A ball is projected vertically so that its height above the ground after seconds is metres

MATHEMATICS · Subjective · AP · Calculus AB · Differentiation: Definition and Fundamental Properties · Differentiation: Definition and Fundamental Properties

Problem

A ball is projected vertically so that its height above the ground after

t

seconds is

s(t)=5t^{2}+2t+1

metres. Determine the ball’s average vertical velocity between

t=2\,\text{s}

and

t=5\,\text{s}

Related theory

Derivative Foundations
Rates of change
Rate of change of quantities

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