SOLUTION: 1. Given that the height of a rocket, in meters, is given by F (t)=-9.8t^2 + 250t + 5, and t us in seconds. a. Find the instantaneous velocity of the rocket at time t b. Find th

Question 1034677: 1. Given that the height of a rocket, in meters, is given by
F (t)=-9.8t^2 + 250t + 5, and t us in seconds.
a. Find the instantaneous velocity of the rocket at time t
b. Find the instantaneous acceleration of the rocket at time t
Found 2 solutions by fractalier, Alan3354:
Answer by fractalier(6550) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The velocity is given by
v(t) = F'(t) = -19.6t + 250 m/s
The acceleration is given by
a(t) = v'(t) = -19.6 m/s/s
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
That's not a rocket.
That's a projectile.

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