t time t=0 a pipe develops a leak. Q(t) is the rate, measured in liters per minute, that water is leaking out of the pipe. What does the integral {0}^{60}Q(t)dt represents?

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anonymous · Answer

It's the total volume of water that leaks in the 1st hour

anonymous · Answer

The definite integral represents the volume of water leaked out after 60 minutes has elapsed

anonymous · Answer

That's kind of the whole essence of calculus

anonymous · Answer

Yep... that's what I got... just making sure hahah :)