8) The distance, s (in m) above the ground for a projectile fired vertically upward with a speed of 44 m/s as a function of time t (in s) is given by s(t) = 44t - 4.9ť 2 Calculate the instantaneous velocity of the projectile at t = 1, 5 and 8 seconds.

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The distance, s (in m) above the ground for a projectile fired vertically
upward with a speed of 44 m/s as a function of time t (in s) is given by
s(t) = 44t - 4.9 t
2
Calculate the instantaneous velocity of the projectile at t = 1, 5 and 8 seconds.
Transcribed Image Text:8) The distance, s (in m) above the ground for a projectile fired vertically upward with a speed of 44 m/s as a function of time t (in s) is given by s(t) = 44t - 4.9 t 2 Calculate the instantaneous velocity of the projectile at t = 1, 5 and 8 seconds.
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