For each of the following scenarios, provide a reasonable IVP model. Let \(t\) represent time, let \(z\) represent the value given in the scenario, and use uppercase letters for positive constants. Then label each term and initial value of each IVP to describe what it represents from the scenario.
- A circuit includes a battery providing constant voltage, a resistor, and an inductor. Assume some initial current is flowing, and let z measure the current throughout this circuit at a given time.
- An object is fired horizontally in the air. Some time later, a sudden burst of wind pushes against the object. Let z measure its horizontal displacement at a given time. Assume linear air resistance.
- A solution of salt water is pumped into a tank of less salty water, while mixed water is pumped out at the same rate. After a certain amount of time, the concentration of salt flowing into the tank is instantly increased. Let z measure the mass of salt in the tank at a given time.
- A building is heated constantly by a furnace during the winter, keeping its interior temperature warmer than the building's exterior, which is assumed to be a constant temperature. Let z measure the temperature of the building over time.
Then, show that your model is equivalent to one of the following IVP models by relabeling constants and using algebra as needed. (It's possible that more than one IVP may be used for a scenario. If so, choose any of them.)
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\(-{\left(E - X\right)} Y \mathrm{u}\left(-M + t\right) = -E Y + \frac{Y z}{R} + {z'} \hspace{2em}z(0)= S\)
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\(-A {z''} = E z + N {z'} + S \delta\left(-Y + t\right) \hspace{2em}z(0)=- C ,z'(0)=0\)
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\(N z = C z^{2} + {z'} \hspace{2em}z(0)= P\)
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\(A {z''} + M \delta\left(-D + t\right) = -R {z'} \hspace{2em}z(0)=0,z'(0)= X\)
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\(-B z + J - {z'} = -B Y \hspace{2em}z(0)= D\)
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\(-J {z'} + Y = B z \hspace{2em}z(0)= D\)