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PolyEngineeringFirst-order systems: tank levels, decay and rate laws15–20 min

Tank and Decay Lab

Adjust inflow, resistance and rate constants so tank levels, activity and concentration curves hit their targets as they settle exponentially.

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Theory and model assumptions

Adjust inflow, resistance and rate constants so tank levels, activity and concentration curves hit their targets as they settle exponentially.

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Poly engineering science: first-order systems, tank level, radioactive decay and reaction order (generic)

Expected time: 15–20 minutes.

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