The Strain (Percent of Compression) on the Lumbar Vertebral Disks

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Multiple Choice

The strain (percent of compression) on the lumbar vertebral disks in an adult human as a function of the load x (in kilograms) is given by . ​
What is the rate of change of the strain with respect to the load when the load is 50 kg? When the load is 300 kg? Give the answers to four decimal places.
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• A) 0.0970 ; 0.0240
• B) 0.1007 ; 0.0240
• C) 0.0970 ; 0.0216
• D) 0.1007 ; 0.0216

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