At a particular instant

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

Problem

At a particular instant, the area AA of a circle is increasing at a rate of 12 cm2/s12\ \text{cm}^2/\text{s}. When the radius is 5 cm5\ \text{cm}, determine the instantaneous rate at which the radius is changing. Include units.

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