Math Problem Statement
A man 2 metres tall walks towards a mast of height 26metres at the rate of 1.67m/s determine the rate of change of the angle of elevation of the top of man's head when he is 16 metres from the mast
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Related Rates
Trigonometry
Differentiation
Formulas
tan(θ) = (h - y) / x(t)
d/dt [tan(θ)] = sec^2(θ) * dθ/dt
Rate of change formula using chain rule: sec^2(θ) * dθ/dt = -24 / x(t)^2 * dx/dt
Theorems
Chain Rule
Trigonometric Derivatives
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 11-12
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