To calculate: The slope of the tangent to the parabola.
Answer to Problem 5QR
The slope of the tangent is
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The equation of parabola is
Concept used:
The formula used is
Calculation:
The equation of parabola is
Differentiate the function with respect to time
The slope of the tangent is the derivative.
On comparing the given equation,
It is obtained that
Hence, the slope of the tangent at vertex
Conclusion:
The slope of tangent at vertex is
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