The area of a circle as a function of radius is A(r) =Πr² , with area measured in cm² and radius measured in centimeters. Find the derivative of area with respect to radius. On a geometric diagram, illustrate the area corresponding to Δ A = A(r + Δr) − A(r). What is a geometric interpretation of the derivative? Do the units make sense?

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The area of a circle as a function of radius is A(r) =Πr² , with area measured in cm² and radius measured in centimeters. Find the derivative of area with respect to radius. On a geometric diagram, illustrate the area corresponding to Δ A = A(r + Δr) − A(r). What is a geometric interpretation of the derivative? Do the units make sense?

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