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Slope field and some solution curves for = 𝑦 sin 𝑥

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Example
The biomass of a yeast culture in an experiment is initially 29
grams. After 30 minutes the mass is 37 grams. Assuming that
the equation for unlimited population growth gives a good model
for the growth of the yeast when the mass is below 100 grams,
how long will it take for the mass to double from its initial value?

Example
Suppose we start with 100 g of radioactive material whose half-
life is 5 years (i.e., after 5 years, ½ of the initial material will
decompose). When will there be 10 g left?

Example
A hard-boiled egg at 98 °C is put in a sink of 18 °C water. After 5
minutes, the egg’s temperature is 38 °C. Assuming that the water
has not warmed appreciably, how much longer will it take the egg
to reach 20 °C?