In a simple physical apparatus, the distance x cm and y cm are connected by the relation 1.1 1 -+÷=-. If x is increasing at the rate of 8 cm/s, find the rate of change of y when х у 9 x=15 cm.

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In a simple physical apparatus, the distance x cm and y cm are connected by the relation
1.1 1
+÷=-. If x is increasing at the rate of 8 cm/s, find the rate of change of y when
х у 9
x =15 cm.
Transcribed Image Text:In a simple physical apparatus, the distance x cm and y cm are connected by the relation 1.1 1 +÷=-. If x is increasing at the rate of 8 cm/s, find the rate of change of y when х у 9 x =15 cm.
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