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1.6 Instantaneous Rates



Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 1. 

The slope of the tangent at the point indicated on the graph is

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a.
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c.
2
b.
1
d.
4
 

 2. 

The area, A, in square metres, of a circular oil spill after t min is given by A = pt2.
The instantaneous rate of change of the area of the oil spill after 2 min is approximately
a.
3.14 m2/min
c.
12.57 m2/min
b.
6.28 m2/min
d.
18.85 m2/min
 

 3. 

The number of people, P, at a playground after t min is given by P = t3 + 4t + 20..
The instantaneous rate of change of the number of people at the playground after 1 min is approximately
a.
5 people/min
c.
7 people/min
b.
6 people/min
d.
25 people/min
 



 
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