Do Not Make This $20,000 Mistake - Part 1

Calculus Level 2

Ganesh forgot to set the brake on his car, and watched in horror as it rolled down a steep $ 65^\circ $ incline slope and was completely smashed. The mechanic attached a metal cable to the body of the car in order to haul it up the slope.

If the automatic winch draws the cable in at a constant rate, which of the following describes the speed at which Ganesh's car will be pulled up the slope?

Excel in math and science

Master concepts by solving fun, challenging problems.

It's hard to learn from lectures and videos

Learn more effectively through short, interactive explorations.

Used and loved by over 6 million people

Learn from a vibrant community of students and enthusiasts, including olympiad champions, researchers, and professionals.