The following data represent the distance s (in feet) that a parachutist has fallen over time t

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The following data represent the distance s (in feet) that a parachutist has fallen over time t (in seconds). 

Time, t (in Seconds) Distance, s (in Feet) 16 64 3 144 256 4 5 400


(a) Find the average speed from t = 1 to t = 4 seconds. 

(b) Find the average speed from t = 1 to t = 3 seconds. 

(c) Find the average speed from t = 1 to  t = 2 seconds. 

(d) Using a graphing utility, find the power function of best fit. 

(e) Using the function found in part (d), determine the instantaneous speed at t = 1 second.

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Precalculus

ISBN: 978-0321716835

9th edition

Authors: Michael Sullivan

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