In Problems 18, find the derivative at the indicated point from the graph of each function. f (x) = 5; x = 1
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Textbook Solutions for Calculus For Biology and Medicine (Calculus for Life Sciences Series)
Question
Velocity A train moves along a straight line. Its location at time t is given by s(t) = 100 t , 1 t 5 where t is measured in hours and s(t) is measured in kilometers. (a) Graph s(t) for 1 t 5. (b) Find the average velocity of the train between t = 1 and t = 5. Where on the graph of s(t) can you find the average velocity? (c) Use calculus to find the instantaneous velocity of the train at t = 2. Where on the graph of s(t) can you find the instantaneous velocity?What is the speed of the train at t = 2?
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The first step in solving 4.1 problem number 40 trying to solve the problem we have to refer to the textbook question: Velocity A train moves along a straight line. Its location at time t is given by s(t) = 100 t , 1 t 5 where t is measured in hours and s(t) is measured in kilometers. (a) Graph s(t) for 1 t 5. (b) Find the average velocity of the train between t = 1 and t = 5. Where on the graph of s(t) can you find the average velocity? (c) Use calculus to find the instantaneous velocity of the train at t = 2. Where on the graph of s(t) can you find the instantaneous velocity?What is the speed of the train at t = 2?
From the textbook chapter Formal Definition of the Derivative you will find a few key concepts needed to solve this.
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