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OpenStudy (anonymous):

The position of an object at time t is given by s(t) = -8 - 9t. Find the instantaneous velocity at t = 1 by finding the derivative.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@saifoo.khan

OpenStudy (saifoo.khan):

How do you convert a displacement equation into a velocity equation?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I am not sure :(

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@saifoo.khan

OpenStudy (saifoo.khan):

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OpenStudy (amistre64):

i think you have that a little backwards

OpenStudy (saifoo.khan):

AH! DANG!

OpenStudy (amistre64):

s = displacement s' = velocity s'' = acceleration

OpenStudy (amistre64):

that, and the question already say .... use the derivative :)

OpenStudy (saifoo.khan):

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