18. A pond forms as water collects in a conical depression of ra a and depth h. Suppose that water flows in at a constant rate k and is lost through evaporation at a rate proportional to the surface area. a. Show that the volume V(1) of water in the pond at time t satisfies the differential equation dV =k-απ(3α/πh)2/3 2/3, dt where a is the coefficient of evaporation. b. Find the equilibrium depth of water in the pond. Is the equilibrium asymptotically stable? c. Find a condition that must be satisfied if the pond is not to overflow.
18. A pond forms as water collects in a conical depression of ra a and depth h. Suppose that water flows in at a constant rate k and is lost through evaporation at a rate proportional to the surface area. a. Show that the volume V(1) of water in the pond at time t satisfies the differential equation dV =k-απ(3α/πh)2/3 2/3, dt where a is the coefficient of evaporation. b. Find the equilibrium depth of water in the pond. Is the equilibrium asymptotically stable? c. Find a condition that must be satisfied if the pond is not to overflow.
18. A pond forms as water collects in a conical depression of ra a and depth h. Suppose that water flows in at a constant rate k and is lost through evaporation at a rate proportional to the surface area. a. Show that the volume V(1) of water in the pond at time t satisfies the differential equation dV =k-απ(3α/πh)2/3 2/3, dt where a is the coefficient of evaporation. b. Find the equilibrium depth of water in the pond. Is the equilibrium asymptotically stable? c. Find a condition that must be satisfied if the pond is not to overflow.