29. Table 2.7 shows the area, A, covered by Arctic sea ice in millions of square kilometers between 2017 and 2020.12 Let A = f(t) for t in years since 2000. (a) Does f'(1) appear to be positive or negative? Inter- pret in terms of Arctic sea ice. (b) What is ƒ(17)? Estimate f'(17). Give units. (c) What is f(20)? Estimate f'(20). Give units. Table 2.7 Year Sea Ice (mn km²) 2017 2018 2019 2020 4.82 4.79 4.36 3.92

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29. Table 2.7 shows the area, A, covered by Arctic sea ice in
millions of square kilometers between 2017 and 2020.12
Let A = f(t) for 1 in years since 2000.
(a) Does f'(1) appear to be positive or negative? Inter-
pret in terms of Arctic sea ice.
(b) What is f(17)? Estimate ƒ'(17). Give units.
(c) What is f(20)? Estimate ƒ'(20). Give units.
Table 2.7
Year
Sea Ice (mn km²)
2017 2018 2019 2020
4.82 4.79 4.36 3.92
Transcribed Image Text:29. Table 2.7 shows the area, A, covered by Arctic sea ice in millions of square kilometers between 2017 and 2020.12 Let A = f(t) for 1 in years since 2000. (a) Does f'(1) appear to be positive or negative? Inter- pret in terms of Arctic sea ice. (b) What is f(17)? Estimate ƒ'(17). Give units. (c) What is f(20)? Estimate ƒ'(20). Give units. Table 2.7 Year Sea Ice (mn km²) 2017 2018 2019 2020 4.82 4.79 4.36 3.92
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