that can't be right because 1,073,741,824 * 0.000005 is 5,368,709.12, which is way too big. Wait, no, 0.000005 is 5e-6, so 1,073,741,824 * 5e-6 is approximately 5,368.70912.Wait, 1,073,741,824 * 0.00000546 = 1,073,741,824 * (5.46e-6) = approximately 1,073,741,824 * 5e-6 = 5,368.70912, plus 1,073,741,824 * 0.46e-6 = 1,073,741,824 * 0.00000046 ≈ 493.881.So total is approximately 5,368.70912 + 493.881 ≈ 5,862.59.So total of 0.00033546 is 0.0003 + 0.00003546, so the total is 322,122.5472 + 32,212.25472 + 5,862.59 ≈ 322,122.5472 + 32,212.25472 = 354,334.8019 + 5,862.59 ≈ 360,197.3919.So numerator is approximately 360,197.3919.Denominator is 10! = 3,628,800.So 360,197.3919 / 3,628,800 ≈ 0.0992.So approximately 9.92%.Wait, that seems a bit high, but maybe it's correct. Let me check with another approach.Alternatively, using the Poisson PMF formula, maybe using a calculator or a table, but since I don't have that, perhaps I can use the fact that for Poisson distribution, the PMF peaks around λ, which is 8 here. So the probability of 10 should be less than the probability of 8, which is the peak.Wait, let me compute P(X=8) to compare.P(X=8) = (8^8 * e^(-8)) / 8!.Compute 8^8: 16777216.e^(-8) ≈ 0.00033546.So 16777216 * 0.00033546 ≈ 16777216 * 0.0003 = 5,033.1648, and 16777216 * 0.00003546 ≈ 16777216 * 0.00003 = 50,331.648 and 16777216 * 0.00000546 ≈ 91,319. So wait, that can't be right because 16777216 * 0.00000546 is 16777216 * 5.46e-6 ≈ 91,319. So total is 5,033.1648 + 50,331.648 + 91,319 ≈ 146,683.8128.Divide by 8! which is 40320.So 146,683.8128 / 40320 ≈ 3.637.Wait, that can't be right because probabilities can't exceed 1. So I must have made a mistake in my calculation.Wait, no, wait. 8^8 is 16,777,216, right? So 16,777,216 * 0.00033546 is approximately 16,777,216 * 0.0003 = 5,033.1648, and 16,777,216 * 0.00003546 ≈ 16,777,216 * 0.00003 = 503.31648, and 16,777,216 * 0.00000546 ≈ 91.319.So total is 5,033.1648 + 503.31648 + 91.319 ≈ 5,627.8.Divide by 8! which is 40320: 5,627.8 / 40320 ≈ 0.1396, or about 13.96%.So P(X=8) is approximately 13.96%, which makes sense as the peak.Then, P(X=10) is about 9.92%, which is less than P(X=8), which is correct.So, Sub-problem 1 answer is approximately 9.92%.Wait, but let me check if I can compute it more accurately.Alternatively, perhaps using the formula with more precise values.Alternatively, perhaps using the Poisson PMF formula with more precise calculations.Alternatively, perhaps using logarithms.Wait, but maybe I can use the relationship between Poisson probabilities. Since P(X=k) = P(X=k-1) * λ / k.So, starting from P(X=8) ≈ 0.1396, then P(X=9) = P(X=8) * 8 / 9 ≈ 0.1396 * 0.8889 ≈ 0.124.Similarly, P(X=10) = P(X=9) * 8 / 10 ≈ 0.124 * 0.8 ≈ 0.0992, which matches my earlier calculation.So, yes, P(X=10) ≈ 9.92%.So, Sub-problem 1 answer is approximately 0.0992, or 9.92%.Now, moving on to Sub-problem 2: On a given day, if there are 10 new posts, what is the probability that the total number of comments on all new posts that day is at least 160? The number of comments on each post follows a normal distribution with mean 15 and standard deviation 5, and they are independent.So, since each post has a normal distribution with mean 15 and SD 5, and there are 10 posts, the total number of comments is the sum of 10 independent normal variables.The sum of independent normal variables is also normal, with mean equal to the sum of the means, and variance equal to the sum of the variances.So, for 10 posts, the total mean μ_total = 10 * 15 = 150.The variance σ²_total = 10 * (5)^2 = 10 * 25 = 250.Therefore, the standard deviation σ_total = sqrt(250) ≈ 15.8114.So, the total number of comments is normally distributed with μ=150 and σ≈15.8114.We need to find P(total comments ≥ 160).So, we can standardize this to a Z-score.Z = (X - μ) / σ = (160 - 150) / 15.8114 ≈ 10 / 15.8114 ≈ 0.6325.So, Z ≈ 0.6325.We need to find P(Z ≥ 0.6325). Since the normal distribution is symmetric, this is equal to 1 - P(Z ≤ 0.6325).Looking up the Z-table for 0.63, which is approximately 0.7357, and for 0.64, which is approximately 0.7389. Since 0.6325 is between 0.63 and 0.64, we can interpolate.The difference between 0.63 and 0.64 is 0.01 in Z, and the corresponding probabilities increase by about 0.7389 - 0.7357 = 0.0032.So, 0.6325 is 0.0025 above 0.63. So, the increase in probability would be 0.0025 / 0.01 * 0.0032 ≈ 0.0008.So, P(Z ≤ 0.6325) ≈ 0.7357 + 0.0008 ≈ 0.7365.Therefore, P(Z ≥ 0.6325) ≈ 1 - 0.7365 ≈ 0.2635, or 26.35%.Alternatively, using a calculator, the exact value for Z=0.6325 is approximately 0.7365, so 1 - 0.7365 = 0.2635.So, the probability is approximately 26.35%.Wait, but let me check if I can compute it more accurately.Alternatively, using a Z-table or calculator, Z=0.6325 corresponds to approximately 0.7365, so the area to the right is 0.2635.So, the probability that the total number of comments is at least 160 is approximately 26.35%.Therefore, Sub-problem 2 answer is approximately 0.2635, or 26.35%.Wait, but let me make sure I didn't make any mistakes.Wait, the mean is 150, and we're looking for P(X ≥ 160). So, the Z-score is (160 - 150)/15.8114 ≈ 0.6325.Yes, that's correct.And the area to the right of Z=0.6325 is indeed about 0.2635.So, yes, that seems correct.So, summarizing:Sub-problem 1: Approximately 9.92% probability.Sub-problem 2: Approximately 26.35% probability.I think that's it.Final Answer1. The probability is boxed{0.0992}.2. The probability is boxed{0.2635}.</think>