SOLUTION: the velocity v (in feet per second) of a rock dropped into a well is related to time(in seconds) by the formula v=32t. what is the velocity of the rock at the indicated instant? wr

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Question 471304: the velocity v (in feet per second) of a rock dropped into a well is related to time(in seconds) by the formula v=32t. what is the velocity of the rock at the indicated instant? write your answer in the form (t,v)
(a) when the rock is released
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(b) after 5 seconds
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Answer by jorel1380(3719)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a)when the rock is released, the velocity is 0.
b)After 5 seconds, v=32(5)=160 ft./sec..

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