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What is an example of instantaneous rate of change?
What is an example of instantaneous rate of change?
- The acceleration of a car over a period of time
- The average speed of a car during a trip
- The distance traveled by a car in an hour
- The speed of a car at a specific instant (correct)
In the context of instantaneous rate of change, what does 'instantaneous' refer to?
In the context of instantaneous rate of change, what does 'instantaneous' refer to?
- During a gradual change
- At a specific moment in time (correct)
- Over a long period of time
- At an average pace
What is a suitable example of a non-instantaneous rate of change?
What is a suitable example of a non-instantaneous rate of change?
- The distance traveled by a car in 30 minutes
- The average speed of a car over a 2-hour journey (correct)
- The velocity of a car at a particular moment
- The position of a moving car at a specific instant
Flashcards
Instantaneous Rate of Change
Instantaneous Rate of Change
The speed of an object at one specific moment.
Instantaneous (in calculus)
Instantaneous (in calculus)
Refers to a precise, singular point in time, not a duration.
Non-Instantaneous Rate of Change
Non-Instantaneous Rate of Change
Change measured over an interval of time, not at a single instant.
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What is an example of instantaneous rate of change? In the context of instantaneous rate of change, what does 'instantaneous' refer to? What is a suitable example of a non-instantaneous rate of change?
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