Scientists Sometimes Use the Formula to Simulate Temperature Variations

question 14

Multiple Choice

Scientists sometimes use the formula to simulate temperature variations during the day, with time t in hours, temperature f ( t ) in , and t=0 corresponding to midnight. Assume that f ( t ) is decreasing at midnight. Determine values of a, b, c, and d that fit the information: the high temperature is 25 , and the low temperature of -25 occurs at 4 A.M.

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