AP Calculus AB :: Quiz 4 :: Shubleka Name______________________________ 

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Problem 1

The equation  y "+ y '- 2 y = x 2  is called a differential equation because it involves an unknown function  y
and its derivatives. Find constants A, B, and C, such that the function  Ax 2  + Bx + C = y satisfies the given
equation.

Problem 2

A ladder 10 ft long rests against a vertical wall. Let q be the angle between the top of the ladder and the wall
and let  x be the distance from the bottom of the ladder to the wall. If the bottom of the ladder slides away
from the wall, how fast does  x change with respect to q ?

Problem 3

Sketch the parabolas  y = x 2  and y = x 2  - 2 x + 2 . Do you think there is a line tangent to both curves? If so,
find its equation. If not, why not?

Problem 4

Find  H '(q )  and  H "(q ) if  H (q ) = q sin q