In the Following Figure, F(t) Gives the Population P​₁ of a Certain

question 20

Short Answer

In the following figure, f(t) gives the population P​₁ of a certain bacteria culture at time t after a portion of bactericide A was introduced into the population at t = 0. The graph of g gives the population P​₂ of a similar bacteria culture at time t after a portion of bactericide B was introduced into the population at t = 0.
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Which population is decreasing faster at t​₁?
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Population __________
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Which population is decreasing faster at ​t​₂?
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Population __________
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Which bactericide is more effective in reducing the population of bacteria in the short run?
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Bactericide __________
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Which bactericide is more effective in reducing the population of bacteria in the long run?
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Bactericide __________

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