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find the instantaneou velocity at t=2 for the equation 100sin(t/4).

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Questioner: Drew
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Subject: Instantaneous Velocity
Question: find the instantaneous velocity at t=2 for the equation 100sin(t/4).
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This is  v'(2).

v'(t) = 100 (1/4) cos(t/4)

v'(t) = 25 cos(t/4)

v'(2) = 25 cos(2/4)

Now use your calculator.  (set radian measure.)

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