Math Problem Statement
Suppose an arrow is shot upward on the moon with a velocity of 61 m/s, then its height in meters after t seconds is given by h(t)=61t-0.83t^2. Find the average velocity over the given time intervals. [6,7], [6,6.5], [6,6.1], [6,6.01], [6,6.001]. For each value below, enter the number correct to four decimal places.
Solution
To calculate the average velocity of the arrow over the time interval , we use the formula for average velocity:
where is the height function. The height function is given by:
We will compute the average velocity for each of the intervals: , , , , and .
Let's start calculating.
Interval :
- Compute and :
- Compute the average velocity:
I'll calculate this and the rest step by step.Here are the average velocities for the given time intervals:
- :
- :
- :
- :
- :
Would you like further details on any of these calculations, or have any other questions?
Here are five related questions for deeper understanding:
- What is the instantaneous velocity of the arrow at seconds?
- How does the average velocity change as the interval size decreases?
- What is the maximum height the arrow will reach?
- How would the height function differ if the arrow was shot on Earth instead of the moon?
- Can you calculate the time when the arrow will hit the ground?
Tip: Average velocity over smaller intervals tends to approach the instantaneous velocity at a specific point.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Average Velocity
Quadratic Functions
Formulas
Average velocity: v_avg = (h(t2) - h(t1)) / (t2 - t1)
Quadratic height function: h(t) = 61t - 0.83t^2
Theorems
Definition of Average Velocity
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12
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