SOLUTION: The velocity (in ft/s) of a sky diver t seconds after jumping is given by v(t)= 60 (1-e^-.2t) After how many seconds is the velocity 50 ft/s?

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Question 340204: The velocity (in ft/s) of a sky diver t seconds after jumping is given by
v(t)= 60 (1-e^-.2t)
After how many seconds is the velocity 50 ft/s?

Answer by nyc_function(2741)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let v(t) = 50 and solve for t.
50 = 60 (1-e^(-.2t))
Use your knowledge of exponential equation to solve for t.
Can you take it from here?

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