CalculusA lighthouse that is 5 km from the shore is rotating at 2 revolutionsper minute.Calculate the speed at which the light moves along the shore when thelight is shining directly towards the shore (i.e. when the light beam isperpendicular to the shore).Give your answer in units of km per second.lighthouseT km5 kmlight beamshorex km

1. Define Variables:Distance from lighthouse to shore (radius): d=5kmAngular speed of rotation…

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