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Additional ApplicationsDraining a tank It takes 12 hours
Chapter 3, Problem 27E(choose chapter or problem)
Problem 27E
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Draining a tank It takes 12 hours to drain a storage tank by opening the valve at the bottom. The depth y of fluid in the tank t hours after the valve is opened is given by the formula
a. Find the rate dy/dt (m/h) at which the tank is draining at time t.
b. When is the fluid level in the tank falling fastest? Slowest? What are the values of dy/dt at these times?
c. Graph y and dy/dt together and discuss the behavior of y in relation to the signs and values of dy/dt
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QUESTION:
Problem 27E
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Draining a tank It takes 12 hours to drain a storage tank by opening the valve at the bottom. The depth y of fluid in the tank t hours after the valve is opened is given by the formula
a. Find the rate dy/dt (m/h) at which the tank is draining at time t.
b. When is the fluid level in the tank falling fastest? Slowest? What are the values of dy/dt at these times?
c. Graph y and dy/dt together and discuss the behavior of y in relation to the signs and values of dy/dt
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Solution:
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In this question we have to evaluate , determine its maximum and minimum values and graph and together.
