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Calculus

Implicit Differentiation

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Polynomials
Rational Functions
Radical Functions
Exponential/Logarithmic Functions
Trigonometric Functions
Inverse Trigonometric Functions
Problem Solving - Basic
Related Rates

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Implicit Differentiation - Related Rates

In a fairy tale, a wizard rides a cloud which is moving to the right at a speed of \(15\text{ m/s.}\) The wizard throws a ball vertically upward with a speed of \(3\text{ m/s}\) relative to the cloud. When the cloud has moved to the right \(30 \text{ m}\) following the throw, what is the velocity of the ball as seen by people on the ground?

Assume that air resistance is negligible and ignore the effect of gravity.

\[\displaystyle{\frac{\sqrt{936}}{2}}\] m/s \[3\] m/s \[9\] m/s \[\displaystyle{\frac{\sqrt{936}}{4}}\] m/s

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As shown in the above diagram, a plane taxis off a runway at a speed of \(a \text{ m/s} = 42 \text{ m/s}\) in order to take off. After taking off, the plane continues flying at \(42 \text{ m/s}\), with vertical speed \(b \text{ m/s} = 24 \text{ m/s}.\) What is the horizontal speed of the plane \(5\) seconds after take-off?

\[\displaystyle{\frac{\sqrt{32580}}{5}}\] m/s \[\displaystyle{\frac{\sqrt{32580}}{7}}\] m/s \[\displaystyle{\frac{\sqrt{29700}}{5}}\] m/s \[\displaystyle{\frac{\sqrt{29700}}{7}}\] m/s

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Two people \(A\) and \(B\) start off at the point \((0,0)\) at the same time and walk east and north at \(10\text{ m/min}\) and \(6\text{ m/min},\) respectively. What is the rate at which their distance increases after \(3\text{ min}?\)

\[\frac{408}{\sqrt{1229}}\] m/min \[\frac{408}{\sqrt{1234}}\] m/min \[\frac{408}{\sqrt{1224}}\] m/min \[\frac{408}{\sqrt{1214}}\] m/min

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As shown in the above digram, a thick layer of snow accumulates on a vertically symmetrical peaked roof, which causes the roof to slowly collapse downward under the weight of the snow. The length of the peaked roof is \(x=28 \text{ m}\) on each side and the length of the base of the roof is \(2a.\) If the collapse of the roof is such that \(a\) increases at a rate of \(5\) meters per hour, how fast is the height \(b\) of the roof collapsing when \(a=18?\)

Note: The above diagram is not drawn to scale.

\[\displaystyle{-\frac{90}{\sqrt{460}}}\] m/hour \[\displaystyle{-\frac{95}{\sqrt{470}}}\] m/hour \[\displaystyle{-\frac{95}{\sqrt{460}}}\] m/hour \[\displaystyle{-\frac{90}{\sqrt{470}}}\] m/hour

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An aircraft is flying 8000 feet above the ground. It is moving due east at a velocity of 900 feet per second and is located due east of an observation tower. At a certain moment, the angle of elevation is \( \frac{ \pi}{4} \). At that time, what is the rate of increase of the angle of elevation (in radians per second)?

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Excel in math and science

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Implicit Differentiation

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Implicit Differentiation - Related Rates

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