Use Differentials to Approximate the Arc Length of the Graph $y=x^{2}+3$

question 16

Multiple Choice

Use differentials to approximate the arc length of the graph of the equation from P to Q. Round answer to four decimal places. $y=x^{2}+3$ P (3, 12) , Q (3.2, 13.24)

• A) 6.0828
• B) 3.6497
• C) 1.2166
• D) 2.4331

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