Finite Math and Applied Calculus (6th Edition)

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1133607705
ISBN 13: 978-1-13360-770-0

Chapter 13 - Section 13.1 - The Indefinite Integral - Exercises - Page 960: 69

Answer

Proof given below.

Work Step by Step

Define "up" as the positive direction of motion. Acceleration is the derivative of velocity $a(t)=v'(t)=-32\ \ \mathrm{f}\mathrm{t}/\mathrm{s}^{2}$ $v(t)=\displaystyle \int(-32)dt=-32t+C\ \ \mathrm{f}\mathrm{t}/\mathrm{s}$ Given that $v(0)=v_{0}$ $v_{0}= -32(0) +C$ $C=v_{0}$ Thus, $v(t)=-32t+v_{0}.$ At the highest point, the projectile momentarily has zero velocity. This happens when $v(t)=0$ $0=-32t+v_{0}$ $t=v_{0}/32$ seconds
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