IB Maths AI HL Ahl 2 10 Hl Logarithmic Scaling and Linearization Questions
Practise IB Mathematics HL 2.10 by applying logarithmic scaling and linearization methods to questions from the Question Bank.
Syllabus
First assessment 2021
Course
Mathematics: applications and interpretation HL
Level
HL
Exam points
Transform exponential or power data with logarithms to obtain a linear relationship and choose the appropriate axes.
Derive and interpret the gradient and intercept of the linearised graph, then convert them back to the original model parameters.
Use the fitted relationship to scale or predict values and assess the validity of the linearisation and its domain.
IB Maths AI HL Ahl 2 10 Hl Logarithmic Scaling and Linearization Questions question 1
[Maximum number: 5]
A student investigating the relationship between chemical reactions and temperature finds the Arrhenius equation on the internet.
k=Ae−Tc
This equation links a variable k with the temperature T, where A and c are positive constants and T>0.
Question (a)
(a)
The Arrhenius equation predicts that the graph of lnk against T1 is a straight line. Write down
[ 2 ]
Question (i)
(i)
the gradient of this line in terms of c;
[ 1 ]
so gradient is -c
Question (ii)
(ii)
the y-intercept of this line in terms of A.
[ 1 ]
y-intercept is lnA Note: The implied (M1) and (A1) can only be awarded if both correct answers are seen. Award zero if only one value is correct and no working is seen.
Question (b)
(b)
Find an estimate of
[ 3 ]
Question (i)
(i)
c;
[ 1 ]
c=13400(13383.1…)
Question (ii)
(ii)
A.
It is not required to state units for these values.
[ 2 ]
attempt to rearrange or solve graphically lnA=15.0107…
A=3300000(3304258…)
Note: Accept an A value of 3269017… from use of 3 sf value.