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Computation of Instantaneous Velocity and Acceleration

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A ski jump is design to follow the path given by the equations:
x=3.5t^2 and y=20.0+0.120t^4 - 3.00 sqrt(t^4+1) (0 less than or equal to (t) less than or equal to 4.00 s) ( x and y in m, t in s). Find the velocity and acceleration of a skier when t = 4.00 seconds.

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In this solution, we compute the instantaneous velocity and acceleration of a ski jumper at a given time, given his displacement as a function of time.

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