Unit B - Differentiation B3.3 - Rates of Change Calculus - Santowski Calculus - Santowski

Lesson Objectives 1. Calculate an average rate of change 2. Calculate an instantaneous rate of change using difference quotients and limits 3. Calculate instantaneous rates of change numerically, graphically, and algebraically 4. Calculate instantaneous rates of change in real world problems Calculus - Santowski

(A) Exploration To investigate average and instantaneous rates of change, you will complete the following investigation with your group in your own Ask questions of me only if the instructions are not clear Calculus - Santowski

Rates of Change - An Investigation PURPOSE  predict the rate at which the height is changing at 2 seconds Consider the following data of an object falling from a height of 45 m. Calculus - Santowski

Table of Data Time Height (in meters) 45 0.5 43.8 1.0 40 1.5 33.8 2.0 25 2.5 16.3 3.0 Calculus - Santowski

Table of Data Calculus - Santowski

Scatterplot and Prediction 1. Prepare a scatter-plot of the data. 2. We are working towards finding a good estimate for the rate of change of the height at t = 2.0 s. So from your work in science courses like physics, you know that we can estimate the instantaneous rate of change by drawing a tangent line to the function at our point of interest and finding the slope of the tangent line. So on a copy of your scatter-plot, draw the curve of best fit and draw a tangent line and estimate the instantaneous rate of change of height at t = 2.0 s. How confident are you about your prediction. Give reasons for your confidence (or lack of confidence). Calculus - Santowski

Algebraic Estimation – Secant Slopes To come up with a prediction for the instantaneous rate of change that we can be more confident about, we will develop an algebraic method of determining a tangent slope. So work through the following exercise questions: We will start by finding average rates of change, which we will use as a basis for an estimate of the instantaneous rate of change. Find the average rate of change of height between t = 0 and t = 2 s Mark both points, draw the secant line and find the average rate of change. Now find the average rate of change of height between (i) t = 0.5 and t = 2.0, (ii) t = 1.0 and t = 2.0, (iii) t = 1.5 and t = 2.0, Draw each secant line on your scatter plot Calculus - Santowski

Prediction Algebraic Basis Now using the work from the previous slide, we can make a prediction or an estimate for the instantaneous rate of change at t = 2.0 s. (i.e at what rate is the height changing 1990) Explain the rationale behind your prediction. Can we make a more accurate prediction?? Calculus - Santowski

Algebraic Prediction – Regression Equation Unfortunately, we have discrete data in our example, which limits us from presenting a more accurate estimate for the instantaneous rate of change. If we could generate an equation for the data, we may interpolate some data points, which we could use to prepare a better series of average rates of change so that we could estimate an instantaneous rate of change. So now find the best regression equation for the data using technology. Justify your choice of algebraic model for the height of the object. Calculus - Santowski

Algebraic Prediction – Regression Equation Calculus - Santowski

Algebraic Prediction – Regression Equation Calculus - Santowski

Algebraic Prediction – Regression Equation Now using our equation, we can generate interpolated values for time closer to t = 2.0 s (t = 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9 s). Now determine the average rates of change between (i) t = 1.6 s and t = 2.0 s, (ii) t = 1.7 s and t = 2.0 s etc... We now have a better list of average rates of change so that we could estimate an instantaneous rate of change. Calculus - Santowski

Algebraic Prediction – Regression Equation Calculus - Santowski

Algebraic Prediction – Regression Equation Calculus - Santowski

Best Estimate of Rate of Change Finally, what is the best estimate for the instantaneous rate of change at t = 2.0 s? Has your rationale in answering this question changed from previously? How could you use the same process to get an even more accurate estimate of the instantaneous rate of change? Calculus - Santowski

Another Option for Exploration One other option to explore: Using our equation, generate other interpolated values for time close to but greater than t = 2.0 s (i.e. t = 2.5, 2.4, 2.3, 2.2, 2.1 s). Then calculate average rates of change between (i) t = 2.5 and t = 2.0, (ii) t = 2.4 and t = 2.0, etc.... which will provide another list of average rates of change. Provide another estimate for an instantaneous rate of change at t = 2.0 s. Explain how this process is different than the option we just finished previously? How is the process the same? Calculus - Santowski

A Third Option for Exploration Another option to explore is as follows: (i) What was the average rate of change between t = 1.0 and t = 2.0? (ii) What was the average rate of change between t = 3.0 and t = 2.0? (iii) Average these two rates. Compare this answer to your previous estimates. (iv) What was the average rate of change between t = 1.0 and t = 3.0? Compare this value to our previous estimate. (v) Now repeat the process from Question (iv) for the following: (a) t = 1.5 and t = 2.5 (b) t = 1.75 and t = 2.25 (c) t = 1.9 and t = 2.1 (vi) Explain the rational (reason, logic) behind the process in this third option Calculus - Santowski

Summary From your work in this investigation: (i) compare and contrast the processes of manually estimating a tangent slope by drawing a tangent line and using an algebraic approach. (ii) Explain the meaning of the following mathematical statement: slope of tangent = Or more generalized, explain Calculus - Santowski

Summary Calculus - Santowski

Summary Calculus - Santowski

(B) Instantaneous Rates of Change - Numeric Calculation Ex 1. The point (2,2) lies on the curve f(x) = 0.25x3. If Q is the point (x,f(x)), find the average rate of change (or the secant slope of the segment PQ) of the function f(x) = 0.25x3 if the x co-ordinate of P is: Then, predict the instantaneous rate of change at x = 2 (i) x = 3 (ii) x = 2.5 (iii) x = 2.1 (iv) x = 2.01 (v) x = 2.001 (vi) x = 1 (vii) x = 1.5 (viii) x = 1.9 (ix) x = 1.99 (x) x = 1.999 Calculus - Santowski

(B) Instantaneous Rates of Change - Numeric Calculation Ex 2. For the function f(x), determine instantaneous rate of change at x = 0 Pick some appropriate x values to allow for a valid numerical investigation of Calculus - Santowski

(C) Instantaneous Rates of Change - Algebraic Calculation Find the instantaneous rate of change of the function f(x) = -x2 + 3x - 5 at x = -4 Calculus - Santowski

(C) Instantaneous Rates of Change - Algebraic Calculation Make use of the limit definition of an instantaneous rate of change to determine the instantaneous rate of change of the following functions at the given x values: Calculus - Santowski

(D) Internet Links - Applets The process outlined in the previous slides is animated for us in the following internet links: Secants and tangent A Secant to Tangent Applet from David Eck JCM Applet: SecantTangent Visual Calculus - Tangent Lines from Visual Calculus – Follow the link for the Discussion Calculus - Santowski

(E) Homework S3.3, p173-178 (1) average rate of change: Q1,3,6,8 (2) instantaneous rate of change: Q9,12,14,15 (do algebraically) (3) numerically: Q17,20 (4) applications: Q27-29,32,34,39,41 NOTE: I AM MARKING EVEN #s Calculus - Santowski