Write down an algebraic model for this growth using t for time and n for number of bacteria, noting down the values for t used.

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Write down an algebraic model for this growth using t for time and n for number of bacteria, noting down the values for t used. 

t
3
4
2
0
1
Part 2
Find the total distance travelled by the ball until it stops bouncing.
What assumptions were made when doing this question?
GCSE-level question
A single bacterium doubles every minute.
a) Complete the table of growth for the next 5 minutes:
Time (t) minutes
5
1
NJX
16
32
Bacteria count (N)
b) Sketch an appropriate graph modelling the growth.
c) Write down an algebraic model for this growth using t for time and N for the number of
bacteria, noting down the values for t used.
d) What type of function is this model?
Transcribed Image Text:t 3 4 2 0 1 Part 2 Find the total distance travelled by the ball until it stops bouncing. What assumptions were made when doing this question? GCSE-level question A single bacterium doubles every minute. a) Complete the table of growth for the next 5 minutes: Time (t) minutes 5 1 NJX 16 32 Bacteria count (N) b) Sketch an appropriate graph modelling the growth. c) Write down an algebraic model for this growth using t for time and N for the number of bacteria, noting down the values for t used. d) What type of function is this model?
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