A particle moves counter-clockwise around the ellipse
16x2 +
64y2 =
36 (see figure).
(a) In which of the four quadrants is the derivative
dx/dt positive? (Select all that apply.)
(b) Find a relation between
dx/dt and
dy/dt.
Enter a mathematical expression or equation with exact values.
2
(c) At what rate is the
x-coordinate changing when the particle passes the point
(3/2, 0), if its
y-coordinate is increasing at a rate of
8 ft/s?
Enter a mathematical expression or equation with exact values.
3 ft/s
(d) What is
dy/dt when the particle is at the top or bottom of the ellipse?
Enter a mathematical expression or equation with exact values.
4 ft/s