- "pythagorean theorem" problems (i.e. two cars moving toward an intersection)
- "tip of shadow" problems (i.e. lamp post casts a shadow, use similar triangles)
- Volume problems (i.e. cones, spheres, etc. formulas are in your book and must be memorized)
- Rotation problems (i.e. a spotlight is following a man walking on a straight path.)
Assignments
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Homework 3.2 and quiz
Homework 3.2 is posted on utexas and there will be a short 30 min. quiz on related rates next class. You need to know how to do the following types of problems.