The following table gives the position s(t) of an object moving along a line at time t. Determine the average velocities over the time intervals [1,1.01], [1,1.001], and [1,1.0001]. Then make a conjecture about the value of the instantaneous velocity at t=1. <IMAGE>
Verified step by step guidance
1
Identify the formula for average velocity over a time interval [a, b], which is given by the change in position divided by the change in time: .
For the interval [1, 1.01], calculate the average velocity using the positions at t = 1 and t = 1.01. Substitute these values into the average velocity formula.
For the interval [1, 1.001], calculate the average velocity using the positions at t = 1 and t = 1.001. Again, substitute these values into the average velocity formula.
For the interval [1, 1.0001], calculate the average velocity using the positions at t = 1 and t = 1.0001. Substitute these values into the average velocity formula.
Observe the trend in the average velocities as the time interval decreases. Use this trend to make a conjecture about the instantaneous velocity at t = 1, which is the limit of the average velocity as the interval approaches zero.
Recommended similar problem, with video answer:
Verified Solution
This video solution was recommended by our tutors as helpful for the problem above