A lighthouse is located on a small island, 5 km away from the nearest point P on a straight shoreline. How fast is the lighthouse beam rotating at the instant when it is 1 kilometer from P and moving along the shoreline at 5 kilometers per minute? Be sure to add the appropriate units to your answer.

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A lighthouse is located on a small island, 5 km away from the nearest point P on a
straight shoreline. How fast is the lighthouse beam rotating at the instant when it is 1
kilometer from P and moving along the shoreline at 5 kilometers per minute? Be sure
to add the appropriate units to your answer.
Transcribed Image Text:A lighthouse is located on a small island, 5 km away from the nearest point P on a straight shoreline. How fast is the lighthouse beam rotating at the instant when it is 1 kilometer from P and moving along the shoreline at 5 kilometers per minute? Be sure to add the appropriate units to your answer.
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