Calculus, 10th Edition (Anton)

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ISBN 10: 0-47064-772-8
ISBN 13: 978-0-47064-772-1

Chapter 2 - The Derivative - Chapter 2 Review Exercises - Page 185: 59

Answer

The area is shrinking at $250 \frac{\text{m}^2}{\text{min}}$.

Work Step by Step

When the boon is being pulled in by 5 m/min., the circumference of the containment area is decreasing by 5 m/min. Thus: $C = 2\pi r$ $\frac{dC}{dt} = 2\pi \frac{dr}{dt}$ $-5 = 2\pi \frac{dr}{dt}$ $\frac{dr}{dt} = -\frac{5}{2\pi}$. Using the area formula, $A = \pi r^2$; we solve for $\frac{dA}{ dt}$: Note that because diameter is 100 m, $r$ is 50 m. We also use $\frac{dr}{dt} = -\frac{5}{2\pi}$ from above. $A=\pi r^2$ $\frac{dA}{dt} = \pi * 2 * r * \frac{dr}{dt}$ $\frac{dA}{dt} = \pi * 2 * 50 * -\frac{5}{2\pi}$ $\frac{dA}{dt}=-250 \frac{\text{m}^2}{\text{min}}$
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