Suppose the Temperature at Any Point $( x , y ) \text { in a steel plate is }$

question 87

Multiple Choice

Suppose the temperature at any point $( x , y ) \text { in a steel plate is }$ $T = 500 - 0.6 x ^ { 2 } - 1.5 y ^ { 2 }$ where $x$ and $y$ are measured in meters. At the point $( 8,7 )$ find the rate of change of the temperature with respect to the distance moved along the plate in the direction of the $x$ -axis. Round your answer to one decimal place.

• A) \(- 7.2 ^ { \circ } / \mathrm { m }\)
• B) \(- 9.6 ^ { \circ } / \mathrm { m }\)
• C) \(38.4 ^ { \circ } / \mathrm { m }\)
• D) \(3.4 ^ { \circ } / \mathrm { m }\)
• E) \(- 5.2 ^ { \circ } / \mathrm { m }\)

Analyze the role of social structural conditions in the economic success of ethnic and racial groups.

Explore the significance of ethnic culture and values in shaping individual and group behavior.

Discuss the relationship between ethnic identity and social advantage or disadvantage.

Explain the concept and examples of titular ethnic groups and their role in societal structures.

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