The graph of a function is shown. Verify that satisfies the hypotheses of Rolle’s Theorem on the interval . Then estimate the value(s) of that satisfy the conclusion of Rolle’s Theorem on that interval.
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Textbook Solutions for Calculus: Early Transcendentals
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At 2:00 PM a car's speedometer reads \(30 \mathrm{mi} / \mathrm{h}\). At 2:10 PM it reads \(50 \mathrm{mi} / \mathrm{h}\). Show that at some time between 2:00 and 2: 10 the acceleration is exactly \(120 \mathrm{mi} / \mathrm{h}^{2}\).
Solution
The first step in solving 4.2 problem number trying to solve the problem we have to refer to the textbook question: At 2:00 PM a car's speedometer reads \(30 \mathrm{mi} / \mathrm{h}\). At 2:10 PM it reads \(50 \mathrm{mi} / \mathrm{h}\). Show that at some time between 2:00 and 2: 10 the acceleration is exactly \(120 \mathrm{mi} / \mathrm{h}^{2}\).
From the textbook chapter The Mean Value Theorem you will find a few key concepts needed to solve this.
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