A ball rolls so that its displacement from the start line is metres after seconds

MATHEMATICS · Single correct · AP · Calculus AB · Contextual Applications of Differentiation · Contextual Applications of Differentiation

Problem

A ball rolls so that its displacement from the start line is s(t)=5t2+2ts(t)=5t^{2}+2t metres after tt seconds. Find its instantaneous velocity at t=3t=3 s. (a) 36 m/s36\,\text{m/s} (b) 17 m/s17\,\text{m/s} (c) 32 m/s32\,\text{m/s} (d) 51 m/s51\,\text{m/s}

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