If) is directly proportionaltor and], = l2 whenr=4 find

(i) an equation connecting "r and },,

(ii) the value ofy when r=8,
(iii) the value ofi when ]] = 21.

tion:
Snce directly proportional to r,
) is Sin.e ) is dnectly proportionnl to
iEn) =f,r, where I is a constant, ,$en l=&or)=I!,wheretis
When.r = 4, y = 12,
L2= kx4

_r=3x8

Alternatively,
when x= 8, i-r is doubled)
,r = 2 x l2 (-r, is doubled)

also use
8

'" i= 4
2t12
24

-) Substitute y= 2l into]] = 3r
2l=3t
2t
l

l. lf) is directly proportional to -r and ] = I0 when.r = 2, find Exer.he

9(a)'(b)
lA Questions 3-4, 7 B,
(i) an equation connecting.r and ),,
(ii) the value of y when r = 10,
(iii)the value of .r when y = 6u.
2. lf ) is directly proportional to -I and y = 5 when .x = 2, find the value of y when
f =,7
3. Civen that) is directly proportional tor copy and complete the table.

4 5 7

r 30 48 57

i:ttat'. tii(', irj.'/?,1!ti, i',,trti/'"'.t,, Cbaplet 1

 Worked r'l !rri) rir ,r\.,)r!l|r! il ,t:i]
Pf.)ir..r,(,,)

Exa-ple J The expenses, $4 of a tea party are directly proportional to

the number ofguests,Iy', present. When there are 30 guests
present at the tea party, the expenses incurred are g210.
(i) Find an equation connecting E and ly'.
(ii) Calculate the expenses incurred when there are 80
guests present at the tea party.
(iii) Draw the graph of E againstt{.

Solution:
(D Since E is directly proportional to N, worked Example I can aho be
then E= fN, where ft is a constant. elwd using lhe Unitary Merhod
or the Proportion Method (see
When ?v = 30, r= 210, Wo*ed Eiample 1 ). Howe€r, as
210=*x30 fierc a€ forms of dne.t popodion
where these two methods will
not work. we need io lea,n rhe
al8ebraic method to solve $em
(*ewo*ed Example 6).
(ii)
E=7x80
= 560
.. The expenses incurred are $560.

(iiD /E 7
'/
'1 (l 1) E ='7N

When /r'= 0, E= 0.
When N= 1, E= 7.
rc 0)
.a

The cosl $C, of tra nsporting goods is directly proportional to the distance covered, d km.
@
Exerci* lA Questions l0-14
The cost oftransporting goods over a distance of 60 km is g10O.
(i) find an equation connecting C and d.
(ii) Find the cost oftranspo.ting goods over a distance of45 km.
(iii) lf the cost of transporrinB goods is g 120, calcu late the d istance covered.
(iv) Draw the graph of C against d

W, Die,it a dinv$ae Proportiors

 ll:fff"5 For eachofthefollowing equations, state the t\'vo variables
which are direcily proportionalto each otherand explain

(a) v = 5"c (b) ), =Ji

Solution:
(a) = 5 is a constant, then l' is directly proportional to .t''
Since I = 51, i.e. 4
(b) \in,e), v6 i" *= Irsdton<l.rnl rhcn \' is dira( tlv proportional to vtr '

For each of the following equations, state the two variables which are directly Exerclsc lB oue ons4(a)(d)

proportional to each other and explain your answer.

(b).,,F=,'
I (a) y=6t'

1. ln Worked Example 4, we have found that the formula connecting C and ,l is

C = 0.2n + 20 and that C is not directly proportional to ,1. However, n is directly
proportionalto a variable. Whal is this variable?
2. In the equation ) I = 4r, state the two variables
which are directly proportional
to each other and explain your answer'

\Vorked /
Example O lf ), is directly proportional to
(i)
-l
find an equation connecting.r and
and )' = 20 when
],
r = 2,

(ii) calculate the value ofy when r = 3,

(iii) find the values ofr when ) = 125,
(iv) draw the graph ofy against'r':.

Chaprer l
Solution:
6) )|,
Since y is directly proportional to
then)= *f, where k is a constant. It is diffi.uk ro u* rhe Unitary
Whenx=2,y=20, Method or the Poportion Melhod
(*e wo*ed Example l) to solve
2l=kx22 dnedpropo,tion poblems like in
20=4k worked Example 6- Itus we need
to lean the algebraic mahod Gee
...&=5

fJ Whenr=3,
!=5x3'z

F) when)= 1.25,

1.25 = 5t
t =0.25
-'- r = x.tOB
= f0.5

-) Since ) is directly proportional to.*, then the graph ofy against ri is a straight
line that passes through the origin.

Illl' As f
cannot be ne8al,ve, the line
musr $an from the o,i8in whee

Whenx=0,)=0.
When.r=1,)=5.
(0
a

lf y is directly proportional to .r: and t, = 18 when r= 3, Exeti* 1B Qu€srions 1-3,5-8,11

(i) find an equation connecting, and ),

(ii) find the value of, when r= 5,
(iii) calcu late the values ol r when , =32,
(iv) draw the graph of) againstr.
lfl is directly proportional to r, and jl = 2l when x = 2, find the value of) when

Civen that y is directly proportional to.f, where.I is a positive real number,

copy and complete the table.

2 3 5
56 25 81 441

oirert a{d ,nverse Pr0!6rlions Chaptar I

Worked F7
The volume, ycmr, of a solid is directly proportional to
Example / the cube of its radius, r cm. When the radius of the solid
is 6 cm, its volume is 905 cnt'.
(i) Find an equation connecting yand r.
(ii) Calculate the volume of the solid when its radius is
10 cm.

Solution:
(i) Since y is directly proportional to rr,
then Y= trrr, where fr is a constant.
When r = 6, V= 905,
905=kx6r
. ,- 905
''"-216
_ ... r= q)5
zre"
(ii) When r= 10,

y= lo,
2l6ji:,

=418s+
. . The vol u me of the so lid is 4$g* cll3 .

The length, I cm, of a simple pendulum is directly proportional to the square of irs Erer.i* 1B Questions 9-l o, l2
period (time taken to complete one oscillation), Iseconds. A pendulum with a length
of 2205 cm has a period of 3 s.
(i) Find an equation connecting I and f.
(ii) Find the length of a pendulum which has a period of 5 s.
(iii) What is the period of a pendulum which has a len8th of 0.98 m?
 - Exercise
{B
t. li 'I is directly proportional to )r and -r = 32 when Civen that the mass, m g, of a sphere is directly
)- =2' propoftional to the cube of its radius, r cm, copy
(i) find an equation connecting r and ), and complete the table-
(ii) find the value of .r when I = 6,
(iii) calculatethe valueof ywhenr= 108,
(iv) draw the graph of .r againstlr. ,ll

2- lf :r is directly proporiional to l, and. = 4 when
(i) find an equation connecting u and a,
(ii) find the values of . when ,, = 18,
(iii) calculate the value of p when : = 5,
(iv) draw the graph of ..: against w.
tt is Biven that I is directly proportional to l.
Write down the value of fl when
(i) r, m' is the area of a square of length x m,
(ii) ) cmr is the volume of a cube of length .r cm.
{. For each of the following equations, state the two
variables which are directly propo(ional to each
12 other and explain your answer.
(b) J = 3J.r
(d) p' =,t'
9. During a certain period in the life of an earthworm,
its length, a cm, is directly proportional to the
square root of N, where N is the number of hours
after its birth. One hour after an earthworm is born,
its length is 2.5 cm.
(i) Find an equation connecting a and ly'.
(ii) Find the length of an earthworm ,l hours after
its birth.
(iii) How long will ittake for an earlhworm to grow
to a length of 15 cm?
10. lf) is directly propo(ionalto -F and the difference
in the values of r.. when r = 1 and x = 3 is 32,
find the v:rlue of ! wh.n r = 2.
1I. I is directly proportional to r: and ], = l] for a
pani, rL, ral re,,r \. I rd .in e'p'e\\ion lor r rn
terms of.r, when this value of-r is doubled.

lf .r is directly proportional tcl -rr and a = 8 when

12. The braking distance oi a vehicle is directly
.t = 4, fiod the values of r when r = 9-
proportional to the square of its speed. When the
speed of the vehicle is , m/s, its braking distance
-
If q is directly proportional to (p 1)3 and q = 20
is 2.1 m. lf the speed of the vehicle is increased
when p = 3, find rhe values ofp when q = 80.
by 2007o, find the percentage increase in its
Civen that) is directly proportional to rr, copy and braking distance.
complete the table.

,f4r,
) 115 I1q lql

i:,ra.f,tEt 'l
 iThinking
Time
lirisinverselypropor-tionalto:r,isrinverselyproportionalto)?Explainyouranswer.

lf l is inversely proportional to x and ] = 3 when

r = 4, find
(i) the vallre of) when r = 8,
(ii) an equation connecting,r and ),
(iii)the value oix when l, = 48.

(D Whcn .r'= 8, : r ir i|,.r!l...li

]

-,1
')
Alternat,vely,

t2

.,-,1
(iD Sincc f, is inversely proponional to -l, Sin..) n l.verse y propotl.na lo
.k \=
r,their ro,)= 1, wherei is
then
i, shete k r\ ,t Constant.
n.offinr and t*0.
Whenr=4,1=3,

t2 Raland Ethan aregoiiS to conpete

i. a ra.e. Ral! ,ver.rgc sp..d is
(iii) When r=+S,
Ethan wafts io sr.xr l0 m n iront
ts=2 ol Rrj. fthan s.rls, Aft.r R.it runs
l0 m, I wi be 5 n ln Ironl oi
t2 him Aiter Rat rLns rnoth.r5 m,l
wil b.2 5 m in front oi him.Thus
Raiwll nevc,.dch !p sith me.
1

Thls is a vnr.rion oio e oiZeno!

pdradoxes. leno 1.190 ,ll0 B.C I
was a CrEek phiosophel

i:11.*tt I
 to.I when, find Exer.ise lC Qucslions l-4, I 9,
lf j| is inversely proportional and:r, = 5 = 2,
(i) the value of) when 't = 8,
(ii) an equation connecting * and y,
(iii)the value ofr when y = 10.
lf ) is inversely proportional to r and ) = 9 when r = 2, find the value of y when

Civen that ) is inversely proportional to r, copy and complete the table.

0-5

i4

K:#i" 11 Boyle's Law states that the volume, ydm3, of a fixed

mass of gas at constant temperature is inversely
propo(ional to its pressure, P pascals (Pa). The
pressure of 1 dmr of a gas in an airtiSht container is
50 Pa. Assuming that the temperature in the container (dmr means 'cubic decimete )
is constant, calculate the volume of the gas when its
pressure is 1250 Pa.

Solution:
Since y is inversely proportional to P,

then v= ;, where & i! a constant.

When P = 50, V= 1,

l= 50
.'. /. = 50

. ,,- 50

When P = 1250,

,,'- 50
1250
= 0.04

.. The volume of the gas ;s 0.04 dmr.

The current, l
amperes (A). flowin8 through a wire is inversely proportional to its Exer.lse lC Questions l l r2

resistance, R ohms (o). Civen thatthe current flowing through awirewith a resistance
o10.5 C! is 12 A, find
(i) the current flowing through the wire when its resistance is 3 O,
(ii) the resistance of the wire when the current flowing through it is 3 A.

Chapter 1,r,.',,'-. t 1 )t' - .-'j:-,-,.ir'-.',')

 Exercise
{c
l. Which of the following quantities are in inverse 6. A consignment of fodder can Ieed 1260 cattle for
proportion? State the assu m ption made in each case. 50 days. Civen that all the cattle consume the
(a) The number of pencils Farhan buys and the fodder at the samc rate, find
total cost of the pencils. (i) ihe number of cattle an equal consignment of
(b) The number of taps filling a iank and the time fodder can feed for 75 days,
taken to fill the tank. (ii) the number of days an equal consignment of
(c) The number of men laying a road and the time fodder can last if it is used to feed 1575 cattle-
taken to finish laying the road.
(d) The number ofcattleto be fed and the amount 7. At a sports camp, there is sufficient food for 72
of fodder. athletes to last 6 days. lf l8 ath letes are absentfrom
(e) The number of cattle to be fed and the time the camp, how many more days can the food last
raken to finish a certa;n amount of the fodder. for the other athletes? State the assumption made.

Eight men can build a bridge in l2 days. F;nd the 8. lf z is inversely proportional to r and z = 5 when
timetaken for 6 men to build the same bridge. State r = 7, find the value of x when . = 70.
the assumption made.
9. lfB is inversely proponionalto A and a= 3.5 when
lf -r is inversely proportional to y and .r =,lO when A 2, frnd rhe vJlue of a \^hcn A = 1.4
) = 5, find
(i) the value ofr
when :| = 25, 10. For each ol the following, ] is inversely proportional
(ii) an equation connecting r and ),, to r. Copy and complete the tables.
(iii) the value of y when 'I = 400. (a)

lf I is inversely proportionalto P and O = 0.25 when

(b)
(i) express I in terms of P,
314
(ii) find the value of 0 when P = 5,
982.5
l2s ,

(iii) calculate the value of P when O = 0.2.

J

'11. The frequency, kilohertz (}}Iz), of a radio wave

/
is inversely proportional to its wavelength, ,1 m-
The frequency of a radio wave that has a
35 workers areemployed to complete a construction
wavelength of 3000 m is 100 kHz. Find
project in 16 days- Beforethe project statu, the boss
of the company is told that he needs to complete
(i) the frequency of a radio wave that has a
wavelength of 5oo m,
theprojectin l4days. Assumingthatall theworkers
(ii) the wavelength of a radio wave that has a
work at the same ratg how many more workers does
frequency of 800 kHz.
he need to employ in order to complete the project
on time?

{lhaplerl @
 for 'Id,.'rnil, ngVari.rblesWhi.h.r{r Invlrsel_v lrturrofi ionnl

::I;i"12
r
the
mts For each of the following equations, state the two
rys? variables which are inversely proportional to each
other and explain your answer.
PB 2
can (a) J= 7 or v=a
Il it
hen
ution:
ong
Since ) = +, i.e. ty = 2 is a constant, then y is inversely proportional to r.
ork
inds ^.J-
Sinr e v - i.e. )J.r = J is a constant, then y ir inversely proportional to v[.
low !;,

each of the following equations, state the two variables which are inversely E\er.ise lo Querl/on! l(a)-(e)
ional to each other and explain your answer.

--4 G)r=+ _. 5
{c) )= r+2
E
F rL(lu.rli,nr oi,\rlolher i.)'nr,)i irr!(..s(. i:'roln) 1r(y\l \

#ffifl13 lfy
(i)
proportionalto 1Eand),=6
is inversely
calculate the value ofy when r= 16,
whenr=4 The squae rool sign
@r
J
u*d
to denole lhepostu-ve rquare
only. Thus J4= 2. However, if
is

(ii) find an equation connecting.r and y, r =4 then r = rJ4 = 12. lf we

(iii)find the value ofr when y= 4. want both the positive and the
negataw square rots, w€ need to

Solution:
Ir
'a'
O When r= 16 =4 x 4 (16 is 4 times of 4),
II
) = J4 \ 6 .r i.
G-
lirn.s oi o .in, c r i. invcnelv propu'r',,n,1 ro Jr,

I.
2

i)ti,,'.rt xt4l tii,?-t!.ci Iitr1r1" jr.j Chapter I

{ii) sinr o v F inver\cl) proponion.il IoJ.r.then,- f ,wh"rel i\a(on\l,rnl. I
E
Whenr=4,y=6,

.k
o=t

t2
" )= !6
(iii) When ) = 4,

,t2

./r-12
=4

r= Exer.Ge lD Qusrions I 2, 4 6,
1. If) is inversely proportional to r':and, = 2 when 4,
9 t0
(i) find the value of) when r= 8,
(ii) find an equation connecting n and ),
(iii) calculate the values of x when ) = 8.

lf) is inverseli proportional to J' and ) = 6 when x = 9, find the value of], when

3. Civen that ) is inversely proportional to .JE, copy and complete the table.

1416

,-1 ,t f

Chapler 1 ', , '

 ln a conlputer simulation of an experlrnent, a drLrg
js ndded to two identl(:al fla\ks, ei(:h (rntaining
the snnre amount of a certn n bacterjn. The drug
5
"llo$cd to redLt \\ th Lh( batrcrr lor rur o-'
times in / hours. Lt i! found that the amount of
bacterin left, -r units, is inversel\ prcrpoltiona to
(/ 2) hours. ln one ilask, there are 6 Lrnits oi bacteria
left after 5 hours. Cal(:ulate lhe amount of b.(lerla left
in ihe other f ask after 7 hourc.

: 1ce r_ is inverse v proportional to r 2,

k
,n\=- u here k rs n .onst.rnt

i=18
18
t2

18

The amount of bacterla eli in the other ilask after 7 hours is 3.6 units.

'c iorce, F newt()n\ (N), between two parllclcs is lnversely prcportona t() FY.r. !c fir (),reii.n< -l r r

! square of the di(ance, I m, between them. When the particles are 2 m apa{,
-F r.)r e hetwPen th.m ls l0 N Find
I ihe kn.e betw,een the particles vvhcn thc), arc 5 ln apart,
ir the d sian(:e between the pafiicles when the iorce bet\\ccn them is 25 N.
 l=\ !1 I

HJCVIEW
Exercise

1. lf) is directly propo(ional to j! and ) = 6 when lf. is inversely proportional to , + 3 and : = ;l

whenw=3,find
(i) I'in terms ofx,
express (i) the value of: when u = 9,
(ii) find the value ofr when x = ll, (ii) the value of w wheo i = 2.4.
(iii) calculate the value of -I when )= 12,
(iv) draw the graph of l, against i. 9. Civen that ) is inversely proponional to 2r,, copy
and complete the table.
2. lr 4 I\dirp, r.\ pr,,ponion,lrorande- tl *hen
R = ;, find
I 1.5 0.96 0.375
(i) the value ofA when B = a,
10. The total monthly charges, $C, for a fixed phone line
(ii) the value ofB when A = 71. consists of a fixed amount of $9.81 and a variable
amount which depends on the usage. For every
lf )' is directly proportional to*r and]| = 108 when minute used, $0.086 is charged.
(i) lf the duration of usage is 300 minutes, find the
(i) find an equation connecting.r and 1,, total monthly charges for the fixed phone line.
(ii) find the value ofl when x = 7, (ii) lfthe total monthly charges for the fixed phone
(iii) calculate the value of .r when ) = 4000, line are $20.56, calculate the duration of usage.
(iv) draw the graph of) against rr. (iii) Writedown a formula connecting Cand n, where
n ;s the number of minutes of usage. Hence,
lf ,? is directly proportional to m: and n = 9.375 state the two variables which are directly
when n=2.5, find proportional to each other.
(i) the value ofr? when m = 3,
(i i) the valucs of m wheo a = 181.5. 11. The gravitational potential energ, G joules (J),
of an object is direcdy proport;onal to its height,
5. lf t is directly proportional to iG and r = 4 when 11 m, above the suface of the Earth. When the

object is at a height of 40 m above the surface

(i) the value of r when r = 125, ol lhp TJdh, trc grd\ildtionJl porentirl .nerg) i\
(ii) the value of r when r = 2. 2200 J. Find
(i) an equation connecting G and r,
ll) is inversely proportionaltox and )=4 when (ii) the gravitational potential energy of the object
when it is at a height of22 m above the surface
(i) express )
in terms of-I, of the Earth,
(ii) find the value of1 when -r = 6, (iii) the height of the obiect above the surface of
(iii) calculate the value of-r when I = 2,1. the Earth when it has a gravitational potential
energy of 3025 J.
7. lf q is inversely proportional toZ, and q = 3 when

(i) an equation connecting? and q,

(ii) the value of q when p = 10,
(iii) the negative valuc of2 when 4 = Ij

Chn,r1?r i
 BASIC
1. lf T litres olpetrol cost $14.70, calculatc the cost of 15 liff.)s ofpetrol.
I
9
I

i 2. If) is directly proportional to jr and r, = 40 when -r = 200. find

(i) an equation connecting.r and ), (ii) the value of) when -r = 15, I
I
(iii) the value of* when ) = 8.
I

3. Ifs is directly proportional to I and r = 8 when r=.1, find o

(i) an equation connecting r and t, (ii) thevalueofrwhenr=3.
(iii) the value of, when r = 32. I

4. lf ) is directly proportional to 4,r + 1 and ]l = 3 when j = 2, nnd

(i) an equation conne{rting.r and), (ii) the value of) when _r = 5.
(iii) the value ofr when ) = I l.

5. IfDr is directly proportional ro L and D = 2 when a = 6, nnd )

(i) andl,,
an equation connecting D (ii) thevatueofrwhena=48.
(iii) the value ofl when D = : -
J

o
I

6. Two identical taps can fil] a bathtub in 15 minutes. calculate the time taken for 3 such taps to Iill thc
same bathtuh.

7. If y is inversely proportional to r and y = 100 when r = l0 find

(i) the value of) when -r = 5, (ii) an equation connectingr and ],
(iii) the value of.i when J = 80.
 E. Ifl, is inversely Foportiond to lEand]=5 whenr= 16, find
(i) an equation conne.ting r and ). (ii) the vaiue of}] when,r = 100,
(iii) the value ofx when ) = 4.

II{TERMEDIATE
9. lf a is directly proportional to D and d = 75 when 6 = 15,6nd
(i) the value ofd when 6 = 37.5, (ii) thevalueofrwhena=195.

10. Given that l? is dircctly proportional to /, copy and complete the table.

h 15 _10 75
36 '72

,Il, The mass, l, of silver deposited on a metal surfirce is directly proportional to the time, , hours,
grams,
Llurine !\ hich lhe ele.tri(, currenl i\ Lepl .leady When r - 0.1. !, - L8.

i\ (i) Find an equation connccting 1r, and .

(ii) Find the mass of silver that will be deposited in 2.5 hours.
(iii) Dftw thc graph of ), against ,.

12. Thc net forcc, f' newtons, rcquired to push a box along a horizontal surface is directly proportional to
the mass, rr kg, of the box. When m = 250, F = 60.
(i) Find an equation connecting F and m.
(ii) Find the net force required to push a box that has a mass of300 kg.
(iii) Givcn that a net force of 102 newtons is rcquired to push a box, find the mass of the box.
(iv) Draw the graph of F against ,?.

13. The total cost, $C, of manufacturing ,i batches o[ biscuit boxes is given by thc fomula C = an + b,
where d and D are constants. When 200 batches of biscuit boxes are man ufnctured, the total cost is $55 000.
when 500 batches ofbiscuit boxes are manufactured. the tolal cost is Si62 500.
(i) Find the value ofd and ofr.
(ii) Calculate the total cost of manufactuiing 420 batchcs of biscuit boxcs.
(iii) Find rhe number of batches ofbiscuit boxes manufactured ifthe total cost is $70 000.
(iv) Draw the graph of C against r. Is C directly proportional to ,?? Use your graph to explain your answer.

c rrremn r !
l{. The annual premium: $p, charSed by an insurance company for a pcrsonal accident insurance policy
consists of an annual fcc of $25 and a variab]e amoDnI which dcpends on the lace value of fi.3
policy
For evcry $l000 of lhe face value of the policy, $2 is charged-
(i) Calculalc the annual premium payable lbr a policy with I f:tce value of $20 000'
(ii) lf the annual premiuln payable is $I55. firrd thc face valuc ofthe policy-
(iii) writc down a fomula connccting r, and r. wherc n is the facc value of the poli() '
(iv) Dr.rw the graph of? aSalnst,?. ts p direcdy to n l Usc your graph to explah your ans\Ier'
Proportional

15. For each ofthe fbllowing equations. slatc the two variables which are directly prcpotional to each other'
G) r'= Jx (c) (r - 2)'= l0r

16. lf n is directly propotuonal to the cube of m ana n = 27 when m = ll.Jincl

(i) the valuc ofll 'ihen nr = 2, (ii) the value ofrr when,l = 125.

l?. Iflisclirectlvproponionalto('r+2Xr+7)and)=4when't=l'iildthevalucofrwhenr=5'

18. lf h2 is directly proporrlonat to I ancl ft = j rvlr"n 1=

], nra

(i) the values of /r when 1= 8. (ii) the vtlue of I whcn i = 6'

19, The variables -r and ) arc connectcd by the equation 1'= trJr + 1 . lvhere kis a constant'

221 -l
1t
-:l
) 5

F'ind the value ofp and of {.

20. The sufacc area. A, of a sphere is direcdy proportional to rhe.qurrc ol il- Jiarnrlcr. d. tc A = Ad.
where,t is a constant.
(i) Write down thc value of n.
(ii) State the relation bctween A and d iD another way.
 21. The mass, m g. of a sphere is dircctly proportional to thc cube of its mdius, / cm. Whe[ the mdius of
the sphere is 3 cm, its mass is 54 g.
(i) Find an equation connecting fl and r.
(ii) Calculate the mass ofthe sphcre when its mdius is,+ cm.

22. The dis("nce' r m, through which a hcavy object farls fiom rcst is dtecrry proportional to the squarc of
the time, I scconds, raken. Given that t}le obiect takes 3 seconds to fall45 m. nod
(i) the distance rhe objecr will fall fiom rcsr in 7 seconds.
(ii) rhe rime rakcn by rhe objccr to fall 20 m.

23' The safe specd, rn/s, at which a rrain can round a cuflc of radius r m is dtectry proporlional to the
squarc root of ,..It is given thar the safe spced at which a train can rounal a curve ofradius 121 m is 22 m/s.
find
fiI thc safe speed if the curve has a radius oI8t m,
/' (ii) the radius if tle safb specd is hatved.

24. when a shaft is tunring at a constant speed. the horepower that it can transmit is directly proportional to
the cube of its diameter. [f a shafl of diamcter 6 cm tuflring at a constant speed transmits r20 horsepower,
find the horsepower transmitted by a shaft of diametcr 9 cm turning at the same constant spccd.

25. The number of days required to renovare a house is inversely prcportional to the number oI lvorkers
available. When 6 workers are doing the job, the renovation takes 8 days. Horv many workers are
requircd to complete the iob in 12 days?

lZ6. eigf,, gi.l. fbld 5 paper cranes in 6 minutes. How long wilt ir tale 36 girts to totd 120 paper crItnes?
"r,
Slate the assumption you have made.

27. The frequency of radio wavcs is inversely propofional to thc wavelength. Given that thc wavelefigth is
1.5 x lor m when thc frequency is 2.0 x tO5 hertz (Hz), nnd
(i) the fiequeDcy of the radio waves wirh a wavelength of48o m,
(ii) the wavclength of rhc radio waves which have a ftcquency of 9.6 x t0i Hz.
 2t. The pressure, P pascals, of a Iixed mass of gas at constant temperature is inversely proportional to
the volume, V mr, of the gas. The pressure (,1 2 m' ot gi\ in an airtight containo is 500 pascals. Assuming T
that thc temperalure in thc containcr is constant, calculate the pressure ofthe gas when its volume is 5 mr. 3i

29. For each of the lbllowing equations. stale the two variablcs which arc invcrscly proportional to cach other.

(a, ',r=.+
-r rur r'=;!
2J,r rc)r-t=1,r 3{

30. Ift is inve$cly proportional to nl and i = 5 when l = ,1. find the value ofy' when -r = 2.

3',

31. lf f is inversely proportional to,-r + I and r'= 32 when r'= l. find the value of) when r = 7.

32. lf,risinlcrsclyproportionaltothesquarercotofrandr=l0whenv=9,findthevalueolawhenr=25.

33. Given that,- is inversely proportional 1() rrand i > 0, copy and complctc thc table.

t0 i
5

8
j 2 ;

34. When it towards thc ccntrci of the earth is

a spacc satcllilc orbits thc carth. thc forcc, F ncwtons, attmcdng
inversely propotioral to the square of its distance, R m, fiom the centre of the earth.
(i) Express F in terms of R and a constant i.
Hence,'nJ
(ii) thc valuc ofI ifF
= 50 when R = 32,
a
(iii) the v. ue ofR when F = 512.

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