Undergrad Calculus problem differentiation.

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The discussion centers on a calculus differentiation problem where a member seeks clarification on specific calculations and concepts. Key questions include the accuracy of the equation 9.5 * e^(-1) = 3.495, the correctness of values in a provided table, and the relationship between V(t) and its derivative V'(t) at t = 10. It is emphasized that V(t) represents a function while V'(t) denotes its derivative, highlighting their distinct roles in calculus. The importance of systematic approaches in solving differentiation problems is also noted. Understanding these concepts is crucial for correctly interpreting the results of the calculus task.
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Hello all.
This is my first post in this forum, I am asking for your understanding. I have a problem with the calculus task and I stuck in a dead endso I managed to find a solution on the internet. I am not sure whether it is done correctly. My main questions are:
1.) Why 9.5 * e ^ -1 = 3.495?
2.) Are the values in the table correct? What is the dependence between those values.
3.) If in response to t = 10, -> V (t) = 3.495 and in the table for t = 10 there is value: 60.05 V?
 

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## e^{-1}=\frac{1}{2.7828} \approx.36788 ##.
## V'(10)=3.495 ##. (##Note: V'(t)=\frac{dV(t)}{dt} ##). That's the slope of the curve of ## V(t) ## vs. ## t ## at ## t=10 ## if you draw a tangent line. Note: The graph needs to have the y-increment the same as the x-increment to readily see this. (With your increments of 10 and 5, it will appear to have a slope of 3.495/2 at ## t=10 ##).
 
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My Problem (Task) require use different rule of differentiation that's what I have till now:
 

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You need to realize that ## \frac{dV(t)}{dt} ## is called ## V'(t) ## and is completely different from ## V(t) ##.
If ## V(t) ## were distance, ## V'(t) ## would be the velocity.
## V(t) \neq V'(t) ##. They are two separate functions.
Again ## V'(t)=\frac{d V(t)}{dt} ##.
You can let ## V=y ## , and ## t=x ##, but you should specify this if you chose to take ##V'=y'= \frac{dy}{dx} ##. You then substitute ## V ## (or ## V' ##) and ## t ## back in, to get ## V'(t) ##.
It is good to be systematic rather than have hand-waving in your steps.
 
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