The Graph of the Derivative $f ^ { \prime } ( x )$

question 25

Short Answer

The graph of the derivative $f ^ { \prime } ( x )$ of a continuous function $f$ is shown. On what intervals is $f$ decreasing?

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Definitions:

Depth Cue

A visual or auditory signal which provides information on the distance of objects, helping in the perception of three-dimensional space.

Eardrum

A thin membrane that marks the beginning of the middle ear; sound waves cause the eardrum to vibrate.

Cochlea

A coiled, bony, fluid-filled tube in the inner ear that houses the sensory receptors.

Auditory Nerve

The nerve that transmits auditory information from the cochlea in the inner ear to the brain.