Consider the spheres shown in the figure.Explain what is meant by a great circle on a sphereAnswer A circle with diameter equal to that of the sphere or A circle with diameter equal to 1.

What will be an ideal response?


A circle with diameter equal to that of the sphere

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Given y = f(u) and u = g(x), find dy/dx = f'(g(x))g'(x).y = tan u, u = -12x + 2

A. - sec2(-12x + 2) B. -12 sec (-12x + 2) tan (-12x + 2) C. -12 sec2(-12x + 2) D. sec2(-12x + 2)

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Solve the problem.For its regular delivery service, a parcel service charges  for the first 5 pounds plus $1.50 for each additional pound. Draw a linear graph that can be used to estimate the cost of parcels weighing 5 to 20 pounds. Use the horizontal axis for the weight and the vertical axis for the cost. Use the graph to estimate the weight of a parcel which costs  

A. About 19 lb B. About 27 lb C. About 14 lb D. About 24 lb

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Solve the problem.Nikki is fishing from a bank 14 feet above water level. In this location, the fish tend to feed at 20 feet below the surface. How long must Nikki's fish line be to reach the fish?

A. -6 feet B. -14 feet C. 34 feet D. 6 feet

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