SOLUTION: The circumference C, in centimeters, of a healing wound is approximated by C(r) = 6.28r, where r is the wound’s radius, in centimeters. a) Find the rate of change of the ci

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Question 529832: The circumference C, in centimeters, of a healing wound is approximated by
C(r) = 6.28r, where r is the wound’s radius, in centimeters.
a) Find the rate of change of the circumference with respect to the radius.
b) Explain the meaning of your answer to part (a)

Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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+C%28r%29+=+6.28r+
The rate of change of circumference with respect
to radius is the slope, +6.28+
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This means that for any size r,
+C%28r%29+%2F+r+ remains constant
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