The weight w of an astronaut (in pounds) is related to her height h above the surface of the earth (in miles) by --- 3960 w = Wo 3960 + n where w, is the weight of the astronaut on the surface of the earth. If the astronaut weighs 130 pounds on earth and is in a rocket, being propelled upward at a speed of 13 mi/s, find the rate at which her weight is changing (in Ib/s) when she is 30 miles above the earth's surface. (Round your answer to four decimal places.) Ib/s

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The weight w of an astronaut (in pounds) is related to her height h above the surface of the earth (in miles) by
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3960
W = Wo
3960 + h
where w, is the weight of the astronaut on the surface of the earth. If the astronaut weighs 130 pounds on earth and is in a rocket, being propelled upward at a speed of 13 mi/s, find the rate at which her
weight is changing (in Ib/s) when she is 30 miles above the earth's surface. (Round your answer to four decimal places.)
Ib/s
Transcribed Image Text:The weight w of an astronaut (in pounds) is related to her height h above the surface of the earth (in miles) by 2 3960 W = Wo 3960 + h where w, is the weight of the astronaut on the surface of the earth. If the astronaut weighs 130 pounds on earth and is in a rocket, being propelled upward at a speed of 13 mi/s, find the rate at which her weight is changing (in Ib/s) when she is 30 miles above the earth's surface. (Round your answer to four decimal places.) Ib/s
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