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Worksheets›Calculus›Applications of derivatives›Related rates

Related Rates Worksheets

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Easy: Squares

  1. 1.The side of a square grows at 1 cm/s. How fast is its area growing when the side is 3 cm?
  2. 2.The side of a square grows at 3 cm/s. How fast is its area growing when the side is 9 cm?
  3. 3.The side of a square grows at 4 cm/s. How fast is its area growing when the side is 9 cm?
  4. 4.The side of a square grows at 2 cm/s. How fast is its area growing when the side is 12 cm?
  5. 5.The side of a square grows at 2 cm/s. How fast is its area growing when the side is 3 cm?
  6. 6.The side of a square grows at 4 cm/s. How fast is its area growing when the side is 8 cm?
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Worksheet variations

Write the formula that links the quantities, then differentiate both sides with respect to time t, using the chain rule on every variable that changes. Substitute the values at the moment asked about only after differentiating, then solve for the unknown rate.

EasyThe side of a square grows at 4 cm/s. How fast is its area growing when the side is 5 cm?SquaresMediumThe radius of a circle grows at 2 cm/s. How fast is its area growing when the radius is 12 cm?CirclesHardThe radius of a sphere grows at 5 cm/s. How fast is its volume growing when the radius is 9 cm?Spheres

How to solve it: a worked example

Find the rate. Give answers with π in terms of π.

  1. StartThe side of a square grows at 5 cm/s. How fast is its area growing when the side is 9 cm?
  2. Area of a squareA = s2
  3. Differentiate with respect to tdAdt = 2s dsdt
  4. SubstitutedAdt = 2(9)(5) = 90
  5. Answer90 cm2/s

Common mistakes to watch for

  • Substituting the current value before differentiating.
  • Forgetting the dr/dt factor from the chain rule.
  • Using the area formula for a perimeter question or the reverse.

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FAQ

When do you substitute the numbers?

After differentiating. If you plug in the radius before differentiating, it becomes a constant and its rate of change is lost.

Why does dA/dt include dr/dt?

Both A and r depend on time, so differentiating A = πr² with respect to t uses the chain rule: dA/dt = 2πr · dr/dt.

Is every worksheet different?

Yes. Numbers are generated each time, and the answer key is calculated for that sheet. Swap any single question and its answer updates too.

Can I mix related rates with other skills?

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