SOLUTION: The position of an object at time t is given by s(t) = 3 - 4t. Find the instantaneous velocity at t = 8 by finding the derivative
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Question 1138515: The position of an object at time t is given by s(t) = 3 - 4t. Find the instantaneous velocity at t = 8 by finding the derivative
Answer by MathLover1(20850) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
As the question tells, the instantaneous velocity is the first derivative of the position.
position equation given:
derivative, = '
' = []' = ' - ' = - (') =
Then, the velocity is constant (does depends on ), and its value is .
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