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#1 2007-04-17 13:55:42

virtualinsanity
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Calculus problem

I found this calc problem in a chapter on improper integration. If anyone could explain how it is done, I would greatly appreciate it!

A car is travelling at 55 mph. The driver sees a traffic jam ahead and hits the brakes. Brakes apply friction. The car's velocity satisfies the differential equation v' = -1080v miles per hour per hour. How far does the car go after the brake is applied?

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#2 2007-04-17 15:49:55

George,Y
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Re: Calculus problem

V'/V=-1080
(ln|v|)'=-1080
v>0
(lnv)'=-1080
lnv=-1080t+C
v=A e[sup]-1080t[/sup]

t=0, v=A=55

v=55e[sup]-1080t[/sup]
Integrate v from 0 to +infinity you may get the answer.

The answer is 55/1080


X'(y-Xβ)=0

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#3 2007-04-19 02:30:54

George,Y
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Re: Calculus problem

Note you that:
(ln|f(x)|)'= f'(x)/f(x) when x≠0


X'(y-Xβ)=0

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