A Rising Balloon Related Rates Problem (AP Calculus Exam Prep)

In this video, I dive into a related rates problem that involves a rising balloon and some trigonometry. We explore how to relate the height of the balloon to the distance from an observer and calculate the rate of change of various parameters. I encourage you to pause the video and try solving the problem on your own before we go through the solution together. Make sure to take notes, as this is crucial for anyone preparing for the AP exam!

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:10 Interpreting the Problem, the Given Info, and the Diagram
1:45 Part (a)
5:50 Rate of Change in the AREA
7:40 Rate of Change in THETA