SOLUTION: Assume x and p are both functions of t. Determine dp/dt for p^2=x^3-200 x, given that dx/dt=3, x=5, and p=3 A)4.17 B)-62.5 C)-92.5 D)62.5 E)None of the above

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Question 723152: Assume x and p are both functions of t. Determine dp/dt for p^2=x^3-200 x, given that dx/dt=3, x=5, and p=3
A)4.17
B)-62.5
C)-92.5
D)62.5
E)None of the above

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