An edge of a cube is decreasing at the rate of

MATHEMATICS · Subjective · AP · Calculus AB · Contextual Applications of Differentiation · Contextual Applications of Differentiation

Problem

An edge of a cube is decreasing at the rate of 0.04 cm s−10.04\,\text{cm}\,\text{s}^{-1}. What is the sign of dVdt\dfrac{dV}{dt} at that instant? Give a brief reason.

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