Calculus 1 — 16.1: Related Rates: Core Idea

Описание: How fast is the volume of a draining cone changing at a specific moment? You already know the volume formula — the key step is differentiating it with respect to time. This video walks through the core idea behind every related rates problem: implicit differentiation with respect to t, the chain rule generating rate terms, and why you must always differentiate before substituting values.

Key concepts covered:
• Building the cone volume formula from circle area to cylinder to cone: V = (1/3)πr²h
• Why V, r, and h are all implicit functions of time during drainage
• Implicit differentiation with respect to t using the chain rule and product rule
• How the chain rule adds dr/dt and dh/dt factors (comparing d/dr vs. d/dt)
• A simple worked example: differentiating y = x³ with respect to time
• The most common mistake — substituting values before differentiating (and why it gives zero instead of the correct answer)
• Full numerical cone calculation yielding dV/dt = −13π ≈ −40.84 cm³/s
• The three-step framework for every related rates problem: Identify → Differentiate → Substitute

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This video is based on content from:
   • Calculus 1 Lecture 2.8:  Related Rates  
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