Related Rates – Angle of Elevation Problem | JK Math

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In this video we look at how to solve a specific related rates problem dealing with an angle of elevation. Specifically, we look at the following problem:

A balloon rises at a rate of 3 meters per second from a point on the ground 30 meters from an observer. Find the rate of change of the angle of elevation of the balloon from the observer when the balloon is 30 meters above the ground.

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Video Chapters:
0:00 Problem Reading & Initial Setup
3:32 Writing an Equation
6:20 Differentiating with Respect to Time (t)
8:50 Finding The Unknown Angle
11:36 Solving For The Unknown Rate

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