Suppose that the velocity v (t) (in meters per second) of a sky diver falling near the Earth's surface is given by the following exponential function, where time t is the time after diving measured in seconds. -0.26t v(t)=53-53e How many seconds after diving will the sky diver's velocity be 36 meters per second? Round your answer to the nearest tenth, and do not round any intermediate computations. 0 seconds X S ?

Suppose that the velocity v (t) (in meters per second) of a sky diver falling near the Earth's surface is given by the following exponential function, where time t is the time after diving measured in seconds. -0.26t v(t)=53-53e How many seconds after diving will the sky diver's velocity be 36 meters per second? Round your answer to the nearest tenth, and do not round any intermediate computations. 0 seconds X S ?

College Algebra

7th Edition

ISBN:9781305115545

Author:James Stewart, Lothar Redlin, Saleem Watson

Publisher:James Stewart, Lothar Redlin, Saleem Watson

Chapter4: Exponential And Logarithmic Functions

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 11T: Suppose that $12,000 is invested in a saving account paying 5.6% interest per year. (a)Write the...

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