AP Calculus ABeasymcq1 pt
A car's position at time seconds is meters. What are the units of ?
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Explanation
Core Concept
The derivative is the rate of change of position, so its units are the units of divided by the units of . Position is measured in meters and time in seconds, giving meters per second.
Correct Answer
A
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