{Use of Tech} Angle of elevation A small plane, moving at 70 m/s, flies horizontally on a line 400 meters directly above an observer. Let θ be the angle of elevation of the plane (see figure). <IMAGE>

a. What is the rate of change of the angle of elevation dθ/dx when the plane is x=500 m past the observer?

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First, understand the scenario: The plane is flying horizontally at a constant speed of 70 m/s, 400 meters above the observer. The angle of elevation θ is the angle between the line of sight from the observer to the plane and the horizontal line from the observer.

To find the rate of change of the angle of elevation (dθ/dx), we need to relate θ to the horizontal distance x from the observer. Use the tangent function: tan(θ) = opposite/adjacent = 400/x.

Differentiate both sides of the equation tan(θ) = 400/x with respect to time t. Use implicit differentiation: d(tan(θ))/dt = d(400/x)/dt.

Apply the chain rule: sec²(θ) * (dθ/dt) = -400/x² * (dx/dt). Here, dx/dt is the speed of the plane, which is 70 m/s.

Substitute x = 500 m and dx/dt = 70 m/s into the differentiated equation to solve for dθ/dt. Remember that sec²(θ) = 1/cos²(θ), and you can find cos(θ) using the right triangle relationship: cos(θ) = x/√(x² + 400²).

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