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

question 21

Short Answer

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 .
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Give the answer to four decimal places.
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What is the rate of change of the strain with respect to the load when the load is 100 kg?
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What is the rate of change of the strain with respect to the load when the load is 350 kg?
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