Related rates Problem! A rocket is tracked by a camera from 4 miles away. At what rate is the angle of elevation changing when the rocket is 3 miles high and rising at a rate of 500 ft/sec? This is a calculus problem and I am doing some last minute studying for a final so I need help! :)

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Related rates Problem! A rocket is tracked by a camera from 4 miles away. At what rate is the angle of elevation changing  when the rocket is 3 miles high and rising at a rate of 500 ft/sec? This is a calculus problem and I am doing some last minute studying for a final so I need help! :)

abb0t · Answer

Start by writing down your knowns and unknowns. Remember the keyword "rate" means change. So that will be your derivative. Also, since you are studying for finals, it might help if you attempted the problem yourself first. I can help guide you. instead of just give you the answer directly.

Draw the problem out first.

abb0t · Answer

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