A trough 6 metres long is being filled with water at a rate of 3 cubic metres per minute. The ends of the trough are isosceles triangles with equal bases and vertical heights, as illustrated below. 6 m 6 m 6 m 2 m How fast is the water level rising when the depth is 2 metres?

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A trough 6 metres long is being filled with water at a rate of 3 cubic metres per minute. The
ends of the trough are isosceles triangles with equal bases and vertical heights, as illustrated
below.
6 m
6 m
6 m
2 m
How fast is the water level rising when the depth is 2 metres?
Transcribed Image Text:A trough 6 metres long is being filled with water at a rate of 3 cubic metres per minute. The ends of the trough are isosceles triangles with equal bases and vertical heights, as illustrated below. 6 m 6 m 6 m 2 m How fast is the water level rising when the depth is 2 metres?
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