AP Calculus BC Name: ____________________
Unit 4 Test Period: _____
CHA-3.A Interpret the meaning of a derivative in context.
CHA-3.B* Calculate rates of change in applied contexts.
CHA-3.C* Interpret rates of change in applied contexts.
QUESTION 1
A particle R moves along the x-axis. For 0 ≤ 𝑡 ≤ 6, the position of particle R at time t is given
by 𝑟(𝑡) = 𝑡3 − 6𝑡2 + 9𝑡 + 3, where t is measured in seconds.
CHA-3.A [3 points] Interpret the equation 𝑟′ (2) = −3 in the context of the problem.
CHA-3.B* [3 points] For 0 ≤ 𝑡 ≤ 6, find all times t such that the velocity of particle R is
equal to zero.
CHA-3.C* [3 points] Hence, for 0 ≤ 𝑡 ≤ 6, determine all times t such that the velocity of
particle R is positive.
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AP Calculus BC Name: ____________________
Unit 4 Test Period: _____
A second particle P moves along the same axis. For 0 ≤ 𝑡 ≤ 6, the position of particle P at
time t is given by the function 𝑝(𝑡). The graph of the derivative of 𝑝(𝑡) is shown below.
CHA-3.A [+1 point] Interpret the meaning of the coordinates shown on the graph in
the context of the problem.
CHA-3.B* [+1 point] For 0 ≤ 𝑡 ≤ 6, find all times t such that the velocity of particle P is
negative.
CHA-3.C* [+1 point] Hence, for 0 ≤ 𝑡 ≤ 6, find all times t such that the velocities of
particle R and particle P have opposite signs.
AP Calculus BC Name: ____________________
Unit 4 Test Period: _____
CHA-3.D Calculate related rates in applied contexts.
CHA-3.E Interpret related rates in applied contexts.
QUESTION 2
A container has the shape of an open right circular cone, as shown in the figure above. The
height of the container is 10 cm, and the diameter of the opening is 10 cm. Water in the
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container is evaporating so that its depth h is changing at the constant rate of − cm/hr.
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(Note: The volume of a cone of height h are radius r is given by 𝑉 = 𝜋𝑟2 ℎ.)
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[Link] [6 points] Find the rate of change of the volume of water in the container,
with respect to time, when h = 5 cm. Interpret your answer in the context of
the problem. Indicate units of measure.
[Link] [+2 points] Show that the rate of change of the volume of water in the
container due to evaporation is directly proportional to the exposed surface
area of the water. What is the constant of proportionality?
AP Calculus BC Name: ____________________
Unit 4 Test Period: _____
CHA-3.F Approximate a value on a curve using the equation of a tangent line.
QUESTION 3
CHA-3.F Let h be a function defined for all 𝑥 ≠ 0 such that h(4) = –3 and the derivative
𝑥2 −2
of h is given by ℎ′ (𝑥) = for all 𝑥 ≠ 0.
𝑥
[3 points] Show that the line tangent to the graph of h at x = 4 lies below the
graph of h for all x > 4.
[+1 point] Is there a value of x such that the line tangent to the graph of h lies
above the graph of h? Explain.
AP Calculus BC Name: ____________________
Unit 4 Test Period: _____
LIM-4.A Determine limits of functions that result in indeterminate forms.
QUESTION 4
LIM-4.A The function g is continuous for all real numbers x and is defined by
cos(2𝑥)−1
𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑛
for all 𝑥 ≠ 0.
𝑥
[3 points] Let n = 2. Use L’Hospital’s Rule to find the value of g(0). Show the
work that leads to your answer.
[+1 point] Find a value of n such that the function g is no longer continuous
at x = 0. Show work that supports your answer.