SOLUTION: Suppose f (t) = {{{ - 6t^2 }}} is the position at time t of an object moving along the x-axis. Use the limit definition to find the velocity of the object at time {{{ t[0] }}} = {

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Question 987885: Suppose f (t) = is the position at time t of an object moving along the x-axis.
Use the limit definition to find the velocity of the object at time =
please explain
Thank you

Answer by solver91311(24713)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Not sure what you mean by the limit definition in this context. Do you mean the definition of the derivative as a limit of the difference quotient as the change in the independent variable goes to zero?

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it

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