Calculus Workbook
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d = f(t) miles; a graph of the function f is shown to the right. (a) Estimate the time interval(s) on which the car has positive accelera- tion, and explain how you identified them.
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(b) Estimate the time interval(s) on which the car has negative acceleration, and explain how you identified them.
(c) During the first 5 hours of its journey, estimate when the car has its minimum velocity.